For All Mankind has soared past the halfway mark of its penultimate season, where trouble has been brewing on the show’s ironically named Mars colony, Happy Valley.
A shocking revelation caused chaos in this week’s episode and we’ll still be feeling the aftermath in the next chapter, where “a desperate group of Marsies” will try to rectify their “dangerous situation” (as per the rather vague Apple TV synopsis).
As they near the end of 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, 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.
When is For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 out?
For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 will be available to stream on Friday 1 May 2026.
New episodes have been dropping 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.
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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 (out now)
- For All Mankind season 5 episode 3 – Friday 10 April 2026 (out now)
- For All Mankind season 5 episode 4 – Friday 17 April 2026 (out now)
- For All Mankind season 5 episode 5 – Friday 24 April 2026 (out now)
- 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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Morgan Jeffery is the Digital Editor for Radio Times, overseeing all editorial output across digital platforms. He was previously TV Editor at Digital Spy and has featured as a TV expert on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky Atlantic.
