Smoke Episode 6: Release date news, time, streaming details and more 

If episode 5 of Smoke left you clutching your metaphorical pearls—or your fire extinguisher—you’re definitely not alone. After the explosive events of Size Matters, Apple TV+’s hottest crime thriller isn’t cooling down anytime soon. In fact, the show’s sixth episode promises to crank up the heat even higher. We’re officially past the halfway mark in the nine-episode season, and the stakes are no longer just criminal—they’re personal.

Taron Egerton’s Dave Gudsen is unraveling at the seams, Jurnee Smollett’s Michelle Calderone is dangerously close to torching her own rulebook, and the arsonists? Well, they’re just getting started. With the mystery deepening and the list of suspects growing more twisted than a burnt-out fuse box, they are racing towards a finale that could leave us all scorched.

So when can you catch the next chapter in this smoldering saga? From the exact drop time to how to stream it (even if you’re late to the party), we’ve got you covered. Grab your coffee, clear your Friday, and let’s talk Episode 6.

Smoke: Episode 6 release date and time

The sixth episode of Smoke, titled Manhood, premieres Friday, July 25, 2025, on Apple TV+. But if you know Apple TV+’s usual routine, you can actually start watching as early as Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT)—a sneaky early release tradition the streamer loves to keep alive. That means fans eager to continue following Gudsen and Calderone’s ever-tangled pursuit can jump into the episode even before their Friday commute.

Why should you care about this particular episode drop? Episode 6 is the first to air after the season’s midpoint, and showrunner Dennis Lehane has made it no secret that the second half will burn everything down. If Episode 5 was the match strike, Episode 6 may be the start of the full-on inferno.

Where to stream Smoke and what you need to know.

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To watch the show, you’ll need an Apple TV+ subscription, which costs $9.99/month—but the good news? New subscribers can still snag a 7-day free trial. Whether you’re catching up or tuning in live, the series is only available on Apple’s platform or via the Apple TV app on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or smart TVs. And trust us, this one’s worth the watch.

For those new to the series: this isn’t just about arson—it’s about obsession, corruption, and the psychological scars that come with chasing monsters who thrive in firelight. And with standout performances from Egerton, Smollett, and Greg Kinnear, this is prestige TV that knows how to play with matches. Don’t blink, because the next fire might hit closer to home than anyone expects.

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