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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hacks Season 4 Episode 8 - Witch of the Week
    4.2/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Witch of the Week

    S4:E8

    Deborah pitches a new approach for the show. Nina arrives with a plan for Ava's future. Jimmy struggles to keep up, while Kayla fields an offer.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  2. Hacks Season 4 Episode 5 - Clickable Face
    5.1/10(10 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 10 - Heaven
    5.1/10(10 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Hacks Season 4 Episode 7 - D'Christening
    5.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Hacks Season 4 Episode 6 - Mrs. Table
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Mrs. Table

    S4:E6

    Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Ava reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Carolyn Lipka

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  6. Hacks Season 4 Episode 3 - What Happens in Vegas
    5.4/10(11 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Hacks Season 3 Episode 2 - Better Late
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Better Late

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  8. Hacks Season 4 Episode 9 - A Slippery Slope
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #8 - A Slippery Slope

    S4:E9

    Deborah and Ava struggle as Late Night lands in unwanted controversy. While Jimmy navigates the worst day, Kayla thrives.

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

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  9. Hacks Season 4 Episode 2 - Cover Girls
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Hacks Season 3 Episode 1 - Just for Laughs
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Hacks Season 2 Episode 3 - Trust the Process
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Hacks Season 3 Episode 6 - Par for the Course
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Par for the Course

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Ariel Karlin

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  13. Hacks Season 4 Episode 1 - Big, Brave Girl
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Hacks Season 3 Episode 3 - The Roast of Deborah Vance
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Hacks Season 3 Episode 4 - Join the Club
    6.2/10(13 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 5 - One Day
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Hacks Season 4 Episode 4 - I Love LA
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #17 - I Love LA

    S4:E4

    As the taping of her first Late Night episode approaches, Deborah experiences a shocking "first," while Ava makes a new romantic connection.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  18. Hacks Season 2 Episode 2 - Quid Pro Quo
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Quid Pro Quo

    S2:E2

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

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

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  19. Hacks Season 2 Episode 5 - Retired
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Hacks Season 2 Episode 7 - On the Market
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Hacks Season 2 Episode 4 - The Captain's Wife
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Hacks Season 2 Episode 6 - The Click
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Hacks Season 3 Episode 8 - Yes, And
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Hacks Season 2 Episode 1 - There Will Be Blood
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Hacks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Witch of the Week" is the worst rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 4.2/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Andrew Law, it aired on 5/15/2025. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Clickable Face".