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American Hostage 2026 (season 1): U.S. release date and where to watch

MGM+ drama and thriller series.

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Quick answer · Season 1

American Hostage season 1 ran from September 20, 2026 to November 1, 2026 on MGM+ (8 episodes).

U.S. premiere
September 20, 2026
Where
MGM+
Time
Not announced
Episodes
8
Finale
November 1, 2026
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Where to watch American Hostage season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch American Hostage season 1 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
MGM+ Streaming, weeklySubscription – [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

American Hostage season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 My Town Indy [1] Time not announced Listed
2 McMahon, Martinis & Madness [1] Time not announced Listed
3 Magic Ticket Sweepstakes [1] Time not announced Listed
4 A Taste of Indianapolis [1] Time not announced Listed
5 WIBC Mystery Science Theater [1] Time not announced Listed
6 Moon News and Markets [1] Time not announced Listed
7 Tomorrow Is Here [1] Time not announced Listed
8 Break the Bank [1] Time not announced Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About American Hostage

American Hostage is a drama and thriller series on MGM+ that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with new episodes weekly.

Season 1: Season 1 of American Hostage on MGM+.

  • Network / service: MGM+ (first aired September 20, 2026)
  • Official site: mgmplus.com
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Jon Hamm (Fred Heckman), Mireille Enos (Barbara Heckman), Giovanni Ribisi (Tony Kiritsis), Kristoffer Polaha (Richard "Dick" Hall), William Jackson Harper (Ben Hairston)

Common questions

When does American Hostage season 1 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Sunday, September 20, 2026 on MGM+, and the finale is listed for Sunday, November 1, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

How many episodes are in season 1?

TVmaze lists 8 episodes for season 1.

Where can I watch American Hostage?

American Hostage airs on MGM+. Paid subscription or add-on channel.

When was the first episode of American Hostage season 1?

Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on MGM+.

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  1. American Hostage schedule and episode data
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Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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