Superstore season 5 explained

Season Number:5
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Num Episodes:21
Network:NBC
Prev Season:Season 4
Episode List:List of Superstore episodes

The fifth season of Superstore, the U.S. television series, was ordered on March 4, 2019[1] and filming began in August 2019.[2] The season premiered on September 26, 2019 on NBC. The series continues to air on its Thursday at 8:00 PM timeslot.[3] The season was set to contain 22 episodes,[4] but production was shut down after the completion of the 21st episode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Superstore follows a group of employees working at Cloud 9, a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Missouri. The ensemble and supporting cast feature America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Mark McKinney, and Kaliko Kauahi. Kauahi joins the regular cast after being credited as a recurring character in seasons 1–4.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest cast

Episodes

See also: List of Superstore episodes.

Production

Casting

In season 5, Kaliko Kauahi, who had portrayed Sandra Kaluiokalani since the first season, was promoted to series regular.[9] Justina Machado joined the cast as a recurring character, playing the new district manager Maya. Heidi Gardner was cast as Dina's nemesis Colleen.

America Ferrera’s departure

After NBC had initially announced the sixth season renewal of the series, the network revealed on February 28, 2020, that series star America Ferrera would be departing at the end of the fifth season, citing she has new projects and wants to spend more time with her family.[10] However, due to season 5 production being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ferrera returned to finish the story of Amy's departure in season 6.[11]

Promotional Consideration

Episode 17 contained promotional consideration which was furnished by Microsoft.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Superstore' Renewed For Season 5 By NBC. Petski. Denise. Deadline. March 4, 2019. August 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: Today is the first day of filming for season 5 of #Superstore!. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B0yg04OgJhP . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram. August 5, 2019. August 25, 2019.
  3. Web site: Superstore Crew Rages Against the Machine in Season 5 Poster. Schwartz. Ryan. TVLine. August 16, 2019. August 25, 2019.
  4. Web site: NBC Orders Four More Episodes of Its Hit Comedy "Superstore," Bringing the Season Total to 22. The Futon Critic. November 5, 2019. November 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: Superstore Cuts Season Short Due to Coronavirus — Will America Ferrera's Amy Get a Proper Farewell?. Michael. Ausiello. TVLine. March 14, 2020. March 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: There she is.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1ZsvdmJnFh . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram. August 21, 2019. August 25, 2019.
  7. Web site: Superstore Season 5: Justina Machado to Recur, SNL's Heidi Gardner Also Cast. Schwartz. Ryan. TVLine. August 28, 2019. August 29, 2019.
  8. Pemberton has appeared in at least two episodes of this season thus far.
  9. Web site: 'Superstore': Kaliko Kauahi Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of NBC Comedy Series. Deadline. May 22, 2019. August 25, 2019.
  10. Web site: America Ferrera To Leave 'Superstore' After 5 Seasons. Deadline. February 28, 2020. February 28, 2020.
  11. Web site: Superstore Sets Up America Ferrera's Exit in Penultimate Season 5 Episode; Ben Feldman Teases Finale Cliffhanger. Ryan. Schwartz. TVLine. April 2, 2020. April 3, 2020.

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