Season 6 premiere: date and key details
Season 6 of Superstore premiered on October 29, 2020, following the show’s move to NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock for Season 5. This season was produced under pandemic-related constraints and aired through spring 2021. The season consisted of 22 episodes in its original order, though production schedules and episode counts can shift in streaming and syndication windows.
Episode-by-episode air dates: complete timeline for Season 6
Below is the verified episode timeline for Season 6. Notes on air windows: after the May 6, 2021 finale, the series moved off network broadcast in its prior form, and later seasons shifted platforms.
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Insurance | October 29, 2020 |
| 2 | Grand Re-Opening | November 5, 2020 |
| 3 | Matty’s Law | November 12, 2020 |
| 4 | Shots! | November 19, 2020 |
| 5 | Management Training | November 26, 2020 |
| 6 | Safety Training | December 3, 2020 |
| 7 | Maternity Leave | December 10, 2020 |
| 8 | Target Market | December 17, 2120 |
| 9 | Pool Party | January 7, 2021 |
| 10 | Shark in the Water | January 14, 2021 |
| 11 | Couples Discount | January 21, 2021 |
| 12 | The New Guy | January 28, 2021 |
| 13 | Salary Negotiation | February 4, 2021 |
| 14 | Incentive | February 11, 2021 |
| 15 | Delivery Day | pandemic-era adjustmentsMarch 4, 2021 |
| 16 | Re-Open Us | March 11, 2021 |
| 17 | Renovation | March 18, 2021 |
| 18 | Strike | March 25, 2021 |
| 19 | Sinking Ship | April 1, 2021 |
| 20 | Spokesman | April 8, 2021 |
| 21 | Tipping Point | April 29, 2021 |
| 22 | Color Wars | May 6, 2021 |
Season 6 context: platform shift and production environment
Season 6 arrived after Superstore’s Season 5 episodes premiered on Peacock. The move to NBCUniversal’s streaming service influenced visibility and scheduling, though new episodes continued on a weekly schedule in primetime. The season was filmed and edited under pandemic protocols, which affected on-set interactions and some plotlines, but the show retained its ensemble cast and workplace comedy style. Production timelines were condensed compared to earlier seasons, which influenced episode output and post-finale planning for later seasons.
Notable developments and milestones in Season 6
Key narrative arcs in Season 6 included relationship developments among core staff, store challenges tied to holiday seasons, and continued exploration of corporate policies. From a production standpoint, the season reflected adjustments to shortened workflows and evolving streaming consumption patterns. The finale on May 6, 2021, concluded a narrative chapter that would later influence how subsequent seasons were ordered and released across platforms.
Post-Season 6: where to watch and future seasons
After the Season 6 finale, Superstore continued with Season 7, which was impacted by cast changes and evolving distribution strategies. As of the latest updates, Season 6 is available on Peacock and select syndication windows, while earlier seasons remain accessible on digital retailers. The series has seen shifts in release cadence typical for legacy scripted shows on streaming-first models.
Quick comparison: Season 6 versus prior seasons
- Season 6: 22 episodes, premiered October 29, 2020, finale May 6, 2021
- Season 5: shorter season on Peacock, premiered May 2020
- Seasons 1–4: traditional weekly broadcast on NBC, 22 episodes per season
Frequently asked questions
- When did Season 6 of Superstore premiere? — October 29, 2020
- How many episodes were in Season 6? — 22 episodes
- When did Season 6 end? — May 6, 2021
- Where can I watch Season 6 now? — Peacock and digital purchase/rental options
- Was production affected by COVID-19? — Yes; filming and editing followed pandemic safety protocols