The Girlfriend: Season 1
2025 · 6 episodes · ★ 6.5
Miniseries
What Season 1 of The Girlfriend
Laura Sanderson has a brilliant career, a loving husband and a son, Daniel. That orderly life starts to unravel when Daniel introduces her to Cherry, his new girlfriend, who disrupts the family's balance. Laura is wary of her from the start and is convinced she's hiding something. Cherry, for her part, tries to win over her boyfriend's mother while mingling with London's elite. The psychological thriller miniseries explores love, obsession, ambition and power from a mother's point of view. Robin Wright directs alongside Andrea Harkin and stars alongside Olivia Cooke and Laurie Davidson.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
Glamorous Laura Sanderson's beloved son, Daniel, confides that he's met someone special. Wanting to impress, Laura meets the beguiling Cherry but soon catches her telling lies and starts to investigate. Cherry hides her humble beginnings as she works and plays amongst London's elite. She does everything to win over her new boyfriend's mother, Laura, but the more she tries the worse it gets.
Directing: Robin Wright · Writing: Naomi Sheldon, Gabbie Asher, Polly Cavendish · Starring: Anna Chancellor, Marina Bye, Naomi Sheldon, Nicholas Burns
1x02 Episode 2
Cherry joins the Sandersons' family holiday, intimidated by Daniel's bond with Laura. As Cherry seeks alone time with Daniel, Laura grows suspicious of her secrets. The tension peaks until a yacht incident unexpectedly brings the women together. Just as they form a genuine connection, Laura witnesses something she was never meant to see and threatens Cherry, who in turn gives her an ultimatum.
Directing: Robin Wright · Writers: Marek Horn, Polly Cavendish, Polly Cavendish · Starring: Naomi Sheldon, Virginia Nölting, Juanfra Juárez, Jaime Ordóñez
1x03 Episode 3
Laura digs deeper into Cherry's past as they continue to tussle for Daniel's affection. When Daniel confronts his mother over her behaviour, they have a vicious argument and Daniel spends his birthday with Cherry. With no support at home, Laura turns to her former lover for comfort before a phone call changes her and Cherry's lives forever.
Directing: Robin Wright · Writing: Polly Cavendish, Ava Wong Davies, Polly Cavendish · Starring: Anna Chancellor, Marina Bye, Nicholas Burns, Leo Suter
1x04 Episode 4
Laura finds proof that her instincts were right about Cherry, and she whisks her family to Spain, spinning a web of lies to explain Cherry's sudden disappearance. Back in London, Cherry's life starts to unravel and she’s forced to move in with her mother. Upset the Sanderson's are callously ignoring her, it's not long until Cherry's plotting to get her life back.
Directing: Andrea Harkin · Writing: Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, Helen Kingston · Starring: Marina Bye, Nicholas Burns, Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, Virginia Nölting
1x05 Episode 5
An explosive revelation shatters Laura and Daniel's relationship, as Cherry must decide if reclaiming him is worth re-entering Laura's toxic orbit. But she's done being pushed around and she and Daniel are more in love than ever. Laura's desperation to win back her son and her obsession with Cherry spiral out of control, as her life unravels, their mutual hatred reaches new heights.
Directing: Andrea Harkin · Writers: Naomi Sheldon, Helen Kingston · Starring: Anna Chancellor, Naomi Sheldon, Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, Michael Workéyè
1x06 Episode 6 Season Finale
Cherry and Daniel seem blissfully in love, but cracks are starting to show. As Cherry fights to hold on to her new life, Laura discovers their relationship is progressing quickly. A tense visit to Cherry's family brings the evidence Laura thinks she needs to take Cherry down. It looks like Laura's won until the tables turn and a bitter showdown erupts, with Daniel caught in the crossfire.
Directing: Andrea Harkin · Starring: Anna Chancellor, Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, Simon Meacock, Imogen Ruby Little
Season 1 Cast
Waleed ZuaiterHoward Sanderson6 episodes
Karen HenthornTracey Laine6 episodes
Tanya MoodieIsabella Russell-Bailey6 episodes
Shalom Brune-FranklinBrigitte Russell-Bailey6 episodes
Nicholas BurnsElliot3 episodes
Simon MeacockJohn Laine2 episodes
Francesca CorneyMillie De Polgnac2 episodes
Ben MilesMax Kader2 episodes
Georgina RylanceMarianneEpisode 1
Elena RiversLucyEpisode 1
Ben WigginsSpin InstructorEpisode 1
Juanfra JuárezAlphonseEpisode 1
Jaime OrdóñezButcherEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Girlfriend
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of The Girlfriend?
Season 1 of The Girlfriend has 6 episodes.
When did season 1 of The Girlfriend premiere?
Premiered on September 10, 2025.
Where to watch season 1 of The Girlfriend?
By subscription, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x01, "Episode 1," has a 7.2.