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The Institute is a mystery and sci-fi & fantasy TV series that premiered on MGM+ on July 13, 2025. It has 2 seasons and 16 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 1, aired on November 8, 2026. The next episode, Season 2 Episode 1, airs on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.

  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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16 episodes · 2 seasons

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Season 1

2025 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    8. Fight

    Finale

    Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.

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    7. Hide

    Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.

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    6. Run

    As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.

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    5. Back Half

    Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.

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    4. The Box

    As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.

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    3. Graduation

    Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.

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    2. Shots for Dots

    Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

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    1. The Boy

    Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

Cast & crew

Created by Benjamin Cavell

  • Mary Walsh

    Mary Walsh

    Annie

  • Birva Pandya

    Birva Pandya

    Iris

  • Arlen So

    Arlen So

    George Iles

  • Jason Díaz

    Jason Díaz

    Tony

  • Dan Beirne

    Dan Beirne

    Drew Reynolds

  • Jane Luk

    Jane Luk

    Maureen

  • Jordan Alexander

    Jordan Alexander

    Kate

  • Rebecca Wolfe

    Proctor

  • Malcolm Roberts

    Boy

  • Phoebe Rex

    Phoebe Rex

    Girl #1

  • Emily Lux

    Girl #2

  • Bo Hong Fu

    Bo Hong Fu

    Rolf

  • Micha Cromwell

    Micha Cromwell

    Flight Attendant

  • Lindsay Watters

    Lindsay Watters

    Angry Passenger #1

  • John Lindsay-Botten

    Angry Passenger #2

  • Mitch Landry

    Angry Passenger #3

The Institute FAQ

When is the next episode of The Institute?

The next episode of The Institute, Season 2 Episode 1, airs on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Get the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.

When did the latest episode of The Institute come out?

The most recent episode of The Institute, Season 2 Episode 1, aired on November 8, 2026.

How many seasons of The Institute are there?

The Institute has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

When did The Institute first air?

The Institute first aired on MGM+ on July 13, 2025.

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