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Premiered

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Ended: Wednesday, August 1, 2018

When does The Originals Season 5 come out?

The Originals Season 5 premiered Wednesday, April 18, 2018 on The CW and ended Wednesday, August 1, 2018. The season has 13 episodes.

The age old Mikaelson family has spent centuries fighting against legions of enemies. The original vampires have strived since the beginning of time to protect their family, no matter what the cost. The fifth and final season is no different as the Mikaelsons must once again count on the strength of their unbreakable family bond even after swearing to stay away from each other for good.

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1. Where You Left Your Heart

Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin, while Rebekah struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel. Finally, struggling without Elijah by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

2. One Wrong Turn On Bourbon

When a mysterious disappearance brings Klaus back to New Orleans, Hope looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again. However, when the dark magic that had been keeping them apart begins to manifest in dangerous ways across the city, Vincent turns to Ivy for guidance about what it may mean. Elsewhere, Marcel returns to New Orleans amidst increased tensions between the supernatural factions, while Freya makes a decision about her future with Keelin. Finally, Roman’s surprise visit to the Mikaelson compound forces Hope to reveal some dark truths about her family.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

3. Ne Me Quitte Pas

In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette, a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

4. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope, who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent seeks guidance from Ivy after learning that Klaus’ erratic behavior is escalating.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

5. Don't It Just Break Your Heart

A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel makes a decision that puts him at odds with Klaus. Finally, Hope takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she’s created.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

6. What, Will, I, Have, Left

After learning how she can get Hayley back, Hope sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started. Klaus turns to Caroline for help when he discovers Hope’s plan. Vincent and Freya clash over whether to let Declan in on New Orleans’s supernatural secrets.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

7. God's Gonna Trouble the Water

Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

8. The Kindness of Strangers

As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."

Wednesday · 8 years ago

9. We Have Not Long to Love

As Vincent, Marcel and Josh work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope's attempt to bring her family back together leaves her struggling with the consequences. Finally, Freya makes a life-changing decision.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

10. There in the Disappearing Light

Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah’s past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals with the fallout of a fateful decision.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

11. Til the Day I Die

Klaus turns to Davina for help to learn more about a mysterious affliction affecting Hope. On their wedding day, Freya and Keelin make a tough decision about their future together, while Elijah is forced to confront a past memory of Hayley. Finally, Declan’s growing curiosity in the city’s supernatural secrets forces Marcel to step in.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

12. The Tale of Two Wolves

With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

13. When the Saints Go Marching In Finale

Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

The Originals Season 5 guest stars

  • Phoebe Tonkin

    Phoebe Tonkin

    Hayley Marshall

  • Leah Pipes

    Leah Pipes

    Camille O'Connell

  • Summer Fontana

    Summer Fontana

    Hope Mikaelson

  • Claire Holt

    Claire Holt

    Rebekah Mikaelson

  • Danielle Campbell

    Danielle Campbell

    Davina Claire

  • Sebastian Roché

    Sebastian Roché

    Mikael

  • Nathaniel Buzolic

    Nathaniel Buzolic

    Kol Mikaelson

  • Nathan Parsons

    Nathan Parsons

    Jackson Kenner

  • Colin Woodell

    Colin Woodell

    Aiden

  • Jedidiah Goodacre

    Jedidiah Goodacre

    Roman Sienna

  • Shiva Kalaiselvan

    Shiva Kalaiselvan

    Ivy

  • Nadine Lewington

    Nadine Lewington

    Greta Sienna

  • Christina Moses

    Christina Moses

    Keelin

  • Torrance Coombs

    Torrance Coombs

    Declan

  • Malone Thomas

    Malone Thomas

    Colette

  • Candice King

    Candice King

    Caroline Forbes

The Originals Season 5 FAQ

When does The Originals Season 5 come out?

The Originals Season 5 premiered Wednesday, April 18, 2018 on The CW.

How many episodes are in The Originals Season 5?

The Originals Season 5 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Originals Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Originals Season 5 finale?

The The Originals Season 5 finale (Episode 13) aired Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

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