Vince Gilligan’s long-awaited return to television is almost here. Pluribus, his first series since Better Call Saul, lands on Apple TV+ this week, and while the story remains tightly under wraps, the release timing is crystal clear.
The series officially premieres Friday, November 7, but Apple TV+ follows its usual global rollout pattern, meaning the first episode will actually arrive for most viewers on Thursday night in the U.S.. Expect Pluribus Episode 1 to hit the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on November 6, corresponding to 2 a.m. GMT in the U.K.
Here’s when Pluribus will debut around the world
- Los Angeles: 6:00 p.m. PT – November 6
- New York: 9:00 p.m. ET – November 6
- London: 2:00 a.m. GMT – November 7
- Paris/Berlin: 3:00 a.m. CET – November 7
- Tokyo: 11:00 a.m. JST – November 7
- Sydney: 1:00 p.m. AEDT – November 7
Apple will launch the first two episodes on premiere day, followed by one new episode every Friday through the end of the year.
Full ‘Pluribus’ Release Schedule (Season 1)
- Episode 1: November 7, 2025
- Episode 2: November 7, 2025
- Episode 3: November 14, 2025
- Episode 4: November 21, 2025
- Episode 5: November 28, 2025
- Episode 6: December 5, 2025
- Episode 7: December 12, 2025
- Episode 8: December 19, 2025
- Episode 9 (Finale): December 26, 2025
The first season runs nine episodes total, shorter than Gilligan’s typical ten or thirteen-episode seasons but with a second already confirmed by Apple TV+.
With Pluribus, Gilligan reunites with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for what he’s calling “the biggest show I’ve ever made.” The series joins Apple’s growing slate of prestige sci-fi, including Severance, Silo, and The Studio.
By The Way, The Cast & Crew of Pluribus Are
Pluribus stars Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul) as Carol Sturka, alongside Karolina Wydra and Carlos Manuel Vesga. Guest stars include Miriam Shor and Samba Schutte.
The series is created, written, and executive produced by Vince Gilligan, with longtime collaborators Gordon Smith and Alison Tatlock also serving as executive producers. Additional writers include Vera Blasi, Ariel Levine, and Jonny Gomez.