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When Does Being Erica Season 5 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Being Erica ended after Season 4.

IMDb

7.7/10

Seasons

4

Episodes

49

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Diagnostics

First aired
2009-01-05
Last aired
2011-12-12
Runtime
45 min
Rated
TV-14

Awards 7 wins & 22 nominations

Predictive Logic Analysis

Being Erica has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 5 in development.

What is Being Erica about?

Being Erica takes a premise as enticing as a genie's wish and mines it for genuine emotional complexity. The show follows Erica Strange, a woman drowning in regrets, who discovers that her enigmatic therapist can send her backward through time to revisit and redo the pivotal moments that have shaped her into someone she's not entirely proud of. It's the fantasy hook that draws you in: who hasn't fantasized about getting a second chance at that crucial decision, that pivotal conversation, that missed opportunity? But what keeps you watching is the show's willingness to explore what happens when you actually get your wish. Do better choices lead to better outcomes, or do they simply trade one set of regrets for another? The premise doubles as both a high-concept adventure and an intimate character study about acceptance, growth, and the messy reality of living with consequences.

The series walks a tightrope between sci-fi fantasy and grounded dramedy with remarkable grace. Each trip backward becomes a self-contained narrative puzzle, yet the cumulative effect is deeply personal—we're gradually understanding not just what Erica did wrong, but who she is and why she feels compelled to fix everything. The tone manages to be both weightless and substantial, funny without being flippant, hopeful without being naive. Erin Karpluk brings a specific intelligence and vulnerability to Erica, making her relatable even when she's making questionable decisions, while Michael Riley as her therapist Dr. Wexler carries an intriguing inscrutability that suggests there's far more to his mysterious gift than simple therapy.

The show developed a devoted following during its four-season run on CBC Television, earning strong critical marks and solid audience appreciation. Its 7.7 IMDb rating reflects a show that consistently delivered on both its premise and its emotional stakes, with viewers recognizing it as something genuinely original. Being Erica became notable for its willingness to let consequences linger and for refusing easy answers—sometimes fixing one regret creates new ones, sometimes you can't rewrite your way to happiness.

In the landscape of time-travel television, Being Erica occupies a unique space: it's neither pure procedural nor pure serialized drama, instead blending episodic time jumps with a larger narrative architecture about one woman's self-reckoning. It influenced how subsequent shows might approach the paradox of temporal agency as less a gimmick and more a vehicle for character revelation. While not a massive cultural phenomenon, it became a cult favorite among viewers who appreciated smart genre television that trusted its audience and its premise in equal measure.

Created by Jana Sinyor

Themes

time traveltherapychanging the past or future

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Being Erica Season 5 Release Date

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Being Erica seasons

Season 12009 · 13 ep
  • 1. Dr. Tom2009-01-05 · ★ 9.0
  • 2. What I Am Is What I Am2009-01-12 · ★ 7.0
  • 3. Plenty of Fish2009-01-19 · ★ 3.3
  • 4. The Secret of Now2009-01-26 · ★ 8.0
  • 5. Adultescence2009-02-02 · ★ 7.0
  • 6. Til Death2009-02-09 · ★ 3.3
  • 7. Such A Perfect Day2009-02-18 · ★ 8.0
  • 8. This Be The Verse2009-02-25 · ★ 3.3
  • 9. Everything She Wants2009-03-04 · ★ 3.3
  • 10. Mi Casa, Su Casa Loma2009-03-11
  • 11. She's Lost Control2009-03-18
  • 12. Erica the Vampire Slayer2009-03-25 · ★ 8.0
  • 13. Leo2009-04-01 · ★ 8.0
Season 22010 · 12 ep
  • 1. Being Dr. Tom2010-01-20 · ★ 8.0
  • 2. Battle Royale2009-09-29 · ★ 3.0
  • 3. Mamma Mia2009-10-06 · ★ 6.0
  • 4. Cultural Revolution2009-10-13 · ★ 3.0
  • 5. Yes We Can2009-10-20 · ★ 4.0
  • 6. Shhh… Don't Tell2009-10-27 · ★ 8.0
  • 7. The Unkindest Cut2009-11-03 · ★ 8.0
  • 8. Under My Thumb2009-11-10 · ★ 8.0
  • 9. A River Runs Through It...It Being Egypt2009-11-17 · ★ 8.0
  • 10. Papa Can You Hear Me?2009-11-24 · ★ 3.3
  • 11. What Goes Up Must Come Down2009-12-01 · ★ 8.0
  • 12. The Importance of Being Erica2009-12-08 · ★ 7.0
Season 32010 · 13 ep
  • 1. The Rabbit Hole2010-09-21
  • 2. Moving On Up2010-09-28 · ★ 7.0
  • 3. Two Wrongs2010-10-05 · ★ 8.0
  • 4. Wash, Rinse, Repeat2010-10-12 · ★ 8.0
  • 5. Being Adam2010-10-20 · ★ 4.0
  • 6. Bear Breasts2010-10-27 · ★ 4.5
  • 7. Jenny From the Block2010-11-03 · ★ 4.0
  • 8. Physician, Heal Thyself2010-11-10 · ★ 4.0
  • 9. Gettin' Wiggy Wit' It2010-11-17 · ★ 7.0
  • 10. The Tribe Has Spoken2010-11-24 · ★ 4.0
  • 11. Adam's Family2010-12-01 · ★ 8.0
  • 12. Erica, interrupted2010-12-08 · ★ 4.0
  • 13. Fa La Erica2010-12-15 · ★ 7.0
Season 42011 · 11 ep
  • 1. Doctor Who?2011-09-26 · ★ 3.3
  • 2. Osso Barko2011-10-03 · ★ 8.0
  • 3. Baby Mama2011-10-10 · ★ 7.0
  • 4. Born This Way2011-10-17 · ★ 6.0
  • 5. Sins of the Father2011-10-24 · ★ 7.0
  • 6. If I Could Turn Back Time2011-10-31 · ★ 8.0
  • 7. Being Ethan2011-11-07 · ★ 3.0
  • 8. Please, Please Tell Me Now2011-11-14 · ★ 8.0
  • 9. Erica's Adventures in Wonderland2011-11-28 · ★ 8.0
  • 10. Purim2011-12-05
  • 11. Dr. Erica2011-12-12 · ★ 9.0

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Being Erica cast

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Erin Karpluk

Erin Karpluk

Erica Strange

Michael Riley

Michael Riley

Dr. Tom Wexler

Reagan Pasternak

Reagan Pasternak

Julianne Giacomelli

Morgan Kelly

Morgan Kelly

Brent Kennedy

Vinessa Antoine

Vinessa Antoine

Judith Winter

Kathleen Laskey

Barb Strange

John Boylan

John Boylan

Gary Strange

Joanna Douglas

Joanna Douglas

Samantha Strange

Paula Brancati

Paula Brancati

Jenny Zalen

Sebastian Pigott

Sebastian Pigott

Kai Booker

Tyron Leitso

Tyron Leitso

Ethan Wakefield

Sarah Gadon

Sarah Gadon

Katie Atkins

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    When does Being Erica Season 5 come out?
    Being Erica ended after Season 4.
    Is Being Erica renewed or cancelled?
    Being Erica has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Being Erica are there?
    Being Erica has aired 4 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Being Erica are there?
    There are 49 episodes of Being Erica across 4 seasons.
    Who created Being Erica?
    Being Erica was created by Jana Sinyor.
    Where can I watch Being Erica?
    Being Erica is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
    What is Being Erica's IMDb rating?
    Being Erica holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 10,337 votes.