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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 Fan Favorite
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    Hacks Season 1 Episode 6 - New Eyes
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #1 - New Eyes

    S1:E6

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

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

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  2. Hacks Season 1 Episode 10 - I Think She Will
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Jen Statsky, Ariel Karlin

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  3. Hacks Season 1 Episode 2 - Primm
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Primm

    S1:E2

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Paul W. Downs

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  4. Hacks Season 1 Episode 5 - Falling
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Hacks Season 1 Episode 8 - 1.69 Million
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #5 - 1.69 Million

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  6. Hacks Season 1 Episode 1 - There Is No Line
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Hacks Season 1 Episode 3 - A Gig's a Gig
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    #7 - A Gig's a Gig

    S1:E3

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Lucia Aniello

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  8. Hacks Season 1 Episode 4 - D'Jewelry
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Hacks Season 1 Episode 7 - Tunnel of Love
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Hacks Season 1 Episode 9 - Interview
    6.4/10(25 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Hacks Season 2 Episode 1 - There Will Be Blood
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Hacks Season 2 Episode 4 - The Captain's Wife
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Hacks Season 2 Episode 8 - The One, the Only
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #13 - The One, the Only

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  14. Hacks Season 2 Episode 6 - The Click
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Hacks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Hacks Season 3 Episode 8 - Yes, And
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Hacks Season 3 Episode 9 - Bulletproof
    6.0/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Bulletproof

    S3:E9

    As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.

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

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  18. Hacks Season 3 Episode 5 - One Day
    5.9/10(17 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 2 Episode 2 - Quid Pro Quo
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Hacks Season 2 Episode 3 - Trust the Process
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Hacks Season 2 Episode 5 - Retired
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Hacks Season 2 Episode 7 - On the Market
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Hacks Season 4 Episode 4 - I Love LA
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Hacks Season 5 Episode 3 - No New Tricks
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - No New Tricks

    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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  25. Hacks Season 3 Episode 4 - Join the Club
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"New Eyes" is the best rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 7/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, it aired on 5/27/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Think She Will".