The Last Of Us Season 1 - Episode 5 Apr 2026

After emerging from the tunnels, they are pinned down by a sniper. Joel neutralizes the threat, but Kathleen and her militia quickly arrive and corner the group.

Flashbacks reveal that Henry is a former collaborator who betrayed the resistance leader’s brother to FEDRA in exchange for leukemia medication for Sam. This has made him the primary target of Kathleen ( Melanie Lynskey ), the vengeful leader of the revolutionary militia.

the fifth episode of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1, originally aired on February 10, 2023 (released early on streaming to avoid the Super Bowl). Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Jeremy Webb, the episode concludes the Kansas City arc with a mix of high-stakes action and devastating character tragedy. Plot Recap: The Escape from Kansas City The Last of Us Season 1 - Episode 5

The episode picks up with Joel () and Ellie ( Bella Ramsey ) forming a tenuous alliance with Henry ( Lamar Johnson ) and his younger brother Sam ( Keivonn Montreal Woodard ).

As Kathleen prepares to execute Henry, an explosive crash opens a massive sinkhole. A massive horde of infected—including a terrifying, heavily mutated Bloater —erupts from the ground, decimating the militia and allowing Joel's group to escape. The Tragic Conclusion After emerging from the tunnels, they are pinned

In a shocking and fast-paced sequence, Sam attacks Ellie. Henry, acting on instinct to save her, shoots his own brother. Realizing what he has done, a grief-stricken Henry takes his own life despite Joel's attempts to stop him. The episode ends with Joel and Ellie burying the brothers before continuing their journey toward Wyoming.

The quartet finds temporary safety in a motel. Sam quietly reveals to Ellie that he was bitten during the chaos. Ellie attempts to heal him with her blood, hoping her immunity might transfer, but she wakes up the next morning to find Sam has fully turned. This has made him the primary target of

To bypass Kathleen’s forces, the group travels through abandoned maintenance tunnels. Along the way, Ellie and Sam bond over comics and games, providing a rare moment of levity.