‘Hacks’ Is Back for Season 3: Here’s Where To Watch It Online

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After a two-year hiatus, the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Hacks — which stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder — returns for season three.

Starting on Thursday, May 2, the first two episodes are available to stream with a subscription to Max. Below, find out when to stream Hacks online and the episode release schedule for season three.

At a glance: How to watch Hacks season three online

Release date: Thursday, May 2

Stream online: Max

No. of Episodes: 9

Max starts at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. Sign up to watch Hacks, along with other TV shows, like Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Succession, Curb Your Enthusiasm, True Detective and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver; hit movies, like Barbie, The Zone of Interest, Wonka and Dune; live sports from pro leagues, like the NBA, NHL, MLB and MotoGP and live news from CNN.

Hacks: Season Three Premiere Date, Episode Release Schedule

The first two episodes of Hacks season three are available to stream on Max starting Thursday, May 2. The third season has a nine-episode run, with two new episodes released every Thursday until the finale drops on May 30.

Hacks follows the hilariously toxic relationship between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian trying to stage a comeback, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a younger sad sack comedy writer. Season three finds Deborah grappling with newly found success, while Ava is down on her luck as she tries to fit in with Deborah’s new life.

The comedy series also stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Poppy Liu and others.

Where to Watch Hacks Season One & Season Two Online

If you’d like to watch up with past seasons of Hacks, season one and season two are both available to stream on Max. The first season premiered in 2021 with 10 episodes, while the second season dropped the following year in 2022 with eight episodes.

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