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Margo's Got Money Troubles

Margo's Got Money Troubles is an American comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley, based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe. It stars Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Thaddea Graham, Michael Angarano, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman. The series premiered on Apple TV on April 15, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics. The show has since been renewed for a second season.

Infobox

Genre
Comedy-drama
Created by
David E. Kelley
Based on
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Showrunner
David E. Kelley
Starring
Elle Fanning Nick Offerman Greg Kinnear Thaddea Graham Michael Angarano Michelle Pfeiffer Nicole Kidman
Music by
Nathan Micay
Opening theme
"Blow My Mind" by Robyn
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Sam French Phoebe Zimmer Alli Reich Boo Killebrew Rufi Thorpe Brittany Kahan Ward Matthew Tinker Nicole Kidman Per Saari Elle Fanning Dakota Fanning Michelle Pfeiffer Dearbhla Walsh Eva Anderson David E. Kelley Checka Propper
Producer
Caroline James
Cinematography
Carl Herse Tari Segal
Editors
Ben Lester Libby Cuenin
Running time
35–44 minutes
Production companies
David E. Kelley Productions Blossom Films Lewellen Pictures A24
Network
Apple TV
Release
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15) – present

Tables

· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"The Hungry Ghost"
Directed by
Dearbhla Walsh
Written by
David E. Kelley
Original release date
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
Margo Millet is a 20-year-old aspiring writer and freshman at Fullerton College. When her married literature professor, Mark Gable, praises her latest assignment, Margo is flattered and begins an affair with him, despite warnings from her best friend Becca who lives in New York City. Margo soon finds herself pregnant and informs Mark, who deduces t
Margo Millet is a 20-year-old aspiring writer and freshman at Fullerton College. When her married literature professor, Mark Gable, praises her latest assignment, Margo is flattered and begins an affair with him, despite warnings from her best friend Becca who lives in New York City. Margo soon finds herself pregnant and informs Mark, who deduces t
No.
Margo Millet is a 20-year-old aspiring writer and freshman at Fullerton College. When her married literature professor, Mark Gable, praises her latest assignment, Margo is flattered and begins an affair with him, despite warnings from her best friend Becca who lives in New York City. Margo soon finds herself pregnant and informs Mark, who deduces t
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Homecoming"
Directed by
Dearbhla Walsh
Written by
David E. Kelley
Original release date
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
After giving birth to her son Bodhi, Margo finds herself overwhelmed by motherhood, particularly struggling to get Bodhi to breastfeed. Shyanne reluctantly agrees to babysit Bodhi so that Margo can return to work. When Shyanne brings a crying Bodhi to the restaurant where Margo works as a waitress, convinced that she is not cut out to be a grandmot
After giving birth to her son Bodhi, Margo finds herself overwhelmed by motherhood, particularly struggling to get Bodhi to breastfeed. Shyanne reluctantly agrees to babysit Bodhi so that Margo can return to work. When Shyanne brings a crying Bodhi to the restaurant where Margo works as a waitress, convinced that she is not cut out to be a grandmot
No.
After giving birth to her son Bodhi, Margo finds herself overwhelmed by motherhood, particularly struggling to get Bodhi to breastfeed. Shyanne reluctantly agrees to babysit Bodhi so that Margo can return to work. When Shyanne brings a crying Bodhi to the restaurant where Margo works as a waitress, convinced that she is not cut out to be a grandmot
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Jinxed"
Directed by
Kate Herron
Written by
David E. Kelley
Original release date
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
Margo introduces Jinx to Bodhi and lets him stay the night at her apartment. After an unsuccessful job interview, Margo meets with Elizabeth and the family lawyer, who suggests setting up a trust fund for Bodhi that will increase to $300,000 by the time he turns 18. Margo agrees to the arrangement, which also stipulates that she is barred from atte
Margo introduces Jinx to Bodhi and lets him stay the night at her apartment. After an unsuccessful job interview, Margo meets with Elizabeth and the family lawyer, who suggests setting up a trust fund for Bodhi that will increase to $300,000 by the time he turns 18. Margo agrees to the arrangement, which also stipulates that she is barred from atte
No.
Margo introduces Jinx to Bodhi and lets him stay the night at her apartment. After an unsuccessful job interview, Margo meets with Elizabeth and the family lawyer, who suggests setting up a trust fund for Bodhi that will increase to $300,000 by the time he turns 18. Margo agrees to the arrangement, which also stipulates that she is barred from atte
