My Life with the Walter Boys
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My Life with the Walter Boys is an American teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The coming-of-age drama is an adaptation of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on Wattpad. The series follows recently orphaned Jackie Howard, a teenage girl from Manhattan who relocates to rural Colorado after she is taken in by the Walters, a family of seven sons and one daughter. The series was developed by Melanie Halsall. It stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry and Alisha Newton. In December 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which was released on August 28, 2025. Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season which is slated to premiere in 2026.
Infobox
Genre
Teen drama
Based on
My Life with the Walter Boysby Ali Novak
Developed by
Melanie Halsall
Showrunner
Melanie Halsall
Starring
mw- Nikki RodriguezNoah LaLondeAshby GentryJohnny LinkCorey FogelmanisConnor StanhopeZoë SoulJaylan EvansSarah RaffertyMarc Blucas
Music by
Brian H. Kim
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
20
Executive producers
Edward GlauserMelanie HalsallBecky Hartman-EdwardsEd Glauser
Producers
Keith RaskinIan HayChad OakesMichael Frislev
Production locations
Alberta, Canada
Cinematography
Walt Lloyd
Editors
Bridget DurnfordJamie AlainDaria Ellerman
Running time
39–56 minutes
Production companies
Nomadic PicturesiGeneration StudiosSony Pictures Television International Production
Network
Netflix
Release
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) –present
Tables
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
10
Episodes
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
10
Episodes
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| 1 | 10 | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | ||
| 2 | 10 | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) | ||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2023)
1
1
No.overall
1
No. inseason
1
Title
"Welcome to Colorado"
Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
Jackie Howard, the daughter of a famous fashion designer, moves from New York City to a ranch in Colorado after the sudden, tragic deaths of her parents and sister. She is taken in by her mother's longtime best friend. The Walter family consists of 10 boys, and 1 girl. As Jackie starts her first day, she realizes her new school is nothing like her native New York. Jackie struggles to fit in at first, but when the shy Alex and mysterious Cole stand up for her, she realizes that she might just like Colorado.
Jackie Howard, the daughter of a famous fashion designer, moves from New York City to a ranch in Colorado after the sudden, tragic deaths of her parents and sister. She is taken in by her mother's longtime best friend. The Walter family consists of 10 boys, and 1 girl. As Jackie starts her first day, she realizes her new school is nothing like her native New York. Jackie struggles to fit in at first, but when the shy Alex and mysterious Cole stand up for her, she realizes that she might just like Colorado.
No.overall
Jackie Howard, the daughter of a famous fashion designer, moves from New York City to a ranch in Colorado after the sudden, tragic deaths of her parents and sister. She is taken in by her mother's longtime best friend. The Walter family consists of 10 boys, and 1 girl. As Jackie starts her first day, she realizes her new school is nothing like her native New York. Jackie struggles to fit in at first, but when the shy Alex and mysterious Cole stand up for her, she realizes that she might just like Colorado.
2
2
No.overall
2
No. inseason
2
Title
"Live a Little"
Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
With Jackie's first couple of days going well, she thinks she has the Walter family figured out. But when they deviously prank Jackie, she starts to reconsider. Meanwhile, Cole grows closer to Jackie, but so does Alex.
With Jackie's first couple of days going well, she thinks she has the Walter family figured out. But when they deviously prank Jackie, she starts to reconsider. Meanwhile, Cole grows closer to Jackie, but so does Alex.
No.overall
With Jackie's first couple of days going well, she thinks she has the Walter family figured out. But when they deviously prank Jackie, she starts to reconsider. Meanwhile, Cole grows closer to Jackie, but so does Alex.
3
3
No.overall
3
No. inseason
3
Title
"The Cole Effect"
Directed by
Nimisha Mukerji
Written by
Jordan Ross Schindler
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
As the homecoming football game approaches, Cole isolates himself from the town's festivities. Meanwhile Jackie must prove herself to the Student Council when she suggests a Silent Auction, but Erin decides to get revenge on her, after Cole helps her with the bidding. Also, Alex grows extremely jealous of Jackie and Cole whenever they work the family's apple cider cart together. But with Erin on her back about Cole, and Alex upset with her, Jackie has to listen to her heart.
As the homecoming football game approaches, Cole isolates himself from the town's festivities. Meanwhile Jackie must prove herself to the Student Council when she suggests a Silent Auction, but Erin decides to get revenge on her, after Cole helps her with the bidding. Also, Alex grows extremely jealous of Jackie and Cole whenever they work the family's apple cider cart together. But with Erin on her back about Cole, and Alex upset with her, Jackie has to listen to her heart.
No.overall
As the homecoming football game approaches, Cole isolates himself from the town's festivities. Meanwhile Jackie must prove herself to the Student Council when she suggests a Silent Auction, but Erin decides to get revenge on her, after Cole helps her with the bidding. Also, Alex grows extremely jealous of Jackie and Cole whenever they work the family's apple cider cart together. But with Erin on her back about Cole, and Alex upset with her, Jackie has to listen to her heart.
4
4
No.overall
4
No. inseason
4
Title
"Nineteen"
Directed by
Nimisha Mukerji
Written by
Jonathon Roessler
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
Jackie is sad as it is Lucy's birthday. Cole tries to lighten her up by taking her to a lake house party. She skips school and Alex covers for her in class. Cole almost kisses her at the lake house party in truth or dare game. Cole and Jackie return home late and receive a scolding from Katherine. Jackie tries to kiss Alex but he refuses as he doesn't want her to regret later as she is drunk.
Jackie is sad as it is Lucy's birthday. Cole tries to lighten her up by taking her to a lake house party. She skips school and Alex covers for her in class. Cole almost kisses her at the lake house party in truth or dare game. Cole and Jackie return home late and receive a scolding from Katherine. Jackie tries to kiss Alex but he refuses as he doesn't want her to regret later as she is drunk.
