The Boroughs: Season 1
2026 · 8 episodes · ★ 5.6
What Season 1 of The Boroughs
Season 1 of The Boroughs has 8 episodes and premiered on May 21, 2026. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Welcome to The Boroughs
When grieving widower Sam Cooper reluctantly moves to a desert retirement community, he discovers something lurking beneath its perfect surface.
Directing: Ben Taylor · Writers: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews · Starring: Eldon Jones, Emilia Faucher, Ed Begley Jr., Dee Wallace
1x02 The Mourning After
Still reeling, Sam seeks answers close to home. Renee gets a break in the case of the missing minerals. Judy and Wally face up to painful realities.
Directing: Ben Taylor · Writer: Jose Molina · Starring: Alex Knight, Ciarah Amaani, Juan Gabriel Pareja, Teddy Eggleston
1x03 A Pyramid
Sam and Wally decide to take a risk. Renee and Paz's investigation brings them closer together. Art seeks answers in the desert.
Directing: Augustine Frizzell · Writer: Julie Siege · Starring: Bill Pullman
1x04 Forbidden Fruit
Art savors the fruits of his explorations. Blaine warns Sam that curiosity comes with consequences. Renee makes a shocking discovery.
Directing: Augustine Frizzell · Writer: Keith Sweet II · Starring: Juan Gabriel Pareja
1x05 Another Beautiful Day
Sam, Judy and Wally uncover a new side of The Boroughs. Renee and Paz go on a road trip. Blaine tries to convince Claire to take action.
Directing: Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Writer: Tom Hanada · Starring: Rebecca Hill Casey
1x06 The Grey Rebellion
With the entire gang under Blaine's thumb, Sam desperately seeks a way out. Art and Judy hit a breaking point. Wally gets a taste of a new life.
Directing: Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Writer: James Schamus · Starring: Alex Knight, Nancy Daly
1x07 Time to Go
As the anniversary party approaches, Anneliese reveals a painful secret. The gang gets in gear for a high-stakes rescue mission at The Manor.
Directing: Augustine Frizzell · Writer: Yona Speidel · Starring: Alex Knight, Nancy Daly, Eldon Jones, Ciarah Amaani
1x08 Triple Audible Season Finale
With Blaine and Anneliese desperate to capture Mother, Sam and his friends put it all on the line to save their neighbors and set things right.
Directing: Augustine Frizzell · Writers: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews · Starring: Alex Knight, Nancy Daly, Emilia Faucher, Eric Patrick Harper
Season 1 Cast
Denis O'HareWally Baker8 episodes
Carlos MirandaPaz Navarro8 episodes
Seth NumrichBlaine Shaw8 episodes
Eric EdelsteinHank Williams8 episodes
Rafael CasalNeil Otero8 episodes
Alex KnightErnest Neeman4 episodes
Nancy DalyMother3 episodes
Juan Gabriel ParejaFranklin Campbell3 episodes
Eldon JonesCody Otero2 episodes
Emilia FaucherElla Otero2 episodes
Ciarah AmaaniMona Crawford2 episodes
Bill PullmanJack Willard2 episodes
Ed Begley Jr.EdwardEpisode 1
Beth BaileyKayleighEpisode 1
Anisha AdusumilliPhyllis WeaverEpisode 1
Robert BenedettiMike EllisEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Boroughs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 1 of The Boroughs Have?
Season 1 of The Boroughs has 8 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of The Boroughs Premiere?
Premiered on May 21, 2026.
Where to Watch Season 1 of The Boroughs?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, 1x02, "The Mourning After," with a 5.8.