The trailer for Season 2, however, revealed that spores still exist in HBO’s version of the universe, and in Episode 5, we’ll finally see Ellie encounter them. What Is The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5 Release Date? Check out the Episode 5 trailer below:What Is the Plot of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5? It’s gone by fast, but there are only two episodes left in the entire season, as The Last of Us Season 2 only has seven episodes compared to Season 1’s nine. The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5 premieres Sunday, May 11, on Max.