‘President Curtis’ Episode 5 Release Date and Time, Plus What to Expect From ‘David’

Fans of Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’ universe have a new episode to circle on the calendar. The animated spinoff ‘President Curtis’ is rolling out its first season week by week, and episode five is next in line for the Commander in Chief and his oddball staff.

Season 1, Episode 5, titled “David,” is set to air Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM on Adult Swim. The half hour promises another mix of political satire and paranormal mayhem, the formula that has defined ‘President Curtis’ since its debut.

When ‘President Curtis’ Episode 5 Arrives

Episode 5, titled “David,” carries a premiere date of August 23, 2026, following the pattern the series has kept since its launch. The show premiered on Adult Swim on July 26, 2026 at 11:30pm EST, and each episode is added to HBO Max the day after it airs on television.

That release rhythm means viewers who miss the live broadcast of “David” can expect it to land on the streaming service shortly after. ‘President Curtis’ airs weekly on Adult Swim and currently has one season with ten total episodes planned, so episode five sits roughly at the season’s midpoint.

The first season is scheduled to wrap on September 27, 2026, giving fans a clear runway of episodes left to look forward to after “David.” The consistency of the Sunday night slot has made the show easy to track since its debut.

What to Expect From ‘David’

According to the episode description, the threat of replacement has Curtis at odds with his own party, and to prove he has what it takes to lead, he heads to Camp David for a test of his presidential prowess, while Banks deals with the politics of the camp. It is a premise that leans into the show’s habit of mixing institutional pressure with character comedy.

The episode arrives right after a run of installments that have pushed ‘President Curtis’ into stranger territory. A prior episode saw Curtis go head to head with the CIA over a secret tape, forcing him to confront secrets of his own, while another involved a dead Loch Ness monster washing ashore and leading Curtis, Banks, and O’Doyle to investigate a secret monster prison in the Bermuda Triangle.

Another recent episode found Curtis invited to his ex-wife’s inauguration gala while Banks and O’Doyle underwent a job evaluation at a fully immersive offsite facility. That thread about Curtis’s ex-wife has become a recurring emotional undercurrent for the character heading into “David.”

Reviewers have already noted that undercurrent as one of the show’s more grounded elements. An episode featuring his ex-wife, the newly elected Governor of Illinois, underlines the loneliness that drives Curtis, who still sleeps pushed to one side of his presidential bed, a detail that suggests the show is willing to let its title character be more than a punchline.

Where to Watch ‘President Curtis’

Streaming access has been straightforward since launch. Viewers can legally download ‘President Curtis’ episodes through the HBO Max mobile app using its offline download feature on supported plans, and the series streams on HBO Max across a wide range of supported devices.

For those without cable access, the day after broadcast upload to HBO Max gives a reliable second window to catch each new episode, including “David.” Season 1 of ‘President Curtis’ premiered on July 26, 2026, and the platform has kept pace with the weekly Adult Swim broadcasts ever since.

The show’s tracking pages have also made it easy for fans to follow the schedule without hunting through network listings. ‘President Curtis’ is a comedy and animation series on Adult Swim that has been renewed and is returning for more episodes, which suggests the current release cadence will continue uninterrupted through the remainder of the season.

The Cast and Reception So Far

Keith David voices President Andre Curtis, with Stephanie Beatriz as Roe Banks and Jim Rash as Special Agent Francis O’Doyle. David reprised the role after previously voicing the character on the flagship ‘Rick and Morty’ series, and all episode titles in this spinoff are one word long, a small structural quirk that “David” continues.

Critics have been mixed but increasingly warm as the season has progressed. The pilot drew criticism for feeling stale, though subsequent episodes were described as funnier, wilder, and better focused, with the full ten episode season never becoming sharp enough to build a fervent cult following but still offering a reasonable amount of amusement, according to a review from the Hollywood Reporter.

Other outlets have been more favorable from the start. One review argued that while the concept of centering a spinoff on President Curtis initially raised eyebrows, the show ultimately gives plenty of reasons to recommend it beyond just Keith David’s central performance. Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen credited David’s performance and the creative team behind the series when announcing its renewal for a second season, calling the show and its title character what audiences need more of even if they do not know it yet.

That early strong reception appears to have factored into the network’s confidence in the format. The series has been compared to other genre shows like ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘The X-Files,’ filtered through the particular sense of humor associated with ‘Rick and Morty’, and “David” looks positioned to continue testing how far that blend can stretch.

With Curtis facing pressure from inside his own party and a trip to Camp David meant to prove his mettle, episode five feels like a fitting test of whether this president can hold his ground, and fans who caught the ex-wife storyline will want to weigh in on where his personal life goes from here.