The Institute Season 1
When 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won't last, as his story and Luke's are destined to collide.
The Institute Season 1 originally premiered on MGM+ on July 13, 2025. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
The Institute Season 1 originally premiered on MGM+ on July 13, 2025. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
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Episode guide
Episodes
- 1
The Boy source at TVmaze
Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers; Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
- 2
Shots for Dots source at TVmaze
Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach; in town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.
- 3
Graduation source at TVmaze
Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty; Tim loses a friend.
- 4
The Box source at TVmaze
As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.
- 5
Back Half source at TVmaze
Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.
- 6
Run source at TVmaze
As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.
- 7
Hide source at TVmaze
Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.
- 8
Fight source at TVmaze
Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.
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