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By Griff Griffin

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"Margo's Got Money Troubles” is one of the hottest shows on TV, and we are just over the halfway point of its run.

Episode five, “Flamingoes,” airs Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026. The synopsis is simply “Vegas. Baby.”

Based on the 2024 novel by author Rufi Thorpe, the series premiered on Apple TV on Apr. 15, 2026. It stars Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman.

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Containing eight episodes, new episodes air every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.

Elle Fanning stars Margo Millet, a 20-year-old junior college dropout in dire financial circumstances. After having an affair with her professor, she turns to adult website OnlyFans to support herself and her newborn.

What is ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles'?

As per Apple TV's official synopsis, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is “a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.”

Where to Watch ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles’ Episode 5

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” airs exclusively on Apple TV.

‘Margo's Got Money Troubles’ Episode 5 Release Date

Episode 5 of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” airs Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The episode title is “Flamingoes.”

‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Cast

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” stars Fanning as Margo. Pfeiffer plays her mother, and Offerman is her ex-pro wrestler father. The series also stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, and Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear.

Here's the full cast:

• Elle Fanning as Margo Millet
• Michelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet
• Nick Offerman as Jinx Millet
• Nicole Kidman as Lace
• Greg Kinnear as Kenny
• Michael Angarano as Mark Gable
• Thaddea Graham as Susie
• Marcia Gay Harden as Elizabeth Gable
• Rico Nasty as KC
• Lindsey Normington as Rose
• Sasha Diamond as Becca
• Michael Workeye (4 episodes

‘Margo's Got Money Troubles’ Episode Schedule

Here's the full episode schedule for “Margo's Got Money Troubles”

• Episode 1: “The Hungry Ghost” — 15th April, 2026
• Episode 2: “Homecoming” — 15th April, 2026
• Episode 3: “Jinxed” — 15th April, 2026
• Episode 4: “Buddies” — 22nd April, 2026
• Episode 5: TBA — 29th April, 2026
• Episode 6: TBA — 6th May, 2026
• Episode 7: TBA — 13th May, 2026
• Episode 8: TBA — 20th May, 2026

‘Margo's Got Money Troubles’ Episode Time

Here's when new episodes of the show premiere across all US time zones.

• Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 PM
• Central Time (CT): 8:00 PM
• Mountain Time (MT): 7:00 PM
• Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 PM
• Alaska Time (AKT/AKDT): 5:00 PM
• Hawaii Time (HST): 3:00 PM

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