The new FX limited series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette“ has officially arrived, bringing the real-life romance of one of the 1990s most famous couples to the screen. Created by Ryan Murphy as the first installment in his “Love Story” anthology, the show debuted on February 12, 2026, with a special three-episode premiere. For viewers trying to keep up with when new episodes drop and where to watch them, here is the complete release schedule and everything you need to know about the series .
The nine-episode limited series stars Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette. The show traces their meeting, whirlwind courtship, high-profile marriage, and the intense media scrutiny that followed the couple until their tragic deaths in a 1999 plane crash .
Love Story Release Schedule: When New Episodes Air
The series follows a weekly release pattern after its initial three-episode debut. New episodes air every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on FX and are available to stream the same night on Hulu .
Here is the complete episode release schedule for “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette”:
- February 12, 2026: Episodes 1-3 (“Pilot,” “The Pools Party,” “America’s Widow”)
- February 19, 2026: Episode 4 (“I Love You”)
- February 26, 2026: Episode 5 (“Battery Park”)
- March 5, 2026: Episode 6 (“The Wedding”)
- March 12, 2026: Episode 7 (“Obsession”)
- March 19, 2026: Episode 8 (title not yet released)
- March 26, 2026: Episode 9 (season finale)
The series will conclude on March 26, 2026, with the ninth and final episode .
Streaming Times for Global Audiences
For international viewers, the release times vary by region. The show is available on different platforms depending on your location .
United States and Canada: The series airs on FX at 9 p.m. ET and streams on Hulu simultaneously. For viewers on the West Coast, episodes become available at 6 p.m. PT .
United Kingdom: Disney+ released the first three episodes on February 13, with new episodes arriving every Friday. The streaming time is 4 a.m. GMT .
India: The series streams on Disney+ with episodes available at 9:30 a.m. IST on Fridays .
Australia: Viewers can watch on Disney+ with episodes dropping at 3 p.m. AEDT on Fridays .
Other regions: In Brazil, episodes arrive at 1 a.m. BRT on Fridays. For Central Europe, the release time is 5 a.m. CET on Fridays .
Where to Watch Love Story
Depending on your location, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is available on different streaming platforms .
In the United States:
- Watch live on the FX channel every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
- Stream on Hulu starting at 9 p.m. ET on Thursdays
- Available through live TV streaming services including YouTube TV, Sling TV, and FuboTV which carry FX
- Hulu offers plans starting at $11.99 per month with ads or $18.99 per month without ads. Bundle options that include Disney+ and ESPN are also available .
In the United Kingdom and International Markets:
- The series streams exclusively on Disney+
- Available to Disney+ subscribers with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays
- For bundle subscribers in certain regions, Hulu content is accessible through Disney+ .
The Story Behind the Series
“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” . The series aims to show both sides of this famous couple, with particular attention to Bessette’s life before she became part of America’s most famous political family.
The show follows John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy, who was often called “America’s prince” by the media. Carolyn Bessette was a successful publicity executive at Calvin Klein, known for her independent spirit and distinctive fashion sense. Their connection was immediate when they met in the 1990s, but their private relationship played out on a very public stage .
As described in the official series premise: “John and Carolyn’s connection was immediate, electric and undeniable. As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart” .
The couple married in September 1996 in a private ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia. They remained together until July 16, 1999, when the small plane John was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha’s Vineyard, also killing Carolyn and her sister Lauren Bessette .
The Cast of Characters
The series features a strong ensemble cast bringing these historical figures to life .
Paul Anthony Kelly plays John F. Kennedy Jr. , capturing the charm and public pressure of growing up as the son of a president. Sarah Pidgeon, who received a Tony nomination for her Broadway work in “Stereophonic,” portrays Carolyn Bessette with focus on her independence and career success before meeting Kennedy .
The supporting cast includes:
- Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, John’s mother and a cultural icon in her own right
- Grace Gummer (Meryl Streep’s daughter) as Caroline Kennedy, John’s sister
- Alessandro Nivola as fashion designer Calvin Klein, Carolyn’s boss and confidant
- Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette, Carolyn’s sister
- Leila George as Kelly Klein, Calvin’s wife
- Constance Zimmer as Ann Marie Messina, Carolyn’s friend
- Erich Bergen as Anthony Radziwill, John’s cousin .
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Who Created the Series
The series was created by Connor Hines and executive produced by a large team including Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis, and Tanase Popa. Max Winkler directed the pilot episode and served as an executive producer .
The show is produced by 20th Television and marks the first installment in what will be Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story” anthology series .
For viewers who have already started watching, the first three episodes introduced the key players and established the intense media spotlight that surrounded the couple from the beginning. Episode 4, titled “I Love You,” continues the story as their relationship deepens and the challenges of dating a Kennedy become more apparent to Carolyn .
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