Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 Photos: Celeste

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 photos preview “Celeste,” premiering tonight, Thursday, November 5, from 10:00–11:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Olivia asks her friend Celeste to lead a class action against an AI training company accused of wage and overtime abuses. Meanwhile, the search for answers about Bo takes Michael and his colleagues to someone who may know more.

Mike Colter and Rachel Keller star as Michael and Olivia, the lawyers at the center of the CBS legal drama. The ensemble also includes Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Nik Dodani.

What Is “Celeste” About?

Olivia’s latest case turns on how an AI training company pays its workers. She recruits Celeste to serve as the lead plaintiff, putting her friend at the center of the lawsuit. Away from that case, Michael, Christy and Natalia follow a lead about Bo.

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 Details

Episode	Season 1 Episode 5, “Celeste”
Air Date	Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time	10:00–11:00 p.m. ET/PT
Network	CBS
Written By	Dewayne Darian Jones
Directed By	Nancy Ho

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 Photos — “Celeste”

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 - "Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Mike Colter as Michael Price, and Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 – “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Mike Colter as Michael Price, and Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 - "Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Kennedy McMann as Celeste Malone and Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 – “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Kennedy McMann as Celeste Malone and Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella, Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, and Mike Colter as Michael Price. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella, Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, and Mike Colter as Michael Price. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Mike Colter as Michael Price, and Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Mike Colter as Michael Price, and Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 - "Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 – “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 - "Celeste" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. — Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5 – “Celeste” — Coverage of the CBS Original Series CUPERTINO, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Where to Watch “Celeste”

“Celeste” premieres tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Watch live with Paramount+ Premium or stream the episode the next day, Friday, November 6. Catch up on the official Cupertino page on Paramount+ or see CBS’s episode announcement.

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