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Hacks Season 5 Trailer Debuts Ahead of Final Season Premiere
The Emmy-winning comedy series will wrap up with 10 episodes starting April 9 on HBO Max.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:30pm
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The official trailer for the fifth and final season of the Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks has been released. The new season will premiere on HBO Max on April 9 and consist of 10 episodes, with the series finale airing on May 28. The season will follow what happens "in the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports" that lead character Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) has passed away, as she and her writing partner Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return to Las Vegas determined to secure Deborah's legacy as a comedian.
Why it matters
Hacks has been a critical and commercial success for HBO Max, earning multiple Emmy awards and establishing itself as one of the platform's flagship original series. The final season will bring closure to the story of Deborah and Ava's evolving relationship and creative partnership, which has been at the heart of the show since its debut.
The details
The fifth and final season of Hacks will debut new episodes weekly on HBO Max, with two episodes premiering on April 30 and May 7 leading up to the series finale on May 28. In addition to Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the show also stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter and Carl Clemons-Hopkins.
- The fifth season of Hacks will premiere on HBO Max on April 9, 2026.
- Two new episodes will debut on April 30 and May 7, 2026.
- The series finale will air on May 28, 2026.
The players
Hacks
An Emmy-winning comedy series that premiered on HBO Max in 2021 and is now set to conclude its run with a fifth and final season.
Jean Smart
The acclaimed actress who stars as Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, in Hacks.
Hannah Einbinder
The rising star who plays Ava, Deborah Vance's writing partner, in Hacks.
What’s next
Fans will have to tune in to HBO Max starting April 9 to see how the story of Deborah and Ava concludes in the final season of Hacks.
The takeaway
Hacks has become one of HBO Max's most acclaimed and popular original series, earning multiple Emmy awards over its run. The final season will provide a satisfying conclusion to the story of Deborah Vance's comedy career and her evolving relationship with her writing partner Ava.
