Searxng/Hacks HBO Max tv Celebrity Hacks Season 5 premieres April 9 on HBO Max. Watch Deborah Vance's final comeback with Ava in the series' last hilarious chapter. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - The series Hacks is set to return for its fifth and final season on HBO Max, premiering Thursday, April 9. The show's lead, Deborah Vance, portrayed by Jean Smart, is back with a new season filled with fresh challenges and comedic twists. Fans were recently treated to a new trailer that offers a glimpse into Deborah's determined comeback after reports of her demise proved false.