The second season of Hacks aired with a double-episode premiere on HBO Max on May 12, 2022 and concluded on June 2, 2022. The season consisted of eight episodes.
Synopsis[]
A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.
Cast[]
Main Characters[]
Recurring Characters[]
- Rose Abdoo as Josefina
- Christopher McDonald as Marty Ghilain
- Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque
- Mark Indelicato as Damien
- 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 Will Be Blood" | May 12, 2022 |
| Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email. | ||
| 2 | "Quid Pro Quo" | May 12, 2022 |
| Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood deal-making. | ||
| 3 | "Trust the Process" | May 19, 2022 |
| Ava tries to adopt a new lifestyle, while Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road - to mixed success; meanwhile, reeling from the sudden emptiness of life without Wilson, Marcus makes a rash decision. | ||
| 4 | "The Captain's Wife" | May 19, 2022 |
| When a booking mishap lands her on the wrong cruise, Deborah struggles to connect with her audience, while Ava finds herself an unexpected hit; meanwhile, Marcus sees the effects of burning the candle at both ends. | ||
| 5 | "Retired" | May 26, 2022 |
| After learning her longtime signature scent is being discontinued, Deborah prompts an unexpected detour, where she has a shaky reunion with former comedian friend Susan; meanwhile, Kayla surprises Jimmy by stepping up at work. | ||
| 6 | "The Click" | May 26, 2022 |
| A girls' night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother and Deborah embracing some unexpected company. | ||
| 7 | "On the Market" | June 2, 2022 |
| While in Los Angeles to sell her new set as a comedy special, Deborah pitches a role to a former collaborator, and Ava experiences a number of fortuitous run-ins; later, Jimmy takes a stand for Deborah. | ||
| 8 | "The One, The Only" | June 2, 2022 |
| After securing an offer from her ideal venue, Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping; meanwhile, Ava weighs a conflicting gig, and Jimmy learns his clients are being poached by a formidable foe. | ||