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BoJack Horseman: Season 5

12 episodes Premiered Sep 14, 2018 Updated Oct 1, 2026

BoJack Horseman Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The series is an American adult animated tragicomedy television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg that looks into the life of a washed up television actor who is struggling to find happiness in his life and ultimately remains unsuccessful in achieving that. The show features the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. To

Previously on BoJack Horseman

Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ BoJack Horseman is a washed up television actor from a nineties sitcom who struggles to find happiness and remains unsuccessful in achieving it.
  • ⚡ The series is an American adult animated tragicomedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
  • ⚡ The main voice cast includes Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul.
  • ⚡ The protagonist is characterized as a curmudgeon with a heart resembling copper rather than gold, living twenty years after his nineties sitcom fame.
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Season overview

BoJack Horseman Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The series is an American adult animated tragicomedy television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg that looks into the life of a washed up television actor who is struggling to find happiness in his life and ultimately remains unsuccessful in achieving that. The show features the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul, following the beloved sitcom horse of the nineties twenty years later. He is described as a curmudgeon with a heart of copper rather than gold in this black-comedy-drama show that functions as an animation, comedy, and drama production.

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S5·E1 Mytharc

The Light Bulb Scene

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

BoJack has misgivings about his new show. Princess Carolyn visits an adoption agency. Todd interviews for a job at WhatTimeIsItRightNow.com.

S5·E2 Core

The Dog Days Are Over

Sep 14, 2018 · 27 min

Diane divorces Mr. Peanutbutter and moves into a shabby studio. Feeling melancholy, she travels to Vietnam to get away from it all.

S5·E3 Core

Planned Obsolescence

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

Todd meets Yolanda's parents, who don't know she's asexual. Mr. Peanutbutter romances a young waitress. Gina confesses a childhood dream to BoJack.

S5·E4 Core

BoJack the Feminist

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

When Princess Carolyn casts a disgraced celeb in "Philbert," BoJack inadvertently takes a stand. Mr. Peanutbutter tries to toughen up his image.

S5·E5 Core

The Amelia Earhart Story

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

Painful memories come rushing back when Princess Carolyn visits her hometown and meets a pregnant teen. A stunt goes awry on the "Philbert" set.

S5·E6 Mytharc

Free Churro

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

BoJack delivers a eulogy at a funeral.

S5·E7 Core

INT. SUB

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

Diane's therapist encourages her to set boundaries with BoJack. A missing string cheese ignites a dispute between Todd and Princess Carolyn.

S5·E8 Core

Mr. Peanutbutter's Boos

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

At BoJack's 25th annual Halloween party, Pickles gets a crash course in Mr. Peanutbutter's romantic history -- and some advice from Diane.

S5·E9 Core

Ancient History

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

A visiting Hollyhock dumps BoJack's painkillers, sending him on a desperate search for more. Todd tries to solve Emily's dating dilemma.

S5·E10 Core

Head in the Clouds

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

At the "Philbert" premiere party, Princess Carolyn deftly negotiates a deal, Gina steps into the limelight, and Diane confronts BoJack.

S5·E11 Mytharc

The Showstopper

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

"Philbert" is a hit, and filming begins on Season 2. But as BoJack spirals deeper into addiction, he loses his grip on reality.

S5·E12 Mytharc

The Stopped Show

Sep 14, 2018 · 26 min

In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.

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