The Amazing World of Gumball: Season 5
2016 · 40 episodes · ★ 7.9
What Season 5 of The Amazing World of Gumball
Season 5 of The Amazing World of Gumball Has 40 episodes and premiered on September 1, 2016. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 The Stories
Fed up with having to listen to Molly's long, tedious anecdotes, Gumball and Darwin try to teach her how to make them sound more exciting. When this doesn't work, they decide their only option is to give Molly a story worth telling.
Directing: Antoine Perez · Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Andrew Barnett Jones · Starring: Jessica McDonald
5x02 The Re-Run
In this sequel to last season's "The Disaster", Gumball travels back to the events of the previous episode to prevent Rob from ruining his life, but everything he does makes things worse.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Joe Parham · Starring: David Warner
5x03 The Guy
Gumball and Darwin are wary of Anais' new friend, Josh, making her question his motives as well.
Written by Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Joe Parham · Starring Philip Hunt
5x04 The Boredom
Gumball and Darwin search for adventure during a walk around Elmore.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson · Starring: J.G. Quintel, Peter Browngardt
5x05 The Vision
After finding a secret manifesto on Alan's memory stick, Gumball and Darwin decide to foil his plan for world domination.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson · Starring: Alex Jordan
5x06 The Choices
Nicole reminisces about how she met Richard during a disastrous family dinner, and how things could have turned out for her if she had not.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, James Lamont, Jon Foster
5x07 The Code
The family goes without wi-fi after Mr. Robinson changes the passcode, so Gumball tries to recover it.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x08 The Test
When he is labeled a "loser" in an online test, Gumball believes he must do the opposite of everything he would normally do. Meanwhile, Darwin and Sarah notice Tobias is stealing Gumball's life and role in the series in the form of a cheesy sitcom.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x09 The Slide
Rocky decides to stop living life online, and find love on a dating app, and Gumball and Darwin try to help him.
Directing: Antoine Perez · Writing: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton · Starring: Simon Lipkin
5x10 The Loophole
Gumball and Darwin give Bobert instructions so he will behave in a safe and responsible manner, but he applies his logic to their rules.
Written by Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x11 The Potato
When Darwin has lunch with Idaho, he decides to stop eating potatoes in solidarity with his brotato, but he finds his obsession with his favorite food harder to kick than he ever imagined, so Gumball decides to help his friend curb his carb cravings.
Written by Mic Graves, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x12 The Fuss
Nicole tries, and fails, to hide her disappointment when Richard and the kids fail to remember her special day. Richard has to figure out what special day he has actually forgotten and then make it a day to remember or else.
Written by Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x13 The Copycats
Gumball and Darwin are confused when they meet Chi Chi and Ribbit, a pair of siblings that copy everything they do and say. Then they find out this copycat family is making money online from imitating the Watterson family.
Directed by: Antoine Perez · Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x14 The Outside
The family goes to visit Richard's dad. Based on his basic living standards and extended absence from Richard's life, they assume Frankie must have done a stretch in the slammer.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jess Ransom · Starring: Rich Fulcher
5x15 The Vase
Sick of Granny Jojo's ugly gifts, Nicole encourages the kids to take matters into their own hands and "accidentally" break her latest hideous vase. But when Gumball, Darwin, and Anais try to destroy it, they discover it is more robust than it seems.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jess Ransom
5x16 The Matchmaker
Gumball enlists Carrie to help bring Darwin and Teri together, but when they can't make Darwin and Teri's love blossom naturally, they decide to make it happen supernaturally.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Tobi Wilson
5x17 The Box
The Wattersons receive an unmarked package in the mail. To distract themselves from the urge to open it they all take turns to imagine what it might contain.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Tobi Wilson
5x18 The Console
When Gumball is given a cursed video game console, Elmore becomes trapped inside a fantasy RPG world. Gumball, Darwin and Anais have to battle their way through town, unraveling the secrets of their new virtual reality.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Joe Parham
5x19 The Ollie
Gumball teaches Darwin everything he knows about the world of skateboarding.
Written by Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x20 The Catfish
When Gumball and Darwin realize Grandpa Louie has no friends, they create one called Muriel, when Granny Jojo finds out Louie has been spending time online with another woman, Muriel not existing is not going to stop her from being destroyed.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x21 The Cycle
Gumball, Darwin and Anais discover that Mr. Wilson has been picking on Richard for most of his life; ever since he humiliated Richard with a high school prank. The kids try to work their dad through it, but when their efforts fail they realize that getting back at Mr. Wilson is the only way to break the cycle.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x22 The Stars
When Richard gives Larry’s hairdresser a bad review for saying he’s bald, he gets offered a free haircut. This inspires Gumball and Darwin to go on a reviewing spree across town, forcing Larry to give them stuff with the threat of a bad review. But, just because the customer is always right doesn’t mean that what they’re doing isn’t wrong.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Tobi Wilson
5x23 The Grades
When a failed test grade brings down Gumball’s grade point average, he is forced to return to kindergarten.
