Plot Synopsis

Created by Sian Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer, THE BABY is an eight-episode horror comedy series that centers on 38-year-old Natasha, who is furious that her closest friends are all having babies. But when she is unexpectedly landed with a baby of her own, her life dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative, but incredibly cute, the baby twists Natasha's life into a surreal horror show. As she discovers the true extent of the baby's deadly nature, Natasha makes increasingly desperate attempts to get rid of it. She doesn't want a baby. But the baby definitely wants her. Episodes include:

"The Arrival" (Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): After yet another friend makes a surprise pregnancy announcement, a dejected Natasha heads to a remote cabin to get her head straight - only to be confronted by exactly what she sought to get away from: a baby. Written by Sian Robins-Grace; Directed by Nicole Kassell.

"The Seduction" (Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): Inexplicably reunited with the baby, Natasha scrambles to locate his mother and uncovers an alarming pattern of events on a thumb drive. Later, after her friends confuse the situation further, Natasha reaches out to her estranged sister Bobbi. Written by Sian Robins-Grace; Directed by Stacey Gregg.

"The Bulldozer" (Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): Despite Mrs. Eaves' shocking solution to her baby problem, Natasha finds herself willing to do anything in exchange for her help - even if it's the herculean task of nap time. Meanwhile, Bobbi and her partner Sam prepare for an important meeting with their adoption social worker. Written by Sophie Goodhart; Directed by Stacey Gregg.

"The Mother" (Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): With the baby now in Bobbi's hands, Natasha must reunite with her mother Barbara, whom she hasn't seen in fifteen years. While Bobbi discovers an unmatched ability to put the child to sleep, Natasha confronts her family's fractured history, and Barbara celebrates having children and grandchildren under the same roof. Written by Susan Soon He Stanton; Directed by Faraz Shariat.

"The Baby " (Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): As Natasha and Mrs. Eaves remain trapped in Barbara's summer solstice ritual, the baby's complicated origin, connection to Mrs. Eaves, and trauma-filled path to Natasha are revealed. Written by Kara Smith; Directed by Faraz Shariat.

"The Rage " (Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): Desperate to leave the Jupiter House, Natasha, Bobbi, and Mrs. Eaves find their plans thwarted by the chaos and destruction of the other suddenly-possessed children. Later, Bobbi receives the social worker's long-awaited call. Written by Anchuli Felicia King; Directed by Faraz Shariat.

"The Curse" (Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): In a last-ditch effort to break the curse, a severely weakened yet determined Mrs. Eaves sets off with Natasha in pursuit of Jack; Bobbi struggles to rally for her audition redo with Sam.

"The Possession" (Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 10:30pm ET/PT): Natasha makes a final decision about the baby amid growing concerns from her father Lyle, Bobbi and Mrs. Eaves, who each set out to help.