5 titles Updated Aug 19, 2026

SPY x FAMILY Watch Order (2026 Guide)

Twilight is the best spy his country has, and his latest mission requires something he has never had: a family. He adopts a daughter and finds a wife, neither knowing his real work — and neither telling him theirs. Anya is a telepath who can read every mind at the table, and Yor is an assassin. Somehow, this holds together.


Recommended Order

Quick answer

  1. SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 1
  2. SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 2
  3. SPY x FAMILY Season 2
  4. SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
  5. SPY x FAMILY Season 3

5 titles · 50 episodes + 1 movie · ~22 hours

SPY x FAMILY runs in one straight line with nothing to rearrange. The one thing to know upfront is that Season 1 is split into two separately listed halves — just watch them back to back as if they were one continuous season.

1

SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 1

  • TV Series
  • 12 episodes
  • April 2022

This is where you meet the Forger family and learn how their unusual arrangement comes together. These 12 episodes carry all the setup you need.

2

SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 2

  • TV Series
  • 13 episodes
  • October 2022

The second half of Season 1, running another 13 episodes. It picks up directly where the first half ends, so watch the two back to back as one 25-episode season.

3

SPY x FAMILY Season 2

  • TV Series
  • 12 episodes
  • October 2023

Another 12 episodes. Season 2 continues the story and moves into a major new arc that takes the family somewhere quite different from the school-focused early episodes.

4

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White

  • Movie
  • 1 episode
  • December 2023
  • ⏭ Skippable

An anime-original film with no equivalent in the manga, written for the screen with the original author supervising. It sits after Season 2 and works best once you know the family well, but nothing later depends on it.

5

SPY x FAMILY Season 3

  • TV Series
  • 13 episodes
  • October 2025

Thirteen episodes that carry the story forward again. Season 3 finished airing in December 2025 and is the most recent entry in the series.

Why This Order

SPY x FAMILY is one of the more straightforward series to get into — just start at the beginning and follow it through. The only thing that trips up new viewers is that Season 1 is split into two separately listed halves. Some streaming services label them as Part 1 and Part 2, others as Season 1 and Cour 2. Whatever the label, they are two halves of the same 25-episode story, so watch them back to back. Season 2 follows on directly, and after it comes the theatrical film CODE: White, released shortly after Season 2 finished. The film is an anime-original story with no counterpart in the manga, so nothing that comes later depends on it — but it assumes you already know the characters and their dynamics, so don't jump to it early. Season 3 aired through late 2025 and rounds out the series as it stands. A fourth season has not been announced, so once you finish Season 3 you are fully caught up.

How Many Episodes and Seasons Does SPY x FAMILY Have?

SPY x FAMILY has 4 seasons and 1 film in the main run — 50 episodes altogether.

Main Run

Title Type Episodes Aired
SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 1 TV Series 12 episodes April 2022
SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Part 2 TV Series 13 episodes October 2022
SPY x FAMILY Season 2 TV Series 12 episodes October 2023
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie December 2023
SPY x FAMILY Season 3 TV Series 13 episodes October 2025

5 titles · 50 episodes + 1 movie · ~22 hours

Source Material

Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.

Manga Ongoing

SPY x FAMILY

By Tatsuya Endou

Season 1 (25 episodes) Source Vol. 1 - Vol. 7
Season 2 (12 episodes) Source Vol. 7 - Vol. 9
Season 3 (13 episodes) Source Vol. 9 - Vol. 13

Where to start reading after the SPY x FAMILY anime

Pick up right after Season 3

Manga Vol. 13 Ch. 88

SPY x FAMILY Spin-offs and Side Stories

Only spin-offs that tie into the main story are listed here — anthologies, fan books and the like are left out.

Spy x Family: Family Portrait Side Story Novel
SPY x FAMILY: EXTRA MISSION Side Story Manga

Season 3 stops at Chapter 87, partway through Volume 13, so the story continues at Chapter 88 in that same volume. Most of Volume 13 has already been animated — readers who want to save a little can begin at Volume 14 without losing the thread, but starting at Volume 13 covers everything. The Viz Media English edition matches the Japanese volume numbering, with 15 volumes out as of August 2026 and Volume 16 due in September. None of the 50 TV episodes are anime-original; the adaptation runs straight through the manga with no filler. The film CODE: White is the one exception — an original story written for the screen that adapts no chapters at all.

SPY x FAMILY Watch Order FAQ

Where should I start with SPY x FAMILY?

Start at the beginning of Season 1. Nothing comes before it and there are no prequels or side stories to work around — the very first episode sets up the whole premise.

Do I have to watch both parts of Season 1?

Yes. Season 1 is split into two separately listed parts that aired months apart, but inside the story there is no break between them at all. Watch the 12 episodes of the first part and the 13 of the second back to back as one 25-episode season.

Do I need to watch CODE: White?

No. The film is an original story written for the screen rather than adapted from the manga, and nothing in Season 3 refers back to it. It sits after Season 2 and is well worth watching if you want more of the family, but you can go straight from Season 2 to Season 3 without missing anything.

Are there any filler episodes in SPY x FAMILY?

No. All 50 TV episodes across the three seasons adapt the manga directly, with no anime-original episodes anywhere in the run. Some episodes are standalone comedy that doesn't push the main mission forward, but that's how the manga is written too. The film is the only non-canon entry.

Is there an English dub of SPY x FAMILY?

Yes, for every season and the film. Alex Organ voices Loid, Megan Shipman voices Anya and Natalie Van Sistine voices Yor, with the same cast returning through Season 3. The dub has run alongside the Japanese broadcast since 2022, so there is no waiting for it to catch up.

Where can I watch SPY x FAMILY?

Crunchyroll carries all three seasons and the film in most English-speaking regions, with both subtitles and the English dub. Netflix has the series in some countries as well. Availability varies by country and streaming rights change over time, so check what is listed in your region.

Has Season 3 finished airing?

Yes. Season 3 ran from October to December 2025 and completed all 13 episodes, so the whole series is watchable end to end with no waiting.

Is there going to be a Season 4?

Nothing has been announced. Season 3 closed with a message promising another mission, and an event featuring the cast is scheduled for November 2026, but as of August 2026 there is no confirmed fourth season, no format and no date. The manga is still running, so there is plenty of material left.

Where should I start reading the manga after the anime?

Season 3 ends at Chapter 87, so the story continues at Chapter 88, which falls partway through Volume 13. Starting at Volume 13 means re-reading a stretch you've already seen animated; jumping to Volume 14 skips a little but keeps the thread. The Viz Media English edition is at 15 volumes as of August 2026, with Volume 16 due in September.

How long does it take to watch SPY x FAMILY?

About 22 hours for everything — roughly 20 hours for the 50 TV episodes plus the 110-minute film. Dropping the film brings it down to around 20 hours.

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