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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam 2026 (season 1): U.S. release date and where to watch

TNT drama and thriller series.

Season complete Cable Listings updated October 6, 2026 Listings

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Quick answer · Season 1

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1 ran from September 13, 2026 to October 4, 2026 on TNT (8 episodes).

U.S. premiere: September 13, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
Episodes: 8
Finale: October 4, 2026

Based on a book? YesHigh Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is based on Debriefing the President by John Nixon.See the book and reading order →

Where to watch High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 13, 2026 – October 4, 2026 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT	Airs on TNT. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Baghdad Burns	Sun, Sep 13, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
2	Into the Red Zone	Sun, Sep 13, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
3	Blood Ties	Mon, Sep 14, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
4	The Ace of Spades	Sun, Sep 20, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
5	Enemy of My Enemy	Mon, Sep 21, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
6	The Devil You Know	Sun, Sep 27, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
7	The Reckoning	Mon, Sep 28, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
8	Debriefing the President	Sun, Oct 4, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed

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

About High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is a drama and thriller series on TNT that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Sunday, September 13, 2026, airing 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).

Season 1: Season 1 of High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam on TNT.

Network / service: TNT (first aired September 13, 2026)
Official site: tntdrama.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Lena Góra (Polly Stevens), Joel Kinnaman (John Nixon), Waleed Zuaiter (Saddam Hussein), Talia Balsam (Angela Jenkins), Ewan Miller (Jerry Munro)

Common questions

When does High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Sunday, September 13, 2026 on TNT, and the finale is listed for Sunday, October 4, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam on?

TNT lists it at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (8 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

How many episodes are in season 1?

TVmaze lists 8 episodes for season 1.

Where can I watch High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam airs on TNT. Cable or live-TV streaming services; many shows also stream on the network's app.

When was the first episode of High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam season 1?

Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, September 13, 2026 on TNT.