Hacks: Season 5

2026 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.9

What Season 5 of Hacks

Deborah Vance returns from Singapore with her career in trouble and decides to focus on an ambitious goal: winning an EGOT. In Las Vegas, the casino is cutting her residency dates, so she needs to revamp a show that no longer connects with audiences. Ava Daniels, a comedy writer out of work since her controversial tweet, agrees to become Deborah's head writer at the urging of her agent. The two constantly clash, but they have to work together. Conflicts grow with fans, the search for new projects and Deborah's legacy as a comic, while Jimmy, Kayla and Marcus bring their own storylines.

10episodes

Apr 9, 2026premiered

May 28, 2026latest episode

6.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 EGOT
Apr 9, 2026 · 34 min · ★ 6.6
After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs · Starring: Tony Goldwyn, Robby Hoffman, Deidre Hall, Tony Kushner
5x02 Number One Fan
Apr 16, 2026 · 32 min · ★ 7.0
After she's turned down by Madison Square Garden, Deborah's attempt to reignite her fanbase doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Jimmy unexpectedly gets to pitch one of his idols, and Ava meets her first fan.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Ariel Karlin · Starring: Guy Branum, Poppy Liu, Jane Adams, Robby Hoffman
5x03 No New Tricks
Apr 23, 2026 · 38 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Directing: Paul W. Downs · Writing: Aisha Muharrar · Starring: Christopher McDonald, Carole Davis, Lauren Weedman, Johnny Sibilly
5x04 Who's Making Dinner?
Apr 30, 2026 · 32 min · ★ 6.7
Ava finds inspiration at a 50th anniversary event for Who's Making Dinner?, while Deborah is reminded of painful memories.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Samantha Riley · Starring: Olivia Boreham-Wing, George Kareman, Robby Hoffman, Caitlin Reilly
5x05 D'Amazing Race
Apr 30, 2026 · 37 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Directing: Jeff Rosenberg · Writing: Pat Regan · Starring: Kaitlin Olson, Jefferson Mays, Kara Luiz, Joe Mande
5x06 QuikScribbl
May 7, 2026 · 36 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Directing: Jen Statsky · Writing: Carolyn Lipka, Joe Mande · Starring: W. Earl Brown, Robby Hoffman, Paul Chirico, Chris Alvarado
5x07 Montecito
May 7, 2026 · 38 min · ★ 7.2
After deciding on a very specific outfit for her MSG show, Deborah is forced to grovel for the esteemed suit...only to find herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito with Ava.
Directing: Paul W. Downs · Writing: Guy Branum, Andrew Law, Bridget Parker · Starring: Polly Draper, J. Smith-Cameron, Merrill Markoe, Cherry Jones
5x08 The Cube
May 14, 2026 · 34 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Genevieve Aniello, Jess Dweck · Starring: W. Earl Brown, Lauren Weedman, Robby Hoffman, Alanna Ubach
5x09 The Garden
May 21, 2026 · 35 min · ★ 7.0
While Ava pitches her reboot to the network, Deborah does final press ahead of her MSG show and fills a key staffing need at The Diva. Then, Deborah prepares to take the stage for the biggest show of her career – which looks much different than she imagined.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs · Starring: Christopher McDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Jane Adams, Tony Goldwyn
5x10 Hacks Season Finale
May 28, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 7.6
As Ava embarks on her next project, Deborah, Marcus, and Marty officially open The Diva, and Jimmy's new role proves fortuitous. Then, on the heels of accomplishing everything she's ever wanted, Deborah reveals her final chapter.
Directing: Lucia Aniello · Writing: Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs · Starring: Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, W. Earl Brown, Lauren Weedman