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Buddies"
Directed by
Kate Herron
Written by
Eva Anderson
Original release date
April 22, 2026 (2026-04-22)
Margo's OnlyFans account reaches nearly 200 subscribers. In order to grow her following, Margo messages KC and Rose, a pair of popular OnlyFans creators based in Orange County, proposing a collaboration. KC and Rose invite Margo over to their apartment and agree to test out a collaboration with her. Inspired by a remark Shyanne made about how Margo
Margo's OnlyFans account reaches nearly 200 subscribers. In order to grow her following, Margo messages KC and Rose, a pair of popular OnlyFans creators based in Orange County, proposing a collaboration. KC and Rose invite Margo over to their apartment and agree to test out a collaboration with her. Inspired by a remark Shyanne made about how Margo
No.
Margo's OnlyFans account reaches nearly 200 subscribers. In order to grow her following, Margo messages KC and Rose, a pair of popular OnlyFans creators based in Orange County, proposing a collaboration. KC and Rose invite Margo over to their apartment and agree to test out a collaboration with her. Inspired by a remark Shyanne made about how Margo
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Flamingoes"
Directed by
Dearbhla Walsh
Written by
Boo Killebrew
Original release date
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Margo and Shyanne head to Las Vegas for the latter's wedding to Kenny, and Jinx tags along to look after Bodhi. When Kenny realizes he has forgotten his tie for the wedding ceremony, Margo offers to help him pick a new tie, and the two begin to bond. That night, while Kenny is asleep, Shyanne takes Margo and Jinx to a local bar for a proper bachelo
Margo and Shyanne head to Las Vegas for the latter's wedding to Kenny, and Jinx tags along to look after Bodhi. When Kenny realizes he has forgotten his tie for the wedding ceremony, Margo offers to help him pick a new tie, and the two begin to bond. That night, while Kenny is asleep, Shyanne takes Margo and Jinx to a local bar for a proper bachelo
No.
Margo and Shyanne head to Las Vegas for the latter's wedding to Kenny, and Jinx tags along to look after Bodhi. When Kenny realizes he has forgotten his tie for the wedding ceremony, Margo offers to help him pick a new tie, and the two begin to bond. That night, while Kenny is asleep, Shyanne takes Margo and Jinx to a local bar for a proper bachelo
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Grudge Match"
Directed by
Alice Seabright
Written by
Keiko Green
Original release date
May 6, 2026 (2026-05-06)
With assistance from Jinx and Susie, Margo collaborates with KC and Rose to produce a series of videos to promote her HungryGhost persona, a blue-skinned alien, which are posted on HungryGhost's TikTok and Instagram accounts. Mark files a restraining order against Jinx, who pays a visit to Lace, now a lawyer. Lace advises Jinx to stay away from Mar
With assistance from Jinx and Susie, Margo collaborates with KC and Rose to produce a series of videos to promote her HungryGhost persona, a blue-skinned alien, which are posted on HungryGhost's TikTok and Instagram accounts. Mark files a restraining order against Jinx, who pays a visit to Lace, now a lawyer. Lace advises Jinx to stay away from Mar
No.
With assistance from Jinx and Susie, Margo collaborates with KC and Rose to produce a series of videos to promote her HungryGhost persona, a blue-skinned alien, which are posted on HungryGhost's TikTok and Instagram accounts. Mark files a restraining order against Jinx, who pays a visit to Lace, now a lawyer. Lace advises Jinx to stay away from Mar
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Lariat Takedown"
Directed by
Alice Seabright
Written by
Eva Anderson & David E. Kelley
Original release date
May 13, 2026 (2026-05-13)
During a mediation session, with Lace acting as Margo's attorney, Mark expresses concerns about how Margo's job as a sex worker will affect every aspect of her life, including the environment Bodhi will grow up in. In the reception area, Elizabeth insults Shyanne by claiming Margo targeted Mark in order to exploit him. In response, Shyanne punches
During a mediation session, with Lace acting as Margo's attorney, Mark expresses concerns about how Margo's job as a sex worker will affect every aspect of her life, including the environment Bodhi will grow up in. In the reception area, Elizabeth insults Shyanne by claiming Margo targeted Mark in order to exploit him. In response, Shyanne punches
No.
During a mediation session, with Lace acting as Margo's attorney, Mark expresses concerns about how Margo's job as a sex worker will affect every aspect of her life, including the environment Bodhi will grow up in. In the reception area, Elizabeth insults Shyanne by claiming Margo targeted Mark in order to exploit him. In response, Shyanne punches
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Lock and Load"
Directed by
Dearbhla Walsh
Written by
Eva Anderson & David E. Kelley
Original release date
May 20, 2026 (2026-05-20)
