Spider-Man: 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 Spider-Man 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
The Wedding
Sep 12, 1997
Peter and Mary Jane's big day arrives, but things aren't going to go to plan if Harry Osborn gets his way. With guests including Flash Thompson, Liz, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Felicia
Six Forgotten Warriors (1)
Sep 19, 1997
After a visit from an "old friend" of the family, Peter travels to Russia to investigate the mystery of his parents disappearance, and runs into some old friends.
Six Forgotten Warriors (2): Unclaimed Legacy
Sep 26, 1997
Still in Russia, Peter discovers that searching for clues to his family's past isn't easy when he has to battle the Insidious Six and the Red Skull.
Six Forgotten Warriors (3): Secrets of the Six
Oct 3, 1997
Robbie and Peter encounter an old professor who knows about the Six Forgotten Warriors.
Six Forgotten Warriors (4): The Six Fight Again
Oct 10, 1997
Spider-Man and the Warriors join forces to stop the Kingpin from activating the doomsday device.
Six Forgotten Warriors (5): The Price of Heroism
Oct 17, 1997
Red Skull reveals his Doomsday Weapon, the powerful Electro.
The Return of Hydro-Man (1)
Oct 24, 1997
Mary Jane and Peter arrive in Niagara Falls for their postponed honeymoon, but it is soon interrupted when Hydro-Man returns and kidnaps Mary Jane.
The Return of Hydro-Man (2)
Oct 31, 1997
Peter is shocked by Mary Jane's new powers, so they seek Curt Connors' help in figuring everything out. Mary Jane tells them about a dream she's been having, which may be a clue to
Secret Wars (1): Arrival
Nov 7, 1997
Spider-Man is transported to an alien world, where he meets the Beyonder, a being who wants to see if good is stronger than evil. He then summons a group of the greatest villains f
Secret Wars (2): The Gauntlet of the Red Skull
Nov 14, 1997
Spider-Man summons the Black Cat from Earth, who despite her anger at being kidnapped, decides to help him fight the villains on the alien planet. The heroes must defeat the Red Sk
Secret Wars (3): Doom
Nov 21, 1997
Dr. Doom reverts the Thing to his human form and holds the other heroes prisoner. In an attempt to free his friends, the Thing tells Dr. Doom about the Beyonder. Dr. Doom then stea
Spider Wars (1): I Really, Really Hate Clones
Jan 31, 1998
Spider-Man finds himself in yet another dimension, where he meets himself.
Spider Wars (2): Farewell, Spider-Man
Jan 31, 1998
Spider-Man is sent through several dimensions trying to fix time and seal away Spider-Carnage. Peter meets his would-be girlfriend Gwen Stacy and Stan Lee.