Has ‘Resident Alien’ Been Renewed for Season 5? Here’s What We Know!

The cancellation of Resident Alien—the critically acclaimed sci-fi dramedy starring Alan Tudyk—has left fans with many questions. Did the cult-favorite show find new life for a fifth season, or is the journey of Harry Vanderspeigle truly over? Here is everything we know about the fate of the series, what happened in Season 4, the ending, and what could have been.

Will There Be a Resident Alien Season 5?

Officially, Resident Alien will not return for Season 5. NBCUniversal has decided to end the series with its current fourth season, airing on USA Network, with the finale set for August 8, 2025. Despite dedicated fans and strong reviews, Resident Alien has been cancelled.

Series creator Chris Sheridan confirmed he was aware Season 4 was likely to be the end, allowing him to craft a satisfying finale. Sheridan shared, “I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season. Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. I’m so proud of how good Season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series.” The finale will serve as the show’s conclusion, with no plans for a continuation at this time.

What Happened in Resident Alien Season 4?

Season 4 picked up with Harry imprisoned alongside his baby, Bridget, on the Greys’ Moonbase while a shape-shifting Mantid alien impersonates him back on Earth. As Harry escapes back to Patience, Colorado, he finds both familiar allies and new threats.
Storylines centered on:

• Harry’s quest to reclaim his identity and protect his child.

• Asta and D’arcy hiding dangerous secrets from Ben and Kate.

• Sheriff Mike and Deputy Liv investigating mysterious, non-human deaths in town.

Tensions escalated as the fate of Harry and Patience hung in the balance, setting up high stakes for the series finale.

Could There Ever Be More Resident Alien?

Although Resident Alien Season 4 will serve as the series end, Chris Sheridan expressed that the final episode will also “leave the door cracked open for any future this world may have.” There are currently no announced plans for a spin-off, reboot, or movie, but the satisfying closure and slight ambiguity means that, in TV, “never say never.”

Where to Watch?

• USA Network: Remaining episodes air Fridays at 11/10c.

• Peacock: New episodes stream one week later.

• Netflix: Previous seasons are available for streaming, which helped boost the show’s popularity.

Main Cast

• Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle

• Sara Tomko as Asta Twelvetrees

• Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson

• Alice Wetterlund as D’Arcy Bloom

• Levi Fiehler as Ben Hawthorne

• Elizabeth Bowen as Deputy Liv Baker

• Judah Prehn as Max Hawthorne

• Meredith Garretson as Kate Hawthorne

Why Was the Show Canceled?

The decision followed modest ratings for Season 4, a general decline in cable viewership, and limited traction on Peacock, despite good reviews and a cult following. The network and showrunner crafted Season 4 to provide closure given these circumstances