Apple TV+ has announced an early release for the fifth episode of its new sci-fi drama 'Pluribus' due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Titled 'Got Milk,' the episode will drop on Wednesday, November 26, instead of the usual Friday slot. This adjustment brings fans a quicker update in the story of Carol, the last unhappy person in a world infected by forced bliss.
Episode Release Update
The streamer confirmed the schedule change via social media, addressing the show's lead character directly: "Hi, Carol. We’ll be seeing you a bit earlier than normal this week. Looking forward to Wednesday." This early drop follows the pattern of previous episodes airing on Fridays, with episode 4, 'Please Carol,' released on November 21. Episode 5's advancement to November 26 means the next installment, episode 6, will arrive on December 5, extending the wait slightly.
Show Overview
'Pluribus,' created by Vince Gilligan of 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' fame, premiered its first two episodes on November 7. The nine-episode first season explores a genre-bending tale set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where a virus turns the world into perpetually happy beings. Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol, a fantasy author immune to the plague and targeted for conversion. The cast includes Karolina Wydra as Zosia, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, and guests like Miriam Shor and Samba Schutte.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the series blends science fiction, black comedy, and psychological thriller elements. It has been renewed for a second season ahead of its debut. Episodes typically release weekly on Fridays at 9 p.m. Eastern, though Apple TV+ occasionally advances them to Thursdays. The season finale is set for December 26.
Full Episode Schedule
- Episode 1: 'We Is Us' — November 7
- Episode 2: 'Pirate Lady' — November 7
- Episode 3: 'Grenade' — November 14
- Episode 4: 'Please Carol' — November 21
- Episode 5: 'Got Milk' — November 26
- Episode 6: TBA — December 5
- Episode 7: TBA — December 12
- Episode 8: TBA — December 19
- Episode 9: TBA — December 26