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BoJack Horseman: Season 4

12 episodes Premiered Sep 8, 2017 Updated Oct 1, 2026

BoJack Horseman Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The American adult animated tragicomedy television series is created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul. The series is classified as animation, comedy, and drama, functioning as a black-comedy-drama that looks into the life of a washed-up television actor who

Previously on BoJack Horseman

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ BoJack Horseman is a washed-up television actor from a nineties sitcom who struggles to find happiness and remains unsuccessful in achieving it.
  • ⚡ The protagonist is depicted as a curmudgeon with a heart of something like copper.
  • ⚡ The series is an American adult animated tragicomedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
  • ⚡ The voice cast features Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul.
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Season overview

BoJack Horseman Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The American adult animated tragicomedy television series is created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul. The series is classified as animation, comedy, and drama, functioning as a black-comedy-drama that looks into the life of a washed-up television actor who is struggling to find happiness in his life and ultimately remains unsuccessful in achieving that. The protagonist is introduced as the most beloved sitcom horse of the nineties, living twenty years later as a curmudgeon with a heart of something like copper.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

See Mr. Peanutbutter Run

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Mr. Peanutbutter's campaign to recall the governor of California culminates in a high-stakes ski race. Meanwhile, BoJack is nowhere to be found.

S4·E2 Core

The Old Sugarman Place

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

BoJack goes off the grid and winds up at his grandparents' dilapidated home in Michigan where he reflects on his family legacy and befriends another soul haunted by the past.

S4·E3 Core

Hooray! Todd Episode!

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Helpful to a fault, Todd is spread thin doing favors for Princess Carolyn, Mr. Peanutbutter and a visitor with a potential connection to BoJack.

S4·E4 Core

Commence Fracking

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

The campaign takes a toll on Diane's love life. BoJack helps Hollyhock search for her mom. Princess Carolyn tries to get pregnant.

S4·E5 Core

Thoughts and Prayers

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

A mass shooting at a mall creates a PR nightmare for Princess Carolyn. BoJack takes Hollyhock to visit his estranged mother.

S4·E6 Core

Stupid Piece of Sh*t

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Surrounded by family, BoJack spirals into self-loathing. Princess Carolyn and Rutabaga Rabitowitz plan Courtney and Todd's sham wedding.

S4·E7 Core

Underground

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Mr. Peanutbutter's posh campaign fundraiser takes a terrifying turn. As chaos swirls around them, BoJack and Diane get drunk.

S4·E8 Core

The Judge

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Hollyhock starts dating an intern on BoJack's new show. Princess Carolyn meets Ralph's parents. Mr. Peanutbutter throws his support behind Woodchuck.

S4·E9 Core

Ruthie

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

On one awful day, Princess Carolyn deals with rejection, deception and loss. BoJack and Diane try to track down Hollyhock's birth certificate.

S4·E10 Core

lovin that cali lifestyle!!

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Diane leaks damaging information on Jessica Biel, Todd's clown dentist business hits a snag, and Princess Carolyn finds hope in an unlikely place.

S4·E11 Mytharc

Time's Arrow

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

In 1963, young socialite Beatrice Sugarman meets the rebellious Butterscotch Horseman at her debutante party.

S4·E12 Mytharc

What Time Is It Right Now

Sep 8, 2017 · 26 min

Princess Carolyn pitches "Philbert" to company execs. Todd gets a better business idea. BoJack comes to a realization about Hollyhock.

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