Since Mark has a strong chance of winning the case following Jinx's positive drug test, Lace instructs Margo to prepare for her psychiatric evaluation, and tells Shyanne to apologize to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, whose jaw is wired shut, accepts Shyanne's apology, though she makes a snide remark about how disappointed Shyanne must be in Margo. During a
Since Mark has a strong chance of winning the case following Jinx's positive drug test, Lace instructs Margo to prepare for her psychiatric evaluation, and tells Shyanne to apologize to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, whose jaw is wired shut, accepts Shyanne's apology, though she makes a snide remark about how disappointed Shyanne must be in Margo. During a
No.
Since Mark has a strong chance of winning the case following Jinx's positive drug test, Lace instructs Margo to prepare for her psychiatric evaluation, and tells Shyanne to apologize to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, whose jaw is wired shut, accepts Shyanne's apology, though she makes a snide remark about how disappointed Shyanne must be in Margo. During a
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
1
"The Hungry Ghost"
Dearbhla Walsh
David E. Kelley
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
Margo Millet is a 20-year-old aspiring writer and freshman at Fullerton College. When her married literature professor, Mark Gable, praises her latest assignment, Margo is flattered and begins an affair with him, despite warnings from her best friend Becca who lives in New York City. Margo soon finds herself pregnant and informs Mark, who deduces t
2
"Homecoming"
Dearbhla Walsh
David E. Kelley
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
After giving birth to her son Bodhi, Margo finds herself overwhelmed by motherhood, particularly struggling to get Bodhi to breastfeed. Shyanne reluctantly agrees to babysit Bodhi so that Margo can return to work. When Shyanne brings a crying Bodhi to the restaurant where Margo works as a waitress, convinced that she is not cut out to be a grandmot
3
"Jinxed"
Kate Herron
David E. Kelley
April 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)
Margo introduces Jinx to Bodhi and lets him stay the night at her apartment. After an unsuccessful job interview, Margo meets with Elizabeth and the family lawyer, who suggests setting up a trust fund for Bodhi that will increase to $300,000 by the time he turns 18. Margo agrees to the arrangement, which also stipulates that she is barred from atte
4
"Buddies"
Kate Herron
Eva Anderson
April 22, 2026 (2026-04-22)
Margo's OnlyFans account reaches nearly 200 subscribers. In order to grow her following, Margo messages KC and Rose, a pair of popular OnlyFans creators based in Orange County, proposing a collaboration. KC and Rose invite Margo over to their apartment and agree to test out a collaboration with her. Inspired by a remark Shyanne made about how Margo
5
"Flamingoes"
Dearbhla Walsh
Boo Killebrew
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Margo and Shyanne head to Las Vegas for the latter's wedding to Kenny, and Jinx tags along to look after Bodhi. When Kenny realizes he has forgotten his tie for the wedding ceremony, Margo offers to help him pick a new tie, and the two begin to bond. That night, while Kenny is asleep, Shyanne takes Margo and Jinx to a local bar for a proper bachelo
6
"Grudge Match"
Alice Seabright
Keiko Green
May 6, 2026 (2026-05-06)
With assistance from Jinx and Susie, Margo collaborates with KC and Rose to produce a series of videos to promote her HungryGhost persona, a blue-skinned alien, which are posted on HungryGhost's TikTok and Instagram accounts. Mark files a restraining order against Jinx, who pays a visit to Lace, now a lawyer. Lace advises Jinx to stay away from Mar
7
"Lariat Takedown"
Alice Seabright
Eva Anderson & David E. Kelley
May 13, 2026 (2026-05-13)
During a mediation session, with Lace acting as Margo's attorney, Mark expresses concerns about how Margo's job as a sex worker will affect every aspect of her life, including the environment Bodhi will grow up in. In the reception area, Elizabeth insults Shyanne by claiming Margo targeted Mark in order to exploit him. In response, Shyanne punches
8
"Lock and Load"
Dearbhla Walsh
Eva Anderson & David E. Kelley
May 20, 2026 (2026-05-20)
Since Mark has a strong chance of winning the case following Jinx's positive drug test, Lace instructs Margo to prepare for her psychiatric evaluation, and tells Shyanne to apologize to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, whose jaw is wired shut, accepts Shyanne's apology, though she makes a snide remark about how disappointed Shyanne must be in Margo. During a
· Reception › Awards and nominations
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Date of ceremony
June 1, 2026
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
Elle Fanning
Result
Pending
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Year
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Award
Michelle Pfeiffer
Date of ceremony
Pending
Year
Award
Date of ceremony
Category
Nominee(s)
Result
Ref.
2026
Gotham TV Awards
June 1, 2026
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Elle Fanning
Pending
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Michelle Pfeiffer
Pending

