The fifth and final season of The Boys is currently rolling out on Prime Video, and fans are counting down the days until the next installment. After the intense first two episodes that dropped on April 8, 2026, and the third episode released on April 15, viewers are now looking ahead to Episode 4. The stakes have never been higher for Billy Butcher and his team as Homelander gets closer to his goal of becoming unstoppable.
The new season continues the bloody, satirical take on superheroes that has made the show a massive hit. With the series ending after this run, each new episode brings the story closer to its final, explosive finish. Here is everything you need to know about watching The Boys Season 5 Episode 4.
The Boys Season 5 Episode 4 Release Date and Time
The Boys Season 5 Episode 4 arrives on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Like all previous episodes this season, it will drop at the exact same time globally. The release time is 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) in the United States.
For viewers in other parts of the world, here is when you can start streaming the new episode:
- United Kingdom (BST): 8:00 AM on April 22
- Europe (CET): 9:00 AM on April 22
- India (IST): 12:30 PM on April 22
- Australia (AEST): 5:00 PM on April 22
- Japan (JST): 4:00 PM on April 22
The episode is expected to run for roughly 60 minutes, which matches the length of the previous episodes this season.
Where to Stream The Boys Season 5 Episode 4
The new episode will be available exclusively on Prime Video. You need an active Amazon Prime membership or a standalone Prime Video subscription to watch the show. New episodes appear on the platform at the scheduled drop time. Subtitles and dubbed versions in multiple languages are usually available right when the episode releases.
Complete Release Schedule for The Boys Season 5
Season 5 has a total of eight episodes. The show started with two episodes on April 8. After that, one new episode comes out every Wednesday. The series finale is set for May 20, 2026.
Here is the full remaining schedule:
- Episode 4: April 22
- Episode 5: April 29
- Episode 6: May 6
- Episode 7: May 13
- Episode 8 (Finale): May 20
Episode titles for most of the remaining episodes have not been officially confirmed by Amazon. But reports suggest Episode 4 might be called “Though the Heavens Fall”. Episode 5 is listed as “One-Shots”. The finale reportedly has the title “Blood and Bone”.
What Happened So Far in Season 5
The final season started one year after the events of Season 4. Annie January (Starlight) now leads a group called the Starlighters, but the government labels them as terrorists. Meanwhile, Homelander has teamed up with his father Soldier Boy to find V-One, the first version of Compound V. If Homelander gets this substance, he could become immortal. That would make him nearly impossible to stop.
Butcher is working on a virus designed to kill every supe, including Homelander. The first three episodes have set up a tense chase between Butcher’s group and Homelander’s forces. Episode 3, which came out on April 15, ended with a major moment that has fans talking online.
Main Cast Returning for the Final Season
The final season brings back the core cast members who have been with the show since the beginning. Karl Urban returns as Billy Butcher. Antony Starr plays the terrifying Homelander. Jack Quaid is back as Hughie Campbell, and Erin Moriarty returns as Annie January (Starlight).
Other returning cast members include:
- Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
- Jessie T. Usher as A-Train
- Chace Crawford as The Deep
- Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett
Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy after his shocking survival in Season 3. The show also brought in Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, and Jim Beaver for a Supernatural reunion.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who joined in Season 4 as Joe Kessler, has not been officially confirmed to return for more episodes. But Morgan himself told Variety that he does not know how the show could do Season 5 without him appearing in some form.
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Why Fans Are Excited for Episode 4
The first three episodes have set up several big questions that Episode 4 needs to answer. The search for V-One is getting more intense. Butcher’s health is getting worse because of the Temp V in his system. And Homelander just crossed a serious line at the end of Episode 3 that will have major consequences.
Social media has been full of reactions since the premiere. The show continues to earn strong reviews, with Season 5 holding a 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes based on early reviews. Fans are calling this the most intense season yet, and Episode 4 promises to keep that energy going.
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