Euphoria fans, mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3, 2026. That is the night when Episode 4 of the long-awaited third season arrives on HBO and HBO Max. The episode, titled “Kitty Likes to Dance,” comes right after a very violent wedding night that left everyone shocked. According to the official trailer, this new episode will show Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) trying a new way to make money. At the same time, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) will face even bigger problems with the law and with dangerous drug sellers. The show airs at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 9 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) .
What Happened Before Episode 4
The last few minutes of Episode 3 showed a very scary attack. Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) and Cassie were inside their home after their wedding when a loan shark named Naz showed up. Naz wanted to collect money that Nate owed. The attack was very violent, and Nate lost a body part during the fight. An actor on the show, Jack Topalian, who plays Naz, talked about filming that scene. He said they used a fake toe for Jacob Elordi to keep the actor safe. Jack told Page Six that the clippers he used were very sharp, so he had to be careful not to hurt Jacob for real. This bad event is the main reason why many characters will make new choices in Episode 4.
Cassie Starts a New Path as an Online Influencer
The trailer for Episode 4 shows that Lexi Howard (Maude Apatow) has a plan to help her sister Cassie. Because Nate lost a lot of money and now has debts, the couple needs cash fast. Lexi tells Cassie about a chance to work with a man named Brandon, who has 20 million followers online. The goal is simple: get Brandon to post a video of Cassie looking good. This plan could bring in a lot of money. Lexi and Maddy (Alexa Demie) work together to give Cassie a new look. This new storyline shows how the characters might use social media and online platforms to solve their money problems.
The trailer shows Lexi telling Cassie: “I have a really cool opportunity. Brandon’s got 20 million followers. The goal is simple. Get him to post a video of you looking hot.”
Rue Faces the DEA and a Gun
While Cassie tries to become famous online, Rue is in a much darker place. The new trailer starts with Rue sitting in a room with a DEA agent. The agent asks her about a photo taken in Mexico. Rue does not trust the agent and says, “So you guys can lie to me, but I can’t lie to you. That seems messed up.” This conversation shows that Rue’s past actions are finally catching up with her. The danger does not stop there. A man named Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) gives Rue a very serious warning. He tells her she looks like a rat trying to find its next move. The trailer ends with a very scary moment where Rue has a gun pointed at the back of her head.
Release Time for Different Countries
Because the show is popular all over the world, fans in different countries will see Episode 4 at different times. For viewers in the United States, the episode arrives on May 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. People in the UK can watch it on Sky Atlantic and NOW at 2 a.m. British Time on May 4. In India, the episode will be available at 6:30 a.m. Indian Time on May 4. For fans in Australia, the episode comes out at 11:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Time on May 4. Viewers in New Zealand will see it at 1:00 p.m. on May 4.
How to Watch the Episode
To watch Episode 4, you need a subscription to HBO Max. The service has different price plans. The basic plan with ads costs $10.99 every month. If you do not want ads, the standard plan costs $18.99 per month. You can also pay for a whole year to save some money. In countries like Germany, the show is available on WOW (formerly Sky Ticket). In the UK, fans use Sky Atlantic and NOW. Australian viewers watch exclusively on HBO Max as well.
The Full Release Schedule for Season 3
Season 3 of Euphoria has a total of eight episodes. HBO releases one new episode every Sunday night. Here is the complete schedule so you do not miss any part of the story:
- Episode 1: April 12, 2026
- Episode 2: April 19, 2026
- Episode 3: April 26, 2026
- Episode 4: May 3, 2026
- Episode 5: May 10, 2026
- Episode 6: May 17, 2026
- Episode 7: May 24, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale): May 31, 2026
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What to Expect in Episode 4
The trailer gives fans a lot of hints about what is coming. Besides Cassie’s new job and Rue’s danger, other characters will also have big moments. Jules (Hunter Schafer) is seen greeting people at an art event. Nate is shown in a court room saying he believes everything happens for a reason. Laurie (Martha Kelly), the drug dealer from past seasons, is back. She is seen at a funeral saying “My perfect little guy” while looking at a grave. These quick scenes suggest that many storylines will start to connect in Episode 4. With the season already halfway over, the tension is getting very high for everyone.
