Season 1 – Phony

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Season 1 – Phony

Premieres Oct 20

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After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

Kaiya Shunyata

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[It] may not break new ground, this coming-of-age series is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest and best surprises.

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David Caballero

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7/10

Based on the episodes provided for review, Phony is a solid mystery grounded in a charming mother-son relationship — and offers a live-action take on the "Other Mother" story you've been waiting for.

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Nick Paley

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Connie Britton

Ellen Cooke

Sam Nivola

Sonny Cooke

Grace Brennan

Mallory

Maliq Johnson

Vogel

Meera Syal

Sharla

Episode 1

Airs Oct 20

Pilot

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

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Episode 2

Airs Oct 20

Crosby, Stills, and Nash

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

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Episode 3

Airs Oct 27

Reverse Cuckoo Situation

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

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Episode 4

Airs Nov 3

Vibes are Rancid

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

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Episode 5

Airs Nov 10

House of Dog

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

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Creator: Nick Paley
Executive Producer: Nick Paley, Anthony King, Connie Britton, Charlie Alderman, Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg
Network: Hulu
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 20, 2026

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