The Miniature Wife

Synopsis

Lindy and Les, a married writer and scientist, are forced to re-evaluate the power balances in their relationship after a freak accident shrinks Lindy down to 6 inches tall.

First Air Date: 2026-04-09

Last Air Date: 2026-04-09

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner

Networks: Peacock

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Top Cast

Elizabeth Banks as Lindy Littlejohn
Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn
Zoe Lister-Jones as Vivienne
Sofia Rosinsky as Lulu Littlejohn
O-T Fagbenle as Richie
Sian Clifford as Terry Leyland
Aasif Mandvi as Martin Mucklowe
Rong Fu as Janet
Durae McFarlane as Marker Bob
Leo Choy as Eraser Bob

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

A married couple battle for power within their relationship which is complicated when an accident shrinks the wife to six inches tall.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Lady Tomato and Mr F Tomato-Head (2026-04-09)

Lindy Littlejohn is shrunk to a height of six inches in a technological mishap and is forced to re-evaluate her relationship with husband Les. leading to battle for power.
Ep. 2: Merry Christmas, Lindy! (2026-04-09)

Lindy adjusts to life by exploring Lulu's doll's house, while Les works to find a way to make her big again, but neither are prepared to face their biggest obstacle of corporate red tape.
Ep. 3: What Category Is Shrinking Your Wife? (2026-04-09)

While Les devises ways to test his regrowth formula, his colleague has other plans to rescue Lindy. The couple's daughter's untimely arrival home from college for the holidays leaves Les scrambling to come up with an excuse for Lindy's absence.
Ep. 4: Don't Freak Out! (2026-04-09)

RPW takes Lindy on a romantic date to show her he is truly there for her, but her plagiarism scandal looms in the background; back from college, Lulu gets a glimpse at what life would be like back in her hometown.
Ep. 5: Delusional (2026-04-09)

Les grows concerned that Hilton's involvement in his company has ulterior financial motives; Lindy's plagiarized short story is published in The New Yorker to great critical acclaim, while Terry works to keep the real author quiet.
Ep. 6: Happy New Year, Les! (2026-04-09)

Les discovers RPW and Lindy in a compromising position; Lulu decides to expose her mom's plagiarism on the internet, becoming a hero for the day; Les is forced to fake his regrowth technology at a New Year's Eve party for Hilton.
Ep. 7: Hurricane Les (2026-04-09)

Psychological warfare begins as Lindy becomes convinced that Les will never find a way to make her big again; when Jackie strikes a deal to give Lindy the credit for her short story, Lulu discovers how the internet can turn one from hero to villain.
Ep. 8: Gone into the Heart of Darkness (2026-04-09)

Lulu faces the college board and must make a decision about her future; Martin discovers Hilton's military contract plans for their research and tries to warn Les before their life's work is lost.
Ep. 9: Janet Reno (2026-04-09)

A look back on the wedding day of Les and Lindy Littlejohn; with both in-laws coming together, the couple gets a rude awakening at what family life could look like if they follow in their parents' footsteps.
Ep. 10: A Tiny Big Idea (2026-04-09)

With the regrowth formula near completion, Les must break back into the lab to save his wife; Lulu returns from her board review having made a big decision about her future.