Wikimedia Commons/The Boys Season 5 TV Ryan returns in The Boys S5E3, torn between Butcher & Homelander. His choice leads to a brutal father-son clash with major consequences. Spoilers. April 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Boys Season 5 reintroduces Ryan in Episode 3 after his absence in the two-part premiere, marking a significant moment as he accomplishes something only one other supe has managed on-screen. Ryan's complicated position following the events of Season 4 has made him a wild card.