Episode 3 of The Night Manager Season 2 is scheduled to air on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 9 pm on BBC One, and it will also be available on BBC iPlayer around the same time.

Quick Scoop

  • Air date (UK): Sunday 11 January 2026.
  • Time: 9:00 pm on BBC One.
  • Streaming: Available on BBC iPlayer the same day (often from release time or shortly before broadcast, depending on BBC’s usual pattern).
  • Season structure: Season 2 has six episodes , rolling out weekly on Sundays after the initial New Year launch.

How the schedule works

  • The second season returned after a long break, with episode 1 premiering as a New Year special on 1 January 2026.
  • Episode 2 then moved into the regular Sunday slot on 4 January 2026 at 9 pm.
  • From there, the show continues weekly on Sundays, putting episode 3 on 11 January 2026 , followed by episodes 4–6 on subsequent Sundays through early February.

If you’re outside the UK

Release times can vary slightly by region and platform:

  • In the UK, BBC One and iPlayer get the episodes first , on the dates above.
  • Some international streaming platforms may lag behind the BBC schedule or group several episodes together for a drop, so local listings or your streaming service’s page for The Night Manager will give the exact timing in your country.

TL;DR: If you’re waiting specifically for episode 3 , mark Sunday 11 January 2026, 9 pm (BBC One/iPlayer) in your calendar.

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