Is Special Forces: World's Toughest Test on tonight?
No new episode tonight. Next up on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test is episode 8, "Interrogation", on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on FOX.
Quick answer · Season 5
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 5 premiered on September 24, 2026 on FOX at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and has 8 episodes.
Episode 8, "Interrogation", is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- September 24, 2026
- Where
- FOX
- Time
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- 8
- Finale
- November 12, 2026
Where to watch Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 5 in the U.S.
Season 5 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jungle Warfare | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Duty | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Trust | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Leadership | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Grit | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Breaking Point | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Survival | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Interrogation | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test is a reality series on FOX that first aired in 2023. Season 5 began on Thursday, September 24, 2026, airing Thursdays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).
Season 5: Season 5 of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test on FOX.
- Network / service: FOX (first aired January 4, 2023)
- Official site: fox.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Shaun Dooley (Narrator), Rudy Reyes (Directing Staff Instructor), Jason "Foxy" Fox (Directing Staff Instructor), Mark Billingham (Directing Staff Instructor), Jovon "Q" Quarles (Directing Staff Instructor)
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Common questions
When does Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 5 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Thursday, September 24, 2026 on FOX, and the finale is listed for Thursday, November 12, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is Special Forces: World's Toughest Test on?
FOX lists it Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (8 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
How many episodes are in season 5?
TVmaze lists 8 episodes for season 5.
Where can I watch Special Forces: World's Toughest Test?
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test airs on FOX. Free over the air, or through cable and live-TV streaming services.
When is the next episode of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test?
Episode 8, "Interrogation", of season 5 is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT).
When was the first episode of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 5?
Season 5 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, September 24, 2026 on FOX.
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Sources
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Update history
- Updated dates for episode 5 to match the latest listings.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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