Apple TV’s four biggest weekly series currently split across Wednesday and Friday. Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Last Seen use Wednesday release dates, while Dark Matter Season 2 continues on Fridays. The next major drop is September 23, when three shows add new episodes on the same day.
The crowded schedule is easier to follow by episode number than by premiere date. Some Apple TV episodes can appear shortly before the listed calendar date depending on region, but viewers should treat the official US date as the reliable guide rather than expecting a guaranteed early release time.
- Next Wednesday: September 23, 2026
- Next Friday: September 25, 2026
- Series covered: Four weekly Apple originals
- Region: United States
- Streaming on: Apple TV
Wednesday belongs to Ted Lasso and Slow Horses
Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 8, “Follow the Anger,” releases September 23. The 10-episode season began August 5 and continues weekly through October 7. Episode 8 places Roy and Keeley together to prepare for Richmond’s Wall of Legends.
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Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 2 also releases September 23. The six-episode season premiered September 16 and runs every Wednesday through October 21. That later finale date reflects the shorter season starting more than a month after Ted Lasso.
Last Seen adds mystery to the midweek lineup
Last Seen premiered with two episodes on September 9. Episode 3, “The Lie,” arrived September 16, and the six-part Australian thriller continues weekly on Wednesdays. Its story follows former detective and emergency dispatcher Ian Ridley after a caller makes him believe his daughter Maggie may still be alive.
Because the opening week included two episodes, the episode number is one step ahead of what a simple weekly count might suggest. Viewers joining now can watch the two-part premiere and Episode 3 before the next Wednesday installment. That compact run also means the mystery will reach its ending sooner than the other shows on this list.
Dark Matter keeps Friday busy
Dark Matter Season 2 follows a separate Friday pattern. The 10-episode season premiered August 28, Episode 4 released September 18, and Episode 5 arrives September 25. The split prevents all four dramas and comedies from landing on a single night.
For the coming week, September 23 brings Ted Lasso Episode 8, Slow Horses Episode 2 and the next Last Seen chapter, followed by Dark Matter Episode 5 on September 25. The four-show pattern continues into early October, although their finales land on different weeks. Saving this Wednesday-Friday rhythm is the simplest way to avoid losing track as episode numbers diverge. It also leaves the weekend open for catching up without another scheduled episode joining the queue. Which weekly Apple TV show are you watching first? Tell us in the comments.
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