References

  1. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2024/02/margos-got-money-troubles-apple-elle-fanning-nicole-kidman-1235811500/
  2. Variety
    https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/margos-got-money-troubles-series-nicole-kidman-elle-fanning-david-e-kelley-apple-1235895390/
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/a24-david-e-kelley-adapt-tv-margos-got-money-troubles-1235626668/
  4. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2024/02/margos-got-money-troubles-apple-elle-fanning-nicole-kidman-1235811500/
  5. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2025/04/margos-got-money-troubles-directors-apple-1236369030/
  6. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2026/05/margos-got-money-troubles-renewed-season-2-1236901975/
  7. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2024/09/michelle-pfeiffer-elle-fanning-nicole-kidman-margos-got-money-troubles-apple-1236097241/
  8. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://deadline.com/2024/10/nick-offerman-margos-got-money-troubles-apple-1236160236/
  9. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://deadline.com/2024/11/thaddea-graham-margos-got-money-troubles-david-e-kelleys-apple-1236172725/
  10. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://deadline.com/2025/02/marcia-gay-harden-margos-got-money-troubles-apple-1236285955/
  11. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://deadline.com/2025/02/michael-angarano-margos-got-money-troubles-cast-apple-1236305383/
  12. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2025/03/greg-kinnear-cast-margos-got-money-troubles-apple-1236330504/
  13. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2025/03/margos-got-money-troubles-cast-apple-1236346710/
  14. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://moviedelic.com/margos-got-money-troubles-filming/
  15. Production List
    https://productionlist.com/production/margos-got-money-troubles-2/
  16. "AND THATS A WRAP!!!! And in Las Vegas no less! Why is the last day always the wildest?! What a beautiful ride this has been with the magnificent @ellefanning on . To get to spend my days hanging with these beautiful humans and immensely talented group of cast and crew. Feeling grateful for one of the funnest shoots ever!! Can't wait for you to meet Margo next year! @appletv"
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQDts5JS9Q/
  17. Gold Derby
    https://www.goldderby.com/film/2026/david-e-kelleys-margos-got-money-heads-to-sxsw/
  18. Variety
    https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/margos-got-money-troubles-elle-fanning-release-date-apple-1236604314/
  19. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/margos_got_money_troubles/s01
  20. Margo's Got Money Troubles
    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/margos-got-money-troubles/season-1
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