Season 5
41 episodes · 2026
Playground is India's first gaming reality show, where teams compete in both casual and pro-level games for the ultimate trophy. This season, 15 players enter a house that's actually a game. Three teams battle it out, led by mentors Elvish Yadav, Tejasswi Prakash, and Aarush Bhola. Every mentor is fighting to prove they're the asli gaming mastermind.
1Playground Tryouts Begin
Q-bit takes control of Playground Season 5, bringing in mentors Aarush Bhola, Tejasswi Prakash and Elvish Yadav to compete against each other. As the Tryouts kick off, so does the tension. A whole lot of Power-Up’s leading to mind blowing twists and the arrival of the coaches making it tough for the mentors to keep up their game.
2Aarush Pada Elvish Pe Bhaari
Playground Tryouts keep mentors on the edge from heated banters to bold power moves, Playground Tryouts keep mentors on the edge. Rhea and Simran's stunning performance takes an unexpected turn. While Harshdeep and Akash put their skills on the line. It all builds up to one explosive face-off between Ridey and Prateek. Strap in as Playground has more to offer.
3Laga Thappad!
Madhuja's blazing stat card sparks an all-out bidding war, pushing mentors to the brink of going all in. Ronak's brutally honest confession rattles nerves before his numbers turn doubt into competition. Navdeesh and Akash face a high-pressure test, and Elvish once again proves he's the game's ultimate mastermind, leaving Tejasswi guessing her every move.
4Khel Gaya Elvish
Q-Bit drops a game-changing truth that the game is not in the house, The House Is The Game. With teams locked away and a brutal 3-level challenge standing between mentors and their players, teams KO Krakens, Power Phoenixes, and Raging Centaurs race against the Hit List. Elvish's bold permutation and combination changes everything. Is it for the better or for the worst?
5Kissa Kiss Ka
Rhea's guilt over rejecting Ronak boils over into an emotional confrontation and an unexpected kiss to patch things up. Meanwhile, a secret resource room task lets contenders bid their team's rumbles to swap into the captaincy race, leaving Srishti blindsided and betrayed by her own team as she stands her ground.
6Fake Aarop?
Asphalt extreme twists and turns will crown Playground Season 5's first captains. Off the track, accusations fly between Rhea and Vikash. The first IRL "Crush Karr" challenge tests teamwork under pressure, ending in an explosive clash between Vikash and Ridey over betrayal and alliances.
7Misogynist Hai Tu
One benching decision sparks chaos! Mannat and Navdeesh clash over accusations of misogyny. Unpredictable conditions in the game cause fractures in the team trusting their captain, Simran. Leading her to rethink her decisions for the Hit List. Vikash sears his accusations on Ridey. First Game Day challenge sprouts branches of drama and resentment.
8Tadpaa Denge Isse
Vikash's accusations against Ridey erupt into an almost fistfight before Ridey clashes with Simar. Q-Bit's IRL challenge puts every team's fate on the line, as the winner’s advantage will throw the dynamics of the house for a toss.
9Double Game?
Winners of today's IRL challenge gain the power to influence the Hit List, Srishti and Navdeesh are left vulnerable, while Khushboo breaks down and Mannat accuses Ridey of betrayal. With trust crumbling across the house, alliances face their biggest test yet.
10Vanshaj Laya Chaos
Mannat's anger over her nomination puts Ridey on the defensive before the two eventually patch things up. Elvish, Tejasswi and Aarush enter the house and question team morale, while Tejasswi tries to help Srishti feel included. Then Agent of Chaos Vanshaj arrives, exposing secrets, sparking a rift between Ronak and Rhea and spreading a ton of chaos.
11Murga Bana Diya
Vanshaj's rumble task sparks fights between Vansh and Rahul, Chakshdeep and the Agent of Chaos as teams battle to collect Rumbles and shake up the leadership board. Tejasswi faces tricky deals from Elvish and Aarush, while Elvish uses deception to gain an edge. With a Shield Card up for grabs and Ronak, Madhuja, Harshdeep and Navdeesh in danger, who will be evicted?
12Mastikhor Bacchi
A new captaincy order reshapes the house as Q-Bit introduces the Trust Audit, offering weekly immunity at the cost of 50% of a team's rumbles. As teams negotiate, Prateek and Navdeesh clash over a deal. Vansh steals Mannat's OTP, triggering a confrontation, while Simran tries to help a sister out with her crush.
13Ho Gayi Haathapayi!
Captains face a secret power-card decision as teams form alliances ahead of the URL Task. Srishti's fury over being benched sparks an ugly clash with Himanshika, while Prateek and Navdeesh's confrontation forces Bhavya to deliver a devastating verdict. Then Pokémon Unite begins but who will emerge as today's MVP?
