Deborah Vance is a fictional character portrayed by Jean Smart in the TV series Hacks.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled There Is No Line (season 1), they were 69 years old.
They appear in 20 episodes out of a total of 27 aired so far and have accumulated 57473 positive votes.
The character of Deborah Vance is mainly associated with Ava, Marty and Marcus.
Episodes20
There Is No Line
episode S1.E1 may 2021An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend put aside their differences to save their careers.- 29min
Primm
episode S1.E2 may 2021Deborah tests Ava’s limits.- 33min
A Gig's a Gig
episode S1.E3 may 2021Ava gains insight into Deborah’s past.- 29min
D'Jewelry
episode S1.E4 may 2021At DJ’s jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ’s complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.- 29min
Falling
episode S1.E5 may 2021Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.- 30min
New Eyes
episode S1.E6 may 2021While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.- 31min
Tunnel of Love
episode S1.E7 june 2021DJ’s birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.- 28min
1.69 Million
episode S1.E8 june 2021With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.- 31min
Interview
episode S1.E9 june 2021Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.- 26min
I Think She Will
episode S1.E10 june 2021As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.- 35min
There Will Be Blood
episode S2.E1 may 2022Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.- 33min
Quid Pro Quo
episode S2.E2 may 2022Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.- 30min
Trust the Process
episode S2.E3 may 2022Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.- 29min
The Captain's Wife
episode S2.E4 may 2022While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.- 35min
Retired
episode S2.E5 may 2022An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.- 34min
The Click
episode S2.E6 may 2022A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.- 33min
On the Market
episode S2.E7 june 2022Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.- 29min
The One, The Only
episode S2.E8 june 2022Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.- 34min
Just for Laughs
episode S3.E1 may 2024As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
Better Late
episode S3.E2 may 2024Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits -- especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
- There Is No Line
- Primm
- A Gig's a Gig
- D'Jewelry
- Falling
- New Eyes
- Tunnel of Love
- 1.69 Million
- Interview
- I Think She Will
- There Will Be Blood
- Quid Pro Quo
- Trust the Process
- The Captain's Wife
- Retired
- The Click
- On the Market
- The One, The Only
- Just for Laughs
- Better Late
Best moments10
- With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
- 31min
- Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.
- 33min
- A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.
- 33min
- As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.
- 35min
- While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
- 31min
- Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.
- 34min
- An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend put aside their differences to save their careers.
- 29min
- Ava gains insight into Deborah’s past.
- 29min
- Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.
- 26min
- Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.
- 30min
- 1.69 Million
- There Will Be Blood
- The Click
- I Think She Will
- New Eyes
- The One, The Only
- There Is No Line
- A Gig's a Gig
- Interview
- Quid Pro Quo