"New Eyes" is the sixth episode of the television series Hacks. It was released on May 27, 2021 alongside Falling.
Synopsis[]
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Plot[]
Deborah brings Ava with her to Seven Graces Surgical Center and Luxury Aftercare for her semi-regular eye lift so they can prepare material for her new stand-up show. While Deborah sleeps after the procedure, Ava anxiously tries to break into Deborah's phone to delete the voicemail she left last night while high on cocaine, in which she cursed Deborah out and quit her job. However, the phone requires Face ID to unlock, and Deborah's puffy, bandaged face isn't recognized by the iPhone. Taking Kiki's advice, Ava drives to the Vegas Madame Tussauds and finds Deborah's wax figure there. She uses it to unlock the phone and delete the voicemail.
While Marcus's mother and her friend throw a party at his house, he stays by himself at Deborah's home. He turns on the sprinklers and makes an anonymous tip about the usage to the city, prompting a visit by the usual water inspector, Wilson. The two have a sexual encounter.
Later, Deborah and Ava spend time together in Deborah's suite working on the new show, and take edibles together. They are enjoying each other's company and play a prank on the overly-chipper nurse, Perla, that ends badly. Ava confesses she's upset by the suicide of George, her recent one night-stand.[1] Deborah comforts Ava and confesses that that she never burned her husband's house down. She says that her husband made it up to hurt her reputation due to professional jealousy. Deborah goes on to share several outlandish events that took place after her show was cancelled. Ava insists she include these stories in her new show.
Ava suddenly experiences intense pelvic pain and is rushed to the hospital. After initially being invalidated by a male ER doctor, Deborah demands he take Ava's pain seriously. Ava has emergency surgery to address a ruptured ovarian cyst. Afterward, Deborah visits her in the hospital and agrees to put more honest material in her new show.
Credits[]
Special Guest Star[]
- Kaitlin Olson as Deborah “DJ” Vance Jr.
Guest Starring[]
- Poppy Liu as Kiki
- Johnny Sibilly as Wilson
- Angela Elayne Gibbs as Robin
- Luenell as Miss Loretta
- Iris Bahr as Perla
- Brandon Keener as ER Doctor
- Duncan Bravo as Dr. Swartin
References[]
- ↑ (from episode 5, "Falling")
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| There Is No Line • Primm • A Gig's A Gig • D'Jewelry • Falling • New Eyes • Tunnel of Love • 1.69 Million • Interview • I Think She Will |