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Season 3

9 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 3 of Hacks (2021–) on Max as a mid listed season (3; 3 of 5) — 9 listed hours, 2024-05-02–2024-05-30 from “Just for Laughs” (S03E01) to “Bulletproof” (S03E09). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S03E01 Just for Laughs

    Just for Laughs as industry pilgrimage: the festival title doing craft work, Max's flagship still knowing where the notes are buried.

  1. S03E01

    Just for Laughs

    As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

  2. S03E02

    Better Late

    Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.

  3. S03E03

    The Roast of Deborah Vance

    After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah snaps into high gear to make sure everything -- and everyone -- is perfect for her upcoming roast. While Ava consults Kiki about boundary-setting, DJ invites Deborah to speak at her NA meeting.

  4. S03E04

    Join the Club

    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.

  5. S03E05

    One Day

    As Deborah contends with writer's block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

  6. S03E06

    Par for the Course

    Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

  7. S03E07

    The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular

    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.

  8. S03E08

    Yes, And

    A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

  9. S03E09

    Bulletproof

    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.

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