The Miniature Wife

The Miniature Wife

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Peacock To Be Determined Drama • Comedy • Science-Fiction

1 Season · 10 Episodes · Premiered April 9, 2026

The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy and Les after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. 

Where to Watch: Peacock

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

10 episodes
E01
Lady Tomato and Mr F Tomato-Head
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 40 min
Lindy Littlejohn is shrunk to a height of six inches in a technological mishap and is forced to re-evaluate her relationship with husband Les. leading to battle for power.
E02
Merry Christmas, Lindy!
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 42 min
Lindy adjusts to life by exploring Lulu's doll's house, while Les works to find a way to make her big again, but neither are prepared to face their biggest obstacle of corporate red tape.
E03
What Category Is Shrinking Your Wife?
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 46 min
While Les devises ways to test his regrowth formula, his colleague has other plans to rescue Lindy. The couple's daughter's untimely arrival home from college for the holidays leaves Les scrambling to come up with an excuse for Lindy's absence.
E04
Don't Freak Out!
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 45 min
RPW takes Lindy on a romantic date to show her he is truly there for her, but her plagiarism scandal looms in the background; back from college, Lulu gets a glimpse at what life would be like back in her hometown.
E05
Delusional
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
Les grows concerned that Hilton's involvement in his company has ulterior financial motives; Lindy's plagiarized short story is published in The New Yorker to great critical acclaim, while Terry works to keep the real author quiet.
E06
Happy New Year, Les!
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 43 min
Les discovers RPW and Lindy in a compromising position; Lulu decides to expose her mom's plagiarism on the internet, becoming a hero for the day; Les is forced to fake his regrowth technology at a New Year's Eve party for Hilton.
E07
Hurricane Les
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 41 min
Psychological warfare begins as Lindy becomes convinced that Les will never find a way to make her big again; when Jackie strikes a deal to give Lindy the credit for her short story, Lulu discovers how the internet can turn one from hero to villain.
E08
Gone into the Heart of Darkness
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 40 min
Lulu faces the college board and must make a decision about her future; Martin discovers Hilton's military contract plans for their research and tries to warn Les before their life's work is lost.
E09
Janet Reno
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
A look back on the wedding day of Les and Lindy Littlejohn; with both in-laws coming together, the couple gets a rude awakening at what family life could look like if they follow in their parents' footsteps.
E10
A Tiny Big Idea
Thu, Apr 9 2026 4:00 PM GMT+0000 43 min
With the regrowth formula near completion, Les must break back into the lab to save his wife; Lulu returns from her board review having made a big decision about her future.

Cast

Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks as Lindy McMichael Littlejohn
Matthew Macfadyen
Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn
Aasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi as Martin Mucklowe
O.T. Fagbenle
O.T. Fagbenle as Richard Paul Wear
Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones as Vivienne
Sian Clifford
Sian Clifford as Terry Leyland
Sofia Rosinsky
Sofia Rosinsky as Lulu Littlejohn

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