‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Episode 4 Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ returns this week with its fourth installment, continuing the FX drama’s look at Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons as they navigate the early days of West Coast rap in 1990s Los Angeles. As the season moves past its midpoint, the show has been building tension between Wanda’s ambitions at the label and the Kinsey family’s growing unease about where the music business is taking Lamar and Artillery.

Viewers looking to catch up before the next chapter drops have a clear set of details to work with, from the exact air time to where the episode will be available to stream. Here is what has been confirmed so far about ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ episode 4.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Episode 4 Release Date

Episode 4 of ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ is set to arrive on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, according to the episode guide, which describes the installment as one where complications with the label inspire the music family to gamble with their new record, and James’ plan to get through to Big Daddy and Gerty opens deep family wounds. The season has followed a consistent weekly cadence since it began.

The show premiered on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6 pm PT and 9 pm ET on the FX channel, with new episodes of the season set to drop weekly on Tuesdays. That pattern places episode 4 squarely on schedule, one week after the third installment aired.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ is the first spinoff of the original ‘Snowfall’ series and it started airing on September 8th and will end on October 27th, with each week, including the first, only releasing one episode. That structure means the show is roughly halfway through its run once episode 4 arrives.

Where To Watch ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’

The series airs on cable through FX and streams simultaneously through Hulu. The eight episode first season premieres new episodes weekly at the same time it debuted, concluding with the season’s October 27 finale. That means episode 4 should land at the same hour as the previous three.

For those without a cable package, the show is also made available for streaming simultaneously on Hulu, and it is available through Hulu on Disney Plus for eligible United States bundle subscribers. Subscription pricing has been laid out for anyone deciding how to watch going forward.

Current Hulu plans start at 11.99 dollars per month for the ad supported package, while Hulu Premium, the ad free package, costs 18.99 dollars per month, with both plans offering unlimited access to Hulu’s library including full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, Hulu Originals and kids content. Those weighing the bundle option have additional pricing to consider as well.

The Disney bundle structure gives fans another path into the show. The Disney Plus, Hulu Bundle Basic costs 12.99 dollars a month, and the Disney Plus, Hulu Bundle Premium costs 19.99 dollars a month, on top of Hulu’s own standalone plans. All options deliver the new episode the same night it airs on FX.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Season 1 Episode Count

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ was built as a shorter first season compared to its predecessor. The spinoff drama series was created by Malcolm Spellman for FX and will have eight episodes for its first season. That gives episode 4 a notable place in the run, arriving right at the season’s midpoint.

The show is set apart from the original ‘Snowfall’ by its focus and era. Set in 1990s Los Angeles, the drama follows Snowfall favorites Wanda Bell, played by Gail Bean, and Leon Simmons, played by Isaiah John, as they navigate the overlapping worlds of street politics and the rising West Coast hip hop scene, alongside Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith and Simmie Buddy Sims the third. The ensemble has continued to expand the world introduced in the original series.

Several other cast members round out the show’s core group. Joining the series regulars are Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Richard Portnow, Zaire Adams, Demetrius Grosse and Quincy Chad, who also returns from Snowfall. The show is executive produced by a team with deep ties to the original series, including Spellman himself.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Episode 4 Preview

Episode 3 left the Kinsey family in a state of open tension, setting up much of what episode 4 is expected to build on. The third episode pushed Wanda further into the music business, only to remind her that landing a promising act is considerably easier than keeping everyone happy, as her promotion to head of A and R turned securing Artillery and Lamar into a messy job involving family doubts, bruised egos, an angry crew and one unfortunate meeting for Darryl. That fallout appears to carry directly into the next chapter.

Family resistance to the music deal has been a running thread through the season. Lamar’s grandmother Gerty remained deeply suspicious of Wanda because of her troubled past, while James was equally uncomfortable with the direction his younger brother was taking, and was not exactly celebrating when he discovered Artillery recording music in Lamar’s room. That friction is expected to come to a head as James tries a different approach with the family’s elders.

The show’s connection to its predecessor has been part of the ongoing conversation among critics. One review noted the series carries the character focused approach of the original into a new decade, though comparisons to the flagship show remain part of its critical reception as it continues to find its footing.

There is plenty in ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ episode 4 for longtime ‘Snowfall’ fans to weigh in on once the label drama and the Kinsey family’s fractures play out on screen this Tuesday.