The Five

The Five (2011- )

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The Five is an American news and talk show on Fox News Channel featuring a rotating panel who discuss current stories, political issues, and pop culture. The show premiered in July 2011, replacing the Glenn Beck program, and airs on weekdays at 5:00 p.m. ET with replays at 4:00 a.m. ET. On October 3, 2011, after successful ratings and high popularity, Fox News announced that The Five would become the permanent 5 p.m. series, as the program had previously been announced to last only during the summer. The Five is currently the second-most-watched program in all of cable news in the United States, placing only behind The O'Reilly Factor, also on the Fox News Channel. The program has occasionally been the number one rated cable news series in the key 25 to 54 viewing demographic.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 17:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

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2026-05-04Episode 88May 4, 2026
2026-05-01Episode 87May 1, 2026
2026-04-30Episode 86Apr 30, 2026
2026-04-29Episode 85Apr 29, 2026
2026-04-28Episode 84Apr 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Five' premiere?

'The Five' premiered on April 15, 2011.

Who created 'The Five?'

'The Five' was created by Harlan Coben.

What is the genre of 'The Five?'

'The Five' is a crime drama and mystery thriller.

Where is 'The Five' set?

'The Five' is set in England.

Who are the main characters in 'The Five?'

The main characters in 'The Five' are Mark, Danny, Slade, Pru, and Jesse.

What was the premise of 'The Five?'

'The Five' follows a group of childhood friends who reunite after one of them's brother resurfaces years after disappearing.

What is the reputation of 'The Five' among critics?

'The Five' received mixed reviews from critics.

What network aired 'The Five?'

'The Five' was broadcast on Sky 1.

For how many episodes did 'The Five' run?

'The Five' ran for ten episodes.

Who portrayed Mark Wells in 'The Five?'

Tom Cullen portrayed Mark Wells in 'The Five.'

Who portrayed Pru Carew in 'The Five?'

Sarah Solemani portrayed Pru Carew in 'The Five.'

Who directed the first episode of 'The Five?'

Mark Tonderai directed the first episode of 'The Five.'

What is the audience age rating for 'The Five?'

'The Five' has an age rating of 15+.

Did 'The Five' win any awards?

'The Five' was not nominated for or did not win any major awards.

What is the plot twist of 'The Five?'

The plot twist of 'The Five' is that the brother who went missing is not who he claims to be.

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