The Polygamist
The Polygamist: Season 1

Air Date

June 12, 2026

Episodes

22 episodes

The Polygamist

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

8.3
June 12, 2026
26 min

Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

7.2
June 12, 2026
30 min

As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

6.4
June 12, 2026
28 min

Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

7.3
June 12, 2026
28 min

Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

6.4
June 12, 2026
26 min

Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

6.7
June 12, 2026
26 min

News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

6.2
June 12, 2026
27 min

After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

7.8
June 12, 2026
27 min

To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

5.0
June 12, 2026
26 min

Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

6.4
June 12, 2026
27 min

A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

7.0
June 12, 2026
23 min

Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

7.0
June 12, 2026
25 min

The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

7.0
June 12, 2026
27 min

Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

9.7
June 12, 2026
28 min

Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

10.0
June 12, 2026
24 min

Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

10.0
June 12, 2026
24 min

The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.

Episode 17

17. Episode 17

10.0
June 12, 2026
24 min

Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.

Episode 18

18. Episode 18

7.8
June 12, 2026
25 min

Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.

Episode 19

19. Episode 19

7.8
June 12, 2026
29 min

After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.

Episode 20

20. Episode 20

10.0
June 12, 2026
24 min

Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.

Episode 21

21. Episode 21

7.0
June 12, 2026
24 min

Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.

Episode 22

22. Episode 22

7.2
June 12, 2026
24 min

Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.