Alien: Earth fans are getting ready for the next episode of the popular sci-fi horror series. The show is set in the year 2120 and explores a world ruled by big companies. Humans live with cyborgs, synthetics, and hybrids. The story follows Wendy, a hybrid with a human mind in a robot body. She faces scary alien threats after a spaceship crashes on Earth.
Episode 6 is called The Fly. It will air on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern Time (ET) on FX. It will also be available to stream on Hulu at the same time. For people in the Pacific Time zone, it starts at 5 PM PT. Viewers in other countries can watch it at different times based on their location.
How To Watch Alien Earth Episode 6
You need a Hulu subscription to watch Alien Earth online. A basic Hulu plan costs $9.99 per month. There is also a Disney Bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ or Max. That bundle starts at $16.99 per month. New episodes air every Tuesday on FX and Hulu.
The show is also available on Disney+ in some countries. In the United Kingdom, episode 6 will be released on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This is because of the time difference between the US and the UK.
What Happened In Episode 5
Episode 5 was titled In Space, No One…. It was a flashback episode that showed what happened on the spaceship USCSS Maginot before it crashed. The story focused on Security Officer Morrow. He woke up from cryosleep to find the ship in danger. There was a fire, and alien specimens had escaped.
The captain was killed by a facehugger. Executive Officer Zoya Zaveri took command. But she made bad decisions because she cared about an infected crew member named Bronski. When Bronski’s chamber opened, a Xenomorph came out and killed many people.
Morrow found out that a crew member named Petrovich had sabotaged the ship. Petrovich was working for Prodigy, a rival company. Morrow stopped Petrovich, but the ship still crashed. The episode also showed Morrow’s sad past. He lost his daughter in a fire when he was away. At the end, Morrow promised to be loyal to Weyland-Yutani and decided to attack Prodigy.
What To Expect In Episode 6 The Fly
Episode 6 will return to the present day on Neverland island. The official summary says: “Tensions rise as powerful enemies confront each other, a dangerous plan unfolds, and curiosity leads to deadly consequences.”
The trailer shows that Prodigy is still experimenting with the aliens they found. Wendy is talking to a Xenomorph that has grown from a chestburster into a younger alien with arms and legs. Her human brother, Joe, is worried about her safety. He wants to escape, but Wendy might not want to leave.
“What if I don’t want to go?” Wendy asks in the trailer.
There is also a new alien species called T. Ocellus that might become more important. Another character, Dame Silvia, says she found “a glitch” in the system. This could mean there are problems with the hybrids. Nibs, one of the hybrids, had a strange pregnancy in an earlier episode. She is seen getting a brain scan in the trailer.
Morrow will likely continue his mission to get the Xenomorphs back for Weyland-Yutani. He may have to deal with his personal feelings and his duty to the company. The episode will also show more about the corporate fight between Prodigy and Weyland-Yutani.
Fan Reactions And Comments
Fans are excited to see what happens next. Some people online are talking about the new alien and the growing Xenomorph. One fan said:
“I’m excited to see the new alien species. Can’t wait. Also really enjoying this show. Look forward to Tuesdays.”
Another fan commented on the small Xenomorph shown in the trailer:
“I don’t like tiny chestburster, it looks silly.”
But others are more positive. One person wrote:
“I’m not against the tiny alien because I’ve always wanted to see more in-between phase stuff with the growth and life cycle.”
Alien Earth Episode Release Schedule
Alien Earth has a total of eight episodes in season one. After episode 6, there will be two more episodes. The full schedule is:
- Episode 1: August 12, 2025
- Episode 2: August 12, 2025
- Episode 3: August 19, 2025
- Episode 4: August 26, 2025
- Episode 5: September 2, 2025
- Episode 6: September 9, 2025
- Episode 7: September 16, 2025
- Episode 8: September 23, 2025
Each episode is between 54 and 64 minutes long. The show has not been confirmed for a second season yet.
Why The Show Is Popular
Alien Earth is the first TV series in the Alien franchise. It was created by Noah Hawley, who also made Fargo. The show has been a hit with viewers. The first episode got over 9 million views on Disney+ and Hulu in just six days. People like the mix of horror, sci-fi, and drama. The actors have also been praised for their performances.
The series does not follow the same story as the Prometheus movies. Instead, it creates its own path. It shows a future where companies have more power than governments. The characters have to deal with ethical questions about science and humanity.
Final Details For Viewers
Episode 6 of Alien Earth is directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir. She also directed episode 4. The writers are Noah Hawley and Lisa Long. The episode will explore more about the aliens and the people trying to control them.
Fans can expect more suspense and horror. The Xenomorphs are becoming more dangerous. Wendy’s connection to them might be a key part of the story. The corporate war could lead to bigger conflicts in the final episodes.
Also Read: Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 5 Release Date And Time With Major Space Flashback Episode
Credits: Newsweek
