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House of Lies: Season 5

10 episodes Premiered Apr 10, 2016
Previously on House of Lies

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.
Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (7): Character development & subplots
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S5·E1 Mytharc

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.

S5·E2 Core

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.

S5·E3 Core

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.

S5·E4 Core

End State Vision

May 1, 2016

While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.

S5·E5 Core

Above Board Metrics

May 8, 2016

Marty begrudgingly reunites with a pair of his most obnoxious past clients.

S5·E6 Core

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.

S5·E7 Core

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.

S5·E8 Core

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

S5·E9 Mytharc

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.

S5·E10 Mytharc

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.