Season 3 Plot
A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.
Hacks Season 3 aired on May 2nd, 2024.
Season 3 Review
Debuting on HBO and Max with the first two episodes of its third season on May 2nd, ‘Hacks’ returns to our screens with more outrageousness from Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance and more conflicted, panicky support from Hannah Einbinder’s Ava.While Smart continues to be the focus, Einbinder still proves she’s right there with her on the acting side of things, while the wider ensemble also brings fun elements to the story.
If you were worried that ‘Hacks’ might be going off the boil in this third season, the new run of episodes (we’ve seen the whole season) proves that the creative team and cast still has what it takes to deliver consistent comedy.Though one or two storylines might be getting a little more tired at this point, the vast majority of the narrative is still great, with Smart in particular able to deliver the killer lines she’s handed with all the attitude
'Hacks' Season 3 Videos
Season 3 Episodes
1. Just for Laughs
As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
2. Better Late
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
3. The Roast of Deborah Vance
After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.
4. Join the Club
Deborah is invited to hang with some of her favorite comedians, Jimmy finally lands a general meeting with Winnie, and Marcus recruits Ava for trivia.
5. One Day
As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.
6. Par for the Course
Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.
7. The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
Deborah braces for Kathy's attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian's Late Night dreams.
8. Yes, And
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
9. Bulletproof
As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.