Rivals series 2 part 2 start date and full release schedule: When is the next episode?
"Rutshire is shaken by tragedy, drawing family, friends and rivals together."
Rivals returns to Disney+ with six more episodes this month, so here’s everything you need to know about the return of series 2 part 2 including the release of the next episodes.
Fans were knocked sideways earlier this year when the first half of series 2 ended on a devastating cliffhanger. In an unusual move for the broadcaster, Disney+ decided to separate the 12 episode series into two parts.
Yes, it was pretty annoying. But it’s 100% worth the wait.
The first half aired in June 2026, with the second half of six episodes coming five months later. So, as the final six episodes of Rivals series 2 land on our screens this month, here’s a full breakdown of the release schedule, and next episodes…
***Warning: spoilers from Rivals series 2 part 1 ahead***
When does Rivals start again? When is the part 2 release date?
Rivals series 2 continues with part 2 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Episodes generally drop at 8am.
That day, fans will be able to watch a three-episode premiere in the UK.
The episodes will kick off with the funeral of Tony Baddingham’s wife Monica, who tragically died in gut-wrenching scenes in the part 1 finale.
Other plot lines include the budding relationship between Bas and Taggie, and the appearance of Monica’s sister Araminta Pemberton (Rachael Stirling).
Disney+ tell us: “As Tony Baddingham and Declan O’Hara’s contest for the Cotswolds crown hits a fever pitch, Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his own personal demons.
“Against a backdrop of hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify. Caught in the middle of the frenzied franchise battle, Taggie O’Hara must find the courage to follow her heart while everyone else faces the consequences of ambition, power and secrets that they can no longer hide.”
When is the next episode of Rivals?
The final three episodes of Rivals series 2 part 2 will air on consecutive Wednesdays after the first three drop on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
So series 2 will conclude on Wednesday, December 02, 2026. Then the long wait until series 3…
Rivals series 2 part 2 full release schedule of next episodes
- Rivals series 2 part 2 episodes 7, 8, and 9 will stream from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- Episode 10 will be released on Wednesday, November 18.
- The penultimate episode – episode 11 – will land on Wednesday, November 25.
- Finally, the series 2 finale will land on Disney+ on Wednesday, December 02, 2026.
Where can I watch Rivals in the UK?
All episodes of season 1 and the first six episodes of season 2 are available to stream now on Disney+.
Episodes 7 to 12 will air on Disney+ on Wednesdays from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
How many episodes is part 2?
The critically acclaimed series 2 is 12 episodes in total, with six brand new episodes coming in November and December.
The format for Rivals season 2 is different to its first run in 2024. First of all, it’s a longer series, with 12 episodes instead of 8. A spokesperson for Disney+ told us: “The drama returns with an extended season of 12 episodes – and even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists.”
The first season of the hit Jilly Cooper adaptation debuted in October 2024, with all episodes available to stream at once. This time around, the show is shaking things up with season 2 arriving in two separate six-episode batches.
Rivals series 2 part 2 next episodes in full
Episode 7: Rutshire is shaken by tragedy, drawing family, friends and rivals together. As Monica’s sister Araminta arrives, tensions deepen within the Baddinghams. Rupert struggles to cope, pushing away those he loves, while Maud is left reeling from accusations close to home. As an unmoored Tony grows more dangerous, Rupert has to confront painful truths about family and love.
Episode 8: As Maud wraps on Four Men Went to Mow, Tony moves to tighten his grip while Declan grows increasingly paranoid that someone close to him is betraying Venturer. As he searches for a mole, Rupert uncovers a momentous secret that threatens everything. At a Bonfire Night celebration, long buried secrets ignite.
Episode 9: Taggie makes a bold plea to Rupert as Declan and the O’Haras are wrenched apart by turmoil. Whilst Corinium faces the IBA and Tony exploits sympathy to strengthen his franchise bid, Rupert urges Declan to appeal to Cameron. Taggie finds herself drawn to Bas and is left conflicted. An audacious gambit offers Venturer a glimmer of hope. But is this enough when Tony manoeuvres to keep the upper hand?
‘The Hunt Ball turns hedonistic and Venturer faces a devastating revelation’
Episode 10: The Rutshire Hunt brings locals together as Tony brazenly ignores wagging tongues. Gerald braces himself as he marries Muffy, while Maud seeks forgiveness from a jaded Declan. That night, the Hunt Ball turns hedonistic and Venturer faces a devastating revelation. Taggie becomes the belle of the ball, but she finds herself at a crossroads: who will be her happily ever after?
Episode 11: The franchise in the balance, Venturer and Corinium await the IBA’s decision. As Christmas approaches, the personal cost of Tony Baddingham’s ambitions surface. In Argentina, Rupert seeks escape through polo and sun, but can he take his mind off Taggie? Back home, Corinium marks the end of 1987 with a lavish Christmas party, promising everyone one hell of a night to remember.
Episode 12: Declan exposes corruption at the heart of Corinium, sending shockwaves through Rutshire. Lizzie and Freddie have a difficult decision to make, while Taggie follows her heart as Rupert lands back in the UK, uncertain of what the future holds. As Christmas arrives, old wounds collide with new beginnings, and Tony sets his sights on a new target.
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