HBO's 'Hacks' Ends After 5 Seasons, Final Episodes Air April 9

HBO's hit comedy 'Hacks' has wrapped production on its fifth and final season, which will premiere April 9, 2026 on HBO Max. The show finished filming earlier this year in locations including Riverside, California.

The final season will have 10 episodes that air weekly after the April 9 premiere. Viewers will get double episodes on April 30 and May 7, giving fans extra content as the series concludes.

'Hacks' follows the relationship between veteran Las Vegas comedian Deborah and her young writer Ava. The show has won awards for both its comedy and its focus on the emotional lives of its characters. It maintains what critics call a strong jokes-per-minute ratio while exploring deeper themes.

Photographers captured some of the final days on set as the cast and crew said goodbye to the series. The showrunners have looked back on the show's award-winning run as production ended.