Written by Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x24 The Diet
Gumball and Darwin find out why Richard's diet wasn't working, and after they help him lose weight, he becomes more obnoxious.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jess Ransom · Starring: Alix Wilton Regan, Hugo Harold-Harrison, Sandra Dickinson, Stefan Ashton Frank
5x25 The Ex
When Gumball learns that his nemesis, Rob, has found a new nemesis, he tries to sabotage Rob's new "enemy-ship", much to the frustration of Penny.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Purkis
5x26 The Sorcerer
Gumball refuses to accept he is the only kid at school that does not have special powers. He convinces Mrs. Jötunheim, Hector's mom, to take him on as her apprentice but she soon learns leaving Gumball unsupervised around magic is a big mistake.
Directing: Antoine Perez · Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Joe Parham · Starring: Sandra Dickinson
5x27 The Menu
The prize jewel on the Secret Joyful Burger menu is a mysterious burger, but to order it you need to know its name. When Larry refuses to tell Richard, Gumball, and Darwin what it is called, they go to super-sized lengths to discover it.
Directed by: Antoine Perez · Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, James Hamilton
5x28 The Uncle
When Gumball finds out that Ocho has an uncle named Mario, he becomes desperate to meet him.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Tobi Wilson
5x29 The Weirdo
When they see the school bullies making fun of Sussie, Gumball and Darwin decide to try and help her act less weird. They carefully observe her behavior and decide that the only thing they have to change is absolutely everything.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jess Ransom · Starring: Aurélie Charbonnier
5x30 The Heist Mid-Season Finale
Richard discovers that going into a bank whilst wearing a motorcycle helmet can lead to trouble.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Purkis
5x31 The Singing
Join the citizens of Elmore for a song and dance spectacular that will have people covering their ears with joy.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jon Purkis · Starring: Brian Sears
5x32 The Best
No matter what Gumball does, Carmen thinks she knows better; when Gumball attempts to gain the moral high ground, but fails, his only option left is to bring Carmen down to his level.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x33 The Worst
The Wattersons compete over who has the worst life.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Purkis, Jess Ransom
5x34 The Deal
Richard goes on strike to prove that his work around the house is under appreciated by Nicole.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Jess Ransom
5x35 The Petals
When Leslie's petals begin falling off, he feels like his good looks are fading, so Gumball and Darwin use everything they know about style and beauty to try and help him.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x36 The Puppets
Darwin is delighted when they discover their old childhood toys, but soon realizes that some things are best left in the past.
Written by: Becky Sloan, Ben Bocquelet, Jon Purkis · Starring: Baker Terry, Becky Sloan
5x37 The Nuisance
The Wattersons fear the worst when they are summoned to a Town Hall meeting, but are surprised when they're offered a new house - until they discover it's in a different state.
Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson · Starring: Garrick Hagon
5x38 The Line
The Wattersons will do whatever it takes to get into the first screening of the latest Stellar Odyssey sequel.
Written by Mic Graves, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x39 The List
When the kids find out that Mom's life hasn't panned out as she'd hoped, they start taking on her chores, but they accidentally grab her bucket list instead of her to-do list.
Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jess Ransom, Tobi Wilson
5x40 The News Season Finale
From police chases to the inside scoop on Daisy the Donkey, Channel 6 Elmore News has all the top local stories. Experienced newscaster Kip Schlezinger brings the latest news, sports and weather, even when there is absolutely nothing to report.
Directing: Antoine Perez · Written by: Ben Bocquelet, Tobi Wilson, Joe Parham
Season 5 Cast
Nicolas CantuGumball Watterson (voice)40 episodes
Jacob HopkinsGumball Watterson (voice)40 episodes
Kyla KowalewskiAnais Watterson (voice)40 episodes
Donielle T. Hansley Jr.Darwin Watterson (voice)40 episodes
Teresa GallagherNicole Watterson / Penny Fitzgerald / Teri / Mrs. Robinson (voice)40 episodes
Terrell Ransom Jr.Darwin Watterson (voice)40 episodes
Dan RussellRichard Watterson / Patrick Fitzgerald (voice)40 episodes
Kerry ShaleLarry Needlemeyer / Leslie / Bobert / Hector / Additional Voices (voice)40 episodes
Sandra DickinsonKaren / Alison Gator (voice)2 episodes
Baker TerryGrady / Frank (voice, puppetry)Episode 1
Becky SloanHowdy (voice, puppetry)Episode 1
Peter BrowngardtUncle Grandpa (voice)Episode 1
Garrick HagonMayor (voice)Episode 1
Alix Wilton ReganMs. Combs (voice)Episode 1
Alex JordanEvil Alan (voice)Episode 1
Philip HuntJosh (voice)Episode 1
Stefan Ashton FrankMr. Robinson (voice)Episode 1
Jessica McDonaldMolly (voice)Episode 1All Seasons
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How many episodes are in Season 5 of The Amazing World of Gumball?
Season 5 of The Amazing World of Gumball has 40 episodes.
When did Season 5 of The Amazing World of Gumball premiere?
Premiered on September 1, 2016.
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In Spain, on Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads and HBO Max Amazon Channel.