‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Episode 5 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch the Family Secret That Could Derail Lamar’s Music Dreams
FX’s ‘Snowfall‘ spinoff has been rolling out new chapters every week since its September debut, and the next installment is titled “Homecoming.” The series was created by Malcolm Spellman and follows Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons as they try to reinvent themselves in the West Coast hip hop scene of early 1990s Los Angeles. With the season now past its midpoint, fans are already asking what comes next.
If you want the release date, air time, streaming details and a first look at the story, this is your guide to ‘The Drop’ and its next episode. Here is everything we know so far about when and how to watch.
‘The Drop’ Release Date and Where the Season Stands
The series premiered on September 8, 2026, and its first season consists of eight episodes released weekly. That means the show has settled into a steady Tuesday rhythm, with each new chapter arriving one week after the last.
The season schedule lists “The Big Push” on September 29, with the following episode set for October 6. The episode list from TVmaze names that next chapter “Homecoming.” Mark your calendars for the week after this one.
The season finale is set for October 27. That leaves just a handful of episodes for the story to reach its conclusion, so every chapter matters.
Air Time and Schedule for the Next Chapter
TVmaze lists “Homecoming” airing on Tuesday, October 6 at 9 p.m. with a runtime of 60 minutes. Another episode guide also lists the show’s broadcast slot as Tuesday at 9 p.m. That places the drama in a comfortable primetime window for viewers in the Eastern time zone.
Viewers on the West Coast should adjust accordingly, and it is worth noting that new episodes air Tuesdays on FX. If you plan to watch live, make sure your cable or live TV package includes the network.
At launch, the series was billed as arriving at 9/8c on FX and Hulu, with one new episode released each week after the premiere. Schedules can shift, so a quick check of your local listings is always smart before settling in.
Where to Watch ‘The Drop’?
Cord cutters have plenty of options. Episodes stream on Hulu and Disney+ the following day after airing on FX. That means fans who miss the Tuesday broadcast can catch up on Wednesday without much of a wait.
Disney’s own guide notes the show is available on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Coverage elsewhere has described the release timing on Hulu a little differently, so it is best to confirm inside the app on the night. Either way, the show has found an audience, and it has been reported as a number one title on Disney+ in the United States.
International viewers can watch on Disney+. The streaming rollout means the spinoff is easy to find no matter where you live.
“Homecoming” Episode Preview and a Shocking Family Secret
The official synopsis is short but loaded. In hopes of ending Lamar’s music dreams, Gerty and Big Daddy call a meeting and reveal a shocking family secret that changes everything. Given how high the stakes already feel, that is a promising setup for one of the season’s most emotional hours.
The story has been building toward this kind of confrontation. Early in the series, Leon warns Wanda against pulling Lamar into a dangerous industry. Now the people closest to Lamar appear ready to take matters into their own hands.
Behind the camera, the episode was directed by Darren Grant and written by Safura Fadavi. The show follows a sober Wanda selling used cars in Compton while interning for Darryl “DG” Grant, a former gangster turned record executive. Those threads suggest the family drama could collide with the business side of the music world in a big way.
It is a strong reminder of why fans of the original series showed up for this spinoff, and it leaves us wondering whether Lamar will choose the music or the family that is trying so hard to pull him back, so where do you stand when Gerty and Big Daddy reveal their secret in “Homecoming”?
