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About The Polygamist

The Polygamist is a soap and drama TV series that premiered on Netflix on June 12, 2026. It has 1 season and 22 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 22, aired on June 12, 2026.

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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Episodes

22 episodes · 1 season

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Season 1

2026 · 22 episodes · Last episode: 4 months ago

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    22. Episode 22

    Finale

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

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    21. Episode 21

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

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    20. Episode 20

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

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    19. Episode 19

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

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    18. Episode 18

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

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    17. Episode 17

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

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    16. Episode 16

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

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    15. Episode 15

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

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    14. Episode 14

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

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    13. Episode 13

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

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    12. Episode 12

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

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    11. Episode 11

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

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    10. Episode 10

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

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    9. Episode 9

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

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    8. Episode 8

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

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    7. Episode 7

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

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    6. Episode 6

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

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    5. Episode 5

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

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    4. Episode 4

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

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    3. Episode 3

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

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    2. Episode 2

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

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    1. Episode 1

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Akin Omotoso

  • Noluthando Shabalala

    Noluthando Shabalala

    Mpume Gomora

  • Wonder Ndlovu

    Wonder Ndlovu

    Menzi Gomora

  • Celeste Ntuli

    Celeste Ntuli

    Essie Gomora

  • Lwazie Keith Tsebesha

    Lwazie Keith Tsebesha

    Sarah Gomora

  • Luyanda Zwane

    Luyanda Zwane

    Lindani Mbatha

  • S'Thandiwe Kgoroge

    S'Thandiwe Kgoroge

    Mama Grace

  • Vuyo Biyela

    Vuyo Biyela

    Freedom

  • Rebone Sesing

    Trinity Cele

  • Siyamthanda Banda

    Siyamthanda Banda

    Bonginkosi

  • Farieda Metsileng

    Farieda Metsileng

    Buhle

  • Thandolwethu Zondi

    Thandolwethu Zondi

    Xolani

  • Kgosi Molapo

    Nkazimulo Gomora (7 yrs)

  • Karaboentle Thateng

    Zipho

  • Sophie Ndaba

    Sophie Ndaba

    Sophie Ndaba

  • Jabulani Mdingi

    Jabulani Mdingi

    Jabulani

  • Prosperity Shongwe

    Joyce's Stylist

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The most recent episode of The Polygamist, Season 1 Episode 22, aired on June 12, 2026.

How many seasons of The Polygamist are there?

The Polygamist has 1 season with 22 episodes in total.

When did The Polygamist first air?

The Polygamist first aired on Netflix on June 12, 2026.

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