BoJack Horseman: Season 5
2018 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.4
What Season 5 of BoJack Horseman
BoJack returns to television as the star of "Philbert," a detective series produced by Princess Carolyn. He isn't fully convinced by the project, and his personal demons won't leave him alone. The season follows his battle with addiction to alcohol and drugs as he tries to find meaning in his career and his life. Princess Carolyn, his agent and ex-girlfriend, pushes the series forward while also handling her own affairs. Todd, who lives off BoJack, is looking for a job, and Diane, the ghostwriter, deals with her melancholy. Mr. Peanutbutter and Gina round out a cast that revolves around the lead.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 The Light Bulb Scene
BoJack has misgivings about his new show. Princess Carolyn visits an adoption agency. Todd interviews for a job at WhatTimeIsItRightNow.com.
Directed by Adam Parton · Written by Kate Purdy · Starring Aparna Nancherla, Whoopi Goldberg, Jean Villepique, Natalie Morales
5x02 The Dog Days Are Over
Diane divorces Mr. Peanutbutter and moves into a shabby studio. Feeling melancholy, she travels to Vietnam to get away from it all.
Directing: Amy Winfrey · Writing: Joanna Calo · Starring: Hong Chau, James Duval, Laura Linney, VyVy Nguyen
5x03 Planned Obsolescence
Todd meets Yolanda's parents, who don't know she's asexual. Mr. Peanutbutter romances a young waitress. Gina confesses a childhood dream to BoJack.
Directing: Aaron Long · Writing: Elijah Aron · Starring: Hong Chau, John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria, Baron Vaughn
5x04 BoJack the Feminist
When Princess Carolyn casts a disgraced celeb in "Philbert," BoJack inadvertently takes a stand. Mr. Peanutbutter tries to toughen up his image.
Directing: Anne Walker Farrell · Writing: Nick Adams · Starring: Angela Bassett, Nicole Byer, Adam Conover, Kimiko Glenn
5x05 The Amelia Earhart Story
Painful memories come rushing back when Princess Carolyn visits her hometown and meets a pregnant teen. A stunt goes awry on the "Philbert" set.
Directing: Adam Parton · Writing: Joe Lawson · Starring: Daveed Diggs, Brian Tyree Henry, Jaime Pressly, David Sedaris
5x06 Free Churro
BoJack delivers a eulogy at a funeral.
Directing: Amy Winfrey · Writing: Raphael Bob-Waksberg
5x07 INT. SUB
Diane's therapist encourages her to set boundaries with BoJack. A missing string cheese ignites a dispute between Todd and Princess Carolyn.
Directing: Aaron Long · Writing: Alison Tafel · Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, Issa Rae, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett
5x08 Mr. Peanutbutter's Boos
At BoJack's 25th annual Halloween party, Pickles gets a crash course in Mr. Peanutbutter's romantic history -- and some advice from Diane.
Directing: Anne Walker Farrell · Writing: Kelly Galuska · Starring: Hong Chau, Jessica Biel, Lake Bell, Stephanie Beatriz
5x09 Ancient History
A visiting Hollyhock dumps BoJack's painkillers, sending him on a desperate search for more. Todd tries to solve Emily's dating dilemma.
Directing: Peter Merryman · Writing: Rachel Kaplan · Starring: Ken Jeong, Abbi Jacobson, Raúl Esparza, Aparna Nancherla
5x10 Head in the Clouds
At the "Philbert" premiere party, Princess Carolyn deftly negotiates a deal, Gina steps into the limelight, and Diane confronts BoJack.
Directing: Amy Winfrey · Writing: Peter Knight · Starring: Hong Chau, Gabe Kaplan, Richard Lewis, Margo Martindale
5x11 The Showstopper
"Philbert" is a hit, and filming begins on Season 2. But as BoJack spirals deeper into addiction, he loses his grip on reality.
Directing: Aaron Long · Writing: Elijah Aron · Starring: Ed Helms, Stephanie Beatriz, Rami Malek, Jean Villepique
5x12 The Stopped Show Season Finale
In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.
Directing: Anne Walker Farrell · Writing: Joanna Calo · Starring: Hong Chau, Keith Olbermann, Stephanie Beatriz, Rami Malek
Season 5 Cast
Amy SedarisPrincess Carolyn (voice)12 episodes
Jean Villepique(voice)5 episodes
Natalie MoralesYolanda Buenaventura / Mindy Buenaventura (voice)2 episodes
Keith OlbermannTom Jumbo-Grumbo (voice)2 episodes
Abbi JacobsonEmily (voice)2 episodes
Issa RaeDr. Indira (voice)2 episodes
Aparna NancherlaHollyhock (voice)Episode 1
James DuvalThe Grip (voice)Episode 1
VyVy NguyenVietnamese Mother / Pangolin Cashier / Crane at Americrane Airlines (voice)Episode 1
Peter SagalDiane's Ringtone (voice)Episode 1
All Seasons
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Season 22015 · 12 ep. · ★ 8.0
Season 32016 · 12 ep. · ★ 8.1
Season 42017 · 12 ep. · ★ 8.1
Season 62019 · 16 ep. · ★ 8.5Where to Watch Season 5 of BoJack Horseman
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 5 of BoJack Horseman?
Season 5 of BoJack Horseman has 12 episodes.
When did season 5 of BoJack Horseman premiere?
Premiered on September 14, 2018.
Where to watch season 5 of BoJack Horseman?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 5x06, "Free Churro", with a 9.4.