Last week’s episode of HBO‘s Task ended with a horrifying twist. Instead of tricking outlaw Cliff Browder (Raúl Castillo) into a carefully-laid trap, the FBI task force led by Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) had been unwittingly sabotaged by a mole for the Dark Hearts. This mystery mole stole evidence — Ray Lyman’s phone — and gave it to the violent bike gang, who instead lured Cliff to his doom.

Task Episode 4 ended with the vicious Jayson Wilkes (Sam Keeley) torturing Cliff to death by wrapping plastic wrap around his face. (Wild fact: actors Sam Keeley and Raúl Castillo told DECIDER they didn’t use stunt doubles to pull the terrifying scene off.)

What next? Will Tom Brandis figure out who is leaking secrets to the Dark Hearts? How will Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) handle the death of his best friend? And what further twists and turns does HBO’s Task have coming?

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Task Episode 5 “Vagrants” on HBO or HBO MAX…

Is Task On Tonight (10/5/25)?

Yes, there is a new episode of Task on HBO tonight.

Task Episode 5 Release Date:

Task Episode 5 “Vagrants” will premiere on HBO and HBO Max tonight, Sunday, October 5.

What Time Does Task Episode 5 Come Out?

Task Episode 5 “Vagrants” will be on HBO and HBO MAX at 9 PM ET tonight, October 5.

New episodes of the HBO crime show will premiere at 9 PM on Sunday nights from now through October 19.

How Many Episodes are in Task?

There are a total of 7 episodes in Task.

Task Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes of Task Premiere?

Worried you might miss a single episode of Task? Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of Task comes out on HBO and HBO Max:

• Episode 1 “Crossings”: Sunday, September 7
• Episode 2 “Family Statements”: Sunday, September 14
• Episode 3 “Nobody’s Stronger Than Forgiveness”: Sunday, September 21
• Episode 4 “All Roads”: Sunday, September 27
• Episode 5 “Vagrants”: Sunday, October 5
• Episode 6 “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”: Sunday, October 12
• Episode 7 “A Still Small Voice”: Sunday, October 19

How to Watch Task:

Because Task is an HBO original, so you will need either HBO or HBO MAX to watch it.

Don’t already have HBO MAX? HBO MAX is currently available monthly ad-free for as little as 16.99/month or for $9.99/month with ads. An ultimate ad-free subscription goes for $20.99/month and includes up to 100 downloads on the go.

Trying to get the best deal possible? You can get two months of HBO MAX free if you decide to commit to an annual subscription. Ad-free annual bundles go for $169.99/year or $209.99/year for the ultimate tier. A year’s worth of HBO MAX with ads goes for $99.99/year.

You can also bundle HBO MAX with your existing Hulu and Disney+ subscription for an addition $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free.

Task Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the HBO Show Task?

The Task cast includes actors you might know from Poor Things, Ozark, Cat Person, Saltburn, The Underground Railroad, House of the Dragon, Wednesday, The Duece and more. Here’s your full guide to the cast of Task:

• Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis
• Tom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergrast
• Emilia Jones as Maeve Prendergrast
• Jamie McShane as Perry Dorazo
• Sam Keeley as Jayson Wilkes
• Thuso Mbedu as Aleah Clinton
• Fabien Frankel as Anthony Grasso
• Alison Oliver as Lizzie Stover
• Raúl Castillo as Cliff Broward
• Silvia Dionicio as Emily Brandis
• Phoebe Fox as Sara Brandis
• Margarita Levieva as Eryn
• Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty