The wait for the next episode of “The Testaments” is almost over. The spin-off series from “The Handmaid’s Tale” started streaming on April 8, 2026, with its first three episodes. Now, fans are ready for the story to continue. Episode 5, titled “Ball,” is coming out on April 22, 2026. This new episode promises more tension as the young women of Gilead face a major social event that reveals the true nature of their world.
The Testaments Episode 5 Arrives Wednesday, April 22
The Testaments Episode 5 releases on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The series follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. This means viewers can expect the next chapter of Agnes and Daisy’s story right on time. The show will have a total of 10 episodes in its first season, with the final episode scheduled for May 27, 2026.
The episode is named “Ball”. The title points to a key event in Gilead. Young “Green” girls, who are being trained to become wives of powerful Commanders, attend a special dance. The official description from the show says, “At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders, the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed.”
Streaming Details and Time for Global Audiences
For viewers in the United States, The Testaments Episode 5 will be available at 3:00 a.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. PT on April 22. This is the standard time for all new episodes. You can watch the show on Hulu. If you have a Disney+ bundle that includes Hulu, you can also find the series inside the Disney+ app.
For international viewers, the show is available on Disney+ in many regions, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and India. The release time usually translates to the early morning of April 22 in these countries as well, depending on your local time zone. It is best to check your Disney+ platform on the morning of April 22 to see when the episode appears.
What to Expect in Episode 5
Episode 5 picks up after the events of Episode 4, which came out on April 15. The story is moving into a tense phase. The “Ball” is not just a party. It is a serious ceremony where young girls are shown off to older, powerful men. This event pushes Agnes deeper into Gilead’s marriage system. She must face the reality of her future in a society that treats women as property.
The episode logline also mentions Agnes discovering a change in Garth’s status. Garth is another character in the series. This change likely connects to the underground resistance. It hints that the world beneath Gilead’s surface is starting to move. The resistance cells are taking shape, and the characters are getting closer to danger.
The Stakes Are Getting Higher
The series, created by Bruce Miller, follows Agnes (played by Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (played by Lucy Halliday). They live in Gilead, a totalitarian society. Agnes was taken from her mother, June (the main character from “The Handmaid’s Tale”), when she was a child. Daisy lives in Canada but gets pulled into the fight against Gilead. Ann Dowd returns as Aunt Lydia, the strict and complicated enforcer of Gilead’s rules.
The first four episodes set the stage. They showed the school where Aunt Lydia trains the girls. They introduced the harsh realities of being a “Green” girl. Now, with Episode 5, the show is moving from setting up the world to showing the active dangers the girls face. The weekly release schedule allows the tension to build properly.
“At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders, the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed.” – Official logline for Episode 5
Complete Release Schedule for Season 1
Here is the full list of release dates for the first season of “The Testaments.” The show runs for 10 weeks.
- Episode 1: “Precious Flowers” – April 8, 2026
- Episode 2: “Perfect Teeth” – April 8, 2026
- Episode 3: “Daisy” – April 8, 2026
- Episode 4: “Green Tea” – April 15, 2026
- Episode 5: “Ball” – April 22, 2026
- Episode 6: TBA – April 29, 2026
- Episode 7: TBA – May 6, 2026
- Episode 8: TBA – May 13, 2026
- Episode 9: TBA – May 20, 2026
- Episode 10: TBA – May 27, 2026
Where the Story Stands Before Episode 5
Before Episode 5, viewers saw the young women dealing with the rules of Aunt Lydia’s school. Agnes struggles with her identity. She knows she was taken from her real mother. Daisy lives a different life outside Gilead but is connected to the fight. Episode 4 ended with tensions rising inside the school. The “Ball” in Episode 5 is the natural next step in the story. It forces Agnes to step into the public eye as a potential wife, a position that is both a high honor and a prison in Gilead.
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