Hacks Returns for Fifth and Final Season in 2026

HBO Max has announced that its acclaimed comedy series "Hacks" will return for a fifth and final season on April 9, 2026, bringing closure to the story of veteran comedian Deborah Vance and her young writer Ava Daniels. The 10-episode season, premiering at 9 p.m. ET, will release new installments weekly, with double episodes airing on April 30 and May 7, culminating in the series finale on May 28.

The season picks up after the events of season 4, where Deborah, played by Jean Smart, and Ava, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder, traveled to Singapore to circumvent a non-compete clause that barred Deborah from performing in English for 18 months following her departure from a late-night talk show. Their plans were upended when a TMZ report falsely announced Deborah's death, complete with an unflattering obituary claiming she had retired. According to the official logline, the duo returns to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah's legacy in the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy.

A newly released trailer highlights Deborah's renewed vigor as she confronts the industry's evolution, questioning her enduring relevance amid concerns of being replaced or erased from history....