The Madisons airs on Paramount Plus, but the exact time depends on your time zone and whether new episodes are releasing

The Madisons is a reality series on Paramount Plus that follows the lives of the Madison family. New episodes typically release on Thursday mornings at 3 a.m. Eastern Time, which means 12 a.m. Pacific Time and 2 a.m. Central Time. However, Paramount Plus does not always stick to a fixed weekly schedule — the show may go on hiatus between seasons, and release dates can shift.

The simplest way to find out when the next episode drops is to open the Paramount Plus app or website, search for The Madisons, and look at the show's main page. Paramount Plus displays the release date and time for the next episode right there. You can also turn on notifications in the app so you get an alert the moment a new episode is available.

Key Takeaways

  • New episodes of The Madisons release on Thursday mornings at 3 a.m. Eastern Time on Paramount Plus, though the schedule can change between seasons.
  • The exact time in your time zone is 12 a.m. Pacific, 2 a.m. Central, and 4 a.m. Mountain Time.
  • The fastest way to confirm the next release date is to check the show's page directly in the Paramount Plus app or on the website.
  • You can enable push notifications in Paramount Plus so the app alerts you as soon as a new episode becomes available.

How to turn on notifications for new episodes

Paramount Plus lets you set up alerts so you do not have to check manually. Open the Paramount Plus app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device, and search for The Madisons. On the show's main page, look for a bell icon or a "Notify Me" button — the exact label varies depending on which device you are using.

Tap that button and confirm that notifications are turned on in your app settings. Once you do, Paramount Plus will send you a message the moment a new episode is released. This works even if you are not actively using the app at the time.

Why episodes release early in the morning

Paramount Plus releases most of its original series between midnight and 6 a.m. Eastern Time. The company does this so that viewers across all time zones can watch at roughly the same moment, and so that the show trends on social media throughout the day as people wake up and watch. It also prevents spoilers from spreading too early.

If you are on the West Coast, this means you can watch Thursday night after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. If you are on the East Coast, you have to wait until after 3 a.m. Thursday morning — or you can straightforward watch Thursday evening instead, since the episode will still be fresh and new.

What to do if you cannot find the show or the release date

If you search for The Madisons in Paramount Plus and nothing comes up, check that your subscription includes access to the full Paramount Plus library. Some subscription tiers have limited content. You can also try searching for the show by the family's last name or by browsing the "Reality" category to see if it appears there.

If the show is not showing up at all, it may be on hiatus or may have ended. Paramount Plus sometimes removes shows from the main search results if they are not currently airing. In that case, try visiting the Paramount Plus help center or checking the official Paramount Plus social media accounts, which often announce when shows are returning.

How to watch past episodes you may have missed

Once an episode of The Madisons releases, it stays on Paramount Plus indefinitely — you can go back and watch it anytime, even weeks or months later. If you missed an episode when it first aired, open the show's page and scroll through the episode list. Each episode is labeled with its release date so you can find the one you want.

You can also use the Paramount Plus search bar to look for specific episode titles if you remember the name of the episode you are looking for. All past episodes are included with your regular Paramount Plus subscription — there is no extra charge to rewatch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Madisons come on if I live on the West Coast?

New episodes release at 12 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday mornings, which is midnight Wednesday night. This is three hours earlier than the Eastern Time release. You can watch when ready at midnight or wait until Thursday evening — the episode will be available all day.

Can I watch The Madisons on demand, or does it air at a set time?

The Madisons is a streaming show, not a traditional broadcast. Episodes become available on demand at the release time, and you can watch them anytime after that. There is no "live" broadcast — you are not watching it at a specific moment like you would on cable television.

What happens if I miss the Thursday release?

You can watch the episode anytime after it releases. Paramount Plus keeps all past episodes available in the show's library, so you can go back and watch it the next day, next week, or next month without any problem.

Does The Madisons have a new season coming?

Check the show's main page on Paramount Plus to see if a new season has been announced. Paramount Plus displays upcoming release dates there. You can also turn on notifications so you get an alert when the next season is about to start.