In a moment of honesty, the season 2 debut of Fallout was underwhelming. That's mostly because there was a lot of information to absorb and plenty of storylines to remember. The first season premiered back in 2024, so it's easy to understand that you'd forget some things in the lengthy wait between seasons.
Thankfully, despite the slow start, it didn’t take long for the show to pick up once again. All of the ongoing plots were explained, the characters were introduced (and reintroduced), and viewers started to see where things were going.
Now, Fallout season 2 is about to unveil its fifth episode, which will take it past the halfway point. That means things will get crazier faster than they already have. And, with more than a few storylines to pay attention to, it’s crucial that you do indeed pay attention to what’s next. With that said, here’s how you can watch the next episode where you live.
Fallout season 2 episode 5 release date and exact time on Prime Video
Fallout season 2 episode 5, titled “The Wrangler”, premieres on Amazon's Prime Video streaming platform in the US on Wednesday, January 14, at 12:00 a.m. PT, 3:00 a.m. ET, 1:00 a.m. MT, and 2:00 a.m. CT. This is the same timeslot that each of the previous episodes have debuted in, with the exception of the season 2 premiere (which streamed on the night before instead as an early Christmas present for fans).
Now, the show does indeed premiere simultaneously around the globe. With that in mind, here are all of the times you can watch the fifth episode of Fallout season 2 if you're watching it from outside the US.
- Hawaii: 9:00 p.m. HST on Tuesday, January 13
- Alaska: 11:00 p.m. AKDT on Tuesday, January 13
- West Coast of the US: 12:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 14
- Mountain Time: 1:00 a.m. MT on Wednesday, January 14
- Midwest of the US: 2:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, January 14
- East Coast of the US: 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 14
- Brazil: 4:00 a.m. BRT on Wednesday, January 14
- UK: 8:00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, January 14
- France: 9:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday, January 14
- Germany: 9:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday, January 14
- India: 12:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, January 14
- Italy: 9:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday, January 14
- Spain: 9:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday, January 14
- South Korea: 4:00 p.m. KST on Wednesday, January 14
- Japan: 4:00 p.m. JST on Wednesday, January 14
- Sydney, Australia: 5:00 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday, January 14
What to expect in Fallout season 2 episode 5
At the start of the previous episode, Lucy was hooked up to an IV that’s helping her heal after being crucified. Sadly, that came with a cost. The drugs she was given are addictive, and they’ve made her a bit impulsive and overconfident. That brashness is taken down a notch after she sees the Deathclaw. According to the trailer above, the duo makes the smart decision and runs for their lives.
Maxmius and Thaddeus are on the run, and it will likely lead them on a path to Lucy. However, while that may not happen until at least episode 7 or the season finale, viewers can expect someone to mention going to Las Vegas as a good idea. But I also expect Thaddeus to die soon. So, don’t get too attached to him.
Lastly, Chet finds Stephanie’s identification, and it looks like she’s a Canadian Citizen. This information finally gives him something over Overseer Harper (Stephanie). It will be interesting to see if this secret gets him privileges or killed. Stay tuned to Bam Smack Pow to find out.