Note: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1.

Dearest gentle reader, the much-anticipated return of Bridgerton has arrived. However, in keeping with the trend of Netflix’s major releases, Bridgerton Season 4 will be rolled out in two parts. This means fans will need to exercise a bit of patience before diving into the second half. For those eager to stay informed, here is the complete release schedule for the latest season, including the eagerly awaited premiere date for Part 2.

This season brings the focus onto Benedict Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Thompson, who finds himself under increasing pressure from both his mother and the societal expectations of English high society to settle down and marry. The narrative takes a captivating turn right from the outset, as Episode 1 introduces us to a masquerade ball where Benedict encounters the enigmatic Lady in Silver, played by Yerin Ha. She is unlike anyone he has ever met, prompting him to remark, “You are the most intriguing person I’ve ever met,” during a romantic moment on the patio.

As the clock strikes midnight, marking the time for masks to be removed, the Lady in Silver abruptly departs, leaving Benedict with a lingering kiss and a sense of mystery. Back at her residence, her true identity is revealed to viewers. She is Sophie Beckett, the daughter of an earl, who has been cruelly reduced to servitude by her stepmother following her father’s demise. Her late mother served as a maid, passing away during Sophie’s childhood.

The only hint Benedict has of her identity is a single white glove. His quest to discover the woman’s true identity leads him to the Penwood household, thanks to Violet recognizing the family crest on the glove. Sophie, too afraid to reveal herself, remains hidden. However, her stepmother soon pieces together that Sophie was indeed the captivating woman in silver from that memorable night. In a fit of anger, she expels Sophie from the home.

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With only a white glove as his clue, Benedict sets out to uncover who the woman is. His search eventually leads him to the Penwood house after Violet recognizes the family crest on the glove. Too frightened to reveal herself, Sophie stays hidden, and after Benedict’s visit, her stepmother realizes Sophie was the woman in silver who captured his attention that night. She dismisses Sophie and casts her from the home.

Benedict and Sophie cross paths again in the countryside when he rescues her from a group of drunken men. Caught in a rainstorm, he brings her back to his nearby cottage, where he recovers from his injuries and begins to truly see Sophie for who she is. The two share a romantic kiss by the lake, though Benedict still has not realized that the woman he is falling for is the same Lady in Silver from the ball.

Their slow-burn romance continues to build in London, as Benedict and Sophie grow closer within the Bridgerton household (read my full breakdown of the Part 1 ending here). If you’re excited to see their love story unfolds, here’s everything you need to know about when Part 2 will arrive, how many episodes are left and more.

When Does Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Come Out?

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 premieres on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Netflix, less than one month after the release of Part 1.

How Many Episodes Are In Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1?

Like Part 1, the second part of Bridgerton Season 4 will also have four episodes, bringing the total episode count to eight.

Netflix’s release strategy for its most popular shows has been to split new seasons into multiple parts. The final season of Stranger Things, Season 5, was released in three installments, while series like Wednesday and Emily in Paris previously received the two-part treatment.

What Is The Bridgerton Season 4 Release Schedule?

The fourth season of Bridgerton will be released on Netflix in two parts. Part 1 dropped on Thursday, Jan. 29, with Part 2 premiering on Thursday, Feb. 26. Check out the full release schedule and available episode titles below.

Part 1 — Aired on Jan. 29, 2026

• 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 — Airing on Feb. 26, 2026

• Episode 5, “TBA”
• Episode 6, “TBA”
• Episode 7, “TBA”
• Episode 8, “TBA”

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Is There A Trailer For Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2?

At the end of Part 1 on Netflix, a short trailer teases what’s to come in Part 2. While the teaser has not yet been released on YouTube, viewers can watch it at the end of Season 4, Episode 4, “An Offer from a Gentleman.”

In the teaser, both Sophie and Benedict grapple with their romantic feelings for one another. Sophie considers leaving Bridgerton House, despite being embraced by both the family and the staff. Benedict, having given up his search for the Lady in Silver, must now reckon with the consequences of asking Sophie to be his mistress, an offer that does not please her in the slightest. In the teaser, Violet tells her son that “reality is where love grows.”

Will Benedict finally realize that Sophie is the woman he has been searching for all along? Will he look past her position as a maid and choose her as his wife, not his mistress?

“Sophie really doesn’t want to ever put a child in the situation she was in,” series showrunner Jess Brownell told Netflix’s Tudum. “Despite societal rules, there is a part of Sophie that’s hoping that Benedict could see beyond [the ton] and that what they have is so special it could overcome the obstacles of class.”

Watch the official trailer for Season 4 below.