Is Play for Today coming back?
Play for Today (2025–present) — drama on 5
The answer: Yes — returns in 3 days.
Next episode · S02E02 · "Village Idiots" · on 5
2seasons
7episodes
2upcoming
About Play for Today
Play for Today's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired its most recent episode on December 11, 2025, and there is no scheduled new season at this time.
Play for Today is a drama series that premiered on November 13, 2025, on Channel 5. The series was inspired by the iconic format and aimed to highlight new voices in the industry, focusing on bringing low-income talent into the spotlight behind the scenes in writing, directing, and production roles. It was designed to showcase original stories and foster diverse storytelling within the drama genre.
The series' episodes typically run for 60 minutes each.
Play for Today episode schedule
2 upcoming · 5 aired . Next episode: October 2, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | S2·E2 | Village Idiots |
| October 9, 2026 | S2·E3 | Closing Time |
Aired · 5
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | S2·E1 | Wild |
| December 11, 2025 | S1·E4 | Special Measures |
| December 4, 2025 | S1·E3 | A Knock at the Door |
| November 20, 2025 | S1·E2 | Big Winners |
| November 13, 2025 | S1·E1 | Never Too Late |
