Power: 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 Power 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
Everyone Is Implicated
Jul 1, 2018
James "Ghost" St. Patrick forms a dangerous alliance with his brother-in-arms, Tommy, and his mortal enemy, Kanan; Angela is implicated in murder and turns to an unlikely ally; Tas
Damage Control
Jul 8, 2018
The St. Patrick family grieves Raina while the AUSA's office discusses taking down "Ghost" and ending Angela's career. Councilman Tate exploits Raina's death. Dre maintains order w
Are We On The Same Team?
Jul 15, 2018
Ghost and Tasha butt heads on how to grieve. Angela pursues the Jimenez Cartel while Kanan goes after Dre's organization. Tommy confides in LaKeisha about his relationship with Ter
Second Chances
Jul 22, 2018
Tensions run high when Jason returns. Ghost warns Tommy about Teresi while he hatches a plan with Kanan to rid Tommy of his new family. Angela gets closer to arresting the Jimenez
Happy Birthday
Jul 29, 2018
The St. Patricks celebrate Tariq's birthday without Raina. Ghost is on the outs with Tate and learns Dre is ready to replace him in the legitimate world. Kanan drops Tariq at schoo
A Changed Man?
Aug 5, 2018
After his spiritual awakening with Rev. Macedon, Ghost confesses his sins to Angela. Angela preps Tasha for Federal questioning and Ghost must break his business deal with Tommy wh
The Devil Inside
Aug 12, 2018
Ghost, Tommy and Kanan move forward with their task to kill the heads of the Jimenez Cartel. Donovan warns Angela that her own office is after her. LaKeisha lets slip that Teresi i
A Friend of the Family
Aug 26, 2018
The AUSA turns up the heat on Ghost and implicates his inner circle in on a RICO; Ghost and Tommy plan to frame Dre for the murder of Raymond Jones, Raina's killer; Angela and Tash
There's a Snitch Among Us
Sep 2, 2018
When Angela's arrest of Jimenez gives her a solid win, she discovers plans that would undercut her career; Ghost tasks Tommy in killing a snitch, changing all of their lives; Tariq
When This Is Over
Sep 9, 2018
When the RICO case comes crashing down, Angela breaks ranks to form her own A-team. LaKeisha takes a stand of her own while “Ghost”, Tommy, Tasha, and Angela race against the clock