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The Worst Episodes of Hacks

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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 5 - Clickable Face
    7.6/10(1313 votes)

    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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  2. Hacks Season 1 Episode 1 - There Is No Line
    7.7/10(2625 votes)

    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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  3. Hacks Season 4 Episode 3 - What Happens in Vegas
    7.7/10(1327 votes)

    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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  4. Hacks Season 4 Episode 7 - D'Christening
    7.7/10(1223 votes)

    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 1 Episode 3 - A Gig's a Gig
    7.8/10(2116 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Lucia Aniello

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  6. Hacks Season 1 Episode 4 - D'Jewelry
    7.8/10(2043 votes)

    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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  7. Hacks Season 1 Episode 2 - Primm
    7.9/10(2303 votes)

    S1:E2

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Paul W. Downs

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  8. Hacks Season 1 Episode 7 - Tunnel of Love
    7.9/10(1888 votes)

    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 2 Episode 4 - The Captain's Wife
    7.9/10(1748 votes)

    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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  10. Hacks Season 5 Episode 5 - D'Amazing Race
    7.9/10(1187 votes)

    S5:E5

    When The Amazing Race announces a celebrity edition, DJ holds Deborah to her longstanding promise of partnering up. After Deborah gives her blessing, Ava attempts to secure the rights for her Who's Making Dinner? reboot.

    Director:Jeff Rosenberg
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  11. Hacks Season 5 Episode 6 - QuikScribbl
    7.9/10(1139 votes)

    S5:E6

    With construction on The Diva heading way over budget, Deborah meets with an AI investor, causing friction between her and Ava. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Kayla head out on a road trip after being tasked with landing the new casino's comic in residence.

    Director:Jen Statsky
    Writers:Carolyn Lipka, Joe Mande

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  12. Hacks Season 1 Episode 9 - Interview
    8.0/10(1771 votes)

    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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  13. Hacks Season 2 Episode 7 - On the Market
    8.0/10(1455 votes)

    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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  14. Hacks Season 4 Episode 2 - Cover Girls
    8.0/10(1344 votes)

    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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  15. Hacks Season 5 Episode 4 - Who's Making Dinner?
    8.0/10(1059 votes)

    S5:E4

    Ava finds inspiration at a 50th anniversary event for Who's Making Dinner?, while Deborah is reminded of painful memories.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Samantha Riley

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  16. Hacks Season 5 Episode 8 - The Cube
    8.0/10(1070 votes)

    S5:E8

    When she's asked to promote her on-sale ticket date, Deborah gets creative with a workaround...only to be stymied by another obstacle. Meanwhile, Kayla and Jimmy find themselves at odds after being served with a lawsuit.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Genevieve Aniello, Jess Dweck

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  17. Hacks Season 2 Episode 1 - There Will Be Blood
    8.1/10(1757 votes)

    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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  18. Hacks Season 2 Episode 3 - Trust the Process
    8.1/10(1593 votes)

    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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  19. Hacks Season 3 Episode 1 - Just for Laughs
    8.1/10(1546 votes)

    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, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs

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  20. Hacks Season 3 Episode 4 - Join the Club
    8.1/10(1340 votes)

    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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  21. Hacks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    8.1/10(1345 votes)

    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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  22. Hacks Season 4 Episode 10 - Heaven
    8.1/10(1318 votes)

    S4:E10

    Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

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

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  23. Hacks Season 5 Episode 3 - No New Tricks
    8.1/10(1124 votes)

    S5:E3

    Deborah hits it off with the Palmetto's new artist in residence. Marcus sets out to save a historic casino, and Marty has uninvited wedding guests.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  24. Hacks Season 3 Episode 5 - One Day
    8.2/10(1466 votes)

    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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  25. Hacks Season 5 Episode 1 - EGOT
    8.2/10(1273 votes)

    S5:E1

    After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Clickable Face" is the worst rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 7.6/10 based on 1313 votes. Directed by Paul W. Downs and written by Aisha Muharrar, it aired on 5/1/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "There Is No Line".