Lee Raybon Is Back On The Case In FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2

Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join Ethan Hawke when the comedy-drama returns October 14

Trouble has impeccable timing in Tulsa. In FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2, Ethan Hawke returns as Lee Raybon, a citizen journalist who calls himself a “truthstorian.” If the city has buried a secret, Lee’s the guy who’ll dig it up, ideally before anyone can talk him out of it. The show’s mix of mystery, comedy, and family pressure places it alongside other comedies on Disney+ and Hulu.

When does FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2 come out?

The new season arrives October 14, 2026, with a 2-episode premiere on FX, Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+.

Where can I watch FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2?

Tune in on FX or stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.*

What is FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2 about?

Season 2 picks up with Lee winning a local journalism award. The ceremony takes an unfortunate turn but he catches the eye of Ginger, a beautiful and brash public defender caught up in a dangerous mystery. Assisting her with her case means investigating murder, an inmate who disappeared from prison, and corruption among Tulsa’s wealthy.

At home, the unexpected arrival of Lee’s estranged father, Lee Raybon Sr. played by Tommy Lee Jones, puts three generations of the family on a collision course. Lee is reluctant to reconcile but his increasingly independent daughter, Francis, is open to getting to know her grandfather.

Father and son have to learn to live with each other, often with funny consequences. The trouble is that Lee and his dad may have more in common than either would care to admit.

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What happened in the first season of FX’s The Lowdown?

After an award-winning first season, Lee Raybon is back. But before the awards and applause came the Washbergs, a powerful Tulsa family at the center of his investigation in Season 1. When Lee published an exposé on the family’s corruption, Donald Washberg’s brother Dale died in an apparent suicide, leaving clues that pulled Lee into a dangerous investigation.

Lee’s digging brought hidden family truths to light while forcing him to confront the damage his methods can often cause. Season 2 carries those consequences into a different case.

How many episodes are in FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2?

Season 2 unfolds across eight episodes, beginning with a 2-episode premiere on October 14.

Who returns for FX’s The Lowdown, Season 2?

Ethan Hawke and Ryan Kiera Armstrong return as Lee and his daughter Francis, whose bond faces new strains as she becomes more independent.

Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon

Lee is a Tulsa journalist, private detective, and bookstore owner whose determination to speak truth to power rarely wins him a quiet life. Knowledgeable, witty, and thoroughly flawed, he follows his instincts straight into trouble. Hawke also serves as an executive producer.

Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis

Francis shares her father’s curiosity and scrappy spirit. Their relationship remains at the heart of the show, as her increasing independence shifts the dynamics of their bond. When her grandfather arrives in Tulsa, Francis welcomes the chance to build a relationship with him, putting her at odds with Lee.

Who are the new cast and characters joining Season 2?

Tommy Lee Jones joins Season 2 as Lee’s estranged father. Betty Gilpin plays Ginger, a public defender whose case Lee takes it upon himself to investigate.

Tommy Lee Jones as Lee Raybon Senior

Oscar® winner Tommy Lee Jones plays Lee’s estranged father, known as Frog, who returns to Tulsa after years away. His arrival unsettles Lee’s already complicated family life, particularly when Francis wants to get to know her grandfather. As Lee and his father spend more time together, their similarities become a source of friction and humor.

Betty Gilpin as Ginger

Fresh off her Emmy win for Widow’s Bay, Betty Gilpin plays Ginger, a public defender whose case involves a missing prisoner. Lee is smitten when they meet and involves himself in her case. Ginger reluctantly agrees to let him help.

Martha Plimpton as Sheriff Vela Thorne

Plimpton plays a corrupt local sheriff caught up in the conspiracy surrounding the missing prisoner Lee is investigating.

What else should you know about FX’s The Lowdown?

Still snooping around for answers? Here’s the intel on the show’s origins, awards, creator, and Tulsa home.

When was FX’s The Lowdown first released?

The show debuted in 2025. Its first season spans eight episodes.

Has FX’s The Lowdown won any awards?

Yes. Season 1 earned an AFI Award as a TV Program of the Year, placing The Lowdown among AFI’s 10 outstanding television programs of 2025.

Who created FX’s The Lowdown?

Sterlin Harjo, co-creator of FX’s Reservation Dogs (Hulu) that made the list of “The 100 Best Shows of the 21st Century,” created The Lowdown and serves as an executive producer. He also writes and directs the show. FX Productions produces it.

Where is FX’s The Lowdown filmed?

Tulsa, Oklahoma’s bookish corners and local institutions give Lee’s investigations an unmistakable identity.

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