The Institute season 1 episode 4 release date and time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

The Institute season 1 episode 4, titled The Box, is scheduled to release at 9 pm ET on July 27, 2025, on MGM+. Its screenplay is written by Sophie Owens-Bender. The story is building up to lead Tim's paths to cross with the titular facility and its management.

The Institute season 1 episode 4 marks the midway point in the story and lays the groundwork for the shocking revelations and deadly confrontations that will unfold in the second half of the series.

The episode's official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:

"As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie."

When does The Institute season 1 episode 4 come out? Release time for all major time zones

The Institute season 1 episode 4 will air at 9 pm ET on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The episode's runtime is around 54–59 minutes and is written by Sophie Owens-Bender.

Below is a region-wise schedule of the episode across various time zones:

Time Zone	Release Date	Release Time
Eastern Time	Sunday, July 27, 2025	09:00 pm
Central Time	Sunday, July 27, 2025	08:00 pm
Mountain Time	Sunday, July 27, 2025	07:00 pm
Greenwich Mean Time	Monday, July 28, 2025	01:00 am
Central European Time	Monday, July 28, 2025	03:00 am
Eastern European Time	Monday, July 28, 2025	03:00 am
Indian Standard Time	Monday, July 28, 2025	06:30 am
Australian Eastern Standard Time	Monday, July 28, 2025	11:00 am

The Institute season 1 episode 4 will be released on MGM+. Viewers can subscribe to the streaming service by opting for the monthly plan at $6.99 (with a 7-day free trial included) or the yearly plan at $58.99.

How many episodes are left in The Institute season 1?

Since the horror series spans eight episodes, four more episodes remain before the series concludes on August 24, 2025. The episodes will continue to roll out weekly on Sundays at the usual time.

Below is a look at the release dates of the remaining episodes from The Institute season 1.

Episode no.	Written by	Release date
5	Eric Dickinson	August 3, 2025
6	Benjamin Cavell, Ed Redlich, Sam Sheridan	August 10, 2025
7	Sam Sheridan	August 17, 2025
8	Benjamin Cavell, Sam Sheridan	August 24, 2025

A brief recap of The Institute season 1 episode 3

An image from the series The Institute season 1 (Image via Instagram/@mgmplus)

The Institute season 1 episode 3 centers on Kalisha's graduation and transfer to the Back Half. Avery, using his telepathic powers, informs Luke and Nick about a playground sitting at the other end of the facility. He tries to get a sense of the Back Half by reading Kalisha's mind as she walks inside the mysterious place, but sadly loses the connection.

Furthermore, Sigsby learns about a conspiracy brewing between her colleagues, Dr. Hendricks and Stackhouse, and sets about to expose them. Also, Annie dies under mysterious circumstances after predicting a plane crash that kills a senator from North Dakota. All the signs point to foul play, prompting Tim to investigate the claims made by Annie, particularly those related to the Institute.

Major events to expect from The Institute season 1 episode 4

Here's a look at the potential plot developments that can be expected from The Institute season 1 episode 4:

The episode's title may refer to the dream box, which the kidnapped kids see before being taken to the Back Half. Does this mean that Luke, Nick, or George are next in line to head to the mysterious place, or does it have anything to do with Kalisha, who was sent there at the end of the last episode?
Tim Jamieson will likely look into Annie's suicide, which looked staged to him. He may stumble upon crucial information pointing to nefarious activities taking place at the Institute and ultimately learn about the missing kids held captive inside.
It needs to be seen if Kalisha and her friends can find another way to establish contact again. Also, Avery's telepathic powers can reveal other clues about the facility and its management that can be useful for the kids' escape plan.
The Institute will welcome a new member. Will it be a new staff member or a student who will be at odds with Ms. Sigsby and shake things up at the facility?

Watch The Institute season 1 episode 4 exclusively on MGM+.

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