He chose betrayal, she chose revenge.
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
The Polygamist (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 8.3
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 7.2
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 6.4
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 7.3
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 6.4
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 6.7
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 6.2
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 7.8
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 5.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 6.4
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.
Episode 11 (Episode 11) 7.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.
Episode 12 (Episode 12) 7.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.
Episode 13 (Episode 13) 7.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.
Episode 14 (Episode 14) 9.7
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.
Episode 15 (Episode 15) 10.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.
Episode 16 (Episode 16) 10.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.
Episode 17 (Episode 17) 10.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.
Episode 18 (Episode 18) 7.8
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.
Episode 19 (Episode 19) 7.8
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.
Episode 20 (Episode 20) 10.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.
Episode 21 (Episode 21) 7.0
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.
Episode 22 (Episode 22) 7.2
Air date: 2026-06-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.
Seasons
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