The Emmy®-winning Max Original comedy series HACKS returns for its fifth and final season. The first episode airs on Thursday, April 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max. There are ten episodes in the season. It will air weekly. Two new episodes will drop on April 30 and May 7. The series finale will be on Thursday, May 28.
Season 5 logline
Incorrect and deeply unflattering news reports announced her death. Legendary stand-up Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her longtime collaborator Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return to Las Vegas. Shaken but undeterred, they are more determined than ever. They want to cement Deborah’s legacy as a comedian. They confront ageism, reputation, and the brutal pace of show business. This promises to be their final, high-stakes act.
Season 5 cast
Season 5 sees the return of series regulars Emmy® winner Jean Smart, Emmy® winner Hannah Einbinder, Emmy® winner Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Emmy® nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo. Guest stars include Emmy® nominee Robby Hoffman, Tony Goldwyn. They also include Emmy® nominee Kaitlin Olson, Emmy® nominee Christopher McDonald. Emmy® nominee Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Poppy Liu are also featured. They also include Johnny Sibilly, Luenell, and Angela E. Gibbs. Caitlin Reilly is also featured, with Christopher Briney joining as a guest star this season.
Season 5 credits
HACKS is created and run by Emmy® winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky. The series is executive produced by Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner. Statsky is involved through First Thought Productions. Additionally, Emmy® winner Michael Schur operates via Fremulon, while David Miner operates for 3 Arts Entertainment. Other executive producers include Morgan Sackett, Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar, Nate Young, and Ashley Glazier. The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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