Tell Me Lies Season 3 Release Date Confirmed for January 13, 2026

The long-awaited return of Hulu’s psychological drama Tell Me Lies is officially happening. The tell me lies season 3 release date has been set for January 13, 2026, with the first two episodes premiering that day. The new season will stream on Hulu and through the Hulu on Disney+ bundle in the United States, and on Disney+ internationally.

The third installment will once again follow Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they rekindle their complicated relationship just in time for spring semester at Baird College. But as the new trailer and synopsis suggest, old wounds and buried secrets continue to haunt them, setting the stage for more heartbreak, betrayal, and campus chaos.

What to Know About Tell Me Lies Season 3

The upcoming season will feature eight episodes in total. The first two will debut on premiere day, with the remaining episodes releasing weekly. This hybrid drop model combines binge-watching momentum with weekly anticipation—now common among major streaming series.

According to the show’s official description, Lucy and Stephen’s promise to start fresh quickly unravels as “past indiscretions hinder their best intentions.” Lucy becomes embroiled in a campus controversy she wants no part of, while the lingering effects of last year’s explosive events force the rest of their friend group to confront their own self-destructive patterns. Secrets will continue to “fester,” leading to what producers tease as “vicious consequences.”

Grace Van Patten and Jackson White return as the show’s central couple, joined again by Catherine Missal, Branden Cook, Sonia Mena, Spencer House, and Alicia Crowder. Two major new additions are Iris Apatow, who plays Amanda, a bubbly but fragile freshman hiding a major secret, and Costa D’Angelo, who joins as Alex, a psychology grad student and part-time drug dealer with a complicated past tied to Bree.

Tell Me Lies is executive produced by showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer, along with Emma Roberts, Karah Preiss, Matt Matruski, Laura Lewis, Shannon Gibson, Stephanie Noonan, and Sam Schlaifer. Tyne Rafaeli also serves as both executive producer and director. The show is based on Carola Lovering’s bestselling novel of the same name, with Lovering credited as consulting producer. The Hulu Original series is produced by 20th Television.

What Fans Can Expect This Season

Season 3 will explore the aftermath of the shocking wedding cliffhanger from the Season 2 finale, in which Stephen sent Bree a recorded confession exposing Evan’s infidelity just before she was set to walk down the aisle. The emotional fallout of that revelation is expected to ripple through the core group, with tensions running high across the new semester.

Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer has hinted that this season will take an even darker turn, diving deeper into the psychological effects of Lucy and Stephen’s toxic connection. The tone will be more intense, as unresolved guilt and lies begin to collide with real-world consequences. With Oppenheimer’s continued leadership and an expanded cast, Tell Me Lies is expected to push the boundaries of the college-drama genre.

Tell Me Lies Season 3 officially premieres on January 13, 2026, marking the return of Hulu’s most addictive college drama. Fans can expect a season filled with secrets, betrayal, and emotional fallout that will test every relationship at Baird College.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)

Q1: When is the Tell Me Lies Season 3 release date?

The new season premieres January 13, 2026, with its first two episodes released together.

Q2: Where can I watch Tell Me Lies Season 3?

It will stream on Hulu and on Disney+ through the Hulu on Disney+ bundle in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

Q3: How many episodes are in Tell Me Lies Season 3?

Season 3 will have eight episodes, with two released at the premiere and six more weekly.

Q4: Who joins the Tell Me Lies Season 3 cast?

Iris Apatow joins as Amanda, and Costa D’Angelo joins as Alex. Both play pivotal new roles that will shake up the dynamics among Lucy’s friend group.

Q5: What is Tell Me Lies about?

The series follows Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco through a toxic, years-long relationship marked by manipulation, betrayal, and emotional turmoil.