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

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Quick answer · Season 1

Phony season 1 premiered on October 20, 2026 on Hulu and has 8 episodes.

Episode 3, "Reverse Cuckoo Situation", is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

The finale is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

U.S. premiere: October 20, 2026
Where: Hulu
Time: Not announced
Episodes: 8
Finale: December 1, 2026

Based on a book?No, Phony is an original series from Nick Paley.See the full answer →

Where to watch Phony season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Phony season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Hulu	Streaming, weeklySubscription	October 20, 2026 – December 1, 2026	[1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Phony season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Pilot	Tue, Oct 20, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
2	Crosby, Stills and Nash	Tue, Oct 20, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
3	Reverse Cuckoo Situation	Tue, Oct 27, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Next
4	Vibes Are Rancid	Tue, Nov 3, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
5	House of Dog	Tue, Nov 10, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
6	—	Tue, Nov 17, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
7	—	Tue, Nov 24, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed
8	—	Tue, Dec 1, 2026 ^[1]	Time not announced	Listed

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

About Phony

Phony is a comedy and mystery series on Hulu that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with new episodes weekly.

Season 1: Season 1 of Phony on Hulu.

Network / service: Hulu (first aired October 20, 2026)
Official site: hulu.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Connie Britton (Ellen), Sam Nivola (Sonny), Grace Brennan (Mallory), Maliq Johnson (Vogel), Meera Syal (Sharla)

Common questions

When does Phony season 1 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on Hulu, and the finale is listed for Tuesday, December 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 Phony?

Phony airs on Hulu. Paid subscription, alone or in Disney bundles.

When is the next episode of Phony?

Episode 3, "Reverse Cuckoo Situation", of season 1 is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 on Hulu.

When was the first episode of Phony season 1?

Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on Hulu.