Have I Got News for You: 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 Have I Got News for You 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
September 12, 2026: Jon Lovett, Julia Ioffe
Sep 12, 2026 · 42 min
Jon Lovett and Julia Ioffe join as guests on this week's season premiere.
September 19, 2026: Governor Abigail Spanberger, Kara Swisher
Sep 19, 2026 · 42 min
Governor Abigail Spanberger and Kara Swisher join as guests on this week's episode.
October 3, 2026: Dave Foley, Ashley Allison
Oct 3, 2026 · 42 min
Dave Foley and Ashley Allison join as guests on this week's episode.
October 10, 2026: Larry Wilmore, Rosebud Baker
Oct 10, 2026 · 42 min
Larry Wilmore and Rosebud Baker join as guests on this week's episode.
October 17, 2026: Josh Gondelman, Adam Mockler
Oct 17, 2026 · 42 min
Josh Gondelman and Adam Mockler join as guests on this week's episode.