For All Mankind season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes on Apple TV?

For All Mankind is now nearing the end of its penultimate season, where trouble has been brewing on the show's ironically named Mars colony, Happy Valley.

As they jump forward in time once again in their epic saga, creators Ronald D Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi have shown there are no sacred cows in For All Mankind by killing off an original character earlier this season.

The alternative history sci-fi drama, which kicked off with the Soviet Union winning the space race (which is set to be revisited in new spin-off Star City), has now forged a fascinating vision for the future involving considerable expansion into outer space – but alas, still no utopia.

If you're enjoying the Apple TV original, read on for your guide to the For All Mankind season 5 release schedule – including when to expect episode 6.

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 release schedule: When are new episodes out on Apple TV?

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
• 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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