'The Handmaid’s Tale' Season 6: Episode 5 arrives with twists, big choices, and rising tension

Fans of 'The Handmaid’s Tale' are in for an intense ride as Episode 5 of the final season is now available to stream. The episode, titled “Janine,” was released on OTT on April 22, 2025. As the story continues to unfold, viewers are expecting high-stakes drama, emotional moments, and major decisions from the show’s key characters.
Episode 5 picks up right where the previous episode left off. In Episode 4, June and Moira had planned a risky practice run at Jezebels' penthouse. During their mission, they unexpectedly found Janine, who is currently working there. The new episode will focus on their reunion and efforts to move forward with their mission.
The global release times for the episode were staggered across time zones. In the United States, Hulu released the episode at midnight ET on April 22, while viewers in California (PT) got access on April 21 at 9 pm. It became available at 1 am in Brazil, 5 am in the UK, 6 am across Central Europe, 9:30 am in India, 2 pm in Australia, and 4 pm in New Zealand.
The streaming platform Hulu will continue releasing new episodes of Season 6 every week. The remaining schedule includes:
In Episode 5, June and Moira are expected to go undercover again, possibly with Luke now joining the plan after working things out with June. However, the mission won’t be easy. High Commander Lawrence has been visiting Jezebels more frequently, raising the chances of a tense encounter with June.
Meanwhile, Serena’s storyline continues to build. She has been growing closer to Wharton, and while the trailer teased a wedding, it’s unclear whether that event will happen in this episode. Still, their bond is expected to strengthen.
Nick is also in a dangerous position. After shooting two Guardians in Episode 3 to help June and her allies, he is being closely watched by Wharton. Episode 5 may begin to show the fallout from Nick’s actions and the pressure he’s now under.
As the series heads toward its conclusion, Episode 5 promises suspense, emotional reunions, and decisions that could shift the direction of the story. With just a few episodes left, every moment counts for the characters—and for the fans who have followed their journey.