Hacks, HBO's most captivating comedy series since 2021, is set to enchant viewers once again with its fifth season's seventh episode. The dynamic between Jean Smart's unfiltered comedian Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder's career-struggling writer Ava Daniels has transformed from initial antagonism into a more complex and genuine relationship. Throughout the five seasons, it has become clear that Ava and Deborah are soulmates.

While the thought that the fifth season might be the final season brings a mix of emotions, producers Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs are on track to conclude Deborah and Ava's story brilliantly. At the end of the fourth season, Ava and Deborah faced off, and in the fifth season, they have united to perfect their Madison Square Garden show, putting in every effort to achieve their goals.

The seventh episode cleverly winks at a topic many fans (including Einbinder) have been smilingly requesting, particularly by elevating the chemistry between Smart and Einbinder to new heights: Deborah and Ava being a couple, at least for one episode. In this episode, Deborah finds herself in hilariously uncomfortable situations, creating delightful chaos alongside guest stars Cherry Jones and Leslie Bibb.

In an interview with Collider, Smart and Einbinder discussed their journey since joining Hacks as actors, what they've learned from each other, the development observed from the fourth season to the fifth, and what it's like to work with guest stars in this comedic tension-filled and chaotic environment. The insights from the two actors open the door to the creative process behind this episode of the series for the viewers.