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The Best Episodes of The Polygamist Season 1

Every episode of The Polygamist Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Polygamist Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    S1:E15

    Lindani desperately seeks help from Mpume and Joyce. Jonasi deepens his betrayals.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Sebabatso Mofokeng

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  2. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(203 votes)

    S1:E1

    Beyond the picture-perfect funeral tears and her immaculate influencer wife persona, Joyce leaves behind a past of rage and a marriage built on secrets.

    Directors:Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Nthabiseng Tau

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  3. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    S1:E22

    Competition between the wives continues beyond the grave as Essie and Joyce clash over how to memorialize Jonasi.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Nthabiseng Tau

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  4. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S1:E14

    Jonasi pursues a new conquest with power and luxury. Xolani publicly confronts Lindani.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Nonthuthuzelo Magoxo

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  5. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    S1:E16

    The family home descends into chaos. Lindani’s mother steps in. Medical results enrage Joyce.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Tsale Makam

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  6. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S1:E17

    Joyce plays the dutiful wife while Jonasi is hospitalized, but his health issues don’t curb his thirst for power.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Sebabatso Mofokeng

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  7. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Matipa seductively weaves her way into the Gomora empire, Joyce's flawless brand and family begin to crumble.

    Directors:Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe, Zuko Nodada
    Writers:Donald Ndlovu, Busisiwe Zwane

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  8. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    S1:E3

    Joyce stages a glamorous anniversary party to save her public image, forcing her broken family to smile through the betrayal.

    Directors:Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Tsale Makam

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  9. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    S1:E11

    Jonasi seeks birthday adoration from three women but faces resentment and family loneliness.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writers:Sebabatso Mofokeng, Nkosazana Zuma-Ncube

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  10. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(52 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jonasi returns home. Matipa tries to win him back while Joyce is torn between peace and self-preservation.

    Directors:Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Nthabiseng Tau

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  11. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E18

    Matipa and Joyce find uneasy solidarity after Jonasi’s abuse. Magesh helps Joyce choose freedom.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Nonthuthuzelo Magoxo

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  12. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(49 votes)

    S1:E5

    Matipa’s expectations for a generous settlement fail, so she seeks greener (and more powerful) pastures.

    Directors:Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe
    Writers:Busisiwe Zwane, Nonthuthuzelo Magoxo

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  13. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E10

    A secret first love emerges, revealing decades of sacrifice and Jonasi’s long-hidden lies.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Busisiwe Zwane

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  14. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    S1:E12

    The twins’ Christening explodes into chaos as long-buried family secrets detonate.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writer:Tsale Makam

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  15. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    S1:E13

    Essie pleads with Joyce. Overwhelmed by secrets, Joyce considers abandoning fame to confront Jonasi.

    Directors:Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau
    Writers:Busisiwe Zwane, Nokuphiwa Magubane

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  16. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    S1:E20

    Three-year time jump: The Gomoras are thriving, but Jonasi returns as a shadow of his former self.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Nthabiseng Tau

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  17. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E6

    News of a possible pregnancy unsettles Joyce and raises new suspicions about family secrets.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Sebabatso Mofokeng

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  18. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(44 votes)

    S1:E7

    After the birth of the twins, Joyce has an emotional breakdown. The children grow tired of Jonasi’s violent games.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Nthabiseng Tau

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  19. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    S1:E8

    To survive the scandal, Joyce makes a desperate suggestion — turning private heartbreak into a shared experiment for power (polygamy).

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Tsale Makam

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  20. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    S1:E19

    After alienating everyone, Jonasi receives harrowing health news while completely alone.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Busisiwe Zwane

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  21. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E9

    Joyce puts on a happy face, but the new marriage structure sparks social backlash and isolates the family.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Philbeth Diaho

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  22. The Polygamist Season 1 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    S1:E21

    Jonasi’s health fails as he lives discarded and alone. The family struggles with love and hate for him.

    Director:Rolie Nikiwe
    Writer:Busisiwe Zwane

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 15" is the best rated episode of The Polygamist season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 29 votes. Directed by Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabiseng Tau and written by Sebabatso Mofokeng, it aired on June 12, 2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 1".