14Game Khel Gaya Bacchi
The mystery inside Prateik's envelope throws the house into a frenzy as contestants plot for safety and the rift between Srishti and Himanshika deepens. Captain's decision leaves everyone shocked before the task begins, with the winning team earning the power to save one contestant from the Hit List. Vansh gets a chance to fix his mistake, but does he have another plan?
15Doodh Phek Ke Marungi
Rhea plots to build her own alliance meanwhile Srishti's attempt to fix her problem with her team ends in another fight. Q-Bit's Sync Protocol sparks a clash between Ridey and Khushboo, while Vikash nearly gets physical with Vansh over being benched. Prateek's decision to bench Mannat triggers more fights before the teams enter a VR battle. Will the Viruses change the game?
16Elvish Army? I Dont Give A F@*K!
At the halfway mark of Playground Season 5, contestants relive their funniest reel moments before battling in a high stakes Block By Block IRL Task where points, Rings and rumbles are up for grabs. As Hit List contestants campaign for votes, Bhavya drops a shocker, the mentor’s secret card game could swap players across teams. With the best players in the Hit List, who will be evicted?
17Kat Gayi Zubaan
Team swaps and a new captaincy race leave the Playground Season 5 house scrambling for new strategies before Q-Bit drops the "Bolti Bandh" IRL Task. A promised advantage hides a bigger twist, while Bhavya's surprise-filled task floor puts every alliance to the test. With the house dynamics shifting fast, it's time to see who can truly walk their talk.
18Chaabi Laga Di
Khushboo and Navdeesh's growing bond puts them in the spotlight as KO Krakens question her behaviour and Q-Bit punishes a rule violation with a rumble deduction. Meanwhile, captains bid for powerful URL cards before Vikash is asked to bench a player. With For Honor offering Hit List influence, can the teams adapt?
19Thoda Toh Izzat Dede
New captains redraw the power map as Q-Bit gives Hit List contestants one last shot at immunity. In "Aar Ya Paar" task, six 1V1 battles pit the safe against the vulnerable, throwing the Hit List into complete imbalance. But the real shock comes after the task when Ridey reveals Mannat's alleged wrongdoings to the captains. What did she say, and to whom?
20Cheater Saala!
Rhea finds herself at the centre of a house-wide backlash as Srishti and Navdeesh fire back, while Simar pushes Ridey into another confrontation against her. Then Asphalt takes the intensity up a notch, with coaches entering the race and BT clashing with Adit over racing etiquette. But Q-Bit's condition leaves Madhuja with a game-changing dilemma.
21I Am Emotionally Dumb
Rhea's clash with Srishti and Navdeesh, and another round of shifting equations keep the floor in Playground Season 5 tense. Q-Bit then raises the stakes as captains wager rumbles on which team will win the URL Challenge, with correct bets doubling the prize. As benching decisions loom, Rahul reflects on his fights and later opens up about his struggles.
22Farrhana Layi 2X Chaos
Farhana Bhatt unleashes chaos by exposing secret plots against Rahul, Navdeesh and Khushboo before offering a power card that can secure immunity for two weeks. As bids and betrayals come out, Rahul breaks down, Navdeesh clashes with Simar and Vikash, and the mentors reignite the house wars. Then Farhana drops the biggest shocker, two contestants will be eliminated this week.
23Farrhana Ne Todi Teams
Farhana Bhatt unleashes chaos by exposing secret plots against Rahul, Navdeesh and Khushboo before offering a power card that can secure immunity for two weeks. As bids and betrayals come out, Rahul breaks down, Navdeesh clashes with Simar and Vikash, and the mentors reignite the house wars. Then Farhana drops the biggest shocker, two contestants will be eliminated this week.
24Hai Dum Toh 1 ON 1 Aaja
With the contestant’s individual game coming to the forefront, Playground Season 5 shifts to a battle for power as contestants begin plotting for captaincy. Prateik and Chakshdeep's clash turns physical, while Prateik's confrontation with Mannat brings a shocking threat to reveal her past secret. Bhavya steps in with punishment before launching the Captaincy IRL Task. Who will seize power?
25Dara Diya Bacchi
The captaincy battle heats up as Mannat and Prateik go head-to-head while Simran and Madhuja fight for Rumbles. Rhea and Srishti put their differences aside, but Vansh's prank leaves Simran scared. With the URL Task offering Hit List influence and rumbles, the teams must decide who to bench and who to trust.
26Waisa Wala Pyaar?
Playground Season 5 gets a fresh shake-up as Q-Bit replaces the usual team battle with ‘Damadol’ forming three new temporary teams. A true test of the contestant’s balance and combat.
27Simar, The Mastermind?
Playground Season 5 puts captains under pressure as Mannat struggles to get her team to back her benching decision. The URL Task Pokémon Unite then sees Simar emerge as MVP, leaving him with the power to distribute rumbles and influence the Hit List. But Q-Bit adds a twist, five MVP badges unlock the power to steal rumbles and nominate contestants. Will Simar play fair?
