Carpool Karaoke: The Series: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Simu Liu & Jessica Henwick
May 26, 2022
It's a Y2K bop bonanza for these action stars as Simu draws on his boy-band past for some Backstreet Boys—all leading to a nail-biting finale.
Murray Bartlett, Alexandra Daddario & Sydney Sweeney
May 26, 2022
The White Lotus stars recall filming their smash show, share some hilarious self-taped auditions, and summon tears for the first Carpool Cry-Off.
Anitta & Saweetie
May 26, 2022
Slaying their own fierce hits, the superstars compare real names, take over a convenience store, and do the very first Boat-pool Karaoke.
Zooey Deschanel & Jonathan Scott
May 26, 2022
These lovebirds first met on the set of this very show. They recount the details of their romance while singing Johnny Cash and Wham! favorites.
All Elite Wrestling
May 26, 2022
Two carfuls of wrestling dynamos hit the road in Minneapolis, playing Mind Meld and tearing through a songbook from Pat Benatar to DMX.
The D'Amelio Family
May 27, 2022
Charli, Dixie, Heidi, and Marc reminisce about past family road trips and surprise a superfan between Whitney and Britney classics.
Sandra Oh & Duran Duran
Dec 8, 2022
It's a dream come true for lifelong superfan Sandra when she meets her idols for the first time—and even performs with them.
For All Mankind Cast
Dec 8, 2022
In space, no one can hear you scream—but can they hear you sing “Spice Up Your Life“? The cast of the Apple Original is determined to find out.
Nikki Glaser & Wilco
Dec 8, 2022
The iconic Chicago band goes on an adventure with megafan Nikki, featuring a cameo by the great Mavis Staples and a Ferris Bueller homage
Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton & Amber Ruffin
Dec 8, 2022
Hillary and Chelsea turn to their gutsy pal Amber for support as they sing along to empowering anthems--with an assist from Vanessa Williams.
The Bacon Brothers
Dec 8, 2022
This duo celebrate their longtime band by covering songs from other sibling acts—plus, Michael teases Kevin for his years of fashion fails.
Method Man & Chris Redd
Dec 8, 2022
From Stevie Wonder to DMX—and even Nickelback—the rapper/actor and comic riff through their playlist and a round of Black Facts.
Ciara & Russell Wilson
Dec 8, 2022
The power couple combine their passions as they sing along to Ciara's bangers and hit the football field for a climactic pass.
Brian Cox & Alan Cumming
Mar 30, 2023
The Scottish actors and longtime friends try to remember all the movies they've been in while singing along to Bay City Rollers and The Crystals.
The Afterparty Cast
Jun 22, 2023
Brace yourself for outrageous death scenes and twist endings from the cast of the Apple Original comedy, plus singalongs to Lit and Haddaway.
Avril Lavigne & YUNGBLUD
Jun 22, 2023
The pop-punk firestarters compare Canadian and UK slang—and school suspension stories—while rocking The Cure and Shania Twain classics.
Lea Michele & Darren Criss
Jun 22, 2023
It's the moment Gleeks everywhere have been waiting for: Lea and Darren reunite to belt out Broadway showstoppers...and also Meat Loaf?
Cedric the Entertainer & Sheryl Lee Ralph
Jun 22, 2023
Cedric gives Sheryl advice on how to make her next awards speech even more iconic, plus they jam out to Luther Vandross and Donna Summer.
Alanis Morissette & Cara Delevingne
Jun 22, 2023
Alanis superfan Cara gets to sing along to her hero's greatest hits—and then introduce Alanis to "WAP."
Girls5eva Cast
Jun 22, 2023
The four surviving members of this hilarious fictitious girl group receive amazing real-time news while bopping to Dua Lipa and Lisa Loeb.
Ghosts Cast
Jun 22, 2023
Which ghosts are the best? The cast of this hit comedy have a lively debate—and spotlight the freestyle skills of their own Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Alison Brie & Danny Pudi
Jun 22, 2023
The Community alums celebrate co-star Donald Glover with a Childish Gambino singalong and reunite with Joel McHale for some Eurythmics.