Hacks
Season 5
10 listed hours · 2021– · Max
From the desk
How this season is filed
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 5 of Hacks (2021–) on Max as the last listed season of 5 — 10 listed hours, 2026-04-09–2026-05-28 from “EGOT” (S05E01) to “Hacks” (S05E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
Desk essentials in this season
- S05E10 Hacks
Latest listed hour, titled like the series: a fifth-season period on a showbiz satire that still treats the writing staff as the sport.
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S05E01 EGOT
After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.
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S05E02 Number One Fan
Deborah rallies her fanbase to help secure Madison Square Garden for her next stand-up show. Meanwhile, Jimmy pitches an idol, and Ava meets a fan.
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S05E03 No New Tricks
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.
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S05E04 Who's Making Dinner?
Ava finds inspiration at a 50th anniversary event for Who's Making Dinner?, while Deborah is reminded of painful memories.
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S05E05 D'Amazing Race
Deborah fulfills a lifelong promise to DJ, while Ava attempts to secure the rights for her Who's Making Dinner? reboot.
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S05E06 QuikScribbl
With The Diva heading way over budget, Deborah meets with an investor, while Jimmy and Kayla attempt to land a comic in residence.
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S05E07 Montecito
Determined to wear an esteemed suit for her MSG show, Deborah finds herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito.
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S05E08 The Cube
Deborah's show hits another snag when she's asked to promote her on-sale ticket date, while Jimmy and Kayla are confronted with a lawsuit.
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S05E09 The Garden
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.
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S05E10 Hacks
After the greatest show of her career, Deborah takes Ava on an unforgettable trip.
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