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Hacks

Season 4

10 listed hours · 2021– · Max

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How this season is filed

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 4 of Hacks (2021–) on Max as a mid listed season (4; 4 of 5) — 10 listed hours, 2025-04-10–2025-05-29 from “Big, Brave Girl” (S04E01) to “Heaven” (S04E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S04E01 Big, Brave Girl

    Big, Brave Girl as season-four dare: Deborah and Ava still using stand-up as intimacy, career-redefining comic monster not yet a wax figure.

  1. S04E01

    Big, Brave Girl

    Furious with Ava for forcing her way into the head writer position, Deborah stops at nothing to get her removed from Late Night. As Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game, Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation with Deborah.

  2. S04E02

    Cover Girls

    As Deborah and Ava's feud threatens the future of their show, Jimmy and Kayla have their own struggles.

  3. S04E03

    What Happens in Vegas

    Though reeling from their meeting with Winnie, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas – all while pressure mounts to craft the perfect opening sketch.

  4. S04E04

    I Love LA

    During a dress rehearsal, Deborah experiences a shocking "first" that stands to throw her off her game. Meanwhile, Ava makes a connection at a sex shop. Then, Deborah takes the stage for her first episode of Late Night.

  5. S04E05

    Clickable Face

    Following a focus group, Deborah goes above and beyond to reach a coveted demo, while Ava tries to maintain the show's integrity.

  6. S04E06

    Mrs. Table

    Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Ava reaches a breaking point.

  7. S04E07

    D'christening

    Deborah and Ava return to Vegas for DJ's son's christening. Jimmy and Kayla have their hands full with Dance Mom.

  8. S04E08

    Witch of the Week

    Deborah pitches a new approach for the show. Nina arrives with a plan for Ava's future. Jimmy struggles to keep up, while Kayla fields an offer.

  9. S04E09

    A Slippery Slope

    When Late Night is forced to censor an interview, Deborah and Ava get inadvertently embroiled in controversy. Meanwhile, Jimmy hits rock bottom and Kayla gains clarity on where she belongs.

  10. S04E10

    Heaven

    Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

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