Series synopsis
My Happy Place is an American travel television series that premiered on CNN on April 27, 2025. It stars Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Questlove and Billy Porter.
My Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer and Questlove. Across six visually stunning episodes, each host reflects on why these meaningful sites have become their escape, revealing a never-before-seen side of the person and the destination.
Premise
My Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer and Questlove. Across six visually stunning episodes, each host reflects on why these meaningful sites have become their escape, revealing a never-before-seen side of the person and the destination.
Premise: Join your favorite stars on six incredible journeys
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alan Cumming as Self
- Taraji P. Henson as Self
- Questlove as Self
- Billy Porter as Self
- Octavia Spencer as Self
- Simu Liu as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 27, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming As a child growing up in Scotland, the Highlands were a place where Alan Cumming went to escape. Now, as an adult, they are a window into his history that provide him with a new sense of belonging, connection and joy. |
April 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Bali, Indonesia with Taraji P. Henson Two years ago, when Taraji P. Henson was feeling burnt out and disillusioned with Hollywood, she fled to Bali where she was able to recharge, refocus, and find her spiritual side. Bali is still a lifeline, and Henson returns to enjoy the rich culture and peace of her happy place. |
May 4, 2025 |
| 3 |
Austin, Texas with Questlove Questlove comes to Austin for creative inspiration, but it’s also home to good friends, favorite stores, and is a place where his band The Roots first found success. He returns to recharge his artistic batteries and enjoy all that the city has to offer. |
May 11, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 27, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |