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The Polygamist
The Polygamist
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The Polygamist

★ 8.920261 Season22 EpisodesReturning Series

Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.

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Season 1 · 22 Episodes · 2026

Episode 1
E01Episode 126m★ 8.2

Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

Episode 2
E02Episode 230m★ 7.4

As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.

Episode 3
E03Episode 328m★ 6.6

Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.

Episode 4
E04Episode 428m★ 7.7

Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.

Episode 5
E05Episode 527m★ 6.7

Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.

Episode 6
E06Episode 626m★ 7

News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.

Episode 7
E07Episode 724m★ 6.5

After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.

Episode 8
E08Episode 828m★ 7.8

To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).

Episode 9
E09Episode 927m★ 5.5

Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.

Episode 10
E10Episode 1027m★ 6.7

A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.

Episode 11
E11Episode 1123m★ 7.2

Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.

Episode 12
E12Episode 1225m★ 7.2

The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.

Episode 13
E13Episode 1327m★ 7.2

Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.

Episode 14
E14Episode 1428m★ 9.2

Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.

Episode 15
E15Episode 1524m★ 9.3

Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.

Episode 16
E16Episode 1625m★ 9.3

The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.

Episode 17
E17Episode 1724m★ 9.3

Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.

Episode 18
E18Episode 1825m★ 7.8

Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.

Episode 19
E19Episode 1929m★ 7.8

After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.

Episode 20
E20Episode 2024m★ 9.5

Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.

Episode 21
E21Episode 2124m★ 7.2

Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.

Episode 22
E22Episode 2224m★ 7.4

Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.