The Last of Us season 2 release schedule: When is episode 5 out?
New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 are being released simultaneously in the US and the UK, but when will they air?
**Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 2.**
Joel might be gone, but The Last of Us season 2 rumbles on, delivering yet another thrilling dose of post-apocalyptic drama this week, with a surprising face cropping up as a guest star.
Former children's television icon Josh Peck (of Drake & Josh fame) makes an appearance in the cold open for The Last of Us season 2 episode 4, which takes us back to a formative moment in the life of looming villain Isaac Dixon (Jeffrey Wright).
Tapping into his comedy roots, the actor delivers a light-hearted monologue, which he hopes serves to "humanise" a character that he otherwise considered to be "despicable".
Peck told Variety: "War can make people say and do things that they never thought they were capable of doing. It's important that you have empathy for your characters, even when they are despicable, because otherwise I don't really know how to humanise them.
"I had to personalise the story, in a way. Obviously, nothing in my life could ever match up to something this extreme and horrible, thankfully, but I could relate it to just telling my friends one of my favourite stories that still cracks me up."
He added: "I feel very, very lucky to have been involved and to have been able to work with someone like Craig Mazin, who I’ve been a fan of for a long time."
Fans of the games know that there's still a lot to look forward to (and indeed, to dread) before this latest chapter wraps up, so read on for when you can expect The Last of Us season 2 episode 5 to premiere – along with the show's full release schedule.
When will The Last of Us season 2 episode 5 be released?
The Last of Us season 2 episode 5 will be released on Monday 12th May at 2am BST in the UK.
In the US, that works out to Sunday 11th May at various different times throughout the evening – 9pm EST, 8pm CST, and 6pm EST – depending on where you are in the country.
How many episodes are there in The Last of Us season 2?
There are seven episodes of The Last of Us season 2 in total.
Fans will note that this means the second season is shorter than season 1, which boasted nine episodes.
Speaking on their decision to cut the amount of episodes going into the second instalment, co-showrunner Craig Mazin previously told Deadline: "The story material that we got from Part II of the game is way more than the story material that was in the first game, so part of what we had to do from the start was figure out how to tell that story across seasons.
"When you do that, you look for natural breakpoints, and as we laid it out, this season, the natural breakpoint felt like it came after seven episodes."
When do new episodes of The Last of Us come out?
The Last of Us season 2 premiered in the US on Sunday 13th April from 9pm PT/ET on HBO and Max, and then was broadcast simultaneously in the UK at 2am on Monday 14th April on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW.
New episodes are dropping weekly, meaning that fans can expect The Last of Us season 2 episode 5 to be released in the UK on Monday 12th May at 2am, followed by a 9pm repeat on Sky Atlantic.
In the US, the new episode will air on Sunday 11th May.
For more about release times around the globe, you can find out more now.
What is The Last of Us season 2 full release schedule?
The Last of Us season 2 will release one new episode a week, with each airing simultaneously both in the US and the UK.
This means that while US fans will be able to watch new episodes at 9pm, UK fans can also tune in at 2am on Sky Atlantic.
You can find the full release schedule for The Last of Us season 2 below:
- Episode 1 - Future Days - Monday 14th April at 2am BST (out now)
- Episode 2 - Through the Valley - Monday 21st April at 2am BST (out now)
- Episode 3 - The Path – Monday 28th April at 2am BST (out now)
- Episode 4 - Day One – Monday 5th May at 2am BST (out now)
- Episode 5 - Monday 12th May at 2am BST
- Episode 6 - Monday 19th May at 2am BST
- Episode 7 - Monday 26th May at 2am BST
Is there a trailer for The Last of Us season 2?
There is! You can watch the trailer for The Last of Us season 2 below.
The Last of Us season 1 is available on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. Season 2 is currently releasing weekly.
Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on this week. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
