The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5: next episode, recaps and everything we know about the final season

Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Image credit: Amazon Studios)

After six years, Midge is getting ready to take her final bow as Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 marks the final batch of episodes for the award-winning comedy. While we may be shedding a tear, we can also be sure that the show is going to send us out laughing.

Mrs. Maisel joins a number of popular TV shows ending their runs in 2023, along with Succession, Cobra Kai, Fear the Walking Dead, The Handmaid's Tale and more. 

So when are we getting the final run of episodes for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and what other details do you need to know about the show's climactic season? We've got you covered.

When is the next The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode?

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel series finale is now streaming on Prime Video. All episodes of the series are now available to watch exclusively on the streaming service.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 plot

Where will things end up for Midge, Susie, Joel, Abe and the rest of the Marvelous cast that we have come to know and love? Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino knows the last image she is going to leave fans with, but you'll have to watch to find out what leads up to it. In the meantime, here is the official synopsis for season 5:

"After burning bridges and being cut from tour, Midge Maisel persisted through season 4, rebuilding her career and reputation. The final moments of the season culminated with Midge leaving Carnegie Hall reinvigorated and ready to weather any blizzard. After an epiphany in front of The Gordon Ford Show’s snowy billboard, Midge is ready to 'Go forward' and fight for her ascent to stardom — equipped with her quick wit and sharp tongue, and nothing else to lose.

"In the fifth and final season, Midge finds herself closer than ever to the success she's dreamed of, only to discover that closer than ever is still so far away."

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 recaps

Here are the synopses for all of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episodes currently available to watch and links to our recaps for them:

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 1, "Go Forward"
"Midge worries about her future while Susie has a light-bulb moment." Read WTW's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 1 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 2, "It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World"
"It's Midge's first day at her new job. Anybody know The Caisson Song?" Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 2 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 3, "Typos and Torsos"
"Midge's mouth gets her in trouble at work and Abe obsesses over a mistake." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 3 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 4, "Susan"
"Susie ropes Midge into performing in an industrial musical." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 4 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 5, "The Pirate Queen"
"Midge lands in hot water after a corporate gig goes south." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 5 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 6, "The Testi-Roastial"
"Susie is honored at the Friars Club." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 6 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 7, "A House Full of Extremely Lame Horses"
"Abe takes Midge's place at Parent-Teacher Day." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 7 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 8, "The Princess and the Plea"
"A royal visitor at The Gordon Ford Show gives Midge a chance to shine." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 8 recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 9, "Four Minute"
"The very last episode of the series." Read WTW's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 finale recap.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 cast

The entire main cast of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is set to return for the final season, led by Rachel Brosnahan as Midge. This has been Brosnahan's breakout role and one for which she won an Emmy for her performance. Brosnahan has had some roles outside of Maisel in recent years, including in movies The Courier, I'm Your Woman and Dead for a Dollar.

Helping to make up the rest of the ensemble are Alex Borstein (Family Guy) as Midge's foul-mouthed manager Susie, Tony Shalhoub (Monk) and Marin Hinkley (Speechless) as Midge's parents Abe and Rose, Michael Zegen (Boardwalk Empire) as Midge's ex Joel, Kevin Pollak (Better Things) and Carolina Aaron (21 Jump Street) as Joel's parents Moishe and Shirley.

Other confirmed cast members for this season include Reid Scott (Veep) as Gordon Ford, Alfie Fuller (Little America) as Dinah Ruthledge and Jason Ralph (The Magicians) as Mike Carr. Also expect to see Milo Ventimiglia (The Company You Keep) and Kelly Bishop (Gilmore Girls) return in guest roles.

Pictures from the fifth season also confirm that that recurring guest stars Luke Kirby as Lenny Bruce and Stephanie Hsu as Mei are going to be back as well, though technically that has not been confirmed by Prime Video.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 trailer

The official trailer for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 is here. While checking in quickly with most of our favorite characters, it hints that Midge's big break is finally on its way:

You can also check out the previously released teaser trailer right here:

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 photos

Check out some photos and posters for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5:

With these teasing some of Midge's new looks, here's our ranking of Midge's best outfits throughout the show's run.

How to watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a Prime Video original, joining the likes of Jack Ryan, The Boys, The Rings of Power, Daisy Jones and the Six and more. So that means if you want to watch season 5 or any of the previous seasons of the show, you need to be a subscriber.

A Prime Video subscription is included as part of signing up for Amazon Prime, which in addition to the original series and massive library of classic TV shows and movies, can give you deals on shopping.

However, it's possible that Prime Video won't be the only place to watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in the future. Variety reports that Prime Video originals could have their syndication rights sold, meaning they'll appear on third-party platforms or channels. Nothing is confirmed at this time.

Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.