Pluribus Episode 5 Release Date
Pluribus Episode 5 is set to release on Friday, Nov. 28, with Apple dropping it as part of the weekly rollout. In reality, most viewers will probably catch it a bit earlier on Thursday night, since Apple tends to push episodes live around 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET the evening before. That quiet “Thursday but officially Friday” pattern has already become a little ritual for fans, with people refreshing the app a few minutes before the hour and pretending they’re not doing exactly that. On X, @itsSaulGoodman shared that "Pluribus" will consist of 9 episodes from Nov 7th to Dec 26th, and excitedly pointed out, "Look at the writers on this show! LOOK AT IT!"
By the time Episode 5 lands, the show will be past its early‑season setup and properly into the middle stretch the point where you either lock in or quietly drop a series. If you’ve already made it through Episodes 1 to 4, this is likely the one that decides whether Pluribus becomes your Friday comfort show or just another tile in the endless scroll.
Where to Watch Pluribus?
Pluribus is available to watch on Apple TV+, through either a direct subscription or as an add‑on via other platforms. Apple TV+ is still the main home, but you can also access it by bundling Apple TV+ into services like Prime Video Channels, or the Apple TV–Peacock style offers some regions are now seeing. On X, @AppleTV invited viewers to join Carol as #Pluribus premieres on November 7.
In practical terms, that means you have a few choices: sign up directly in the Apple TV app, add it as a channel inside Prime Video if that’s where you already live, or grab it as part of a broader bundle if you’re trying to reduce the number of separate subscriptions. A lot of people end up starting with a free trial “just for this show” and then quietly keeping it for the other originals that drop around the same time.
Pluribus Episode Schedule
The Pluribus release schedule follows a weekly Friday drop, with Apple listing Fridays as the official dates but effectively giving viewers access on Thursday evenings in US time zones. So if you like being early, Thursday night is your sweet spot; if you just go by the calendar, think of it as a Friday series.
Here’s how season 1 rolls out:
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Episode 1: “We Is Us” – premiered Friday, Nov. 7
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Episode 2: “Pirate Lady” – premiered Friday, Nov. 7 (double‑episode launch)
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Episode 3: “Grenade” – premiered Friday, Nov. 14
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Episode 4: “Please, Carol” – premieres Friday, Nov. 21
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Episode 5 – premieres Friday, Nov. 28
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Episode 6 – premieres Friday, Dec. 5
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Episode 7 – premieres Friday, Dec. 12
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Episode 8 – premieres Friday, Dec. 19
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Episode 9 – finale, premieres Friday, Dec. 26
How Many Episodes of Pluribus Are There?
Pluribus season 1 has a total of nine episodes. That’s long enough to build out a proper arc, but short enough that it doesn’t feel like homework. Nine episodes also fit nicely into the way people actually watch TV now: a double‑episode premiere to hook you, a few weeks of regular Fridays, and then a December finale that lands right when many viewers finally have time off. If you’re someone who likes to wait until a season is almost done, Episode 5’s release is basically your signal that the finish line is in sight, and it might be time to start catching up.
Disclaimer:
Episode dates, times, and platform details for Pluribus are based on the latest available schedule and may change without prior notice. Viewers should always confirm the current release time and availability directly in the Apple TV app or their streaming provider before planning watch parties or publishing time-sensitive information.
