‘President Curtis’ Episode 7 Release Date, Time, Preview and Where to Watch

Adult Swim’s animated political comedy is gearing up for its seventh episode, and fans of the ‘Rick and Morty’ universe are buzzing about the Commander-in-Chief’s conversations with the dead. The seventh episode of the first season, titled ‘Ghosts,’ is set to premiere on September 6, 2026, continuing the show’s consistent weekly rollout since its summer debut.

‘President Curtis‘ has quickly established itself as the quirky, government-obsessed cousin of its parent show, and episode seven promises to delve deeper into the paranormal chaos that has characterized the series thus far. With its ghostly premise and an expanding cast of eccentric government officials, there’s plenty for viewers to explore before the new episode airs.

According to TVmaze’s episode guide, ‘Ghosts’ is scheduled to air on Sunday, September 6, 2026, maintaining the series’ established weekly Sunday night schedule. The episode will run for 30 minutes and is set to air at 11:30 p.m. Eastern, aligning with the timeslot the show has held since its premiere.

The series airs on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time or 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Adult Swim. This schedule has remained consistent across the first six episodes, and there’s no indication that ‘Ghosts’ will deviate from this pattern.

Fans tracking the countdown have noted that the show has adhered closely to its rollout since the ‘Pilot’ premiered in late July, making it easy for viewers to incorporate ‘President Curtis’ into their weekend routines. With six episodes already available, the series has garnered enough momentum that episode seven arrives with a well-established audience eager for its unique brand of political absurdity.

Adult Swim is the primary platform for watching new episodes live, and the network is also accessible through live TV streaming services like Hulu Plus Live TV and YouTube TV for those who have cut the cord. For viewers who prefer to stream at their convenience, there’s a reliable backup option as well.

New episodes become available for streaming on HBO Max, though they won’t be accessible until a day after their television airing. This means fans wanting to watch ‘Ghosts’ the moment it premieres will need to tune into the live broadcast on Adult Swim, while anyone willing to wait a day can catch it on HBO Max instead.

For international audiences, options vary by region. Canadian viewers can stream new episodes on STACKTV the day after they air, with the series also available through the STACKTV Prime Video Channel. Viewers in other regions have historically relied on VPN workarounds to access HBO Max directly, as the platform isn’t available everywhere the show has fans.

The synopsis released so far promises another mix of technology and the supernatural for the quirky White House team. In ‘Ghosts,’ Banks contracts malware, prompting O’Doyle to enter her computer brain to find a solution, while Curtis gives the ghost of President Lincoln a gift that helps him settle his unfinished business. This classic ‘President Curtis’ setup blends a grounded technical crisis with an outright supernatural one in just half an hour.

Interestingly, the episode was initially titled ‘Banks’ Mind’ before being changed to ‘Ghosts,’ suggesting that the Banks storyline may have originally been intended to carry more weight. Such title shifts often indicate a rebalancing in the writers’ room, but the final version keeps both plotlines at the forefront according to the official logline.

The Lincoln angle fits seamlessly into the show’s pattern of using real historical figures and events as springboards for its more bizarre storylines, something the series has previously done with episodes touching on the Louisiana Purchase and Camp David political drama. Given how the show has handled past historical detours, from stolen tapes to territorial disputes, ‘Ghosts’ is likely to use Lincoln’s unfinished business as a vehicle for both humor and a surprisingly heartfelt emotional moment.

The show continues to focus on Curtis and his quirky staff as they tackle bizarre crises, and ‘Ghosts’ seems to keep that core trio at the center of the action. Keith David voices President Andre Curtis, Stephanie Beatriz voices Roe Banks, and Jim Rash plays Special Agent Francis O’Doyle, all expected to play significant roles given the episode’s dual storylines involving Banks and O’Doyle.

The broader cast also includes Alanna Ubach as Janice and David Cross in a recurring role, though it remains to be seen how much either character contributes to this particular episode’s ghost story. Given the show’s tendency to rotate its supporting players based on the week’s plot, ‘Ghosts’ may focus more on its central trio than the wider ensemble.

With ‘President Curtis’ already renewed for a second season and three episodes remaining after ‘Ghosts,’ the show has ample opportunity to continue expanding its strange corner of the ‘Rick and Morty’ universe. Whether Lincoln’s unfinished business turns into a one-episode gag or something with lasting implications for Curtis’s presidency is precisely the kind of question this show loves leaving unanswered until the credits roll, so what do you think Honest Abe actually wants from the Oval Office this time around?