The Hunting Wives
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The Hunting Wives is an American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. It stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Evan Jonigkeit, Katie Lowes, George Ferrier, Dermot Mulroney, Jaime Ray Newman, and Chrissy Metz. The series premiered on Netflix on July 21, 2025. In September 2025, the series was renewed for a second season which is set to premiere in 2026. A third season is in development.
Infobox
Genre
Drama
Created by
Rebecca Cutter
Based on
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
Showrunner
Rebecca Cutter
Starring
Brittany Snow Malin Akerman Evan Jonigkeit Katie Lowes George Ferrier Dermot Mulroney Jaime Ray Newman Chrissy Metz Hunter Emery Karen Rodriguez
Music by
Jeff Danna
Opening theme
"King of Possibilities" by Goldie Boutilier
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Rebecca Cutter Erwin Stoff Julie Anne Robinson May Cobb
Producers
Joan Cunningham Jeremy Beim
Cinematography
Richard Rutkowski Michał Sobociński Bryce Fortner
Editors
Jason Hellmann Sarah C. Reeves Erick Ferrerman Christina Noel Louis P. Bravo
Running time
46–55 minutes
Production companies
Pleasingly Pulp 3 Arts Entertainment Lionsgate Television
Network
Netflix
Release
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) – present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Strange and Unfamiliar Places"
Directed by
Julie Anne Robinson
Written by
Rebecca Cutter
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
Sophie and Graham move to Maple Brook, Texas, and attend an NRA fundraiser hosted by Jed, Graham's boss. Sophie has an unusual first encounter with Margo, Jed's wife, and takes an unexpected liking to her. At the party, Reverend Clint's son, Brad, and his girlfriend, Abby, start to have sex before Abby stops them, and Margo sees them, and she locks
Sophie and Graham move to Maple Brook, Texas, and attend an NRA fundraiser hosted by Jed, Graham's boss. Sophie has an unusual first encounter with Margo, Jed's wife, and takes an unexpected liking to her. At the party, Reverend Clint's son, Brad, and his girlfriend, Abby, start to have sex before Abby stops them, and Margo sees them, and she locks
No.
Sophie and Graham move to Maple Brook, Texas, and attend an NRA fundraiser hosted by Jed, Graham's boss. Sophie has an unusual first encounter with Margo, Jed's wife, and takes an unexpected liking to her. At the party, Reverend Clint's son, Brad, and his girlfriend, Abby, start to have sex before Abby stops them, and Margo sees them, and she locks
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Knockin' Boots"
Directed by
Julie Anne Robinson
Written by
Rebecca Cutter
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
As Jed decides to run for governor, Margo works overtime to keep their secrets hidden, including paying off Kyle and ending her secret relationship with Callie. At a couple's dinner with Sophie, Margo, Graham, and Jed, Jed makes a pass at Sophie, and Margo tells Sophie about their marital arrangement that they can both sleep with other women. Jed a
As Jed decides to run for governor, Margo works overtime to keep their secrets hidden, including paying off Kyle and ending her secret relationship with Callie. At a couple's dinner with Sophie, Margo, Graham, and Jed, Jed makes a pass at Sophie, and Margo tells Sophie about their marital arrangement that they can both sleep with other women. Jed a
No.
As Jed decides to run for governor, Margo works overtime to keep their secrets hidden, including paying off Kyle and ending her secret relationship with Callie. At a couple's dinner with Sophie, Margo, Graham, and Jed, Jed makes a pass at Sophie, and Margo tells Sophie about their marital arrangement that they can both sleep with other women. Jed a
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Sunrise Tells the Story"
Directed by
Melanie Mayron
Written by
Mike Weiss
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
After avoiding Margo for seeing her with Brad, Sophie ultimately makes up with her. Margo takes Sophie shopping for a hunting rifle for boar hunting, where Sophie also buys a handgun, which she keeps from Graham. During a game of "Never Have I Ever", Callie coerces Sophie to admit to the group that she struck and killed a pedestrian back in Boston.
After avoiding Margo for seeing her with Brad, Sophie ultimately makes up with her. Margo takes Sophie shopping for a hunting rifle for boar hunting, where Sophie also buys a handgun, which she keeps from Graham. During a game of "Never Have I Ever", Callie coerces Sophie to admit to the group that she struck and killed a pedestrian back in Boston.
No.
After avoiding Margo for seeing her with Brad, Sophie ultimately makes up with her. Margo takes Sophie shopping for a hunting rifle for boar hunting, where Sophie also buys a handgun, which she keeps from Graham. During a game of "Never Have I Ever", Callie coerces Sophie to admit to the group that she struck and killed a pedestrian back in Boston.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Cheat Day"
Directed by
Melanie Mayron
Written by
Emily Bensinger & Benjamin Flores
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
After Abby's body is discovered, Jill begins to scramble as Brad may be the prime suspect and makes sure he aligns his alibi with hers. As Sophie panics searching for her handgun at the lake house, Margo calms her down, and the two have sex. Afterward, Sophie reveals to Margo that she had an emergency hysterectomy after a failed second pregnancy, w
After Abby's body is discovered, Jill begins to scramble as Brad may be the prime suspect and makes sure he aligns his alibi with hers. As Sophie panics searching for her handgun at the lake house, Margo calms her down, and the two have sex. Afterward, Sophie reveals to Margo that she had an emergency hysterectomy after a failed second pregnancy, w
No.
