Quick answer · Season 1
Youth season 1 ran from September 20, 2026 to November 1, 2026 on HBO (8 episodes).
- U.S. premiere
- September 20, 2026
- Where
- HBO
- Time
- 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- 8
- Finale
- November 1, 2026
Where to watch Youth season 1 in the U.S.
Season 1 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockjaw | [1][3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Announced |
| 2 | Wagon Burner | [1][3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Announced |
| 3 | Welcome to the Rat's Nest | [3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Michael Man | [3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Holiday | [3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Desperate Measures | [3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Last Night on Earth | [3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Agent of the Year | [1][3] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Announced |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Youth
Youth is a half-hour HBO comedy created by and starring Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Catastrophe). She plays Alex, a 50-year-old divorcée looking for love and sex again while she looks after her ailing parents and a son who should have grown up and moved out by now. The eight-episode first season premiered with two episodes on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and runs weekly on HBO and HBO Max through the finale on November 1. It comes from Merman, Horgan's production company behind Bad Sisters and Amandaland.
Season 1: Season 1 of Youth has eight episodes. HBO opened it with two episodes on September 20, 2026, then one a week on Sundays until the November 1 finale.
- Originally from: HBO (first aired September 20, 2026)
- Official site: hbo.com
- Cast: Sharon Horgan (Alex), Rupert Friend (Patrick), Sharlene Whyte (Sam), Aran Murphy (Ruari), Robbie Gee (Frank)
Common questions
When did Youth premiere on HBO?
Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with the first two episodes airing back to back.
How many episodes does Youth season 1 have?
Eight. After the two-episode premiere, HBO airs one new episode each Sunday.
When is the Youth season 1 finale?
Episode 8 airs on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on HBO.
Where can I stream Youth?
On HBO Max, where each episode becomes available as it airs on HBO.
Who is in the cast of Youth?
Sharon Horgan leads as Alex, with Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy and Robbie Gee.
When was the first episode of Youth season 1?
Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on HBO.
What time does Youth come on?
HBO airs it Sundays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT. Local stations and live sports can shift the time.
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Sources
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Update history
- Upgraded to a reviewed page: premiere, two-episode opener, eight-episode count and Nov. 1 finale verified against HBO's press release and TV Insider; original summary and FAQs added.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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