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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.

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  1. Background image for Trust the Process
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for Quid Pro Quo
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Quid Pro Quo

    S2:E2

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

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  3. Background image for Clickable Face
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for Heaven
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Heaven

    S4:E10

    Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

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  5. Background image for There Will Be Blood
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for The Click
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - The Click

    S2:E6

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

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  8. Background image for On the Market
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - On the Market

    S2:E7

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

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  9. Background image for The Captain's Wife
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #8 - The Captain's Wife

    S2:E4

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

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  10. Background image for Retired
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Retired

    S2:E5

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

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    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law
  11. Background image for There Is No Line
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #10 - There Is No Line

    S1:E1

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

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for The One, The Only
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The One, The Only

    S2:E8

    Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

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  14. Background image for D'Jewelry
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for D'Christening
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Writer:Joe Mande
  16. Background image for Witch of the Week
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Andrew Law
  17. Background image for Primm
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Primm

    S1:E2

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

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  18. Background image for A Gig's A Gig
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #17 - A Gig's A Gig

    S1:E3

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

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  19. Background image for Tunnel of Love
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Tunnel of Love

    S1:E7

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

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  20. Background image for Just for Laughs
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Just for Laughs

    S3:E1

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

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  21. Background image for Par for the Course
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. Background image for 1.69 Million
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #21 - 1.69 Million

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Pat Regan
  23. Background image for I Think She Will
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #22 - I Think She Will

    S1:E10

    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.

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  24. Background image for Join the Club
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for Falling
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Falling

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law

Worst Episodes Summary

"Trust the Process" is the worst rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 7.1/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, it aired on 5/19/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Quid Pro Quo".