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Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hacks Season 4 Episode 3 - What Happens in Vegas
    7.7/10(1019 votes)

    #1 - What Happens in Vegas

    S4:E3

    As pressure mounts to craft a perfect first episode, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Ariel Karlin

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  2. Hacks Season 4 Episode 5 - Clickable Face
    7.7/10(993 votes)

    #2 - Clickable Face

    S4:E5

    Following a focus group, Deborah goes above and beyond to reach a coveted demo, while Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  3. Hacks Season 4 Episode 7 - D'Christening
    7.7/10(909 votes)

    #3 - D'Christening

    S4:E7

    Deborah and Ava return to Vegas for DJ's son's christening. Jimmy and Kayla have their hands full with Dance Mom.

    Director:Doron Max Hagay
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  4. Hacks Season 1 Episode 1 - There Is No Line
    7.8/10(2152 votes)

    #4 - There Is No Line

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  5. Hacks Season 1 Episode 2 - Primm
    7.9/10(1922 votes)

    #5 - Primm

    S1:E2

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Paul W. Downs

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  6. Hacks Season 1 Episode 3 - A Gig's A Gig
    7.9/10(1746 votes)

    #6 - A Gig's A Gig

    S1:E3

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Lucia Aniello

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  7. Hacks Season 1 Episode 4 - D'Jewelry
    7.9/10(1690 votes)

    #7 - D'Jewelry

    S1:E4

    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:Desiree Akhavan
    Writer:Joanna Calo

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  8. Hacks Season 1 Episode 7 - Tunnel of Love
    7.9/10(1571 votes)

    #8 - Tunnel of Love

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Desiree Akhavan
    Writer:Katherine Kearns

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  9. Hacks Season 1 Episode 9 - Interview
    8.0/10(1458 votes)

    #9 - Interview

    S1:E9

    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

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  10. Hacks Season 2 Episode 4 - The Captain's Wife
    8.0/10(1452 votes)

    #10 - The Captain's Wife

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Ariel Karlin, Pat Regan

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  11. Hacks Season 4 Episode 2 - Cover Girls
    8.0/10(1032 votes)

    #11 - Cover Girls

    S4:E2

    As Deborah and Ava's feud threatens the future of their show, Jimmy and Kayla have their own struggles.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Samantha Riley

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  12. Hacks Season 2 Episode 1 - There Will Be Blood
    8.1/10(1456 votes)

    #12 - There Will Be Blood

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  13. Hacks Season 2 Episode 3 - Trust the Process
    8.1/10(1300 votes)

    #13 - Trust the Process

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  14. Hacks Season 2 Episode 7 - On the Market
    8.1/10(1191 votes)

    #14 - On the Market

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Samantha Riley

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  15. Hacks Season 3 Episode 4 - Join the Club
    8.1/10(1068 votes)

    #15 - Join the Club

    S3:E4

    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:Jessica Brunetto
    Writer:Guy Branum

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  16. Hacks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    8.1/10(1056 votes)

    #16 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular

    S3:E7

    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:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  17. Hacks Season 3 Episode 1 - Just for Laughs
    8.2/10(1248 votes)

    #17 - Just for Laughs

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  18. Hacks Season 3 Episode 5 - One Day
    8.2/10(1160 votes)

    #18 - One Day

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Carolyn Lipka, Carol Leifer

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  19. Hacks Season 4 Episode 10 - Heaven
    8.2/10(945 votes)

    #19 - Heaven

    S4:E10

    Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  20. Hacks Season 3 Episode 8 - Yes, And
    8.3/10(1201 votes)

    #20 - Yes, And

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Samantha Riley

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  21. Hacks Season 1 Episode 5 - Falling
    8.4/10(1802 votes)

    #21 - Falling

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  22. Hacks Season 2 Episode 5 - Retired
    8.4/10(1305 votes)

    #22 - Retired

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  23. Hacks Season 2 Episode 6 - The Click
    8.4/10(1303 votes)

    #23 - The Click

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writers:Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar

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  24. Hacks Season 3 Episode 3 - The Roast of Deborah Vance
    8.4/10(1110 votes)

    #24 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Jeff Rosenberg
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  25. Hacks Season 4 Episode 1 - Big, Brave Girl
    8.4/10(1188 votes)

    #25 - Big, Brave Girl

    S4:E1

    With Deborah determined to boot her from Late Night, Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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Worst Episodes Summary

"What Happens in Vegas" is the worst rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 7.7/10 based on 1019 votes. Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Ariel Karlin, it aired on 4/17/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Clickable Face".