<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> List of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episodes </Td> </Tr> <P> The fifth season of the American television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division), revolves around the character of Phil Coulson and other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and allies as they try to save humanity . It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise . The season is produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and Mutant Enemy Productions, with Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, and Jeffrey Bell serving as showrunners . </P> <P> The season was ordered in May 2017 . Alongside Clark Gregg, who reprises his role as Coulson from the film series, principal cast members Ming - Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, and Henry Simmons return from previous seasons, while Natalia Cordova - Buckley was promoted to the principal cast after appearing in a recurring role since season three . Due to its broadcast schedule, the season was split into two "pods": the first sees the S.H.I.E.L.D. team transported to a future in which the Earth has been destroyed; in the second, they attempt to prevent this future in the present . The end of the season dovetails with events of the film Avengers: Infinity War . Gregg made his directorial debut on the series during the season, which features the series' 100th episode that was promoted with a special commemorative art program . </P> <P> The fifth season began airing on December 1, 2017, and ran for 22 episodes on ABC until May 18, 2018 . The two - part premiere debuted to 2.54 million viewers, marking the lowest - rated season premiere of the series . Despite consistently low viewership, critical reception of the season was positive, with many commending the series for its ambition, in particular praising the futuristic space setting during its first half and exploration of time travel . Critics also praised the performances, character development and writing . The series was renewed for a sixth season on May 14, 2018 . </P>

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