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TV series

The Bold Type

2017TV-145 seasons7.7 / 10

A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers, identities and individual voices.

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Synopsis

A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers, identities and individual voices.

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Episode 1

The New Normal

42m7.7 / 10

Scarlet Magazine brings in Patrick Duchand to run the digital branch, effectively knocking Jacqueline down to only running the print magazine. Meanwhile, Jane has picked her guy, but is frustrated that a man is put in charge of a women’s magazine. Kat struggles to keep up happy appearances on social media and as a speaker at the Scarlet Summit, while secretly suffering heartache, and Sutton and Richard enjoy their romance in the limelight and discuss moving in together.

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Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Wendy Straker HauserGuest stars Daniela Sandiford, Betty Who, Chris Boyle, Randy Thomas, Béatrice Aubry, Christine Perron, Ivan Smith, Naima Sundiata

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Episode 2

Plus It Up

42m7.7 / 10

Jane begins her fertility treatments in preparation for freezing her eggs and is assigned an article to write about her experience, but with a very personal twist. Kat learns that a prominent lesbian bar is being closed down and replaced with condos and decides to throw a Queer Prom to fundraise its rescue. Sutton moves in with Richard but struggles to accept his help when Oliver’s mysterious absences force her to put in more hours at work.

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Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Matt McGuinness, Amanda LasherGuest stars Sasha Velour, Chala Hunter, Mashal Nazari, James Warren Raynard, Evy Kartus-Solomon, Thomas Wilkinson Fullerton, Stephen Voyce, Matthew Kabwe

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Episode 3

Stroke of Genius

42m7.7 / 10

With Jane’s egg extraction on the horizon, she and her boyfriend can’t wait to have sex again and she challenges herself to be less “vanilla” and more “rocky road” in the bedroom. Alex examines his dating life in a piece for Scarlet digital when he realizes he was the subject behind a #MeToo story. Fed up after realizing that her councilman doesn’t have his city’s best interests at heart, Kat decides to channel her passion by volunteering for his opposition. Sutton considers a career shift into fashion design but debates how to break the news to Oliver.

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Directed by Jamie TravisWritten by Neel ShahGuest stars Alli Chung, Mary-Lu Zahalan, Moni Ogunsuyi, Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Linda Joyce Nourse, Gina Landry, Magali Harvey, Jason Moran

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Episode 4

The Deep End

42m7.7 / 10

Jane stumbles on the scoop of a lifetime, but Jacqueline turns down the pitch when her impending 10th-anniversary gala and continued power-struggles with Patrick force her to contemplate her future with Scarlet. Sutton preps a design seminar application for Oliver’s recommendation, but he remains distracted by things in his personal life. Kat decides to run for City Council but reconsiders when she learns what the opposition might spin about her past.

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Directed by Jamie TravisWritten by Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Nicola Correia Damude, Dan Beirne, Sierra Wooldridge, Morgan Kohan, Caroline Fournier, Melissa Cavaliere, Julie Barbeau, Alexis Floyd

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Episode 5

Technical Difficulties

42m7.7 / 10

Scarlet falls prey to a data hack, halting production of the dotcom and magazine and Jane and Jacqueline fear their investigation could be compromised as a result. Pressures escalate when Sutton and Richard host a dinner party. Meanwhile, Kat opens up to Tia as they begin her campaign.

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Directed by Anna MastroWritten by Celeste Vasquez, Lijah J. BaraszGuest stars Helena Marie, James Malloch, Maria Herrera, Lyla Porter-Follows, Shyrley Rodriguez, Alexis Floyd, Peter Vack, Aidan Devine

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Episode 6

#TBT

41m7.7 / 10

The Scarlet email hack brings up memories of the trio’s first meeting four years ago, reminding them that together they can overcome anything.

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Directed by Anna MastroWritten by Céline Geiger, Amy-Jo PerryGuest stars Emily C. Chang, Mylène Dinh-Robic, Shawn Baichoo, Eva Avila, Alex Bitsakis, Peter Francis James, Alexis Floyd, Rya Kihlstedt

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Episode 7

Mixed Messages

42m7.7 / 10

When Kat faces racial profiling while canvassing for office, she is tempted to call the woman out on social media in order to find justice. Sutton realizes that Richard is keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Jane and Jacqueline make headway on the workplace harassment investigation.

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Directed by Geary McLeodWritten by Wendy Straker Hauser, Nikita T. HamiltonGuest stars Anna Burkholder, Nastassia Markiewicz, Paula Costain, Kaitlyn Alexander, Amrit Kaur, Teneisha Collins, Holly Gauthier-Frankel, Edward Wong

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Episode 8

Revival

42m6.0 / 10

When Adena returns to New York, Kat debates whether she’s ready to see her, but quickly realizes she might not have a choice. Sutton is stretched in too many directions between styling for Oliver and designing for her seminar, causing friction with Richard.

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Directed by Geary McLeodWritten by Matt McGuinnessGuest stars Nikohl Boosheri, Peter Francis James, Lyla Porter-Follows, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Julia Knope, Annie Liu Xin-You, Catherine Canac-Marquis, Meletios Peppas

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Episode 9

Final Push

41m7.7 / 10

When Kat beings to doubt herself on the eve of her election, an unexpected person gives her the reassurance she needs. Jane and Jacqueline are confident about their workplace harassment investigation and decide to take action. Sutton coaches Carly through a difficult situation at school.

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Directed by Kimberly McCulloughWritten by Neel ShahGuest stars Nikohl Boosheri, Carolina Bartczak, Mariah Strongin, Laila Robins, Matthew Kabwe, Stefan Keyes, Andrew Peplowski, Chantal Desjardins

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Episode 10

Breaking Through the Noise

42m7.7 / 10finale

When Jane and Jacqueline’s exposé makes an impact, Jacqueline takes a hard look at how she can make Scarlet an industry leader that practices what it preaches. Sutton celebrates the end of her design seminar with a fashion show but surprises herself with the results. Jane deals with an emotional fallout amidst a career high. Kat makes a choice not to run from her problems anymore.

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Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Becky Hartman Edwards, Celeste Vasquez, Lijah J. BaraszGuest stars Nikohl Boosheri, Shyrley Rodriguez, Alexis Floyd, Aaron Serotsky, Joanna Coles, Rachel Boyd, Sagine Sémajuste, Ellora Patnaik

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The Bold Type

Cast

Katie StevensJane Sloan
Aisha DeeKat Edison
Meghann FahySutton Brady
Melora HardinJacqueline Carlyle
Stephen Conrad MooreOliver Grayson
Matt WardAlex Crawford
Sam PageRichard 'Dick' Mott
Nikohl BoosheriAden 'Adena' El Amin

Credits

Created by
Sarah Watson
Written by
Wendy Straker Hauser, Neel Shah, Matt McGuinness, Celeste Vasquez, Lara Azzopardi, Sarah Watson, Becky Hartman Edwards, Céline Geiger, Sascha Rothchild, Chase Baxter, Amanda Lasher

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
52
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • FreeformUnited States
  • The DistrictUnited States
  • Universal TelevisionUnited States

Themes

female friendshipmagazinenew york citytwenty somethingworkplace