Dig premieres on Monday, November 23, 2026, on Peacock, with all 10 episodes of season 1 available at once. The comedy stars Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie in a story about archaeologists and less-dedicated college students on a summer dig in Greece, and it comes from Michael Schur, the co-creator of Parks and Recreation. Peacock released the first trailer on October 27.
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Dig at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Premiere date | Monday, November 23, 2026 |
| Episodes | 10, all released at once |
| Where to watch | Peacock (US) |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Stars | Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie |
| Created by | Michael Schur and Amy Poehler |
| Showrunners | Michael Schur and J.J. Philbin |
| Based on | Excavations, a novel by Kate Myers |
| Trailer | First trailer released October 27, 2026 |
Dig Release Date and Schedule
Peacock is dropping the complete first season on Monday, November 23, 2026, so all 10 episodes arrive together and there is no weekly wait. Peacock has not published a release time, and episode titles and running times have not been announced.
Peacock streams to devices in the United States only. The release lands in Thanksgiving week, which makes it an easy one to save for the long weekend.
What Is Dig About?
Dig follows a team of archaeologists and some less-dedicated college students spending a summer at a dig site in Greece. A rare artifact turns up, and the discovery sends them on what Peacock calls the adventure of a lifetime, one that pulls them into an international conspiracy. Amy Poehler plays Elise, an archaeologist who is determined to get credit for her work, and Hugh Laurie plays Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
Is Dig Based on a Book?
Yes. The series is based on Excavations, a 2023 novel by Kate Myers, who is also an executive producer.
The Dig Trailer
Peacock released the first official trailer on October 27, 2026, a few weeks before the premiere.
The Dig Cast
Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie lead the cast, alongside Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza. Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing, Bonita Friedericy, Jason Mantzoukas, Brennan Lee Mulligan and Max Greenfield also appear. Peacock has not published the characters played by most of the cast.
Amy PoehlerPlays EliseLEAD
Hugh LauriePlays NevilleLEAD
Geraldine ViswanathanSeries starMAIN
Antonia ThomasSeries starMAIN
Jason MantzoukasCast memberCAST
Max GreenfieldCast memberCAST
| Actor | Role |
| Amy Poehler | Elise, an archaeologist |
| Hugh Laurie | Neville, a British professor |
| Geraldine Viswanathan | Not yet announced |
| Antonia Thomas | Not yet announced |
| Fina Strazza | Not yet announced |
| Kayvan Novak | Not yet announced |
| Jon Pointing | Not yet announced |
| Bonita Friedericy | Not yet announced |
| Jason Mantzoukas | Not yet announced |
| Brennan Lee Mulligan | Not yet announced |
| Max Greenfield | Not yet announced |
Who Is Behind Dig?
Michael Schur and Amy Poehler created the series, and Schur and J.J. Philbin are the showrunners. The executive producers are Poehler, Schur, Philbin, Morgan Sackett, Dean Holland, Kate Arend, Jordan Grief, Dave Becky, David Miner and Sharon Jackson, along with Kate Myers.
Where to Watch Dig
In the US, Dig is exclusive to Peacock from November 23. Looking for more to watch? Try the Peacock thriller The Good Daughter, which arrives on November 12, or the Apple TV comedy Stick Season 2. For a true story the same day, see The Trials of Karen Read on Netflix, and for a heist thriller on Apple TV, see our 12 12 12 guide.
Dig FAQ
When does Dig come out?
Dig premieres on Monday, November 23, 2026, on Peacock.
How many episodes are in Dig?
Season 1 has 10 episodes.
Is Dig weekly or all at once?
All at once. Peacock is releasing the complete first season on November 23.
What time does Dig come out?
Peacock has not published a release time.
Who stars in Dig?
Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie lead the cast, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza.
What is Dig about?
Archaeologists and college students on a summer dig in Greece find a rare artifact that leads them into an international conspiracy.
Is Dig based on a book?
Yes. It is based on the 2023 novel Excavations by Kate Myers.
Who created Dig?
Michael Schur and Amy Poehler created it. Schur and J.J. Philbin are the showrunners.
Is there a trailer for Dig?
Yes. Peacock released the first trailer on October 27, 2026.
Where can I watch Dig?
In the US, only on Peacock.
Release date, cast and crew are based on Peacock announcements and coverage from TheWrap, Dark Horizons and Showbiz Junkies. This page is updated when Peacock confirms a release time, episode titles or the characters played by the rest of the cast.
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