For All Mankind season 5 release schedule – when is episode 2 out?

Brace yourself: it’s time to return to the ever-expanding frontier of the solar system, as For All Mankind season 5 finally lands on Apple TV.

The acclaimed alt-history drama continues to push humanity further into space, picking up in the aftermath of the Goldilocks asteroid heist. With Happy Valley now a booming Martian colony and tensions rising between Earth and Mars, the stakes have never been higher.

Led once again by Joel Kinnaman as Ed Baldwin, the series also welcomes new additions including Mireille Enos and Costa Ronin, alongside a mix of returning fan favourites and fresh faces.

If you’re ready to dive back into this gripping sci-fi saga, here’s your full guide to the For All Mankind season 5 release schedule.

When is For All Mankind season 5 episode 2 out?

For All Mankind season 5 episode 2 will be available to stream on Friday 3 April 2026.

New episodes are expected to drop weekly on Fridays, following the season premiere on Friday 27 March 2026.

As with previous seasons, episodes typically arrive early morning in the UK, making it perfect for a pre-weekend watch.

How many episodes are in For All Mankind season 5?

Season 5 is expected to follow a similar format to previous seasons, consisting of 10 episodes, delivering a weekly rollout across roughly two and a half months.

For All Mankind season 5 release schedule

Barring any surprise double-bills or schedule changes, here’s when you can expect each episode to land:

• For All Mankind season 5 episode 1 – Friday 27 March 2026 (out now)
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 2 – Friday 3 April 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 3 – Friday 10 April 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 4 – Friday 17 April 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 5 – Friday 24 April 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 – Friday 1 May 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 7 – Friday 8 May 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 8 – Friday 15 May 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 9 – Friday 22 May 2026
• For All Mankind season 5 episode 10 – Friday 29 May 2026

What is For All Mankind season 5 about?

Season 5 picks up years after the dramatic events of season 4, with Mars now home to thousands of residents and serving as a launchpad for even more ambitious missions deeper into the solar system.

However, as Earth’s governments attempt to impose control over the Red Planet, tensions begin to escalate between Martian settlers and their home world – setting the stage for a new chapter of political intrigue and high-stakes drama.

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