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2021–2026 Ended Not Rated Comedy Drama

Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer. As they navigate the evolving dynamics of their professional partnership, personal lives, and the contemporary comedy in...

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Quick Facts

Status: Ended Network: Max Franchise: Hacks Universe Collection: Max Original Comedies First aired: May 13, 2021 Last aired: May 28, 2026 Published: Jul 21, 2026 Seasons: 5 Episodes: 44 Episode length: 30 min Rating: Not Rated Language: en Country: US IMDb: tt11818162 Views: 68

AI Summary

Multi-Emmy-winning Max comedy series starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder exploring an unlikely mentorship between a legendary comic and young writer.

Hacks Universe Max Original Comedies Max Universal Television 3 Arts Entertainment First Thought Productions Paulilu Fremulon

Series Details

Series Overview

Premise
A legendary Vegas stand-up comic and a young cynical writer forge an unlikely professional and personal partnership.
Tone
Sharp, witty, dark comedy, emotionally resonant dramedy.
Setting
Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California.

Production

Filming locations
Los Angeles, California, USA
Showrunners
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Composers
Carlos Rafael Rivera, David Stal

Episodes

S04E01

First Night On

Deborah launches her historic late-night talk show as head writer Ava manages backstage chaos. · 33 min · Apr 10, 2025

 S04E02

Monologue

Writing daily topical monologues pushes Ava and her writer's room to exhaustion. · 30 min · Apr 17, 2025

 S04E03

Ratings War

Competing late-night programs attempt poach guests and staff from Deborah's fledgling show. · 32 min · Apr 24, 2025

 S04E04

PR Nightmare

A controversial joke on the show sparks public backlash and online protest campaigns. · 31 min · May 1, 2025

 S04E05

Guest List

An A-list Hollywood star drops out at the last minute, forcing the team to scramble for a replacemen... · 29 min · May 8, 2025

 S04E06

Live from New York

The production takes a special trip to New York City for remote broadcasts. · 34 min · May 15, 2025

 S04E07

Sweeps Week

During high-stakes television ratings sweeps, network brass demand edgier guest segments. · 32 min · May 22, 2025

 S04E08

Season Four Finale

Season finale — The show finishes its landmark first season with critical acclaim and renewal. · 38 min · May 29, 2025

Cast & Characters

Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava Daniels

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

Paul W. Downs

Jimmy LuSaque Jr.

Megan Stalter

Kayla Schaeffer

Rose Abdoo

Josefina

Mark Indelicato

Damien

Poppy Liu

Kiki

Christopher McDonald

Marty Ghilain

Kaitlin Olson

DJ Vance

Johnny Sibilly

Wilson

Deborah Vance

Character

Ava Daniels

Character

Jimmy LuSaque Jr.

Character

Kayla Schaeffer

Character

Marcus

Character

Crew

Lucia Aniello

Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Director

Paul W. Downs

Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Actor

Jen Statsky

Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer

Michael Schur

Executive Producer

David Miner

Executive Producer

Morgan Sackett

Executive Producer

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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 Outstanding Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart) Primetime Emmy Awards 2022 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart) Golden Globe Awards 2025 Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

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