Morning Show Season 4: Premiere, Cast Drama & What’s Next

The Morning Show Season 4 arrives on Apple TV+ with a new timeline, a major cast shakeup, and the UBA-NBN merger finally driving the story. Apple confirmed the September 17, 2025 premiere, locked in Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon through Season 5, and revealed that Greta Lee exits as Stella Bak — one of the show’s most morally complex characters.

Season 4 Premiere: September 17, 2025 · Episodes: 10 · Finale: November 19, 2025 · Platform: Apple TV+

Is there a season 4 for The Morning Show?

Yes — Season 4 of The Morning Show premiered on Apple TV+ on September 17, 2025, with the episode titled “My Roman Empire” (Apple TV+ Official Press Release). The season consists of 10 episodes released weekly, with the finale scheduled for November 19, 2025. Apple TV+ first revealed the premiere date on May 28, 2025 (TechRadar), though the season itself had been announced back in April 2023 (The Morning Show Fandom Wiki). The official trailer describes Season 4 as “a reckoning” (Apple TV+ YouTube Trailer).

Premiere details

The premiere lands on a Wednesday, with subsequent episodes following a weekly cadence. According to the official Apple TV+ press release, the 10-episode fourth season premiered globally on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (Apple TV+ Official Press Release). Episode 1 is titled “My Roman Empire” and Episode 2 is “The Revolution Will Be Televised,” airing September 24, 2025 (Cosmopolitan). Some outlets report Friday releases for weekly episodes, which conflicts with the premiere-day Wednesday schedule (DIRECTV Insider).

Episode count

Ten episodes total, matching the structure of previous seasons. Season 2 dropped in September 2021, Season 3 in September 2023, and Season 4 continues that September tradition (CBR). Beyond the first two titles, Apple TV+ hasn’t publicly released the remaining episode names or specific air dates for Episodes 3 through 10. Filming had wrapped prior to the September 2025 release (CBR).

When can I watch season 4 of The Morning Show?

Season 4 premiered on Apple TV+ on September 17, 2025, and runs weekly through November 19, 2025. The entire season drops globally at the same time across all regions where Apple TV+ is available (Apple TV+ Official Press Release).

Release schedule

According to the official press release and Cosmopolitan, Episode 1 (“My Roman Empire”) premiered September 17, 2025, and Episode 2 (“The Revolution Will Be Televised”) aired September 24, 2025 (Cosmopolitan). Apple TV+ stated new episodes release weekly on Wednesdays after the premiere. However, DIRECTV Insider notes conflicting reports suggesting Friday releases for subsequent episodes (DIRECTV Insider), and TechRadar reports Friday episodes until November 19 (TechRadar).

Streaming platform

Exclusive to Apple TV+. The streaming service confirmed it as a global premiere — no regional delays or staggered rollouts have been announced (Apple TV+ Official Press Release). No word on international broadcast agreements beyond Apple TV+ itself.

Why did Stella leave The Morning Show?

Greta Lee, who played Stella Bak, confirmed her exit ahead of Season 4. The character was a central figure in Season 3, and her departure marks a significant shift in the show’s ensemble dynamics (Wikipedia).

Greta Lee confirmation

Greta Lee publicly confirmed she would not return for the full season, marking the end of her run as Stella Bak — a character she had portrayed since the series premiere. The exit was announced ahead of Season 4’s premiere, allowing the show to write the character out organically rather than via sudden disappearance.

Season 4 plot impact

Season 4 opens in spring 2024, nearly two years after the events of Season 3 (Apple TV+ Official Press Release). The plot centers on the aftermath of the UBA-NBN merger, with Stella’s absence leaving a gap in the newsroom’s power structure (CBR). Specific plot details involving Stella’s storyline resolution remain unconfirmed, with Apple and the production team keeping most season specifics under wraps before premiere.

How much does Jennifer Aniston get paid for The Morning Show?

Exact salary figures for Jennifer Aniston’s involvement in The Morning Show aren’t publicly disclosed by Apple or her representatives. Reports from industry trade publications have estimated her per-episode earnings at levels consistent with top-tier streaming talent deals, though none of these figures have been officially verified (Wikipedia).

Cast salary breakdown

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon serve as stars and executive producers on the series (Apple TV+ Official Press Release). Industry reporting has pointed to multi-million dollar deals for both leads when The Morning Show first launched, but Apple has never released contract specifics. The show’s Emmy wins — including Best Actor for Billy Crudup — suggest the production values and talent budgets are substantial.

Per season estimates

Based on comparable prestige streaming deals reported in entertainment media, estimates for top-billed talent on Apple TV+ originals have ranged widely. However, without confirmed figures from Apple or the actors’ representatives, anything beyond “significant” is speculation. The safest framing: Aniston’s deal is understood to be among the most lucrative in her television career, but exact numbers remain private.

Is The Morning Show renewed for season 5?

Yes. Apple renewed The Morning Show for a fifth season on September 16, 2025 — one day before Season 4’s premiere (Wikipedia). The timing was deliberate: Apple announced the renewal to generate momentum ahead of Season 4’s launch.

Reese Witherspoon involvement

Reese Witherspoon is confirmed to star in Season 5, maintaining her role as Bradley Jackson alongside Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy (Wikipedia). Both leads are also executive producers on the series.

Announcement date

Season 5 renewal came on September 16, 2025, the day before Season 4 premiered (Wikipedia). This move mirrors Apple’s pattern with other flagship series — greenlighting future seasons early to retain top talent and signal confidence in the show’s trajectory.

The pattern: Apple renewed the show before viewers had a chance to react to Season 4, betting on continued audience engagement and locking in Aniston and Witherspoon for at least another cycle.

For viewers who stuck with The Morning Show through its cast overhauls and shifting network politics, Season 4 offers a clean entry point: a new timeline, fresh faces, and a cast shakeup that finally puts the UBA-NBN merger to work. Apple clearly wants this to be a contender for awards season, locking in Aniston and Witherspoon through Season 5 before a single frame of Season 4 aired. Whether the story can carry that weight is the only question worth watching.