Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8 episodes 5 & 6 online from anywhere

Andy Samberg and Melissa Fumero in Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8

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Season 8 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is racing by and this week marks the halfway point in the final season ever (we're not crying, you are). Our favorite comedy police show has already taken on some hard-hitting real-world conversations, so what does the rest of the season have in store? Here's how to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8, episode 5 and 6 online where you are and find out.

Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 episode 5 & 6

Date: Thursday, August 26 at 8pm ET / PT

Creators: Dan Goor and Michael Schur

Cast: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti

US stream: NBC / Sling TV / Hulu

Streaming options elsewhere: CityTV (CA) / E4 (UK) / SBS (Au)

FREE stream: SBS (Au)

So far season 8 has organically tackled the very real issue of our broken justice system and our favorite fictional characters from the NYPD have experienced break-ups, career changes, and more in light of the racial injustice in the US. But don't worry, the sitcom still brings plenty of humor to the table while tackling these hard-hitting issues.

In the latest instalment of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8, new parents Jake and Amy struggle to balance parenthood and work when a new murder case comes across Jake's desk. An old nemesis of Jake's (we'll let you work that one out), is at the top of his list of suspects.

We're already on episodes 5 and 6 of the weekly double bills of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8. Episode 5 suggests an old friend might be returning to our screens, with reference to a previous season being used as the title, 'PB&J'.

In episode 6, Jake can't leave alone the high-profile case that the FBI has taken over, and Amy and Rosa negotiate with the police union. It looks like the stage is being set for something big, with the episode appropriately titled 'The Set Up'.

Strap yourself in for the next two instalments of the eighth and final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and keep reading for everything you need to know about how to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8, episode 5 and 6 online where you are.

How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 episode 5 and 6 from outside your country

Happen to be out of the country when this final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine airs? No problem. While you'll find the content is geo-blocked when you try and tune in, you can still catch all of the action via a VPN.

A VPN allows you to watch your favorite show from anywhere in the world. It does this by changing your IP address to one in the country you live in normally. Here's everything you need to know to get started:

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Three simple steps to using a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions:

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3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Australia, just head to SBS On Demand

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How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 episode 5 and 6 online in the US

Season 8 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is airing in the US on NBC, with episodes 5 and 6 airing on August 26 at 8pm ET / PT.

If you have cable, you can simply watch NBC. Don't have cable? Strangely, you won't be able to catch the two new episodes via NBC's on-demand service Peacock TV.

However, for cord-cutters, you can opt for a more cable-like experience by subscribing to either Sling TV or FuboTV, both of which offer NBC as a part of its host of live TV channel streams. The Sling Blue plan offers NBC alongside 40+ other channels, costing just $10 for your first month, while you can get FuboTV's Starter Plan with a 7-day free trial and hosting 100+ live channels.

You also have the option of both Hulu or Hulu with Live TV. You'll need the latter if you wish to stream NBC and watch new episodes live. Alternatively, you can wait until the following day when new episodes land on Hulu's $5.99 a month baseline plan with ads. All Hulu plans come with a Hulu free trial, spanning from 7 to 30-days depending on which you opt for.

Of course, if you happen to be out of the country when this latest season airs, you will find the content is geo-blocked. However, you can resolve this issue via the use of a VPN, like ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 online in the UK

Sadly for fans of the show in the UK, no official date has been announced yet for season 8, so you'll have to wait a bit longer for episodes 5 and 6 - and the rest. We expect it to air on E4 like all of the previous seasons (and then available on All4 after).

In previous years, the show has followed to the UK shortly after within a month or so. This means we should hear announcements of premiere dates soon.

For now, fans can catch all of the previous seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in the UK on Netflix. All seven seasons are available on there, which gives you plenty of time for a rewatch before season 8 lands.