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Season four of Hacks wraps up tonight as Deborah prepares to deal with a difficult contract negotiation in the tenth and final episode of the critically acclaimed season that earned a Certified Fresh score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, it has now been revealed that the story will not end here as Max confirms the Emmy Award-winning series will return for a fifth season.
Head of Max Original Programming, Sarah Aubrey, says, “Yes! More! We congratulate Hacks‘ singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television.”
Universal Television President Erin Underhill says, “Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. We’re beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max.”
READ: Hacks Season 4 Episode 10 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch
Since its debut in 2021, Hacks has earned over 48 Emmy nominations, including a win for Outstanding Comedy Series for season three.
Led by Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the series follows the mentorship between their respective characters and studies the dark twists and turns of the entertainment industry.
Season four wraps up tonight at 6 pm (PT)/9 pm (ET) on Max, so be sure to tune in.
Will There Be a Season 5 of Hacks?
Yes. It has been confirmed that Hacks will return for a fifth season.
Max shares that Hacks has been a top five series in the US on the platform since season four debuted in April and a top ten series globally.
Hacks Season 5 Release Date
There is not yet an official release date for Hacks season five.
Hacks Season 4 Finale – How To Watch
You can watch the Hacks season four finale on May 29 on Max from 6 pm (PT) on May 29, 2025/9 pm Eastern Time (ET).
You will need a Max subscription to watch the Hacks season four finale. Subscriptions for Max start at $9.99 per month with ads or $99.99 for the year, while a standard no-ads subscription starts at $16.99 per month or $169.99 annually.
What Is Hacks About?
The official synopsis for Hacks, as per IMDb, reads:
Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
The show stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo.
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