Quick answer: Treasure Island Season 1, Episode 2, titled “Chapter 2: Great Britain,” is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, on MGM+ in the United States. Current TV listings place the episode at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Check your MGM+ app or TV provider on release day, because on-demand availability and linear listings can vary by subscription and provider.
When does Treasure Island Episode 2 come out?
Episode 2 arrives on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the United States. The episode is called “Great Britain.” TV schedule listings currently show a 10 p.m. ET airing on MGM+. Viewers should confirm the time in their local MGM+ schedule before watching.
The six-part adaptation launched in the U.S. on October 11. The series is rolling out weekly, so the second chapter continues the story rather than dropping as part of a full-season binge release. For viewers following from the United Kingdom and Ireland, Paramount+’s release pattern is a day later: the series premiered there on Monday, October 12, with new episodes scheduled weekly.
Episode 2 schedule at a glance
- Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
- Title: “Chapter 2: Great Britain”
- U.S. date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Listed U.S. time: 10 p.m. Eastern Time
- U.S. platform: MGM+
- UK and Ireland: Paramount+, with the weekly release expected on Monday, October 19
- Episode count: Six episodes in Season 1
Time-zone note: 10 p.m. ET is 9 p.m. Central, 8 p.m. Mountain, and 7 p.m. Pacific. These conversions describe the listed Eastern airing time; streaming access may differ by provider or package.
What is Episode 2 about?
The official episode synopsis sets the action aboard the Hispaniola. Bess Hawkins looks to Aaron Graham for protection, while Long John Silver begins laying the groundwork for a mutiny among the crew. When violence breaks out, Jim Hawkins makes a calculated move that changes the balance of power—and appears to strengthen Silver’s position.
That setup makes the ship more than a route to Captain Flint’s treasure. It becomes a confined space where every conversation can shift an alliance and every act of protection may come with a cost. Bess is trying to keep her son safe, Graham has his own agenda, and Silver knows how to use the crew’s grievances to his advantage.
Why Bess turns to Aaron Graham
Bess’s decision to seek Graham’s protection gives Episode 2 an immediate tension: is he a dependable ally, a useful shield, or someone whose goals will eventually put the Hawkinses in greater danger? The series has presented Graham as a polished and persuasive figure, but the treasure map has already shown that apparently helpful people can have their own reasons for getting involved.
Expect the episode to test how much Bess is willing to trust Graham and what she can negotiate while aboard a ship where Silver is working to influence the crew. Her choices matter because she is not merely accompanying Jim on an adventure; she is actively trying to shape the odds in a situation that offers few safe options.
Will Long John Silver start a mutiny?
The published synopsis says Silver lays the groundwork for mutiny, then describes violence that changes the balance in his favor. That confirms mutiny is central to the episode’s conflict, but it does not necessarily mean the entire crew turns at once or that Silver gains complete control of the Hispaniola in this chapter.
Silver’s advantage is his ability to understand what people want and turn their frustrations into leverage. The key question is how far he can push the crew before someone resists—and whether Jim’s next decision is a genuine attempt to protect his family or a move that inadvertently helps Silver.
What Episode 1 set up for the next chapter
The premiere moved Jim and Bess from the Admiral Benbow inn onto the Hispaniola, where the treasure hunt becomes harder to escape. Jim’s unusually strong memory makes him valuable to anyone searching for Flint’s fortune, while Bess’s determination gives the family a chance to act rather than simply react. The closing reveal involving Silver puts the danger close at hand.
Episode 2 can build on that pressure without needing to rush toward the treasure itself. The ship’s hierarchy, the crew’s loyalties, and the competing motives of Bess, Graham, Silver, and Jim are now the immediate stakes. A mutiny threat is particularly dangerous because it can turn the crew against itself before the voyage reaches its destination.
Where to watch Treasure Island in the U.S.
In the United States, Treasure Island is an MGM+ series. Check the MGM+ app or the MGM+ channel through your television or streaming provider for the episode listing and availability in your subscription. If you receive MGM+ as an add-on through another service, its display time or on-demand listing may not match every provider’s guide exactly.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series is available on Paramount+. The official Paramount+ UK guide says the six-part series launched on October 12, 2026, with new episodes weekly. Availability in other countries can differ, so use the official local streaming service listing rather than assuming the U.S. date applies worldwide.
Official Treasure Island trailer
If you need a refresher before Episode 2, watch the official trailer below. It introduces the central conflict between Jim and Bess Hawkins, Long John Silver, and Aaron Graham without relying on unverified fan footage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the release date for Treasure Island Episode 2?
Episode 2, “Chapter 2: Great Britain,” is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the United States.
What time does Treasure Island Episode 2 air on MGM+?
Current TV listings show 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Confirm the time with MGM+ or your TV provider on the day of release.
What is Episode 2 called?
The second episode is titled “Chapter 2: Great Britain.”
What happens in Treasure Island Episode 2?
Bess seeks Graham’s protection, Silver works to encourage a mutiny among the Hispaniola’s crew, and violence forces Jim to make a decision that shifts the balance in Silver’s favor.
Where can I watch Treasure Island in the United States?
The series airs on MGM+ in the United States. Availability may vary depending on whether you subscribe directly or through a television or streaming provider.
When does Episode 2 arrive in the UK?
Paramount+ UK and Ireland releases the series weekly following its October 12 premiere, so Episode 2 is expected on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Sources and schedule notes
- Paramount+ UK & Ireland: official series guide, release pattern, cast and trailer
- Rotten Tomatoes: Season 1 episode guide and Episode 2 synopsis
- TV Insider: U.S. premiere information and TV schedule listings
- TVmaze: Episode 2 title, air date and synopsis
By Shivam Das
