Quick answer · Season 1
Lanterns season 1 is airing now on HBO. Episode 8 is on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- August 16, 2026
- Where
- HBO
- Time
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- 8
- Finale
- October 4, 2026
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Where to watch Lanterns season 1 in the U.S.
Season 1 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Trust Fall | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | OutKast | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | The Weenie | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Lights Out | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Bad Optics | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | The Jordan Boys' Legacy | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | — | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Lanterns
Lanterns is an action and adventure series on HBO that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Sunday, August 16, 2026, airing Sundays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).
Season 1: Season 1 of Lanterns on HBO.
- Network / service: HBO (first aired August 16, 2026)
- Official site: hbomax.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan / Green Lantern), Kelly Macdonald (Sheriff Kerry Kane), Garret Dillahunt (William "Will" Macon), Poorna Jagannathan (Zoe Macon)
Common questions
When does Lanterns season 1 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Sunday, August 16, 2026 on HBO, and the finale is listed for Sunday, October 4, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is Lanterns on?
HBO lists it Sundays 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 Lanterns?
Lanterns airs on HBO. Premium add-on through a TV provider, or watch via HBO Max.
Sources
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Update history
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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