TMDb/Hacks TV Hacks Season 5 premieres: Deborah Vance fights back after Bob's PR war, battling fake news to reclaim her spotlight. May 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Hacks returns with its fifth season premiere, diving headfirst into the aftermath of Deborah Vance's supposed demise and the fierce PR battles that follow. Fans greeted the episode with relief and excitement as Deborah, far from dead, fights to reclaim her place in the spotlight. The season opens amid the swirling rumors and false reports that Deborah's career is finished.