Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…Andy Cohen called out “Hacks” co-creator Paul W. Downs over a Season 5 dig at his expense, asking the Emmy winner to explain how “this particular moment” came to be. “Paul as co-creator and showrunner you were in charge at ‘Hacks,’” the Bravo personality said to Downs during Tuesday’s taping for “Watch What Happens Live.” Andy Cohen has an EXPLOSIVE confrontation with Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs. (@BravoWWHL) August 12, 2026“Hacks” Season 5 is now the most Emmy-nominated season of a comedy ever, scoring 24 nominations. Not only was the show nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, but Smart was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the fifth time.