Sharon Horgan is having one of the biggest months of her career. Her new HBO comedy Youth is midway through its first season. She also stopped by TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle on Friday morning. And this week brought a major new announcement: the BBC podcast series Sober Companion, which she is executive producing.
For the Irish writer, actress and producer behind Catastrophe and Bad Sisters, October 2026 is both a victory lap and a launchpad. Here is everything happening in Sharon Horgan’s world right now, plus where to watch it all.
Sharon Horgan’s HBO Comedy “Youth”: What the Show Is About
Youth stars Horgan as Alex, a 50-year-old divorcée rebuilding her love life. She juggles dating with caring for her aging parents and her adult son, Ruari. The eight-episode comedy premiered September 20 on HBO and streams on HBO Max. Critics have praised its honest take on midlife dating and menopause. The Guardian called it “utterly hilarious.” The Telegraph found it “painfully true.”
The cast around Horgan is stacked. Rupert Friend plays Patrick, her on-again, off-again love interest. Sharlene Whyte and Robbie Gee co-star. Aran Murphy — the real-life son of Cillian Murphy — plays her son Ruari. The premiere even landed a surprise cameo from Damian Lewis, who gamely played himself.
Youth Season 1 Episode Schedule
New episodes air Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Here is the full season rollout:
| Episode | Air Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 20 | Series premiere; Damian Lewis cameo |
| 2 | September 20 | Double-episode launch |
| 3 | September 27 | |
| 4 | October 4 | |
| 5 | October 11 | |
| 6 | October 18 | Airs this Sunday |
| 7 | October 25 | |
| 8 | November 1 | Season finale |
Sharon Horgan at SXSW London 2026. Photo: Mateusz Malta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
“Sober Companion”: Sharon Horgan’s New BBC Podcast
The biggest news of Horgan’s week broke on October 15. Deadline revealed she is executive producing Sober Companion, a new BBC comedy-drama podcast starring Bel Powley and Rob Delaney.
The series follows Tim (Delaney), a recovering addict with a new assignment. He must escort troubled pop star Lucy Green (Powley) to rehab in Arizona. However, what starts as a simple job quickly spirals into mishaps, revelations and an unlikely connection.
The talent behind the show is strong. Killing Eve writer Sarah Simmonds wrote the series. Destiny Ekaragha directed it, and Emma Morgan produced. Horgan executive produces alongside Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown for Merman Television Scotland. Meanwhile, Dylan Haskins commissioned the series for the BBC. Jameela Jamil guest stars as Lucy’s manager Sabrina, and DJ Greg James appears as himself.
Sober Companion launches Monday, November 2 on BBC Sounds. It will also air weeknights at 10:45 p.m. on BBC Radio 4.
Why the Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney Reunion Matters
The project reunites Horgan with Delaney, her co-creator and co-star on Catastrophe. The beloved Channel 4 comedy ran from 2015 to 2019 and became a global hit on Prime Video in the United States. Delaney has also spoken openly about his own struggles with alcohol in his twenties. As a result, the material carries a personal edge for him.
Sharon Horgan with her Catastrophe co-creator Rob Delaney. Photo: Trending Report, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
For Powley, the podcast caps a busy year. The Diary of a Teenage Girl and The Morning Show star has also been cast as Petunia Dursley. She will play the role in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, one of the most-watched productions in television.
Bel Powley plays pop star Lucy Green in Sober Companion. Photo: GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
From Catastrophe to Bad Sisters: The Sharon Horgan Story So Far
Horgan’s rise began with Pulling (2006–2009), the BBC comedy she co-created about single life in London. Then came Catastrophe, the HBO series Divorce, and Motherland. Her biggest critical swing so far was Bad Sisters, the Apple TV+ dark comedy about five sisters covering up a murder. It earned Emmy recognition and a loyal fanbase.
| Year | Project | Horgan’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pulling | Co-creator, star |
| 2015 | Catastrophe | Co-creator, star |
| 2016 | Divorce (HBO) | Creator, star |
| 2016 | Motherland | Co-creator |
| 2022 | Bad Sisters (Apple TV+) | Creator, star |
| 2026 | Youth (HBO) | Creator, writer, star |
| 2026 | Sober Companion (BBC) | Executive producer |
Behind the camera, Horgan runs Merman, the production company she founded with Clelia Mountford. The company now holds a first-look deal with HBO. It also produced the Netflix series Vladimir. In addition, Horgan has been confirmed for a guest role in the UK-set new season of Only Murders in the Building.
Where to Watch Everything Sharon Horgan Right Now
| Title | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| Youth (2026) | HBO / HBO Max, Sundays 10 p.m. ET |
| Bad Sisters | Apple TV+ |
| Catastrophe | Prime Video (US) |
| Sober Companion | BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4, from Nov 2 |
What’s Next for Sharon Horgan
The next three weeks are packed. The Youth season finale airs November 1. Sober Companion drops the very next day. With a first-look deal at HBO through Merman and a guest spot on Only Murders in the Building ahead, Horgan’s remarkable run shows no sign of slowing down.
Which Sharon Horgan project are you most excited about? Youth, Sober Companion, or a Catastrophe rewatch? Tell us in the comments.