After Abby's body is discovered, Jill begins to scramble as Brad may be the prime suspect and makes sure he aligns his alibi with hers. As Sophie panics searching for her handgun at the lake house, Margo calms her down, and the two have sex. Afterward, Sophie reveals to Margo that she had an emergency hysterectomy after a failed second pregnancy, w
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Not Her First Rodeo"
Directed by
Cheryl Dunye
Written by
Breannah Gibson & Will Hettinger
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
Now the prime suspect behind Abby's murder, Sophie tries to piece together the events of that night, but Graham believes she is losing control of herself. While Jed tries to do damage control, Margo sets in motion another plan. She tells the cops that she had actually left the lake house that night to deal with a family emergency. After an altercat
Now the prime suspect behind Abby's murder, Sophie tries to piece together the events of that night, but Graham believes she is losing control of herself. While Jed tries to do damage control, Margo sets in motion another plan. She tells the cops that she had actually left the lake house that night to deal with a family emergency. After an altercat
No.
Now the prime suspect behind Abby's murder, Sophie tries to piece together the events of that night, but Graham believes she is losing control of herself. While Jed tries to do damage control, Margo sets in motion another plan. She tells the cops that she had actually left the lake house that night to deal with a family emergency. After an altercat
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Deep in the Heart of Texas"
Directed by
Cheryl Dunye
Written by
Brandon Zuck
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
Sophie drives to Alba, Texas, to see Kyle, who tells her that he had a drug overdose the night of Abby's murder. Sophie also learns about Margo's previous life as Mandy. Sophie meets with the doctor who treated Kyle, who confirms Margo was with them that night. Margo believes she is being blackmailed when given photos of her with Brad. When she con
Sophie drives to Alba, Texas, to see Kyle, who tells her that he had a drug overdose the night of Abby's murder. Sophie also learns about Margo's previous life as Mandy. Sophie meets with the doctor who treated Kyle, who confirms Margo was with them that night. Margo believes she is being blackmailed when given photos of her with Brad. When she con
No.
Sophie drives to Alba, Texas, to see Kyle, who tells her that he had a drug overdose the night of Abby's murder. Sophie also learns about Margo's previous life as Mandy. Sophie meets with the doctor who treated Kyle, who confirms Margo was with them that night. Margo believes she is being blackmailed when given photos of her with Brad. When she con
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Shooting Star"
Directed by
Jennifer Getzinger
Written by
Kayla Westergard-Dobson
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
Brad discovers Jill had changed her passwords and deleted her GPS records, and he tells Margo. Sophie tells Starr about the abortion, making Starr upset but suspicious. Salazar learns that Pete was expelled from his previous church. She visits Pete and recognizes a smell from when she was shot. Realizing he is Kaycee Krummel's abductor, she and Dep
Brad discovers Jill had changed her passwords and deleted her GPS records, and he tells Margo. Sophie tells Starr about the abortion, making Starr upset but suspicious. Salazar learns that Pete was expelled from his previous church. She visits Pete and recognizes a smell from when she was shot. Realizing he is Kaycee Krummel's abductor, she and Dep
No.
Brad discovers Jill had changed her passwords and deleted her GPS records, and he tells Margo. Sophie tells Starr about the abortion, making Starr upset but suspicious. Salazar learns that Pete was expelled from his previous church. She visits Pete and recognizes a smell from when she was shot. Realizing he is Kaycee Krummel's abductor, she and Dep
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Sophie's Choice"
Directed by
Jennifer Getzinger
Written by
Rebecca Cutter
Original release date
July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
Jill is named Abby's killer, and the case is closed. Margo discovers that Callie was the blackmailer. After being exonerated, Sophie tells Graham she needs time to figure out herself and their marriage before she resumes her relationship with Margo. When Sophie finds something suspicious, she meets with Brad and an associate of the one-eyed man. Sh
Jill is named Abby's killer, and the case is closed. Margo discovers that Callie was the blackmailer. After being exonerated, Sophie tells Graham she needs time to figure out herself and their marriage before she resumes her relationship with Margo. When Sophie finds something suspicious, she meets with Brad and an associate of the one-eyed man. Sh
No.
