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The Rainmaker 2026 (season 2): U.S. release date and where to watch

USA Network drama and crime series, now in its 2nd season.

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Is The Rainmaker on tonight?

No new episode tonight. Next up on The Rainmaker is episode 5, "The Coral Sea", on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT on USA Network.

Quick answer · Season 2

The Rainmaker season 2 premiered on October 16, 2026 on USA Network at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT and has 10 episodes.

Episode 5, "The Coral Sea", is on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.

The finale is Friday, December 18, 2026.

U.S. premiere
October 16, 2026
Where
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Time
10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
Episodes
10
Finale
December 18, 2026
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Where to watch The Rainmaker season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Rainmaker season 2 in the U.S.
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Cable Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable – Fridays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT Airs on USA Network. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

The Rainmaker season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Dear Uncle Rudy [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
2 Cards Up [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
3 Chokepoint [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
4 Numerosity [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
5 The Coral Sea [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Next
6 Morvatrivlet [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
7 The High Court [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
8 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
9 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
10 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 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 The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker is a drama and crime series on USA Network that first aired in 2025. Season 2 began on Friday, October 16, 2026, airing Fridays 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).

Season 2: Season 2 of The Rainmaker on USA Network.

  • Network / service: USA Network (first aired August 15, 2025)
  • Official site: usanetwork.com
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Madison Iseman (Sarah Plankmore), Milo Callaghan (Rudy Baylor), Lana Parrilla (Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone), P.J. Byrne (Deck Shifflet), John Slattery (Leo F. Drummond)

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Season 2

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Season 2 of The Rainmaker on USA Network.

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Season 1

Streaming

Season 1 aired from 2025-08-15 to 2025-10-17.

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Common questions

When does The Rainmaker season 2 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Friday, October 16, 2026 on USA Network, and the finale is listed for Friday, December 18, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is The Rainmaker on?

USA Network lists it Fridays at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (9 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

How many episodes are in season 2?

TVmaze lists 10 episodes for season 2.

Where can I watch The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker airs on USA Network. Cable or live-TV streaming services; many shows also stream on the network's app.

When is the next episode of The Rainmaker?

Episode 5, "The Coral Sea", of season 2 is on Friday, November 13, 2026 (Fridays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT).

When was the first episode of The Rainmaker season 2?

Season 2 episode 1 premiered on Friday, October 16, 2026 on USA Network.

When does The Rainmaker come out in Australia?

In Australia, The Rainmaker season 2 is on Stan: new episodes every Saturday, from October 17, 2026.

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Sources

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  1. The Rainmaker schedule and episode data
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Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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