The worst episodes of Hacks
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
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.
- 02
Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.
- 03
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
- 04
Following a focus group, Deborah goes above and beyond to reach a coveted demo, while Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.
- 05
Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Ava reaches a breaking point.
- 06
Deborah and Ava return to Vegas for DJ's son's christening. Jimmy and Kayla have their hands full with Dance Mom.
- 07
As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
- 08
Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.
- 09
As Deborah and Ava's feud threatens the future of their show, Jimmy and Kayla have their own struggles.
- 10
As pressure mounts to craft a perfect first episode, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas.
- 11
After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.
- 12
Deborah is invited to hang with some of her favorite comedians, Jimmy finally lands a general meeting with Winnie, and Marcus recruits Ava for trivia.
- 13
Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.
- 14
Deborah embraces tour life. Ava grapples with the value of honesty. Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.
- 15
An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.
- 16
Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.
- 17
As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.
- 18
Deborah and Ava struggle as Late Night lands in unwanted controversy. While Jimmy navigates the worst day, Kayla thrives.
- 19
A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.
- 20
The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
Deborah braces for Kathy's attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian's Late Night dreams.
- 21
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
- 22
As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.
- 23
Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.
- 24
While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.
- 25
With Deborah determined to boot her from Late Night, Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game.
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