Episode guide

S1·E6 Bad Optics

Name: Bad Optics
Released: 2026-09-20
Duration: 54 min
Cast: Jason Ritter, Michael Ocampo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jim Charmatz

Episode: Season 1, Episode 6
Air Date: September 20, 2026
Runtime: 54 minutes
Director: Stephen Williams
Writers: Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-Gibson
Score: 7.4/10 (38 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired September 20, 2026 54 min ★ 7.4/10 · 38 TMDB votes

Synopsis

Now in business with his brother Marcus, John is on the verge of landing a major investor for his innovative take on panic rooms when an unexpected phone call pulls him back to Rushville - and everything he worked so hard to leave behind.

Rate this episode

Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.

Be the first viewer to rate it.

Director & writers

Damon LindelofWriterStephen WilliamsDirectorJustin Britt-GibsonWriter

Guest stars

Jason RitterWilliam 'Billy' Macon

Michael OcampoDeputy Lopez

Jasmine Cephas JonesBernadette Stewart (voice)

J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Stewart Sr. (voice)

Jim CharmatzEarl Puppeteer

Victor BroadleyEarl Puppeteer

Nathan FillionGuy Gardner

Amie MacKenzieCarol Ferris

Shea PritchardAdolescent Noah Macon

Jared GrimesAdult Marcus

Romeo BrownAdult Aaron (voice)

Hannah Christine ShetlerMaggie

Joel SpenceThe Comptroller

Kimberly WoodsAssistant

Paula Jay FairbrotherDr. Elizabeth Kinsey

Jackson RoweLocal

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 6 of Lanterns air?

Season 1, Episode 6 ('Bad Optics') originally aired on September 20, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 6 ('Bad Optics')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 54 minutes.

What happens in Lanterns Season 1 Episode 6?

All Lanterns episode ratings Season 1 Where to watch

Top-rated Lanterns episodes

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Lanterns S1E6.