‘Hacks’ returns for its final season on HBO Max
‘Hacks’ returns for its final season on HBO Max
Deborah and Ava are back for one last ride in HBO Max’s Emmy-winning comedy series. Get the details below.
Look out, America. Deborah and Ava are on their way back stateside, and they’re not happy. After a sun-soaked interlude in Singapore, the comedy duo is returning for one more season of laughs, spite, and feuds on “Hacks.” The show’s fifth season and final season is set to premiere on HBO Max on Thursday, April 9 at 9:01 p.m. ET. Don’t miss the last run of one of the best comedies on TV with a subscription to HBO Max.
How to watch ‘Hacks’ Season 5
- When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:01 p.m. ET
- TV: HBO Max
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to HBO Max.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Hacks’ Season 5
When does ‘Hacks’ Season 5 come out?
“Hacks” Season 5 will air its season premiere on Thursday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max. The 10-episode season will offer new episodes each week, with two episodes dropping on April 30 and on May 7. The series finale of the show will stream on Thursday, May 28.
| Date | Time (ET) | Episode No. | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 9 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 1 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, April 16 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 2 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, April 23 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 3 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, April 30 | 9:01 p.m. | Episodes 4 and 5 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, May 7 | 9:01 p.m. | Episodes 6 and 7 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, May 14 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 8 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, May 21 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 9 | HBO Max |
| Thursday, May 28 | 9:01 p.m. | Episode 10 | HBO Max |
Will Season 5 of ‘Hacks’ be the last?
Yes, Season 5 of “Hacks” is intended to end the show. The season finale will also be the series finale for the oft-hailed comedy.
Can you stream ‘Hacks’ Season 5 for free?
There is no way to stream “Hacks” Season 5 for free, since HBO Max does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers. The cheapest way to watch the show is a subscription to the HBO Max ad plan, costing $11 per month.
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Watch the trailer for ‘Hacks’ Season 5
What will ‘Hacks’ Season 5 be about?
“Hacks” Season 5 will see Deborah and Ava return to where it all began: Las Vegas. They’ve got one more chance to cement Deborah’s legacy as a comedian, but will they finally indulge in their darkest inclinations and destroy each other in the process?
Who will star in ‘Hacks’ Season 5?
“Hacks” Season 5 will see Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart return as Ava and Deborah, roles that have earned both actresses Emmy awards. Emmy-winner Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo will also star this season.
Robby Hoffman, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Poppy Liu, Johnny Sibilly, Luenell, Angela E. Gibbs, and Caitlin Reilly will also star, with Christopher Briney joining the cast as well.
What happened in ‘Hacks’ Season 4?
“Hacks” Season 4 saw Ava and Deborah’s toxic relationship take on a new dynamic as the pair moved to Los Angeles to launch Deborah’s new late-night talk show. Ava has blackmailed her way into the head writer’s position, and she must maintain a constant struggle for power with Deborah, all while trying to help her fend off network executives who are doubtful of the show’s potential.
As the series begins to fluctuate, Deb and Ava decide to flee Hollywood altogether in the Season 4 finale. They land in Singapore and enjoy an interlude of sun and strong drinks that eventually turns into strangulation. But when a fake obituary of Deborah hits the internet, it shakes the cobwebs out for both women, who determine to head back to the U.S. for one last shot at creative redemption.
Hacks
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).