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All cruise. No control.
40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.
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Episode 1
When a malfunction occurs aboard the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5, it's up to engineer Billie McEvoy to warn Capt. Ryan Clark, owner Herman Judd and his right-hand woman Iris Kimura that the incident may have a cataclysmic knock-on effect.
Directed by Armando IannucciWritten by Armando IannucciGuest stars Anne Wittman, Eugenia Caruso, Andy Buckley, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Wanda Opalinska, Vaughn Johseph, Matthew Beard
Episode 2
Rav and her team meet with a NASA representative to plot a potential rescue mission. An engineer working in a hidden part of the ship has a surprisingly optimistic theory about the ship's future. Karen becomes a vocal advocate for passengers.
Directed by Natalie BaileyWritten by Armando Iannucci, Will Smith, Will Smith, Georgia Pritchett, Georgia PritchettGuest stars Andy Buckley, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Wanda Opalinska, Rae Lim, Matthew Beard, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair
Episode 3
Judd outlines the plan for a rescue mission and tasks Iris with organizing a vigil on Earth to raise the money to fund it. Rav endures a barrage of messages from the ship and handles an unruly press conference.
Directed by Natalie BaileyWritten by Ian Martin, Peter Fellows, Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, Peter FellowsGuest stars Andy Buckley, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Sacharissa Claxton, Joseph Balderrama, Matthew Beard, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair
Episode 4
With Judd worried about his reputation, Iris arranges a meet-and-greet with several passengers in his luxury suite. Frustrated by a bridge crew with no answers, Ryan and Billie bond with the engineers below deck.
Directed by Natalie BaileyWritten by Ian Martin, Peter Fellows, Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, Peter FellowsGuest stars Anne Wittman, Andy Buckley, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Sacharissa Claxton, Joseph Balderrama, Matthew Beard, Kyle Bornheimer
Episode 5
Billie seeks her moment in the limelight after stepping in to help Ryan during the ship's newest crisis. Iris vets comedian Jordan Hatwal's material for the Halfway Home Party, which Judd has decided should go on as planned. Doug tries to get in the way of Mia's newfound sexual freedom.
Guest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Kelly Coughlin, Wanda Opalinska, Joseph Balderrama, Matthew Beard, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair
Episode 6
Rav attempts to secure funds for a rescue mission, while on the ship the stress begins to show when what appears to be an oxygen leak is detected. Meanwhile Judd hits on a plan to beautify the ship's recently gained orbital ring.
Directed by Peter FellowsWritten by Armando Iannucci, Jon Brown, Jon BrownGuest stars Andy Buckley, Mark Heenehan, Joseph Balderrama, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair, Yasmine Akram, Himesh Patel, Rachel Handshaw
Episode 7
Judd enlists Ryan to help charm Harrison Aimes, an uber-wealthy passenger who has a strange effect on Judd. Meanwhile, the passengers become transfixed by a divine image circling the ship and Rav deals with the fallout when the ship's moral quandary hits the media.
Written by Daisy May CooperGuest stars Andy Buckley, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Vaughn Johseph, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair, Himesh Patel, John Finnemore
Episode 8
While Karen oversees an effort to jettison non-essential passenger items, Billie tries to teach an inattentive Ryan how to dock the ship. Matt learns of Judd’s plan to make the “ultimate sacrifice” by returning to Earth. Meanwhile, the passengers suspect all is not as it seems with the journey.
Guest stars Eugenia Caruso, Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Sacharissa Claxton, Kelly Coughlin, Mark Heenehan, Joseph Balderrama, Rae Lim
Episode 9
A search party commences for Matt, who’s in hiding with a guilty conscience – and the airlock codes. Iris questions Karen about her rumored affair with Ryan. Rav seeks an apology from Judd for ruining her life, as chaos ensues when a seat on a rescue shuttle suddenly becomes available. Season finale.
Guest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Sacharissa Claxton, Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica St. Clair, Julie Dray, Neil Casey, Himesh Patel
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Hugh LaurieRyan Clark
Josh GadHerman Judd
Lenora CrichlowBillie McEvoy
Zach WoodsMatt Spencer
Nikki Amuka-BirdRav Mulcair
Suzy NakamuraIris Kimura
Ethan PhillipsSpike Martin
Rebecca FrontKaren Kelly
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