Bridgerton. (L to R) Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 401 of Bridgerton.
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Netflix’s beloved Regency-era romance Bridgerton is back for another swoon-worthy season. If you’re counting down to the premiere of Season 4, Part 1, here’s everything to know, including the exact release time, how to watch and what to know about the next love story.
The Shonda Rhimes–produced period drama is based on An Offer from a Gentleman, the third novel in Julia Quinn’s best-selling book series. Like the book, Season 4 shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the family’s second-oldest son, who is under growing pressure from his family and the ton to finally find a wife.
Hesitant to settle down, Benedict’s perspective shifts after his mother hosts an extravagant masquerade ball, where he meets the captivating Lady in Silver (Yerin Ha). Behind the mask is Sophie, the daughter of an earl who has been forced to become a servant by her cruel stepmother.
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In a Cinderella-inspired romance, Benedict sets out to find the mysterious woman, unaware of her true identity. Showrunner Jess Brownell told Town & Country in January 2026 that she wanted the season’s love story to feel like a modern take on the classic fairytale.
“The idea of being a humble housemaid who the prince chooses and sees as being the special one amongst an entire crowd,” Brownell explained. “There’s real wish fulfillment there, but it was important for us to have a modern take on it and not have Sophie just be a damsel in distress who’s waiting for Benedict to choose her. She is someone who’s focused on her own life and her survival in her station.”
As one of Netflix’s biggest hits, Bridgerton Season 4 will be released in multiple parts, following the third season’s two-part rollout. It’s a strategy Netflix has used for its most popular releases, including the most recent final season of Stranger Things, which debuted in three parts over the course of one month.
What Time Is Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Coming Out On Netflix?
Bridgerton. Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in episode 402 of Bridgerton.
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Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 premieres on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Netflix.
How Many Episodes Are In Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1?
Bridgerton. Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 403 of Bridgerton.
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There will be four episodes in Part 1 of Bridgerton Season 4. The episode titles are:
Episode 1: “The Waltz”Episode 2: “Time Transfixed”Episode 3: “The Field Next to the Other Road”Episode 4: “An Offer from a Gentleman”
Part 2 will also have four episodes and premiere on Thursday, Feb. 26. This brings Season 4’s total to eight episodes, the same as Seasons 1 through 3.
How To Watch Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1
Bridgerton. (L to R) Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, Isabella Wei as Posy Li in episode 406 of Bridgerton.
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To watch Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1, you’ll need to sign up for a Netflix membership. There are currently three subscription options to choose from: Standard with ads starts at $7.99 per month, Standard (no ads) is $17.99 per month and Premium (no ads) is $24.99 per month. Learn more on Netflix’s plans and pricing site.
Can You Watch Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 For Free?
Unfortunately, Netflix is not offering a free trial. That means the only way to watch new episodes of Bridgerton is with a subscription to the streaming service.
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Bridgerton. Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 401 of Bridgerton.
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On Dec. 26, Netflix released the official trailer for the upcoming fourth season. In the clip, viewers see Penelope following her and Colin’s love story in Season 3, which ends with the entire ton discovering that she is Lady Whistledown. Now, it’s time for her brother to find his wife, and Lady Violet Bridgerton, the matriarch of the Bridgerton family, agrees.
“You simply must marry. You have not met the right young lady,” Violet says to Benedict in one clip, as she plans a masquerade ball to help him find his match. Watch the teaser below.