The Polygamist

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

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

Episode 3

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

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

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

Episode 7

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

Episode 8

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

Episode 9

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

Episode 10

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

Episode 11

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

Episode 12

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

Episode 13

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

Episode 14

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

Episode 15

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

Episode 16

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

Episode 17

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

Episode 22

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