- Primary Subject: Hacks Season 5
- Key Update: The series will conclude with a ten-episode final season following Deborah and Ava's return to Las Vegas.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 6, 2026
- Quick Answer: Hacks Season 5 premieres April 9, 2026, on Max. The final season follows Deborah reclaiming her legacy and concludes with the series finale on May 28.
The fan-favorite Hacks duo will return for the fifth and final season as the beloved Max series prepares to wrap up.
The show received an early renewal ahead of its Season 4 finale, ending with Deborah (Jean Smart) being motivated to return home to reclaim her legacy after being falsely reported dead and barred from performing in English.
So, as many are eager to see how the story will end for the much-loved stand-up comedian and her trusted comedy writer, Ava (Hannah Einbinder), here’s everything you need to know about Hacks Season 5.
What is Hacks Season 5 About?
Hacks Season 5 will see Deborah return to Las Vegas alongside Ava as she attempts to reclaim her legacy as a comedian.
According to co-showrunner and star Paul W. Downs, the final season will largely focus on Deborah “reinventing herself and rewriting her legacy after she’s been blamed for the death of late-night.”
Meanwhile, Hannah Einbinder shared that she’s interested in exploring how Ava and Deborah will maintain their relationship “whilst filling out the rest of their lives.”
“Deborah has a grandchild. Ava should probably connect to people her age and her community. I would love to see her nurture relationships,” she added.
“Yeah, then to be able to let each other go, but still stay fully in each other’s lives,” Jean Smart said.
Speaking about her character, Smart also admitted she’s unsure whether Deborah will reunite with Marty. “He’s supposed to get married to somebody,” she noted.
Will Hacks Season 5 Really be the Show’s Last?
After Max renewed Hacks for a fifth season, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder both celebrated the news. HBO even shared first-look images from the show, captioning the post: “First look, final season. #Hacks Season 5 is coming soon to HBO Max.”
The renewal comes as no surprise, especially after creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky previously revealed their “ideal” five-season plan for the series.
“We are now breaking Season 5, and we have to see how many episodes it will take us to get to where we know we’re going,” Downs told Variety. “The final scene of the final episode has been in our minds since 2015, and we’re excited to get there. But that may take more episodes than we can fit in the season.”
Einbinder even referred to Season 5 as “the last season” on the 2025 Emmys red carpet.
When asked about the show’s future, HBO and Max Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys said they “usually leave that up to the creators.”
“So I will wait to hear from them. But obviously, we’ve had conversations about it. Ultimately, it will be their decision,” he added.
Who’s in the Cast of Hacks Season 5?
Of course, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will return to reprise their roles as Deborah and Ava in Hacks Season 5.
Other cast members include series regulars Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque, Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaefer, Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus, Mark Indelicato as Damien, and Rose Abdoo as Josefina.
Guest stars include Robby Hoffman as Randi, Tony Goldwyn as Bob Lipka, Kaitlin Olson as Deborah’s daughter DJ, Christopher McDonald as Marty Ghilain, Jane Adams as Nina Daniels, Lauren Weedman as Madam Mayor Pezzimenti, Poppy Liu as Kiki, Johnny Sibilly as Wilson, Luenell as Miss Loretta, Angela E. Gibbs as Robin, and Caitlin Reilly as Taylor.
Christopher Briney will also join the cast in a yet-to-be-revealed role.
When Will Hacks Season 5 Be Released?
After starting production in September 2025, Hacks Season 5 is now set to be released on April 9, 2026, on Max.
The 10-episode final season will kick off with new episodes streaming weekly on Thursdays, leading up to the series finale on May 28, 2026.
The season picks up directly after the events of season four, focusing on Deborah and Ava's return to Las Vegas.
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