The wait is officially over for Baird College fans. On January 13, 2026, Hulu premiered the first two episodes of “Tell Me Lies” Season 3, and the early consensus from the cast is clear: Lucy and Stephen’s relationship has evolved into something far more dangerous than mere toxicity.
“Beyond Toxic”: The Cast Warns Fans of Darker Twists
Returning stars Grace Van Patten (Lucy) and Jackson White (Stephen) spoke with USA TODAY to prepare the audience for what creator Meaghan Oppenheimer describes as a “darker, more intense” chapter. White noted that “people are dealing with consequences” this season, specifically the fallout from years of manipulation.
Van Patten went a step further, admitting that the Season 3 storyline pushes Lucy and Stephen into a territory she couldn’t have imagined:
“It goes beyond what I even thought toxic was. They’re on a different level in terms of how they treat each other and how they treat themselves.”
Season 3 Premiere Recap: “You F—– It, Friend”
The double-episode premiere picks up in dual timelines, continuing the series’ signature “then-and-now” format.
The 2015 Wedding Timeline
Episode 1 dives straight into the wreckage of Bree (Cat Missal) and Evan’s (Branden Cook) wedding day. Bree is left reeling after Stephen sent her a voice memo revealing that Evan cheated on her with Lucy years prior. Despite the betrayal, Bree makes it to the altar and stuns the congregation by saying, “Of course, I do.”
The 2009 College Timeline
Back at Baird, Lucy and Stephen decide to give their “psychotic” relationship another chance for the spring semester. While they promise things will be different, trust is non-existent. Stephen secretly harbors a grudge over Lucy’s past hookup with Evan, leading to what critics describe as an “elaborate humiliation ritual” directed at Lucy.
Streaming Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes
Hulu will release Season 3 episodes weekly on Tuesdays, culminating in a late-February finale.
| Episode | Title | Release Date |
| 1 & 2 | “You F—– It, Friend” / TBA | Jan. 13, 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | Jan. 20, 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | Feb. 3, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | Feb. 10, 2026 |
| 7 | TBA | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| 8 | Season Finale | Feb. 24, 2026 |
New Characters and Emerging Subplots
- Wrigley and Bree’s Connection: A standout moment in the premiere features Bree and Wrigley (Spencer House) bonding at a bus stop under the influence of MDMA. They share raw vulnerabilities about Wrigley’s grief over his brother Drew’s death and Bree’s biological mother.
- The Arrival of Alex: Newcomer Costa D’Angelo joins the cast as Alex, a character who isn’t afraid to call out Lucy for her visible fear of Stephen.
- Oliver’s Shadow: Despite her wedding, Bree is still haunted by her previous affair with Professor Oliver (Tom Ellis), who returns to stir up more drama on campus.
Is Season 3 the Final Chapter?
While Hulu has not officially confirmed if this is the end of the series, showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer has hinted that “everything is coming to a head.” With the timeline inching closer to the 2015 reality, the “explosive” repercussions of the group’s shared history are finally becoming unavoidable.
Season 3 of “Tell Me Lies” premiered today, January 13, 2026. Below is the official guide on where to watch the latest episodes and how to download them for offline viewing.
Where to Watch Season 3
| Region | Platform | Availability |
| United States | Hulu | Episodes 1 & 2 available now; new episodes every Tuesday. |
| International (UK, Canada, Australia) | Disney+ | Streaming now under the “Star” or “Hulu on Disney+” banner. |
| Worldwide | Hulu / Disney+ | Available with a VPN set to a US server if traveling. |
Pro Tip: New episodes typically drop at 12:00 AM ET (Tuesdays) / 9:00 PM PT (Mondays).
Official Download Guide (Offline Viewing)
To watch Lucy and Stephen’s drama without an internet connection, follow these steps based on your streaming plan:
1. Requirement: Ad-Free Plan
- Hulu: You must be subscribed to the Hulu (No Ads) or Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV plan.
- Disney+: You must have a Disney+ Premium (Ad-Free) subscription.
2. How to Download on Mobile/Tablet
- Open the Hulu or Disney+ app on your iOS or Android device.
- Search for “Tell Me Lies” and navigate to Season 3.
- Look for the Download Icon (a downward-facing arrow) next to each episode title.
- Tap the icon. Once the circle fills or the icon changes, the episode is saved to your device.
- To Watch: Go to the Downloads tab in the bottom menu to view your saved content.
3. Download Rules to Remember
- Storage Limit: Hulu allows up to 25 downloads across 5 devices.
- Expiration: You have 30 days to start watching a download. Once you press play, you have 48 hours to finish it before it expires.
- Device Limits: Downloads are only available on mobile apps (phones/tablets), not on laptops or smart TVs.
Season 3 Episode Schedule
- Episodes 1 & 2: Streaming Now (Jan 13)
- Episode 3: Jan 20
- Episode 4: Jan 27
- Episode 5: Feb 3
- Episode 6: Feb 10
- Episode 7: Feb 17
- Episode 8 (Finale): Feb 24