The next chapter in the gripping MGM+ mystery Vanished arrives this weekend. Episode 3, titled “The Fatted Calf,” is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The series, starring Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin, follows a woman’s dangerous search for her missing boyfriend across France, uncovering shocking secrets along the way.
For viewers in the United States, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Latin America, new episodes are released weekly on the MGM+ streaming service. Audiences in other major regions including the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand will get access to the entire series at once on a different date.
Vanished Episode 3 Release Schedule and Time
The release of Vanished follows two distinct patterns depending on your location.
For weekly viewers on MGM+, Episode 3 will be available to stream on Sunday, February 15, 2026. While exact release times can vary by platform, new episodes on streaming services often drop at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (3:00 AM Eastern Time). It is best to check the MGM+ app or your streaming provider as the date gets closer for the precise moment the episode goes live.
This weekly schedule for the four-part series is as follows:
- Episode 1: “Rosefinch” – Released February 1, 2026
- Episode 2: “Limerence” – Released February 8, 2026
- Episode 3: “The Fatted Calf” – Premieres February 15, 2026
- Episode 4: “Run, Alice, Run” – Premieres February 22, 2026
However, if you are in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, the viewing experience is different. In these countries, all four episodes of Vanished will be released at once on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, February 27, 2026. This means fans in these regions can binge the entire mystery, including Episode 3, starting on that date.
Where to Watch Vanished Online
Where you can watch Vanished depends entirely on which country you are in. The series is split between two streaming platforms based on regional rights.
For viewers in the United States and other weekly release regions:
- Primary Platform: The series is an MGM+ original. You need a subscription to MGM+ to watch new episodes as they come out each Sunday.
- How to Subscribe: You can subscribe to MGM+ directly through its website or app. It is also widely available as a channel add-on within other services. A common way is through Prime Video Channels, where you can add MGM+ to your Amazon account.
- Cost and Trial: In the U.S., an MGM+ subscription typically costs $7.99 per month. The service often provides a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, which could allow you to watch Episode 3 and the rest of the season.
- Other Providers: MGM+ is also available as an add-on through live TV streaming services like FuboTV, Sling TV, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand.
For viewers in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other binge-release regions:
- Primary Platform: Here, Vanished is a Prime Video title. You will need an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription to access the series when it arrives on February 27, 2026.
- Important Note: You cannot watch it earlier on MGM+ in these countries, as the global rights are separated.
Traveling Abroad? If you are traveling outside your home country, you may find Vanished unavailable on your usual streaming app due to licensing restrictions. Some viewers use VPN services to maintain access to their home country’s streaming library, but this should be done in accordance with the terms of service of your streaming provider.
What Happened Before Episode 3
Vanished centers on Alice Monroe (Kaley Cuoco) and her boyfriend Tom Parker (Sam Claflin). Their romantic getaway in France turns into a nightmare when Tom disappears from a train to Arles. Alice’s search for answers quickly reveals Tom was living a life of dangerous lies.
In Episode 1, “Rosefinch,” Tom vanishes after taking a phone call on the train. Alice, with help from a passenger named Helene Lando (Karin Viard), searches desperately. She finds clues suggesting Tom may have gotten off the train voluntarily and discovers he lied about a new tattoo, which is also shared by his colleague, Mira Mazraoui (Dar Zuzovsky).
Episode 2, “Limerence,” raises the stakes. Alice meets Tom’s charismatic boss, Alex Durand (Matthias Schweighöfer), who offers to help. Following a clue, Alice tracks down a suspicious train conductor, only to find he has been murdered by a man now chasing her. Helene rescues Alice and reveals her true motive: she is a journalist investigating Tom for alleged human trafficking. Helene believes Tom saw her on the train and fled.
What to Expect in Vanished Episode 3
The upcoming episode is titled “The Fatted Calf.” While specific plot details are being kept under wraps, the intense cliffhanger from Episode 2 sets the stage.
Alice is now a suspect in a murder and is being hunted by a trained assassin. She has just learned that the boyfriend she is trying to find may not be a victim, but a key player in a serious criminal operation. Episode 3 will likely see Alice on the run, forced to decide who she can trust as she digs deeper into Tom’s double life. The official description for the series states Alice “uncovers layers of deception and shocking revelations,” and the next episode promises more of those twists.
The series is a four-part miniseries, so Episode 3 will begin the penultimate chapter of this story, raising the tension before the final episode.
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The Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Vanished brings together a talented international cast. The lead, Kaley Cuoco, is best known for her long-running role as Penny on The Big Bang Theory and her more recent dramatic turn in The Flight Attendant. Her co-star, Sam Claflin, has starred in The Hunger Games series and Daisy Jones & The Six.
They are joined by French actress Karin Viard, German actor Matthias Schweighöfer (Oppenheimer), and Simon Abkarian (Casino Royale). The series is directed by Barnaby Thompson and was filmed on location in Paris and Marseille, France.
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