No.overall
Jackie is sad as it is Lucy's birthday. Cole tries to lighten her up by taking her to a lake house party. She skips school and Alex covers for her in class. Cole almost kisses her at the lake house party in truth or dare game. Cole and Jackie return home late and receive a scolding from Katherine. Jackie tries to kiss Alex but he refuses as he doesn't want her to regret later as she is drunk.
5
5
No.overall
5
No. inseason
5
Title
"Thanksgiving"
Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Written by
Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
6
6
No.overall
6
No. inseason
6
Title
"Baggage"
Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Written by
Jesikah Suggs
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
7
7
No.overall
7
No. inseason
7
Title
"Small Town Rumors"
Directed by
Winnifred Jong
Written by
Kelsey Barry
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
8
8
No.overall
8
No. inseason
8
Title
"Spinning Out"
Directed by
Winnifred Jong
Written by
Teleplay by : Jonathon Roessler & Jordan Ross SchindlerStory by : Grace Condon
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
9
9
No.overall
9
No. inseason
9
Title
"Revolutions"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
10
10
No.overall
10
No. inseason
10
Title
"Happily Ever After"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "Welcome to Colorado" | Jerry Ciccoritti | Melanie Halsall | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| Jackie Howard, the daughter of a famous fashion designer, moves from New York City to a ranch in Colorado after the sudden, tragic deaths of her parents and sister. She is taken in by her mother's longtime best friend. The Walter family consists of 10 boys, and 1 girl. As Jackie starts her first day, she realizes her new school is nothing like her native New York. Jackie struggles to fit in at first, but when the shy Alex and mysterious Cole stand up for her, she realizes that she might just like Colorado. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Live a Little" | Jerry Ciccoritti | Melanie Halsall | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| With Jackie's first couple of days going well, she thinks she has the Walter family figured out. But when they deviously prank Jackie, she starts to reconsider. Meanwhile, Cole grows closer to Jackie, but so does Alex. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Cole Effect" | Nimisha Mukerji | Jordan Ross Schindler | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| As the homecoming football game approaches, Cole isolates himself from the town's festivities. Meanwhile Jackie must prove herself to the Student Council when she suggests a Silent Auction, but Erin decides to get revenge on her, after Cole helps her with the bidding. Also, Alex grows extremely jealous of Jackie and Cole whenever they work the family's apple cider cart together. But with Erin on her back about Cole, and Alex upset with her, Jackie has to listen to her heart. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Nineteen" | Nimisha Mukerji | Jonathon Roessler | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| Jackie is sad as it is Lucy's birthday. Cole tries to lighten her up by taking her to a lake house party. She skips school and Alex covers for her in class. Cole almost kisses her at the lake house party in truth or dare game. Cole and Jackie return home late and receive a scolding from Katherine. Jackie tries to kiss Alex but he refuses as he doesn't want her to regret later as she is drunk. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Thanksgiving" | Jerry Ciccoritti | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| 6 | 6 | "Baggage" | Jerry Ciccoritti | Jesikah Suggs | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| 7 | 7 | "Small Town Rumors" | Winnifred Jong | Kelsey Barry | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| 8 | 8 | "Spinning Out" | Winnifred Jong | Teleplay by : Jonathon Roessler & Jordan Ross SchindlerStory by : Grace Condon | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| 9 | 9 | "Revolutions" | Jason Priestley | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
| 10 | 10 | "Happily Ever After" | Jason Priestley | Melanie Halsall | December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07) | |
· Episodes › Season 2 (2025)
11
11
No.overall
11
No. inseason
1
Title
"Start Fresh"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
12
12
No.overall
12
No. inseason
2
Title
"My Life Without the Walter Boys"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Jesikah Suggs
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
13
13
No.overall
13
No. inseason
3
Title
"Girls Just Wanna have Fundraisers"
Directed by
Audrey Cummings
Written by
Jordan Ross Schindler
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
14
14
No.overall
14
No. inseason
4
Title
"No-look Pass"
Directed by
Audrey Cummings
Written by
Liz Maccie
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
15
15
No.overall
15
No. inseason
5
Title
"A Night to Remember"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
16
16
No.overall
16
No. inseason
6
Title
"After the Dance"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
17
17
No.overall
17
No. inseason
7
Title
"Saddle Up"
Directed by
Monika Mitchell
Written by
Jonathon Roessler
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
18
18
No.overall
18
No. inseason
8
Title
"Gear Shifts"
Directed by
Monika Mitchell
Written by
Kelsey Barry
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
19
19
No.overall
19
No. inseason
9
Title
"Allhallowtide"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
20
20
No.overall
20
No. inseason
10
Title
"Showdowns and Sparkles"
Directed by
Jason Priestley
Written by
Melanie Halsall
Original release date
August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 11 | 1 | "Start Fresh" | Jason Priestley | Melanie Halsall | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 12 | 2 | "My Life Without the Walter Boys" | Jason Priestley | Jesikah Suggs | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 13 | 3 | "Girls Just Wanna have Fundraisers" | Audrey Cummings | Jordan Ross Schindler | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 14 | 4 | "No-look Pass" | Audrey Cummings | Liz Maccie | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 15 | 5 | "A Night to Remember" | Jason Priestley | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 16 | 6 | "After the Dance" | Jason Priestley | Melanie Halsall | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 17 | 7 | "Saddle Up" | Monika Mitchell | Jonathon Roessler | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 18 | 8 | "Gear Shifts" | Monika Mitchell | Kelsey Barry | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 19 | 9 | "Allhallowtide" | Jason Priestley | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
| 20 | 10 | "Showdowns and Sparkles" | Jason Priestley | Melanie Halsall | August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28) |
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