Hacks

An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.

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

After being enlisted for the arduous task of archiving material from Deborah’s entire career, Ava gains invaluable insight into her employer. An unexpected package fuels longstanding tensions between Deborah and an estranged family member.

At DJ's jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ's complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

While DJ shows off her new man at her birthday party, Deborah and Marty put their differences aside to enjoy each other’s company. But when the celebration becomes a surprise dual function, Ava is tasked with an important responsibility.

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

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.

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.