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DTF St. Louis has seven total episodes in its complete run on HBO. The dark comedy miniseries, fronted by Emmy-winner Jason Bateman, concludes April 12, 2026 with the season finale. Here’s everything you need to know about the full episode breakdown, release schedule, and what’s coming next.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Total Episodes: 7 episodes in Season 1, a limited series
- Release Pattern: Airs Sundays at 9 PM ET on HBO, streams on HBO Max simultaneously
- Finale Date: April 12, 2026, with Episode 7 titled “It Just Looks That Way from Across the Street”
- Creator: Steven Conrad’s dark comedy featuring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini
Complete Episode Breakdown
DTF St. Louis premiered March 1, 2026 with five episodes already released as of tonight. The series follows Clark Forrest (Jason Bateman), a weather broadcaster exploring infidelity through a dating app while his life spirals into chaos. David Harbour plays his best friend Floyd, with Linda Cardellini portraying Carol, Floyd’s wife who becomes the central figure in a dangerous love triangle. The show masterfully blends dark comedy with mystery elements.
Each episode deepens the mystery surrounding a death that occurs within the Midwest suburb’s tight-knit community. Five episodes have aired, leaving two finale episodes to resolve the cliff-hangers and answer lingering questions about relationships and consequences.
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All Seven Episode Titles and Air Dates
Episode 1 aired March 1 as “Cornhole,” introducing Clark and Floyd’s marital dissatisfaction and their discovery of the DTF app. The chemistry between Bateman and Harbour immediately captured audiences with witty dialogue and awkward humor. Episode 2, “Snag It” (March 8), escalates when Clark meets Carol at a party, triggering the affair’s beginning while detectives start investigating.
Episode 3, “The Go Getter” (March 15), shifts tone dramatically as police interrogations reveal unsettling truths about relationships and motivations. Episode 4, titled “Missouri Mutual Life & Health Insurance Company” (March 22), offers a chilling reminder that normality masks dark secrets beneath suburban surfaces.
| Episode | Title | Air Date |
| Episode 1 | Cornhole | March 1, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | Snag It | March 8, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | The Go Getter | March 15, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | Missouri Mutual Life & Health Insurance Company | March 22, 2026 |
| Episode 5 | Amphezyne | March 29, 2026 |
| Episode 6 | The Denny’s Plan | April 5, 2026 (Tonight) |
| Episode 7 | It Just Looks That Way from Across the Street | April 12, 2026 (Finale) |
What to Expect Before the Finale
Episode 5, “Amphezyne” (March 29), intensified tension when Floyd confronts Clark about the forbidden affair. New revelations surfaced about Carol’s mysterious past, deepening the mystery surrounding the death that anchors the entire narrative. The title itself references prescription medication, hinting at hidden health struggles and secrets.
Episode 6, “The Denny’s Plan,” airs tonight at 9 PM ET, continuing to unravel motivations before the climactic finale next Sunday. Viewers anticipate major plot twists and character revelations that will set up the explosive season conclusion.
“A love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead.”
— HBO Max Official Series Description
Why the 7-Episode Format Works
DTF St. Louis is structured as a limited miniseries, not an ongoing show, giving creator Steven Conrad complete creative control over the story’s arc. The seven-episode run proves ideal for the dark comedy mystery genre, maintaining narrative tension without unnecessary filler.
The show explores themes of marital dissatisfaction, male friendship, societal expectations, and the dangerous consequences of infidelity. Each Sunday night release on HBO and HBO Max keeps audiences engaged week after week, building anticipation for shocking revelations and character shifts.
Will There Be a Second Season?
DTF St. Louis is explicitly designed as a complete story told across seven episodes. Creator Steven Conrad has crafted a contained narrative with clear beginning, middle, and end, typical of HBO’s prestige limited series strategy.
No official announcements suggest renewal or continuation beyond April 12, 2026. Fans should expect the series finale to provide closure while leaving memorable character moments and thematic resonance that defines the show’s legacy in dark comedy television.
Sources
- HBO Max – Official streaming location and episode availability for all 7 episodes
- USA Today – Verified episode counts and release schedule information
- Cosmopolitan – Complete episode breakdown and air times on HBO