Jill is named Abby's killer, and the case is closed. Margo discovers that Callie was the blackmailer. After being exonerated, Sophie tells Graham she needs time to figure out herself and their marriage before she resumes her relationship with Margo. When Sophie finds something suspicious, she meets with Brad and an associate of the one-eyed man. Sh
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Strange and Unfamiliar Places" | Julie Anne Robinson | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| Sophie and Graham move to Maple Brook, Texas, and attend an NRA fundraiser hosted by Jed, Graham's boss. Sophie has an unusual first encounter with Margo, Jed's wife, and takes an unexpected liking to her. At the party, Reverend Clint's son, Brad, and his girlfriend, Abby, start to have sex before Abby stops them, and Margo sees them, and she locks | |||||
| 2 | "Knockin' Boots" | Julie Anne Robinson | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| As Jed decides to run for governor, Margo works overtime to keep their secrets hidden, including paying off Kyle and ending her secret relationship with Callie. At a couple's dinner with Sophie, Margo, Graham, and Jed, Jed makes a pass at Sophie, and Margo tells Sophie about their marital arrangement that they can both sleep with other women. Jed a | |||||
| 3 | "Sunrise Tells the Story" | Melanie Mayron | Mike Weiss | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| After avoiding Margo for seeing her with Brad, Sophie ultimately makes up with her. Margo takes Sophie shopping for a hunting rifle for boar hunting, where Sophie also buys a handgun, which she keeps from Graham. During a game of "Never Have I Ever", Callie coerces Sophie to admit to the group that she struck and killed a pedestrian back in Boston. | |||||
| 4 | "Cheat Day" | Melanie Mayron | Emily Bensinger & Benjamin Flores | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| After Abby's body is discovered, Jill begins to scramble as Brad may be the prime suspect and makes sure he aligns his alibi with hers. As Sophie panics searching for her handgun at the lake house, Margo calms her down, and the two have sex. Afterward, Sophie reveals to Margo that she had an emergency hysterectomy after a failed second pregnancy, w | |||||
| 5 | "Not Her First Rodeo" | Cheryl Dunye | Breannah Gibson & Will Hettinger | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| Now the prime suspect behind Abby's murder, Sophie tries to piece together the events of that night, but Graham believes she is losing control of herself. While Jed tries to do damage control, Margo sets in motion another plan. She tells the cops that she had actually left the lake house that night to deal with a family emergency. After an altercat | |||||
| 6 | "Deep in the Heart of Texas" | Cheryl Dunye | Brandon Zuck | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| Sophie drives to Alba, Texas, to see Kyle, who tells her that he had a drug overdose the night of Abby's murder. Sophie also learns about Margo's previous life as Mandy. Sophie meets with the doctor who treated Kyle, who confirms Margo was with them that night. Margo believes she is being blackmailed when given photos of her with Brad. When she con | |||||
| 7 | "Shooting Star" | Jennifer Getzinger | Kayla Westergard-Dobson | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| Brad discovers Jill had changed her passwords and deleted her GPS records, and he tells Margo. Sophie tells Starr about the abortion, making Starr upset but suspicious. Salazar learns that Pete was expelled from his previous church. She visits Pete and recognizes a smell from when she was shot. Realizing he is Kaycee Krummel's abductor, she and Dep | |||||
| 8 | "Sophie's Choice" | Jennifer Getzinger | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 (2025-07-21) | |
| Jill is named Abby's killer, and the case is closed. Margo discovers that Callie was the blackmailer. After being exonerated, Sophie tells Graham she needs time to figure out herself and their marriage before she resumes her relationship with Margo. When Sophie finds something suspicious, she meets with Brad and an associate of the one-eyed man. Sh | |||||
· Reception › Accolades
GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD Media Awards
Award
GLAAD Media Awards
Year
2026
Category
Outstanding New TV Series
Recipient
The Hunting Wives
Result
Nominated
Gotham TV Awards
Gotham TV Awards
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Year
2026
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Recipient
Malin Akerman
Result
Pending
Queerty Awards
Queerty Awards
Award
Queerty Awards
Year
2026
Category
Outstanding TV Drama
Recipient
The Hunting Wives
Result
Nominated
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| GLAAD Media Awards | 2026 | Outstanding New TV Series | The Hunting Wives | Nominated | |
| Gotham TV Awards | 2026 | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series | Malin Akerman | Pending | |
| Queerty Awards | 2026 | Outstanding TV Drama | The Hunting Wives | Nominated |
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- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-hunting-wives-season-2-kim-matula-alex-fitzalan-1236600143/
- "'The Hunting Wives' Casts John Stamos, Cam Gigandet and Dale Dickey in Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)"https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-hunting-wives-john-stamos-season-2-1236603689/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-hunting-wives-season-2-wnba-angel-reese-1236478774/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2026/02/the-hunting-wives-season-2-cast-casey-mills-1236735139/
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- "✨✨✨ Season 2 is wrapped today y'all :( What an amazing 4 months. Somehow, we managed to make an even crazier & better season 2. I love you genius @rebecca_p_cutter, thank you for being the world's best boss & friend. Ty to the family @malinakerman @dermotmulroney @georgeferrier @jaimeraynewman4real @maggiekiley @johnakite_ our incredible CREW & everyone at @netflix @lionsgatetv 🤠 @thehuntingwives"https://www.instagram.com/p/DV118CyD_iT/
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