Series synopsis
Welcome to Wrexham is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on FX on August 24, 2022. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Rob Mac, Luke Young and Rob Clarke.
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.
Premise
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.
Premise: Back-to-back-to-back-to-back at it again.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Self
- Rob Mac as Self
- Luke Young as Self
- Rob Clarke as Self
- Jordan Davies as Self
- Christian Dibble as Self
- Tyler French as Self
- Reece Hall-Johnson as Self
Supporting cast
- Spencer Harris as Self
- James Harrison as Self
- Daniel Jarvis as Self
- Humphrey Ker as Self
- Rob Lainton as Self
- Bryn Law as Self
- Bob McElhenney as Self
- Leo McElhenney as Self
- Shaun Pearson as Self
- Brian Phillips as Self
- Paul Rutherford as Self
- Richard Williams as Self
Guest cast
- Luke Young as Self
- Rob Clarke as Self
- Jordan Davies as Self
- Christian Dibble as Self
- Tyler French as Self
- Reece Hall-Johnson as Self
- Spencer Harris as Self
- James Harrison as Self
- Daniel Jarvis as Self
- Humphrey Ker as Self
- Rob Lainton as Self
- Bryn Law as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 57 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | August 24, 2022 | October 12, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 15 | September 12, 2023 | November 14, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 2, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | May 15, 2025 | June 26, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 8 | May 14, 2026 | June 25, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dream Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt a takeover of the world’s third oldest professional football (a.k.a. soccer) club, located in Wrexham, a working class town in northern Wales in the United Kingdom. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Reality Wrexham Football Club attempts to qualify for the playoffs as their new owners try to (very quickly) learn the ins and outs of a game and an industry they know nothing about. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Rebuilding With just weeks before the season begins, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds find themselves having to convince star football players and executives to take a chance on Wrexham. |
August 31, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back to Wrexham A new football season begins as the town, the team and owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney prepare to welcome King Charles III. |
September 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Quiet Zone Wrexham striker Paul Mullin tackles challenges on and off the pitch as we meet Wrexham superfan Millie Tipping. |
September 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Nott Yet Wrexham are playing well but their hopes for promotion are under threat thanks to the amazing play of a surging rival – Notts County. |
September 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the EFL Wrexham AFC play a series of summer "friendlies" in America and have a less than friendly return to the English Football League. |
May 2, 2024 |
| 2 |
Goals New players take the pitch and a shocking departure surprises Wrexham as the team tries to find its footing. |
May 2, 2024 |
| 3 |
Notts Again The Wrexham Women's Team adapt to life in the top Welsh league as the men prepare to face Notts County, their fiercest rivals from the National League. |
May 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All In? Wrexham AFC enters the ultra-competitive EFL League One while owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney confront the financial costs of remaining competitive. Humphrey Ker makes a big commitment. |
May 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
High Hopes Wrexham AFC spar with League One rival Birmingham City and its owner Tom Brady. A Ukrainian family start a small business in the city of Wrexham. |
May 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Disney FC Owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds experience Anxiety and Fear while trying to remain Happy and not Grumpy in this emotionally Tangled episode. Will the Reds Wish to keep going UP continue or will they have to Let it Go? |
May 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Heart of Wrexham In a tough new league with a mostly new squad, Wrexham fans and co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds try to keep focus on what makes Wrexham "Wrexham." |
May 14, 2026 |
| 2 |
Joey Jones The team struggles to stay out of the relegation zone as the town honors the legacy of Joey Jones, one of Wrexham's footballing legends. |
May 14, 2026 |
| 3 |
Coming Together The pressure on Wrexham AFC mounts as the pricey new players struggle to gel while the women's team adjusts to a new leader. |
May 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |