The Handmaid's Tale season 5 release schedule: When does episode 4 air on Prime Video and Channel 4?
Blessed be! The dystopian drama is back
The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 may have come to an explosive end in the US, but international fans still have a way to go with the hit drama. This season sees June Osborne (Elizabeth Moss) navigating the implications of her role in Commander Waterford's (Joseph Fiennes) death, as well as her battle to bring her daughter home.
To make sure you don't miss a moment, we've compiled everything you need to know about watching it. This includes the time it is usually released, how to stream it, and what subscriptions you'll need. Of course, if you've been watching in the US then you'll know all of the episodes are now out on Hulu. But we've also broken down when they'll be arriving in the UK so you've got all the details about how to watch the dystopian drama wherever you are.
Make sure you check out our guide to how many episodes there are in The Handmaid's Tale season 5 as well to be sure you're up to date.
When is The Handmaid’s Tales season 5 episode 4 releasing on Prime Video and Channel 4?
The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 is airing weekly on Prime Video and Channel 4 in the UK. Episode 4 is up next, and it will be available on Sunday, November 13. The show used to only air on Channel 4 in the UK, but following Amazon acquiring MGM, the show was also released on Prime Video.
All of the new season is now available to watch on Hulu in the US after the season finale aired on November 9. In Canada viewers could watch it on the CTV Drama channel. Viewers in Ireland are two weeks behind on RTÉ2 at 10:35pm so are currently only on episode 8.
If the show isn't out where you are, you can always use a VPN – here's how to watch the Handmaid's tale season 5 from anywhere in the world.
Where can you watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5
- Australia – SBS On Demand (free)
- Canada – Crave ($9.99/month)
- Ireland – RTE Player (free)
- UK – Channel 4 and Amazon Prime Video
- USA – Hulu ($6.99/month)
Watch the Handmaid's Tale season 5 from anywhere in the world
It's possible to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5 on almost any streaming service of your choice from the selection above. However, normally you will find yourself geo-blocked from doing so, but a VPN helps you to get around that obstacle.
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How many episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale are there?
The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 will run for 10 episodes in total on Hulu – here’s when to expect each one:
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 1: 'Morning' – out now in US and UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 2: 'Ballet' – out now in US and UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 3: 'Borders' – out now in US and UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 4: 'Dear Offred – out now in US / Nov 13 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 5: 'Fairytale' – out now in US / Nov 20 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 6: 'Together' – out now in US / Nov 27 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 7: 'No Man's Land' – out now in US / Dec 4 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 8: 'Motherland' – out now in US / Dec 11 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 9: 'Allegiance' – out now in US / Dec 18 in UK
- The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 episode 10: 'Safe' – out now in US/ Dec 25 in UK
Check out our guide to the best Hulu shows for what else you can watch on the streaming platform right now.
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