Margo’s Got Money Troubles just started streaming on Apple TV+ on April 15, 2026. The show dropped its first three episodes together, and viewers are already waiting for what comes next.
The series stars Elle Fanning as Margo, a young woman who gets pregnant by her college professor and decides to keep the baby. Money gets tight fast, and she turns to creating an OnlyFans account to pay the bills. The show comes from David E. Kelley, the person behind Big Little Lies, and is based on Rufi Thorpe’s book.
Now that the first three episodes are out, here is everything you need to know about when Margo’s Got Money Troubles Episode 4 arrives.
Episode 4 Release Date and Time on Apple TV+
Margo’s Got Money Troubles Episode 4 will release on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 on Apple TV+. The episode is titled “Buddies” (or “Kumpel” in German).
The release time depends on where you live. Apple TV+ usually puts new episodes out at 12:00 AM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Here is when you can watch it in different time zones:
United States:
- East Coast: 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 21
- West Coast: 6:00 PM PT on Tuesday, April 21
- Midwest: 8:00 PM CT on Tuesday, April 21
- Mountain Time: 7:00 PM MT on Tuesday, April 21
Other Regions:
- United Kingdom: 1:00 AM GMT on Wednesday, April 22
- Europe: 2:00 AM WEST/Wednesday
- Brazil: 10:00 PM BRT on Tuesday, April 21
- Hawaii: 3:00 PM HST on Tuesday, April 21
- Alaska: 5:00 PM AKDT on Tuesday, April 21
So if you live in the US, you can watch Episode 4 on Tuesday night, not Wednesday morning.
Full Episode Release Schedule for Season 1
Margo’s Got Money Troubles has 8 episodes in total. Here is the full schedule:
- Episode 1 – The Hungry Ghost – April 15, 2026 (released)
- Episode 2 – Homecoming – April 15, 2026 (released)
- Episode 3 – Jinxed – April 15, 2026 (released)
- Episode 4 – Buddies – April 22, 2026
- Episode 5 – Flamingoes – April 29, 2026
- Episode 6 – Grudge Match – May 6, 2026
- Episode 7 – Lariat Takedown – May 13, 2026
- Episode 8 – Lock and Load – May 20, 2026
New episodes come out every Wednesday until the season ends in May.
What Happened in Episode 3? (Quick Recap)
Episode 3 ended with Margo making a big decision. After losing her job and struggling to pay for her son Bodhi, she decided to create an OnlyFans account. Her father Jinx (played by Nick Offerman) moved in to help take care of Bodhi so Margo could look for work. But regular jobs did not work out. By the end of the episode, Margo set up her profile and got many followers right away.
The first three episodes showed Margo going from a college student to a new mom with no money, no job, and very little help. Her mom Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) had her own problems and was not very supportive at first. Her professor and the baby’s father disappeared after she decided to keep the child.
What to Expect in Episode 4
Episode 4, “Buddies,” will show Margo starting her new online work. The show looks at how Margo balances being a mom, dealing with her father who is a recovering drug addict, and running an OnlyFans account.
Reviews say the show does a good job showing how hard it is to be a new mom with no money. The baby is always there, crying and needing things, and the show does not hide how stressful that is.
Where to Watch Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Margo’s Got Money Troubles streams only on Apple TV+. You need a subscription to watch. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month in the US (or local pricing in other countries).
If you do not have an account yet, Apple TV+ offers a free trial for new users. You can also watch through the Apple TV app on smart TVs, phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire Stick.
The Cast of Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The show has a strong cast:
- Elle Fanning as Margo Millet
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet (Margo’s mom)
- Nick Offerman as Jinx Millet (Margo’s dad)
- Nicole Kidman in an unnamed role (8 episodes)
- Sasha Diamond as Becca
- Michael Workeye as J.B.
- Laura San Giacomo as Tessa
- Greg Kinnear as Kenny
- Marcia Gay Harden as Elizabeth
- Rico Nasty as KC
Elle Fanning plays Margo as a young woman with good writing skills who ends up in a very hard situation. Critics have praised her performance for being real and not over the top. Nick Offerman also got good reviews for playing Jinx, a flawed father trying to make things right.
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About the Show’s Story
Margo’s Got Money Troubles tells the story of a 20-year-old waitress and community college student who has an affair with her English professor. She gets pregnant, and when he tells her to get an abortion, she decides to keep the baby anyway.
After giving birth, Margo loses her job. Her roommates leave because the baby cries too much. She cannot afford a nanny. Her mom is busy with her own new relationship. Then her dad Jinx shows up. He was not around when she was growing up, but now he wants to help. He moves in and takes care of Bodhi so Margo can find work.
But jobs are hard to find. So Margo starts an OnlyFans account. The show follows how she handles this new life while also dealing with her feelings about her dad, her mom, and the father who left.
The show is funny in some parts and serious in others. Reviewers say it moves fast and keeps you watching.
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