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“Hacks” entertaining dynamic duo is back.
Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return for a fifth and final season to Las Vegas “more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian” in the “aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away.”
The award-winning and critically acclaimed comedy, which explores the dark mentorship between a legendary stand-up comedian and young, entitled comedy writer, is created by Emmy-award winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, who also serve as showrunners.
Here’s what to know about “Hacks” Season 5, including its release date and cast.
When will ‘Hacks’ Season 5 premiere?
“Hacks” Season 5 will premiere April 9, on HBO Max, followed by weekly episodes through May 28.
How to watch ‘Hacks’ Season 5
“Hacks” Season 5 will be available to stream on HBO Max starting April 9, with new episodes dropping weekly. The season finale is set for May 28.
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‘Hacks’ Season 5 episode schedule
“Hacks” is listed to have 10 episodes. Here’s what the full season schedule looks like:
- Episode 1: April 9
- Episode 2: April 16
- Episode 3: April 23
- Episodes 4: & 5 April 30
- Episode 6 & 7: May 7
- Episode 8: May 14
- Episode 9: May 21
- Episode 10: May 28
Watch ‘Hacks’ Season 5 trailer
‘Hacks’ Season 5 cast
The cast for “Hacks” Season 5, according to HBO Max, includes:
- Jean Smart as Deborah Vance
- Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels
- Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque Jr.
- Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaefer
- Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus Vaughan
- Mark Indelicato as Damien Asada Agosto
- Rose Abdoo as Josefina
Guest stars for Season 5 include:
- Christopher Briney
- Robby Hoffman
- Tony Goldwyn
- Kaitlin Olson
- Christopher McDonald
- Jane Adams
- Lauren Weedman
- Poppy Liu
- Johnny Sibilly
- Luenell
- Angela E. Gibbs
- Caitlin Reilly
Will ‘Hacks’ return for Season 6?
No. HBO Max, when announcing Season 5, confirmed the season would be its last.
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