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Will Season 5 of 'Hacks' Be the Last?
Will Season 5 of 'Hacks' Be the Last? originally appeared on Parade.
Hacks is officially coming back, but it's yet to be confirmed if it will be the show's curtain call. Max has renewed the Emmy-winning comedy for a fifth season, continuing the story of legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her relationship with young comedy writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder). While most seasons have seen the dynamic duo at odds, the pair found themselves on the same page by the end of Season 4.
While an official premiere date hasn't been announced, Hacks has consistently returned each spring, with previous seasons debuting in April or May. Season 5 is expected to follow that pattern and arrive in spring 2026. Though there have been rumors that the show was designed with a five-season arc, the press release did not mention this being the final season.
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Yes, the show was renewed for another season by HBO Max.
While the show's creators have spoken about a five-season plan for Hacks, there was no mention of Season 5 being the last in the renewal announcement. Traditionally when show's are coming to an end, the last season is announced as the end from the jump, so it seems likely that we'll get at least a Season 6 of Hacks, but nothing has been announced officially.
While a premiere date has not been made official, the comedy has consistently premiered every year in April or May. Expect Season 5 to premiere in spring 2026.
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Of course, Hacks wouldn't be Hacks without Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. Series regulars Paul W. Downs, Megan Statler, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato and Rose Abdoo are all confirmed to return for Season 5.
While the show will undoubtedly feature various cameos from Hollywood, according to the official Warner Bros. press release, guest stars for Season 5 include Dan Bucatinsky, Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Poppy Liu and Christopher McDonald.
The show is available to stream on Max.
It's most likely that there will be 10 episodes in Season 5. This is the same number there were in Season 1 and Season Season 5 of 'Hacks' Be the Last? first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
