The body horror series from Ryan Murphy continues its weekly rollout, and viewers are now counting down to the next chapter. The Beauty Episode 7, titled “Beautiful Living Rooms,” is scheduled to land this Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Official sources confirm the episode will introduce a desperate family caught in the crisis caused by the deadly perfection drug. As the investigation led by Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall intensifies, the show shifts focus to ordinary people facing impossible choices.
Here is everything confirmed about the release timing, streaming platforms, and what to expect from the new episode.
The Beauty Episode 7 Release Date and Exact Time by Region
February 18, 2026 is the official release date for the seventh episode of the season. Unlike the premiere which dropped three episodes at once, Episode 7 follows the standard weekly pattern.
The episode will be available at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on FX in the United States. For streaming subscribers, it will be added to platforms shortly after the cable broadcast begins.
Viewers in different regions should note the following confirmed release times:
- United States and Canada: Wednesday, February 18, 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on FX and Hulu
- United Kingdom: Thursday, February 19, 2:00 AM GMT on Disney+
- Australia: Thursday, February 19, 1:00 PM AEDT on Disney+
- India: Thursday, February 19, 7:30 AM IST on Disney+ Hotstar
These timings follow the pattern established since the series premiere on January 21, 2026. International audiences receive the episode approximately five hours after the US cable broadcast completes.
Where to Watch The Beauty Episode 7 in Your Country
Streaming rights for The Beauty are split between platforms depending on your location. Episode 7 will be available exclusively on the following services:
In the United States: Hulu is the official streaming home. Viewers with a Hulu subscription with or without Live TV can stream the episode starting at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday. FX cable subscribers can watch live during the same time slot.
In the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Europe: Disney+ holds the exclusive streaming rights. The episode will appear on Disney+ under the FX on Hulu hub or as a standard title depending on the region.
In India: Disney+ Hotstar is the official platform. The episode releases early Thursday morning.
In Latin America and Asia: Star+ where available and Disney+ are the confirmed platforms. Viewers should check their local Disney+ interface as the series is being distributed globally under the Star brand.
Episode 7 Title and Official Story Details
The Beauty Episode 7 carries the official title “Beautiful Living Rooms.” This marks a shift in setting from the high fashion runways and corporate offices seen in earlier episodes.
Hulu’s official press release and episode description state the following plot point:
“A desperate family is forced to make a difficult decision.”
This confirms the episode will move away from FBI agents and billionaires to focus on ordinary civilians affected by the spread of the Beauty virus. The title suggests the action takes place inside a private home where a family must choose how to handle exposure to the drug.
No further spoilers have been officially released by FX or Hulu. The episode’s writer and director information has not been disclosed in official press materials as of February 12, 2026.
Complete Season 1 Episode Schedule Reminder
With Episode 7 arriving February 18, viewers should note the remaining release dates for the season. The Beauty consists of 11 episodes total with the final four episodes released in pairs.
- Episode 7 – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Beautiful Living Rooms
- Episodes 8 and 9 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Episodes 10 and 11 – Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Season Finale
This accelerated schedule means the season concludes in just three more weeks. Episodes 8 through 11 will arrive without interruption.
Main Cast Appearing in Episode 7
Official casting details for Episode 7 have not been fully disclosed but series regulars are expected to continue their storylines.
Evan Peters returns as FBI Agent Cooper Madsen. Rebecca Hall appears as Jordan Bennett though viewers have seen her character physically transform into actress Jessica Alexander following her exposure to the virus in Episode 2. Both actresses are credited in the series.
Ashton Kutcher continues as The Corporation, the tech billionaire behind the Beauty drug. Anthony Ramos appears as The Assassin, the enforcer protecting Kutcher’s character.
Jeremy Pope is expected to appear as Jeremy, an outsider who contracted the Beauty drug in Episode 1 and underwent a physical transformation into Pope himself.
The episode may also feature recurring cast members including Isabella Rossellini, Chanel Stewart, and John Carroll Lynch.
What Happened Before Episode 7
The series follows FBI agents investigating a wave of supermodel deaths linked to a sexually transmitted virus that physically perfects users but causes fatal side effects including spontaneous combustion.
Bella Hadid appeared in the premiere as a supermodel who exploded during a fashion show. Meghan Trainor and Amelia Gray Hamlin appeared in later episodes as Condé Nast employees caught in another violent outbreak.
Ben Platt joined the cast in Episode 4 as Manny, a Vogue staffer exposed during the Condé Nast incident. He engaged in a fight sequence with Evan Peters’ character before transforming into model Isaac Powell.
Agent Jordan Bennett contracted the Beauty virus in Episode 2 and transformed from Rebecca Hall into Jessica Alexander, creating a bait and switch narrative similar to Janet Leigh in Psycho according to Hall’s interviews.
Production and Behind the Scenes Context
The Beauty is adapted from the Image Comics series by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson created the television adaptation and serve as writers and executive producers.
Filming took place in New York City beginning December 2024 with additional production in Pearl River, New York in early 2025.
Mac Quayle, a frequent Ryan Murphy collaborator, composed the score.
The series marks Ashton Kutcher’s return to acting after a three year hiatus. Kutcher told The Hollywood Reporter that Murphy wrote the role specifically for him.
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Episode 7 Runtime and Content Information
Official runtime for Episode 7 has not been confirmed by the network. Previous episodes have ranged from 45 to 55 minutes. The series carries a TV-MA rating for graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and adult content.
Viewers should expect similar intensity in the upcoming episode based on the description involving a family in crisis.
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