Hacks

In this entertaining premiere, Legendary Vegas comedian Deborah Vance is in danger of losing her residency. Meanwhile, in LA, young, entitled writer Ava is desperate for a job.

With her prime performance slots hanging in the balance, Deborah reluctantly begins working with Ava, testing their initial compatibility with a highly unconventional road trip.

After being enlisted for the arduous task of archiving material from Deborah’s entire career, Ava gains invaluable insight into her employer.

As Deborah scrambles to keep her dates intact, an unexpected tip drops in her lap at a bat mitzvah. Meanwhile, after DJ’s request for a favour from Deborah is rejected, Ava accompanies her to a jewellery expo.

Reeling from a surprise encounter with a group of former colleagues, Ava takes a chance on George, who promises a wildly different Vegas evening – and encourages her to take a bold leap of faith.

While her retreat with Deborah isn’t what she envisioned; it provides Ava with a chance to correct a mistake. Finding himself with rare time off, Marcus reaches out to a surprising source for company.

While DJ shows off her new man at her birthday party, Deborah and Marty put their differences aside to enjoy each other’s company.

After Marty delivers a crushing blow, Deborah and Ava travel to a comedy club in Sacramento to try out her new material, which inadvertently sparks a career-defining moment for Deborah.

Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.

A captivating season finale. For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.