Star City season 1 episode 5 release date and time, what's next, and everything you need to know

× Star City season 1 returns with episode 5, titled Bite Your Elbow, which premieres on June 19, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV+. The new installment arrives after episode 4 revealed that Irina had uncovered evidence linking Valya to the security breach at the center of the ongoing investigation. That discovery leaves several characters facing uncertain consequences as the season enters its second half.

Ad On the other hand, the secret mission to Venus proceeds, and the political pressure from Moscow persists. On the other side, Sasha and Anastasia deal with the consequences of what happened to them. In season 1 of the show, several plots have not been resolved going into episode 5.

When does Star City season 1 episode 5 come out? Release time for all major time zones Star City season 1 (Image via YouTube/Apple TV) The release date for season 1 episode 5 of Star City is Friday, June 19, 2026. It will only be shown on Apple TV+ platform.

This episode forms part of the episode release schedule developed after the show premiered with two episodes. The table below gives the time of airing for viewers from various locations. Ad Trending RegionRelease TimeRelease DatePacific Time (PT)12:00 a.

m.June 19, 2026Mountain Time (MT)1:00 a.m.

June 19, 2026Central Time (CT)2:00 a.m.June 19, 2026Eastern Time (ET)3:00 a.

m.June 19, 2026United Kingdom (BST)8:00 a.m.

June 19, 2026Central Europe (CEST)9:00 a.m.June 19, 2026Philippines (PHT)3:00 p.

m.June 19, 2026Japan (JST)4:00 p.m.

June 19, 2026Australia East Coast (AEST)5:00 p.m.June 19, 2026 Ad Season 1 of Star City is only available on Apple TV+ channel.

Episodes for the show are released on Fridays. Star City takes place in the For All Mankind universe and tells a different timeline from what really happened with the Soviets reaching the moon first before the US. How many episodes of Star City season 1 are left?

Star City season 1 consists of eight episodes in total. As we have episode 5 coming up this week, only four episodes are remaining before Bite Your Elbow. As the season nears its midpoint, many important plot lines are reaching their climaxes.

The most important of those include the hunt for the mole, the hidden project on Venus, and increased political pressure within Star City. Ad A brief recap of Star City season 1 episode 4 The fourth episode, Dark Forest, revolves around the repercussions of the operation gone wrong at the start of the season. Irina's investigation ultimately leads to evidence connecting Valya to the Americans, and Irina acquires information capable of affecting many lives.

On the other hand, Tanya does not know that the probe is drawing near to her inner circle. Further on, Chief Designer chooses to send Lakshmi Chadra on the secret Venus mission. Anastasia continues struggling with her popularity problem, while Sasha continues with his grief.

The development of Sasha-Anastasia friendship is another aspect developed through the course of the episode. Ad In the end of the episode, Irina finds out that Valya was the hacker, an issue that will remain open until episode 5. Major events to expect from Star City season 1 episode 5 Irina faces the consequences of her discovery.

After identifying Valya as the source of the security breach, she must decide how to proceed. Any action could affect Valya, Tanya, and her own standing within the KGB structure.The secret Venus mission may encounter new complications.

Recruitment efforts continue, but growing scrutiny and internal tensions could create additional obstacles for the Chief Designer and the scientists working on the classified project.Political pressure from Moscow is expected to intensify. Lyudmilla Raskova remains under scrutiny following previous failures.

The ongoing investigation and security concerns could increase demands from Soviet leadership.Sasha and Anastasia's storyline may continue to develop. Their relationship shifted significantly in episode 4, providing both characters with support amid professional and personal challenges inside the Soviet space program.

Fear and suspicion could spread throughout Star City. The official synopsis suggests that multiple characters may begin reacting to growing uncertainty as secrets become harder to contain. Ad Viewers can watch Star City season 1 episode 5, Bite Your Elbow, when it premieres on Apple TV+ on June 19, 2026.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Edited by Bea Melisse Ibañez Star City season 1 returns with episode 5, titled Bite Your Elbow, which premieres on June 19, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV+. The new installment arrives after episode 4 revealed that Irina had uncovered evidence linking Valya to the security breach at the center of the ongoing investigation.

That discovery leaves several characters facing uncertain consequences as the season enters its second half. Ad On the other hand, the secret mission to Venus proceeds, and the political pressure from Moscow persists. On the other side, Sasha and Anastasia deal with