Don’t miss The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5 airing tonight! Find out the exact time, streaming details, and how to watch it live on HBO and Max.
Survival gets even more personal as Season 2 of HBO’s smash hit, The Last of Us, returns with Episode 5 tonight — and fans won’t want to miss a second.
The post-apocalyptic drama that captivated audiences worldwide is now deep into its second season, and the fifth episode is scheduled to premiere tonight, Sunday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max).
Based on the critically acclaimed video game series by Naughty Dog, The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, two unlikely companions navigating a devastated United States after a deadly fungal outbreak has turned much of the population into terrifying infected. Season 2 delves deeper into the emotional fallout of the characters’ choices, introducing new faces, new enemies, and a growing sense of moral ambiguity.
Episode 5 is expected to be a turning point, following the intense revelations and cliffhanger of last week’s installment. While HBO has kept plot details under wraps, teasers suggest that Ellie will confront a brutal truth, and Joel’s past may come back to haunt him in devastating ways. Fans of the game will recognize key story beats beginning to emerge — though the show is known for adding fresh twists and expanding character arcs beyond the original source material.
To watch live, tune into HBO on cable or satellite at 9 PM ET/PT. Cord-cutters can stream the episode at the same time via Max, which offers simultaneous airing with HBO’s linear broadcast.