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Red vs. Blue: Season 5

23 episodes Premiered Sep 30, 2006 Updated Sep 25, 2026

The fifth season of the action-comedy series Red vs. Blue and marks the end of The Blood Gulch Chronicles. Three new arrivals keep the Red and Blue armies on their toes as they fight, bicker and argue for control of the universe's most worthless piece of real estate -- a box canyon in the middle of nowhere. In the riotous conclusion of the series that took the Internet by storm, The Blood Gulch Chronicles return with

Previously on Red vs. Blue

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 Red vs. Blue 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 overview

The fifth season of the action-comedy series Red vs. Blue and marks the end of The Blood Gulch Chronicles. Three new arrivals keep the Red and Blue armies on their toes as they fight, bicker and argue for control of the universe's most worthless piece of real estate -- a box canyon in the middle of nowhere. In the riotous conclusion of the series that took the Internet by storm, The Blood Gulch Chronicles return with the usual gang of luckless troops -- joined by a mysterious stranger, a half-alien child, and a crashed ship. Together they discover a hidden world that could finally answer the question, "Why are we here?"

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (19): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S5·E1 Mytharc

You Can't Park Here

Sep 30, 2006 · 8 min

It’s the happy day for the Blood Gulch crew as new arrivals upset everything.

S5·E2 Core

Got Your Back

Oct 6, 2006 · 4 min

As Church argues with Simmons and Grif, a tapping noise begins to sound from the ship. Sheila abruptly leaves, forcing Church to retreat to the base.

S5·E3 Core

Baby Steps

Oct 13, 2006 · 4 min

Church attempts to call Vic for reinforcements, but is stalled by an elaborate answering machine system. Meanwhile, the back door of the ship opens, and an unseen entity emerges.

S5·E4 Core

Sibling Arrivalries

Oct 27, 2006 · 5 min

Grif's newly arrived sister gets acquainted with her new friends.

S5·E5 Core

The Grif Reaper

Nov 3, 2006 · 4 min

As Caboose attempts to see the new Red soldier using the sniper rifle, Tucker wakes from his coma. Sister explains to the Reds that Command has promoted a soldier and sent her to f

S5·E6 Core

In Memoriam

Nov 17, 2006 · 4 min

A very depressing funeral takes place at Blood Gulch Outpost #1, with everyone sharing eulogies.

S5·E7 Mytharc

Strong Male Figure

Nov 25, 2006 · 4 min

Church and Tucker admire the new abomination, while Grif reveals to Simmons that Sister is colorblind.

S5·E8 Core

Yellow Fever

Dec 8, 2006 · 6 min

In order to keep her safe, Grif confronts the Blues and convinces them to take Sister.

S5·E9 Core

Brass Tacks

Dec 22, 2006 · 4 min

Now on the Blue Team, Sister gets a tour of Blue Base and meets its members.

S5·E10 Core

The Nesting Theory

Jan 5, 2007 · 4 min

The Blues are attacked by an angry Tex, while Grif and Simmons decide to enter the cave to look for Sarge.

S5·E11 Core

Spelunked

Jan 12, 2007 · 3 min

Sarge and Donut go adventuring in the caves, while Tex and Sister have a little chat.

S5·E12 Core

The Haystack

Feb 3, 2007 · 5 min

While the Blues decide to reboot Sheila, Grif and Simmons look out for bats and snakes.

S5·E13 Core

Terms and Provisions

Feb 17, 2007 · 4 min

While Sarge and Donut find an unconscious Simmons underground, Church and Tex help Caboose with his womanizing skills.

S5·E14 Core

Missed Direction

Mar 2, 2007 · 5 min

As the Reds find Grif, who claims that he was questioned by his captors, the Blues execute their plan.

S5·E15 Core

Where Credit Is Due

Mar 16, 2007 · 5 min

The Blues decide to transfer Sheila's intelligence program to the ship's on-board computer. Meanwhile, Grif recounts his interrogation.

S5·E16 Core

Biting The Hand

Mar 31, 2007 · 5 min

While Tex tells the Blues about her adventures with York, the Red team discover a surveillance system in the cavern.

S5·E17 Core

Tucker Knows Best

Apr 7, 2007 · 4 min

After giving his son, Junior, some life lessons, Tucker, along with Church and Tex, go investigate the Red base.

S5·E18 Core

Loading....

Apr 21, 2007 · 5 min

The Reds decide to take control of the deserted Blue base. Meanwhile, Sheila, now uploaded into the ship, tells Caboose about Omega's whereabouts.

S5·E19 Core

The Wrong Crowd

Apr 27, 2007 · 4 min

While Simmons hears an echo in the cavern and leaves to investigate, Tex interrogates Church.

S5·E20 Core

Uncommunicado

May 12, 2007 · 7 min

While the Blues are ambushed by Wyoming and Gamma, the Reds find Andy, who tells them that Omega has infected a revived Captain Flowers.

S5·E21 Core

Same Old, Same Old

May 26, 2007 · 6 min

While Caboose leaves Sheila to go rescue his teammates, Tucker finds out that Wyoming has the ability to time loop.

S5·E22 Mytharc

Repent, The End Is Near

Jun 9, 2007 · 6 min

As Omega begins his master plan, the Wyoming clones wreak havoc in Blood Gulch.

S5·E23 Mytharc

Why Were We Here?

Jun 28, 2007 · 17 min

In the finale of The Blood Gulch Chronicles, the Reds and Blues attempt to stop Omega at all costs, before he is able to execute his plan of enslaving an entire alien race. It's th

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