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Pluribus season 1 has arrived on Apple TV, drawing attention to its episode count, release schedule, and viewing options. The sci-fi thriller, created by Vince Gilligan, known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, follows the effects of a mysterious alien virus.
The cast features Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, with Karolina Wydra and Carlos-Manuel Vesga in key roles, and guest appearances from Miriam Shor, Samba Schutte, Karan Soni, and Peter Bergman.
The pathogen changes human behavior and triggers a collective consciousness called “the Joining.” The series begins with a laboratory accident that exposes researchers to the virus. Only a small number of people remain immune. The first two episodes premiered on November 7, 2025.
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The first season of the show is confirmed to have nine episodes. Viewers are now tracking when the new episodes will release and how to access them on Apple TV+.
All episodes in Pluribus season 1, and when they arrive
According to Apple TV, Pluribus season 1 has nine episodes. The platform has a hybrid release schedule: two episodes are released on opening day, and then the remaining episodes are released every Friday. This lets viewers start with a good opening and keep up with a regular schedule.
Episode 1 introduces a team of researchers in Albuquerque who detect an alien signal carrying an unknown RNA virus. A lab accident exposes them, and the pathogen spreads rapidly, triggering a transformation known as “the Joining.” Only 13 people appear immune, including Carol Sturka, played by Rhea Seehorn.
Below is the updated release schedule for Pluribus season 1:
Because new installments drop every Friday after the launch, Pluribus season 1 runs for seven consecutive weeks until its finale.
Where to watch all episodes of Pluribus season 1?
Apple TV+ is the only place where you can watch all of the first season of Pluribus. Viewers have to pay for the service every month or year. People who sign up for the service can try it out for free for seven days. Viewers who purchase some Apple devices may get up to three months free.
Every Friday at 9 pm ET/midnight PT, new episodes of the first season come out. After that, viewers can watch the episodes at their convenience. Viewers can also watch on smart TVs, phones, game consoles, or web browsers via the Apple TV app.
What is Pluribus season 1 all about?
Season 1 explores the global impact of an alien virus that changes the emotional and cognitive state of humanity. The story begins with a scientific team that intercepts a mysterious extraterrestrial signal. When exposed to the virus, the researchers experience sudden shifts in behavior, leading to rapid and widespread transmission.
The change is called "the Joining," and it brings all of humanity together in a single-minded way. A small number of people remain unaffected. Rhea Seehorn plays Carol Sturka, one of the few people who can't get sick.
As season 1 goes on, the story tells us more about the virus, where the alien signal came from, and what it's like for people who don't want to join. The mystery of the season grows over the course of nine episodes, with a planned release schedule that makes it easy to watch every week.
To follow the full series, stream the first season of Pluribus on Apple TV+, and check back every Friday for the latest episode.
