House of Lies: 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 House of Lies 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
Creative Destruction Phenomenon
Apr 10, 2016
Marty and Jeannie navigate the hazards of co-parenting. Doug and Clyde maneuver for position. Marty is approached with an intriguing offer.
Game Theory
Apr 17, 2016
Jeannie's boyfriend drops a bomb. Marty shows up at Doug's Dungeons & Dragons role-play game chasing potential new business. Clyde uncovers an issue.
Holacracy
Apr 24, 2016
Marty and the Pod consult for a company that is trying an unconventional management style. Doug considers romance with a new client. Clyde faces a breakup.
End State Vision
May 1, 2016
While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.
Above Board Metrics
May 8, 2016
Marty begrudgingly reunites with a pair of his most obnoxious past clients.
Johari Window
May 15, 2016
Marty's entree into the black hair market on behalf of a client hits a surprising snag. Clyde's great hope for mayor has eyes for Jeannie. Roscoe lands his first modeling gig.
One-Eighty
May 22, 2016
Marty strives to convince a couple of big-time, idealist marijuana growers to embrace a new idea. Doug finally delivers his much-anticipated Ted Talk.
Tragedy of the Commons
May 29, 2016
Marty and the Pod attempt to get a boy band to re-sign with their record label. Jeannie gets fed up being a politician's girlfriend. Doug deals with his post-Ted Talk "fame" - and
Violent Agreement
Jun 5, 2016
Marty attempts to get K&A back into consideration for a buyout. Jeannie has a difficult time spending a day outside the office. Computer network issues lead to a discovery.
No Es Fácil
Jun 12, 2016
The Pod heads down to Havana, Cuba where they are challenged to reevaluate their personal and professional futures. Season finale.