Episode
The Polygamist: Episode 5
Overview
Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.
Details
- Series
- The Polygamist
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2026-06-12
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
Episode 5 is Episode 5 in Season 1 of The Polygamist. It aired on 2026-06-12. The runtime is 26 min.
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