Season 5 is the first to move past the original SKAM storylines, centering around Elia Santini. He struggles with toxic masculinity and sexual intimacy, as well as being forced to repeat his senior year of high school without his friends. Throughout the season, he finds himself drawn to classmate Viola.
Episode 1
As usual
Sep 1, 2022
Elia gets close to Alessia while at a bar with his friends. The band practices for their performance but runs into a problem.
Episode 2
Baran
Sep 1, 2022
Elia turns to his dad for financial help when Filippo pressures him for rent money. Viola reminds Elia of a memory from their past.
Episode 3
Mister Kennedy
Sep 1, 2022
Without reading their platform, Elia agrees to join Viola and her friends in their campaign. Later, Elia has an anxious moment in the locker room.
Episode 4
Free love
Sep 1, 2022
Luchino and the band disagree when they get invited to play at a fundraising event for the group that wants to shut down their friends' radio station.
Episode 5
Never
Sep 1, 2022
Elia's growing fear of sexual inadequacy begins to affect his relationship with Viola and his mood, and his friends take notice.
Episode 6
Anniversary
Sep 1, 2022
Elia schemes to bring Asia and Sana together to discuss a solution to the radio station. Viola reacts to Elia's attempts to apologize.
Episode 7
A bigger one
Sep 1, 2022
A rumor about Elia spreads at his school, so he confronts who he thinks is responsible. When Viola pays him a visit, she tells him a shocking secret.
Episode 8
Am I wrong?
Sep 1, 2022
Elia faces his fears and takes a step forward toward his self-acceptance. Meanwhile, Spera's dark past starts to surface.
Episode 9
Undress
Sep 1, 2022
Viola and Federica join forces to go to the police. The results of the school election are announced. Elia and Viola rekindle their relationship.
Episode 10
Our adventure
Sep 1, 2022
The gang organizes a party to commemorate the last radio show. The school psychologist offers Elia some advice, which helps him overcome his anxiety.