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Just your average mother, teenager, biker dude, housewife
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
United States of Tara is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
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Episode 1
Season two opens with a bang as the Gregsons' neighbor commits suicide and the family unexpectedly is given responsibility of the house. Now well and dissociation-free for several months, Tara sets out to make new friends with Max's help. Marshall struggles to fit in at school while Kate lands a new job. Nick pops the question to Charmaine
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Diablo CodyGuest stars Sammy Sheik, Nate Corddry, Michael J. Willett
Episode 2
Tara realizes her alternate personalities are emerging again, but keeps it a secret. Newly engaged Charmaine asks to move in with Tara and her family. Max decides to take on a new project by buying the neighbor’s house to flip it. Kate meets a mysterious older woman, Lynda (Viola Davis), while Marshall begins a new relationship… with a girl
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Joey SolowayGuest stars Viola Davis, Lance Barber, Michael J. Willett
Episode 3
The family discovers the truth -- Tara’s alternate personalities are back. Buck’s actions have brought serious consequences that unleash a new side of Max. Neil finds out about Charmaine’s engagement. Marshall and Courtney begin to experiment as Kate grows closer to Lynda.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Tracy McMillanGuest stars Michael Hitchcock, Michael J. Willett
Episode 4
Tara sets out to find a new therapist as Max struggles to come to terms with Buck’s affair. Marshall and Courtney take their relationship to the next level. Tara and Max disapprove of Kate’s friendship with Lynda. Charmaine tells the family some big news. A new alternate personality is born.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Brett Baer, Dave Finkel
Episode 5
Max’s violent outburst comes back to haunt him. Tara learns she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. Kate’s music video is an internet success. Marshall decides he has to break up with Courtney. The doctor gives Charmaine surprising news about her pregnancy.
Directed by Craig GillespieWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Patton Oswalt, Michael J. Willett, Andy Mackenzie
Episode 6
A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.
Directed by Craig GillespieWritten by Craig Wright
Episode 7
An upcoming visit from a social worker has its effect on Max. Disapproving Kate's friendship with Lynda, Tara interferes while Neil learns that Charmaine is pregnant.
Directed by Tricia BrockWritten by Brett Baer, Dave FinkelGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode 8
Tara and Lynda make preparations for their art show. Kate sets up a new business, while Lionel and Marshall's friendship deepens. In the meantime, Charmaine struggles trying to balance Neil and Nick.
Directed by Penny MarshallWritten by Diablo Cody, Joey SolowayGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode 9
Tara starts working on a family portrait in order to re-connect with her family while Max tries to get away from Pammy.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode 10
Tara and Charmaine discuss Tara's childhood memories with their mother and Max holds an open house after re-modeling their neighbor's house.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by David IsersonGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode 11
Tara and Charmaine pay a woman who appeared in Tara's memories a visit, while Kate tries to change herself for her new and much older boyfriend.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Sheila Callaghan, Tracy McMillanGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode 12
On the day of Charmaine and Nick's wedding, long-held secrets come to light, while Kate and Marshall accidentally make a discovery of consequence.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Diablo Cody, Joey SolowayGuest stars Michael J. Willett
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Toni ColletteTara Gregson
John CorbettMax Gregson
Rosemarie DeWittCharmaine
Keir GilchristMarshall Gregson
Brie LarsonKate Gregson
Stephanie CourtneyBeth
Viola Davis
Michael Hitchcock
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