‘Newlyweds’ Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview
‘Newlyweds’ is heading into its holiday installment, and the timing gives the new NBC comedy a natural showcase. The episode is titled “Thanksgiving” and is scheduled to air on November 20. Viewers who have followed the series since its fall debut will want to know when and where to catch it.
This guide covers the ‘Newlyweds’ release date, the air time, the streaming options and what is known about the story so far. The sitcom was created by Jamie Lee Curtis and Gail Lerner and stars real life spouses Téa Leoni and Tim Daly.
‘Newlyweds’ Release Date for the Thanksgiving Episode
The Thanksgiving episode is listed for Friday, November 20, 2026, one week after the installment titled “Back in Time.” That places it in the middle of the current run, which began a few weeks earlier.
Alex Herschlag is credited as the writer, while the director has not yet been announced. Production details for the episode are still thin, which is common for a network comedy that is airing week to week.
The season premiered on October 23 on NBC. The next listed installment after Thanksgiving is “Third Date’s the Charm,” which is set for December 4, so viewers should expect a short break before the story picks back up. NBC describes the first season as a thirteen episode order.
What Time ‘Newlyweds’ Airs on NBC
‘Newlyweds’ airs on Fridays at eight thirty p.m. Eastern, which is seven thirty in the Central time zone. Local listings for the New York market show the series on WNBC at eight thirty in the evening. The Thanksgiving episode should follow that same slot.
The series runs about thirty minutes per episode. It is shot with a multi camera setup in the traditional sitcom style. That format keeps each installment compact, which suits a Friday night comedy block.
Viewers outside the Eastern time zone should confirm the exact slot with their own NBC station or provider. Local schedules can shift around sports and special programming, so a quick check of the listings is worthwhile before settling in.
Where to Watch ‘Newlyweds’ Online
‘Newlyweds’ airs live on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock. That gives viewers two clear routes, either watching on the night or catching up on Saturday through the streaming service.
Episodes have been arriving weekly on Peacock since the premiere. NBC has also published a dedicated how to watch guide for the show. Anyone who missed earlier installments can use it to catch up before the holiday episode.
TV Insider has posted a sneak peek from an earlier episode that follows James and Jeanie’s at home honeymoon. It is a useful way to get a feel for the tone of the series before jumping into the Thanksgiving story.
‘Newlyweds’ Preview and What to Expect
The official synopsis says James sets out to bring Thanksgiving joy back to Jeanie, and the effort produces some very unexpected results. The description is brief, but it suggests a holiday episode built around a well meaning plan that goes sideways.
Speaking with Gold Derby, Curtis confirmed that the show has both a Thanksgiving and a Christmas episode, and said the Thanksgiving shoot did not go well for James. That hint fits the synopsis and points toward a rough day for the buttoned up professor.
The setup gives the episode plenty to work with. James is a divorcee who meets Jeanie, a free spirited widow, and the two marry in Las Vegas after six weeks of dating, while Curtis plays his formidable ex, Claudia. Leoni and Daly met on ‘Madam Secretary’ in 2014 and married in real life in July 2025.
The ensemble also includes Bill O’Neill, Emma Meisel as Jeanie’s daughter Poppy, and Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as her adoptive son Lolo. Al Madrigal appears as a recurring guest. If you have a prediction for how James’s plan to restore Jeanie’s holiday cheer falls apart, the comments are open for your best guess.
