Superstore: 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 Superstore 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
Cloud 9.0
Sep 26, 2019
Amy tries to help her employees cope with Mateo's ICE detention - and with the introduction of a new robot co-worker that makes them fear they could be replaced.
Testimonials
Oct 3, 2019
Amy attempts to gather glowing character testimony for Mateo's immigration lawyer, but comes up short. Jonah plans an engagement party for Sandra, infuriating Dina, while Glenn and
Forced Hire
Oct 10, 2019
When Amy hires Dina's nemesis Colleen, Dina blackmails Garrett into making Colleen's life a living hell. Jonah is forced to befriend Marcus in order to unionize the warehouse guys.
Mall Closing
Oct 17, 2019
The local mall has closed, and while Amy and Dina are excited about the influx of new customers, they quickly realize they're not all there to shop. Cheyenne learns she's not as co
Self-Care
Oct 24, 2019
After Glenn has a health scare, Dina takes control of his nutrition and fitness. Jonah and Cheyenne try to get Amy to take a break from working too hard, while Mateo interviews for
Trick-or-Treat
Oct 31, 2019
Amy amps up the store's Halloween spirit to impress the new district manager, even setting up a haunted house that terrifies Glenn. Jonah collects the last of the union cards. Chey
Shoplifter Rehab
Nov 7, 2019
Amy, Jonah and Glenn hatch a plan to make Amy look like a tough boss after she loses face in front of the district manager. Dina recruits Mateo to help her run Cloud 9's shoplifter
Toy Drive
Nov 14, 2019
Amy and Jonah help Mateo run a toy drive to make him look good for his immigration hearing, but they clash with a competing charity rep. Sandra and Jerry ask Glenn to officiate the
Curbside Pickup
Nov 21, 2019
As part of a new corporate initiative Dina is spearheading, the employees have to rush items directly to shoppers' cars. Amy's brother, Eric, visits and Amy thinks she sees a spark
Negotiations
Dec 12, 2019
Jonah and Sandra represent the Cloud 9 employees at union contract negotiations with corporate. Worried about the union's fate, Amy, Dina and Cheyenne distract themselves by lookin
Lady Boss
Jan 9, 2020
After Cloud 9's acquisition, Amy struggles to contact the store's new parent company, Sandra enlists Garrett and Dina's help to stand up to Carol, and Glenn wrestles with a big car
Myrtle
Jan 16, 2020
Employees wrestle with the loss of beloved co-worker Myrtle… and the fact that she left a large sum of money to Jonah. Cheyenne recruits Mateo in a possible pyramid scheme, while D
Favoritism
Jan 23, 2020
Amy tries to make Mateo her new assistant, leading to accusations of favoritism and a group competition in the store. Sandra gets caught in a power struggle between Glenn and Dina,
Sandra's Wedding
Jan 30, 2020
Sandra and Jerry are getting married! When Jonah’s attempt to help the caterers and Dina’s obsession with wedding security threaten to derail it all, it falls to Amy to make sure S
Cereal Bar
Feb 13, 2020
After Cloud 9 receives a new cereal bar, Amy and Jonah speculate on Zephra’s ulterior motives. Dina enlists Cheyenne’s help in dealing with a scammer. Garrett tries to con Glenn in
Employee App
Feb 20, 2020
Cloud 9 employees experience unforeseen problems with the new Zephra app. Dina's texts lead to animosity, Glenn struggles to deal with a teen craze, and Jonah attempts to prank Gar
Zephra Cares
Feb 27, 2020
Amy organizes a community service event, but it’s jeopardized by Jeff's return and Glenn's desire to help his co-workers. Meanwhile, Sandra confronts Jonah about his strategy for s
Playdate
Mar 19, 2020
When Amy has to bring her baby to the store, she grows frustrated with people's criticisms of her parenting and Glenn enlists Jerusha to help. Garrett helps Dina plan her first bir
Carol's Back
Mar 26, 2020
When Carol returns to the store post-suspension, Amy struggles with employees who refuse to work with her. Garrett and Mateo take advantage of the gig economy. Jonah tries to convi
Customer Safari
Apr 2, 2020
Amy joins Jonah for lunch with his parents and brother, but she's caught off guard by their dynamic. Dina worries about being spontaneous when her new boyfriend surprises her at wo
California (1)
Apr 23, 2020
After Mateo and Cheyenne disagree on the best way to celebrate her 21st birthday, Cheyenne enlists Bo’s help. Much to Garrett’s chagrin, Glenn plays matchmaker to help Jerry and Sa