Overview
- The fifth season renewal was announced before the Season 4 finale, set to air May 29, 2025, on HBO Max.
- Season 4 delivered record week-over-week viewership growth and secured a spot in Max’s global top ten.
- Created and showrun by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, the series is produced by Universal Television with exec producers including Michael Schur and David Miner.
- Jean Smart leads as Deborah Vance alongside Hannah Einbinder’s Ava Daniels in a narrative about launching their own late-night television show.
- Based on the series’ past release schedule, Season 5 may premiere in spring 2026, though an official date has not been confirmed.