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Hacks

Season 1

10 listed hours · 2021– · Max

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Filed by Rex Fontaine · Golden Age Dispatch

Watch Jean Smart's career-redefining comic monster opposite Hannah Einbinder in Max's flagship showbiz satire. A legendary Vegas comic hires a canceled young writer; punchlines are the love language. Best when you want Hollywood half-hours with teeth and a writing staff that knows the mic.

TV Flash files Season 1 of Hacks (2021–) on Max as the first listed season of 5 — 10 listed hours, 2021-05-13–2021-06-10 from “There Is No Line” (S01E01) to “I Think She Will” (S01E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S01E01 There Is No Line

    The hire as thesis: there is no line between punchline and love language, Smart's legendary comic meeting Einbinder's canceled writer.

  1. S01E01

    There Is No Line

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

  2. S01E02

    Primm

    With her prime performance slots hanging in the balance, Deborah reluctantly begins working with Ava, testing their initial compatibility with a highly unconventional road trip. As they encounter unexpected bumps, Ava learns a messy lesson in resilience.

  3. S01E03

    A Gig's a Gig

    After being enlisted for the arduous task of archiving material from Deborah's entire career, Ava gains invaluable insight into her employer. An unexpected package fuels longstanding tensions between Deborah and an estranged family member.

  4. S01E04

    D'Jewelry

    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.

  5. S01E05

    Falling

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

  6. S01E06

    New Eyes

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

  7. S01E07

    Tunnel of Love

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

  8. S01E08

    1.69 Million

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

  9. S01E09

    Interview

    Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.

  10. S01E10

    I Think She Will

    As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.

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