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Hacks•Season 5•Episode 7

Montecito

9.2/10 · 2,059 votesMay 7, 202638 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 5•+0.8 vs season avg

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After deciding on a very specific outfit for her MSG show, Deborah is forced to grovel for the esteemed suit...only to find herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito with Ava.

Directed byPaul W. Downs

Written byGuy Branum, Andrew Law, Bridget Parker

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Number One Fan

No New Tricks

Who's Making Dinner?

D'Amazing Race

QuikScribbl

Montecito

The Cube

The Garden

Hacks

Cast7

Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

Paul W. Downs

Jimmy

Megan Stalter

Kayla

Mark Indelicato

Damien

Rose Abdoo

Josefina

Crew5

Guy Branum

Writer

Andrew Law

Writer

Paul W. Downs

Director

Joseph Ettinger

Editor

Bridget Parker

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Montecito" is episode 7 of Hacks season 5. It scored 9.2/10 from 2,059 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Paul W. Downs and written by Guy Branum, Andrew Law, Bridget Parker, it aired on May 7, 2026.

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