The Victorian drama series The Forsytes continues its first season on PBS. Episode 5 is coming this weekend, and viewers want to know exactly when they can watch it. The show follows a wealthy stockbroking family in London dealing with money problems, broken relationships, and personal dreams. Here is everything about the release date, time, streaming details, and what to expect in the next episode.
The new episode arrives on Sunday, April 19, 2026. It airs at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on PBS stations across the United States. For viewers on the West Coast, the show airs at 9 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Release Date and Time for US Viewers
The Forsytes Episode 5 has a confirmed release date of April 19, 2026. The episode follows the same weekly schedule that started on March 22, 2026. Each new episode comes out every Sunday night.
Here is the air time for different US time zones:
- Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 8:00 PM
- Mountain Time (MT): 7:00 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 PM
Pacific viewers get the episode at 9 p.m. PT, which is the same moment as the East Coast airing due to time zone differences. The episode runs for about 57 minutes.
Where to Stream The Forsytes Episode 5 Online
Viewers have several options to watch The Forsytes Episode 5 online. The episode becomes available on streaming platforms at the same time it airs on television.
PBS Masterpiece on Amazon Prime Video channels offers the episode live and on-demand. Subscribers can watch at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday. The episode stays available for streaming until May 3, 2026.
KPBS+ provides free streaming for viewers in the San Diego area. The app works on Roku, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
ABC iview carries the show for Australian audiences. New episodes arrive on Sundays at 8:50 p.m. local time.
My5 offers the series for UK viewers, though the release schedule follows the original October 2025 UK broadcast dates.
PBS Passport members get access to all episodes. This member benefit works on the KPBS+ app and other PBS streaming platforms.
What Happened Before: Episode 4 Recap
Episode 4 showed Soames and Irene on their honeymoon in Paris. Soames felt left out while Irene attended ballet lessons and spent time with her friends. The trip ended early when Soames received a telegram from his father James.
Back in London, Jo decided to cut ties with Louisa and their twin children. But he set aside money for their education and care. James wanted Soames to return home and fight for the chairman position at the family firm. Jolyon Senior thought this was the right time to give the chairman role to his son Jo.
June fell in love with an architect named Phillip Bossiney. She told her family about their relationship at dinner. Everyone was shocked except Ann and Jo. Jo agreed to support the engagement if Phillip could get his first building commission.
The episode ended with Soames telling Irene they must return to London. James had sent the telegram because he was angry about Soames wanting to open a Paris branch. Irene had to put her ballet dreams on hold.
What to Expect in Episode 5
The official episode summary from PBS says: “Disaster strikes at Forsyte & Co. as Soames puts an end to Irene’s Parisian dreams. Louisa faces a shock eviction. Can Jo save the day?”
The Forsytes Episode 5 will show major problems at the family business. Soames ends Irene’s hope of becoming a ballet dancer in Paris. This decision will likely cause more problems in their marriage, which already had cracks after the Paris trip.
Louisa gets an eviction notice. This puts her and the twins in a difficult situation. Jo may need to step in and help them, even though his wife Frances wants Louisa out of their lives.
The family firm faces trouble. Viewers will find out if Jo can fix things or if James uses this chance to remove Jo from his position. The episode brings problems on multiple fronts.
The Cast of The Forsytes
The series features a large ensemble cast. Main actors include Danny Griffin as Jolyon Forsyte (Jo), Joshua Orpin as Soames Forsyte, Millie Gibson as Irene Forsyte, Francesca Annis as Ann Forsyte, Jack Davenport as James Forsyte, Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne, and Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte.
Where The Forsytes Airs Around the World
The show airs on different channels in different countries. US viewers watch on PBS Masterpiece. UK viewers saw the show on Channel 5 starting in October 2025. Australian audiences watch on ABC and ABC iview. Canadian viewers can watch on PBS Masterpiece as well.
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How Many Episodes Are in Season 1
Season 1 has six episodes in total. Episode 5 airs on April 19, and Episode 6 will air on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the same time. The show already received a renewal for a second season before the first season even started airing.
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