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The Worst Episodes of Hacks

Every episode of Hacks ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Hacks!

Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Genres:ComedyDrama
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Worst Episodes Summary

"There Is No Line" is the worst rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 7.8/10 based on 1634 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, it aired on 5/13/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Gig's A Gig".

  • There Is No Line
    7.8/101,634 votes
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    #1 - There Is No Line

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2021

    An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs

  • A Gig's A Gig
    7.9/101,323 votes
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    #2 - A Gig's A Gig

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2021

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • D'Jewelry
    7.9/101,275 votes
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    #3 - D'Jewelry

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/2021

    At DJ's jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ's complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joanna Calo

  • Primm
    8.0/101,480 votes
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    #4 - Primm

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2021

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tunnel of Love
    8.0/101,201 votes
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    #5 - Tunnel of Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2021

    DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Captain's Wife
    8.0/101,096 votes
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    #6 - The Captain's Wife

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/19/2022

    While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Pat Regan

  • Interview
    8.1/101,110 votes
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    #7 - Interview

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2021

    Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.

    Director: Lucia Aniello

    Writer: Samantha Riley

  • There Will Be Blood
    8.1/101,100 votes
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    #8 - There Will Be Blood

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2022

    Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trust the Process
    8.1/10967 votes
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    #9 - Trust the Process

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2022

    Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Market
    8.1/10881 votes
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    #10 - On the Market

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2022

    Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Join the Club
    8.1/10702 votes
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    #11 - Join the Club

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2024

    Deborah is invited to hang with some of her favorite comedians, Jimmy finally lands a general meeting with Winnie, and Marcus recruits Ava for trivia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Guy Branum

  • The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    8.1/10684 votes
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    #12 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2024

    Deborah braces for Kathy's attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian's Late Night dreams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Just for Laughs
    8.2/10841 votes
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    #13 - Just for Laughs

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2024

    As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs

  • One Day
    8.2/10748 votes
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    #14 - One Day

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2024

    As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carol Leifer, Carolyn Lipka

  • Falling
    8.4/101,379 votes
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    #15 - Falling

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/27/2021

    Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Retired
    8.4/10978 votes
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    #16 - Retired

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/26/2022

    An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Roast of Deborah Vance
    8.4/10727 votes
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    #17 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2024

    After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joe Mande

  • Yes, And
    8.4/10779 votes
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    #18 - Yes, And

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2024

    A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1.69 Million
    8.5/101,276 votes
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    #19 - 1.69 Million

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2021

    With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Pat Regan

  • The Click
    8.5/10976 votes
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    #20 - The Click

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/26/2022

    A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Better Late
    8.5/10795 votes
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    #21 - Better Late

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2024

    Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Law

  • Par for the Course
    8.5/10771 votes
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    #22 - Par for the Course

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2024

    Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ariel Karlin

  • Quid Pro Quo
    8.6/101,083 votes
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    #23 - Quid Pro Quo

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2022

    Deborah embraces tour life. Ava grapples with the value of honesty. Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • New Eyes
    8.7/101,419 votes
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    #24 - New Eyes

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2021

    While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Think She Will
    8.9/101,388 votes
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    #25 - I Think She Will

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2021

    For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.

    Director: Lucia Aniello

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Ariel Karlin