28One Tight Slap
Playground Season 5 spirals into chaos as an accusation after a URL challenge, triggers a physical clash between Prateik and Ridey, followed by another fight between Vikash and Navdeesh. Then Srishti shocks everyone by slapping Ridey. With multiple confrontations crossing the line, the mentors are forced to step in and deliver a serious message. What consequences await the contestants?
29Mentors Ne Nikali Akad
After yesterday's explosive fights, the mentors enter Playground Season 5 in no mood to play. The self-proclaimed "Top 4" namely Vikash, Mannat, Chakshdeep and Ridey are grilled over their actions. From provoking fights to personal attacks and unchecked aggression. Now the house must decide Ridey and Vikash's fate, with rumbles and a season-long Hit List threat at stake.
30Tejasswi Vs Mannat
The race heats up in Playground Season 5 as the MVPs battle exclusively for the coveted Ticket To Finale Week. But the celebration is short-lived as Bhavya turns the house towards nominations, revealing the safe contestants and two of them getting evicted today. With Tejasswi and Mannat locking horns with each other over the evictions, the fight for survival enters its final stretch.
31Mannat Lost-Her-Mind
A new week brings a massive power shift as Q-Bit lets one contestant swap into Raging Centaurs and inherit Srishti's rumbles. Simar shoots to the top and becomes the first captain of the entire house, but his first decision will put someone in a tight spot. Seeing a chance to betray his rival, Prateik makes his move.
32Baazigar Prateik
A flirtatious start gives way to serious power plays as Simar sets his priorities. Q-Bit secretly offers the others a chance to overturn his decisions or gamble rumbles on predicting the Hit List. Then Shadow Fight puts 2M rumbles up for grabs, with Simar potentially holding the final say if the winning team can't agree. Now he must name three Hit List contestants.
33Maa Pe Mat Jaa!
Prateik turns the game upside down by using his Veto Card to replace himself and Madhuja with Chakshdeep and Simran on the Hit List. Q-Bit then reveals his secret bet on Simran, earning him double the rumbles extending his winning streak. Now a Power Phoenixes player will stand in for Rhea for Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water - Bold Ya Safe Task. Can the Raging Centaurs trust them?
34Dhokebaazi
Prateik climbs to the top and becomes Captain of the House, but his first decisions immediately put both alliances on edge. His plans to bench contestants and distribute rumbles spark an ugly confrontation, while Q-Bit raises the stakes with a 2M For Honor task and two Shield Power Cards. As the bidding gets personal, Mannat’s move leaves Vikash questioning her loyalty.
35Chaatu Hai Tu
Prateik uses his captaincy to put Vansh on the Hit List, turning the nomination into a test of alliance loyalty. Chakshdeep gets the chance to overturn it with his Power Card. After Rhea Saxena’s return, Simar faces another crucial call, benching a Power Phoenix while the URL Task offers the power to alter the safety equation.
36Mentors Ne Ugla Sach
The mentors take a stand as Mannat and Chakshdeep are confronted over their comments about Tejasswi and Aarush. Both end up apologising before Rohit’s ventriloquist mask turns the tension into laughter. But the game quickly gets serious again as the nominated contestants must form pairs for a shot at rumbles or immunity.
37Shut The F#*k Up!
Playground Season 5 races towards Finale Week as teams and mentors battle in Rumble Dash, where every second counts and 2M Rumbles are up for grabs. But the real shock comes after the task: two contestants will be evicted this week. With Mannat and Chakshdeep immune, Rhea and Simran face a tougher road to survival, while the remaining contestants await the audience poll.
38Kaun Banega First Finalist?
Playground Season 5 enters Finale Week, Now, everyone is fighting for a place in the finale, putting alliances under serious pressure. Q-Bit’s Bachke Rehna Re Baba task sparks a furious battle over who gets to compete, before the winner is offered control over 1.8M rumbles and something far more valuable. The first Finalist spot.
39Finalist Ko Kiya Sabotage
With just 4 finalist spots left, contestants must spend their rumbles to enter the crucial URL Task. Madhuja falls short for the price of the entry ticket,until Chakshdeep steps in to help, drawing heat from Mannat and Vansh. As Simran weighs the risk of sinking on the leaderboard, every rumble becomes a make-or-break decision.
40Kaun Banega First Finalist?
Playground Season 5 enters Finale Week, Now, everyone is fighting for a place in the finale, putting alliances under serious pressure. Q-Bit’s Bachke Rehna Re Baba task sparks a furious battle over who gets to compete, before the winner is offered control over 1.8M rumbles and something far more valuable. The first Finalist spot.
41Finalist Ko Kiya Sabotage
With just 4 finalist spots left, contestants must spend their rumbles to enter the crucial URL Task. Madhuja falls short for the price of the entry ticket,until Chakshdeep steps in to help, drawing heat from Mannat and Vansh. As Simran weighs the risk of sinking on the leaderboard, every rumble becomes a make-or-break decision.
