Franklin Season 1: How Many Episodes & When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Viewers of Franklin Season 1 are wondering how many episodes are in the series and when each new episode comes out. Set in December 1776, this series chronicles Benjamin Franklin’s eight years in France, where he tries to persuade the nation to support America’s democracy and the Revolutionary War. The series is inspired by Stacy Schiff’s 2005 book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.

Here’s how many episodes are in Franklin Season 1 and on what day new episodes come out.

How many episodes are in Franklin Season 1?

Franklin Season 1 has 8 episodes.

The episode list is as follows:

  • Episode 1: A Troublesome Visitor
  • Episode 2: Welcome, Mischief
  • Episode 3: Pride and Gout
  • Episode 4: Small Revenge
  • Episode 5 to Episode 8: To Be Announced (TBA)

Season 1 premieres on April 12, 2024, and follows a weekly release schedule. Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder, Tim Van Patten, Michael Douglas, Tony Krantz, Mark Mostyn, and Richard Plepler are the executive producers of the series. Season 1 is written by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder.

Viewers can sign up for an Apple TV Plus subscription plan to watch and stream season 1 online. It is priced at $9.99 a month and provides complete access to its vast library.  

The cast of Franklin includes Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin, Noah Jupe as William Temple Franklin, Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft, Ludivine Sagnier as Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy, Thibault de Montalembert as Charles Gravier, and more.

When do new Franklin episodes come out?

New episodes of Franklin Season 1 typically come out every Friday.

The official synopsis for the series reads:

“In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.”

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