Phony
Sonny Cooke (Sam Nivola), a high school student, awakes from a car accident to discover his mom, Ellen (Connie Britton), looks slightly different. But no one believes him because no one else sees the change in her. He tries to navigate living with this potentially dangerous imposter while he sets out to prove he’s not crazy.
- Metascore77
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Disney+
- Comedy, Drama, Suspense
- TV-MA
Sonny Cooke (Sam Nivola), a high school student, awakes from a car accident to discover his mom, Ellen (Connie Britton), looks slightly different. But no one believes him because no one else sees the change in her. He tries to navigate living with this potentially dangerous imposter while he sets out to prove he’s not crazy.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Sonny Cooke, a high school student, awakes from a car accident to discover and find his mom, Ellen, looks slightly different.
Episode 2
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
After hiding from his "imposter" mom all weekend, Sonny returns to school determined to find help. Sonny tries to find help. Weldon leads them to a private investigator.
Episode 3
Reverse Cuckoo Situation
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Sonny is forced to stay home with Ellen, so he sets a trap to catch her in her lies.
Episode 4
Vibes Are Rancid
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Sonny attends a party at Bucket's Pond hoping Shovel might have details about his "real" mom's fate.
Episode 5
House of Dog
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Sonny skips school with Mallory. Ellen investigates Sonny's suspicious behavior.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Episode 8