The award-winning comedy series Hacks is coming back for its fifth and final season. Jean Smart returns as legendary comedian Deborah Vance alongside Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels. The show has won multiple Emmy Awards and built a loyal fan base over its run. The final season will bring Deborah and Ava back to Las Vegas after some crazy events. A mistaken news report claimed Deborah died, which pushes the pair to work harder than ever to protect Deborah’s legacy in comedy.
Final Season Premiere Date and Episode Schedule
Hacks Season 5 will premiere on April 10, 2026. The season has 10 episodes total. The release schedule follows a weekly pattern. Two episodes drop on the premiere date. After that, one new episode comes out each week. The finale will air on May 29, 2026.
Here is the full episode release schedule:
- April 10, 2026 – Episodes 1 and 2
- April 17, 2026 – Episode 3
- April 24, 2026 – Episode 4
- May 1, 2026 – Episode 5
- May 8, 2026 – Episode 6
- May 15, 2026 – Episodes 7 and 8
- May 22, 2026 – Episode 9
- May 29, 2026 – Episode 10
The schedule fits within the Emmy eligibility deadline of May 31, 2026.
Where to Watch Hacks Season 5 in Different Countries
Streaming access for Hacks Season 5 varies by region. Viewers need different services depending on where they live.
United States: The final season streams on Max (formerly HBO Max). All past seasons are also available on the same platform. New episodes arrive on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
United Kingdom: Sky and the streaming service NOW have exclusive rights to Hacks. The season will launch on these platforms in April 2026.
Canada: Viewers can watch Hacks on Crave, which carries HBO and Max content.
Australia: The series streams on Binge and Foxtel.
India: Disney+ Hotstar carries HBO content including Hacks.
Other international regions: Availability depends on local licensing agreements with Warner Bros. Discovery. Many countries offer Hacks through local streaming services that carry Max content.
What Happens in the Final Season
The fifth season picks up after false news reports claimed Deborah Vance died. She returns to Las Vegas with Ava by her side. The two women focus on one big goal: securing Deborah’s place in comedy history. The official synopsis confirms they come back “more determined than ever” to protect her legacy.
The final season brings back all the main cast members. Paul W. Downs, who also co-created the show, returns. Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo are also back.
Several guest stars join the final season. Christopher Briney makes an appearance. Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, and Ann Dowd also join the cast. Returning guest stars include Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jane Adams, and Luenell.
The Creative Team Behind the Show
Hacks was created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky. All three serve as showrunners and executive producers. The trio has won Emmys for their work on the series. Michael Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place) also executive produces through his Fremulon company.
David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment, Morgan Sackett, Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar, Nate Young, and Ashley Glazier round out the executive producer team. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, produces the series.
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Catch Up on Previous Seasons
New viewers can watch the first four seasons before the final season begins. All previous seasons are available on Max in the United States. The show won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for its third season. Jean Smart has won multiple Emmys for her role as Deborah Vance.
The fourth season ended with Deborah and Ava working on a late-night show. Tensions between the two characters remained high throughout the season. The final season will resolve their complicated relationship while dealing with Deborah’s false death reports.
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