The psychological thriller Little Disasters has captivated audiences since its debut on Channel 5 this week. The series, which originally aired on Paramount+ in May 2025, features a stellar cast including Diane Kruger, Jo Joyner, Shelley Conn, and Patrick Baladi.
About the Series
Based on Sarah Vaughan's bestselling novel, Little Disasters explores the intricate dynamics of a decade-long friendship among four mothers: Jess, Liz, Mel, and Charlotte. Thrown together by their due dates, they have supported each other through motherhood. However, when Jess takes her baby daughter to the hospital with an unexplained head injury, her friend and A&E doctor Liz faces a moral dilemma: whether to call social services. This decision sets off a chain of events that threatens to destroy their families and friendship group.
Episode Schedule
The series premiered on Channel 5 on Sunday, June 14, at 9pm. The first three episodes air on consecutive nights: episode two on Monday, June 15, and episode three on Tuesday, June 16. The remaining three episodes will air the following week: episode four on Sunday, June 21, episode five on Monday, June 22, and the finale on Tuesday, June 23. All episodes broadcast at 9pm.
- Episode 1: Sunday, June 14 at 9pm
- Episode 2: Monday, June 15 at 9pm
- Episode 3: Tuesday, June 16 at 9pm
- Episode 4: Sunday, June 21 at 9pm
- Episode 5: Monday, June 22 at 9pm
- Episode 6: Tuesday, June 23 at 9pm
What to Expect
As the story progresses, Jess's actions push the friendship group to its limits, uncovering long-buried secrets. The situation escalates from crisis to courtroom, testing loyalties and revealing the truth behind that fateful night. A final, devastating revelation leaves lasting scars for everyone involved.
Little Disasters continues on Channel 5 at 9pm.
