Pluribus release schedule: When is episode 9 on Apple TV?

Whatever your plans over the Christmas period, Pluribus fans will want to find time to tune into the season 1 finale of Vince Gilligan's acclaimed new sci-fi series, which is now coming sooner than we expected.

That's right, we've already reached the end of this opening chapter, which sees Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) shaken to her core by the revelation that the vast majority of people on Earth have been assimilated into a single hive mind.

Former X Files writer Gilligan has fascinated viewers by exploring how this bizarre twist transforms the world overnight, while delving deep into the psychological toll on a lonely Carol – who views herself as humanity's last champion.

The series has also offered a breakout turn to Sneaky Pete alum Karolina Wydra, who was quizzed on the imminent finale in an interview with GQ this week, describing it as "unexpected, thrilling, and jaw-dropping".

She continued: "We didn't get the scripts until each episode, and it was so exciting not to know what's coming, and then you get the script and go, 'Holy shit. Okay, this is happening'.

"When I got episode 9, I was taken aback by the end. And I'm glad that Vince didn't show me these episodes, because, knowing the end, I wonder if it would have coloured some of my performance."

If that's not enough to get you excited for Pluribus, you must have stronger willpower than Carol herself! If, like the rest of us, you're counting down the days, read on for everything you need to know about when Pluribus episode 9 is on Apple TV.

When is Pluribus episode 9 released on Apple TV?

Pluribus episode 9 (titled La Chica o El Mundo) will be released at 2am on 24th December (Christmas Eve).

Apple TV announced that the finale episode, which has been written by Alison Tatlock and Gordon Smith, would be moved forward by a couple of days on its social media channels.

How many episodes are in Pluribus season 1?

Pluribus season 1 consists of nine episodes in total.

However, that won't be the end of the new series! Apple TV has such faith in the project that it commissioned two seasons at once, with a second set of nine episodes to follow at a later date.

Pluribus release schedule

If you're looking forward to seeing how Vince Gilligan's latest high-concept saga unfolds, mark your calendars for these dates when new episodes of Pluribus will drop on Apple TV:

• Pluribus episode 1 - We Is Us – Friday 7th November 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 2 - Pirate Lady - Friday 7th November 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 3 - Grenade - Friday 14th November 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 4 - Please, Carol - Friday 21st November 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 5 - Got Milk - Friday 28th November 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 6 - HDP - Friday 5th December 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 7 - The Gap - Friday 12th December 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 8 - Charm Offensive - Friday 19th December 2025 (out now)
• Pluribus episode 9 - La Chica o El Mundo - Wednesday 24th December 2025

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