The Last Ship: 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 The Last Ship 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
Casus Belli
Sep 9, 2018
Three years after overcoming the global famine, the United States Navy is ready to unveil its first fully functional fleet since the Red Flu pandemic, but a new type of threat may
Fog of War
Sep 16, 2018
Thrust back to World War II era military technology, Nathan James must think fast to survive a fight with limited weapons capabilities.
El Puente
Sep 23, 2018
With nations being rapidly occupied, Chandler tries his hand at diplomacy to unite two hostile countries so they can fight a common enemy.
Tropic of Cancer
Sep 30, 2018
As Nathan James and her allies attempt to prevent the enemy moving north, Chandler's haunting visions manifest into reality.
Warriors
Oct 7, 2018
After months of fighting, the crew of Nathan James must embark on a dangerous mission to secure important intel that could decide the fate of the war.
Air Drop
Oct 14, 2018
Nathan James must seek the aid of a prominent rebel leader in order to create a staging area before mounting an invasion of their own.
Somos la Sangre
Oct 21, 2018
Pinned down after days of fighting, Vulture team must find their way into a secretive enemy camp.
Honor
Oct 28, 2018
With a devastating hostage situation occurring back home, Chandler must devise the perfect plan to avoid losing everything.
Courage
Nov 4, 2018
The crew of Nathan James begin preparations for what may be their most ambitious mission to date.
Commitment
Nov 11, 2018
It is all out war as Chandler must face his fears and confront the greatest threat he has ever encountered.