The first season of Hacks aired with a double-episode premiere on HBO Max on May 13, 2021 and concluded on June 10, 2021. The season consisted of ten episodes with a two-episode per week release.
Synopsis[]
A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.
Trailer[]
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Cast[]
Main Characters[]
Recurring Characters[]
- Christopher McDonald as Marty Ghilain
- Rose Abdoo as Josefina
- Mark Indelicato as Damien
- Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque
- Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaeffer
- Poppy Liu as Kiki
- Kaitlin Olson as Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr.
- Johnny Sibilly as Wilson
- Angela Elayne Gibbs as Robin
- Jane Adams as Nina
- Joe Mande as Ray
- Lauren Weedman as Madam Mayor Pezzimenti
- Lorenza Izzo as Ruby
- Luenell as Miss Loretta
Guest Characters[]
- Jefferson Mays as T.L. Gurley
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "There Is No Line" | May 13, 2021 |
| Entitled young writer Ava Daniels and waning comedy legend Deborah Vance must put aside their differences to save their careers. | ||
| 2 | "Primm" | May 13, 2021 |
| With her prime performance slots in the balance, Deborah reluctantly starts working with Ava, testing their compatibility with an unconventional road trip. | ||
| 3 | "A Gig's A Gig" | May 20, 2021 |
| After being enlisted for the tough task of archiving material from Deborah's entire career, Ava gains valuable insight into her employer. | ||
| 4 | "D'Jewelry" | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 | "Falling" | May 27, 2021 |
| Deborah blackmails Marty; Ava takes a chance on George and has a wild night to remember in Las Vegas that puts everything in perspective. | ||
| 6 | "New Eyes" | May 27, 2021 |
| While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past. | ||
| 7 | "Tunnel of Love" | June 3, 2021 |
| DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function and Ava is tasked with an important responsibility; Deborah and Marty reconnect. | ||
| 8 | "1.69 Million" | June 3, 2021 |
| With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah's unpolished set at a club in Sacramento sparks a career-defining moment. | ||
| 9 | "Interview" | June 10, 2021 |
| Ava attempts to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone from Deborah's inner circle knows the truth; Deborah prepares for her first radically honest show. | ||
| 10 | "I Think She Will" | June 10, 2021 |
| As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line or play it safe. | ||
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