Jean Smart Returns as Deborah Vance in Award-Winning Comedy Hacks, Seasons 3 and 4 Coming to Sky and NOW

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By Jon Donnis

Sky has exclusively secured the UK rights to seasons 3 and 4 of the multi-Emmy®-winning comedy Hacks, the beloved series that dominated the 2025 Golden Globe Awards® by winning Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and earning Jean Smart another award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Season 3, new to UK audiences, premieres on Sky and streaming service NOW on 7 February. The acclaimed series follows Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian, and her unlikely partnership with Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a 25-year-old outcast whose career hits rock bottom after a scandal. Together, they navigate a darkly hilarious and heartfelt mentorship, blending sharp wit, biting humor, and moments of genuine vulnerability.

For viewers looking to dive into this US fan-favorite, seasons 1 and 2 will also debut on Sky and NOW alongside season 3. This provides the perfect opportunity for newcomers to catch up before the highly anticipated exclusive release of season 4 later this year.

The show boasts a stellar cast, including Jean Smart, who has already garnered an Emmy®, SAG Award®, and Critics Choice Award for her performance. Supporting her are Emmy®-nominated co-stars Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and Jane Adams, whose performances have added layers of complexity to the series' celebrated storytelling.

Created and showrun by Emmy winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, Hacks benefits from a powerhouse team of executive producers, including Michael Schur (The Good Place), David Miner (Parks and Recreation), and Morgan Sackett (Veep), with Universal Television serving as the studio.

Get ready for the sharp humor and emotional depth of Hacks season 3, coming to Sky and NOW on 7 February. With seasons 1 and 2 launching alongside it, UK viewers can now fully experience the magic of Deborah and Ava's evolving, darkly comedic relationship before season 4 debuts later this year.