Is War on tonight?

No new episode tonight. Next up on War is episode 7, "The Juicy Bit", on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on HBO.

Quick answer · Season 1

War season 1 premiered on October 1, 2026 on HBO at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and has 8 episodes.

Episode 7, "The Juicy Bit", is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

The finale is Thursday, November 19, 2026.

How many episodes of WAR are there, and when is the finale?

WAR, George Kay's legal drama starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller, has 8 episodes in season 1. HBO Max premiered it in the U.S. on October 1, 2026 with new episodes weekly; the finale is listed for November 19. In the UK it airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW from October 2. HBO and Sky committed to two seasons, and season 2 is already in production.

Source: HBO Max press, Popverse; checked October 22, 2026.

U.S. premiere: October 1, 2026
Where: HBO
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
Episodes: 8
Finale: November 19, 2026

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Watching War in Canada or the UK?

Canada: Crave, Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, from October 1, 2026 (eight episodes, weekly). Full Canada page → Source: MobileSyrup (New on Crave, October 2026), checked October 18, 2026.
UK: Sky Atlantic and NOW, Fridays at 9 p.m., from October 2, 2026 (eight episodes, weekly). Full UK page → Source: United Agents (WAR on Sky Atlantic), checked October 18, 2026.

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

Where to watch War season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 1, 2026 – November 19, 2026 Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT	[1]

Season 1 episode schedule

War season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	It's Done	Thu, Oct 1, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
2	No More Nasty Surprises	Thu, Oct 8, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
3	Chip Off the Block	Thu, Oct 15, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
4	Sing	Thu, Oct 22, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
5	Every Little Thing She Does	Thu, Oct 29, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
6	The Simple Act of Paying Attention	Thu, Nov 5, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Listed
7	The Juicy Bit	Thu, Nov 12, 2026 ^[1]	9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot	Next
8	Partners	Thu, Nov 19, 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 War

War is a drama and thriller series on HBO that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Thursday, October 1, 2026, airing Thursdays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).

Season 1: Season 1 of War on HBO.

Network / service: HBO (first aired October 1, 2026)
Official site: hbomax.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Dominic West (Morgan Henderson), Sienna Miller (Carla Duval), Phoebe Fox (Serena Byrne), James McArdle (Nicholas Taylor), Nina Sosanya (Beatrice Ubosi)

Common questions

When does War season 1 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Thursday, October 1, 2026 on HBO, and the finale is listed for Thursday, November 19, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is War on?

HBO lists it Thursdays 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 War?

War airs on HBO. Premium add-on through a TV provider, or watch via HBO Max.

When is the next episode of War?

Episode 7, "The Juicy Bit", of season 1 is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT).

When was the first episode of War season 1?

Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, October 1, 2026 on HBO.

When does War come out in Canada?

In Canada, War season 1 is on Crave: Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, from October 1, 2026 (eight episodes, weekly).