Pluribus season 1 episode 5 release date & time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

Pluribus season 1 episode 5 continues Carol's story as the most miserable person on Earth, trying to find a way to reverse the virus that has made the world suspiciously happy and obedient. The tragic events that happened to Zosia, again, in the previous episode are not going to stop her from hunting for answers.

For those eager to watch what comes next in the series, the good news is that the next episode will arrive much earlier than anticipated. Pluribus season 1 episode 5 will arrive next Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 12:00 am ET, only on Apple TV+.

Titled Got Milk, the next installment in the new Apple TV sci-fi drama teases more of Carol's investigation into the mysteries of the Hive and the Joining as new threats emerge.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the show. Please read at your discretion.

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When does Pluribus season 1 episode 5 come out?

A still from the series (Image via Apple TV)

As the show coincides with Thanksgiving, Pluribus season 1 episode 5 will arrive two days earlier next week on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at around 12:00 am Eastern Time. Please refer to the table below for more release timing details depending on the region and time zone.

Watch Pluribus season 1 episode 5 exclusively on Apple TV+.

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How many episodes are left in Pluribus season 1?

The first season of Pluribus has nine episodes. With four already aired, and Pluribus season 1 episode 5 coming out next week, there are five more episodes to go. New episodes will arrive every Friday until the finale, but the series will continue into season 2, as it has a two-season straight-to-series order.

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A brief recap of Pluribus season 1 episode 4

Pluribus season 1 episode 4, Please, Carol, doubles down on Carol's investigation on finding a way to reverse the virus. After learning that the hive can't lie, she visits Zosia at the hospital and tests the boundaries of the hive's honest world. She steals a truth serum, tries it on herself to test its efficacy, and uses it on Zosia to compel her to tell the truth.

After Zosia refuses to answer if there's any way to reverse the virus, because technically, she can't lie, Carol hopes the truth serum will force Zosia to tell her what she knows about a cure. However, things turn for the worse because before Zosia can tell her anything, she suffers a heart attack, likely as a side effect of the serum.

Meanwhile, in Paraguay, Manousos makes his on-screen debut as the newest character in the show. He's like Carol, who is immune to the virus, but he's living a more isolated life than she is. Based on Zosia's previous comments about the "others," Manousos is the 13th known "other."

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Major events to expect in Pluribus season 1 episode 5

Here are some potential plot developments and highlights in next week's Pluribus season 1 episode 5:

• The next episode will clarify whether Zosia survives or not.
• Carol continues her investigation to find out how to reverse the virus despite the tragic turn of events with Zosia. The next episode could reveal more about the hive and the joining.
• The episode 5 synopsis teases a new source of danger, something that howls in the night. This danger and how it affects Carol or anyone else could be a highlight in the next episode.

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Stay tuned for more news and updates on Pluribus season 1 as the series continues.

Edited by Kinette Sumadia