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Youth follows a 50-year-old divorcee's search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown up son.

Series·HBO·September 20, 2026·Comedy

ABOUT THE SERIES

Youth is a Comedy series from HBO. The announced cast and participants include Sharon Horgan (Alex), Rupert Friend (Patrick), Sharlene Whyte (Sam), and Aran Murphy (Ruari). Its opening episode, “Lockjaw,” adds this chapter: After a surprising diagnosis, Alex deals with Ruari's graduation stunt, her ex's decision to move to Canada, and a setup with an older man. The first season currently includes 8 announced episodes through November 1, 2026. New episodes are scheduled for Sunday at 10:00 PM.

EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE

2 episodes premiere on September 20, 2026, with new episodes following through November 1, 2026.

September 20, 2026

Lockjaw

30 minutes

After a surprising diagnosis, Alex deals with Ruari's graduation stunt, her ex's decision to move to Canada, and a setup with an older man.

September 20, 2026

Wagon Burner

30 minutes

Alex has a delicate meeting with the agency's most lucrative author, tries to get Ruari to open up, and reconnects with Patrick.

September 27, 2026

Welcome to the Rat's Nest

30 minutes

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Alex tries to keep Ruari occupied while being bombarded by the viral success of Malcom's self-published novel.

October 4, 2026

Michael Man

30 minutes
October 11, 2026

The Holiday

30 minutes
October 18, 2026

Episode 6

30 minutes
October 25, 2026

Episode 7

30 minutes
November 1, 2026

Episode 8

30 minutes

CAST AND PARTICIPANTS

Sharon HorganAlex
Rupert FriendPatrick
Sharlene WhyteSam
Aran MurphyRuari
Robbie GeeFrank

RELEASE DETAILS

Premiere
September 20, 2026
Where
HBO
Format
Series
Episodes
8
Runtime
30 minutes per episode
Schedule
Sunday
Genres
Comedy

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