Spy×Family Season 3’s fifth episode, “The Mommy-Friends Scheme,” which is also the 42nd episode overall, premiered on Saturday, November 1, 2025, delving into Yor Forger’s attempts to navigate social circles and introducing a significant new character. The episode focuses on Yor’s unexpected encounter with Melinda Desmond, Damian Desmond’s mother, adding a new layer of comedic and plot-driven intrigue to the beloved series.
Yor’s Awkward Foray into “Mommy-Friends”
The latest installment sees Yor Forger, the skilled assassin known as Thorn Princess, attempting to embrace her role as a civilian wife and mother by joining a “mommy-friends” group. Her journey into conventional social interactions is, as expected, fraught with her characteristic awkwardness and accidental displays of superhuman strength. The episode begins with Yor saving a woman, Melinda, from falling at a department store, an act that leads to an invitation to join Melinda’s social circle.
A Volleyball Game and Tea with the Ladies
Yor’s integration into the “mommy-friends” group includes a lively volleyball match, where her incredible physical abilities, usually reserved for her clandestine missions, make an appearance, comically intimidating the other participants. Following the game, a tea party offers a setting for Yor to attempt to blend in, despite her ongoing insecurities about appearing “normal” to others. It is during these social engagements that Yor learns a crucial piece of information: Melinda is the mother of Damian Desmond, Anya’s classmate and Loid’s primary target’s son.
Anya’s Telepathic Misinterpretations
Adding to the chaotic charm, Anya’s telepathic abilities once again provide a unique perspective on the unfolding events. Eavesdropping on Yor’s new social life, Anya comically misinterprets the dynamics of the “mommy-friends” group, envisioning it as a “super spy mommy vs. evil aunties” scenario. Her peanut-fueled schemes, based on these misunderstandings, consistently threaten to expose the Forger family’s carefully constructed facade, blending heartwarming family antics with slapstick comedy.
Season 3 Production and Release Schedule
Spy×Family Season 3 officially began airing on October 4, 2025. The season is produced by Wit Studio and CloverWorks, with Yukiko Imai taking over as director. New episodes are released weekly on Saturdays and are available for streaming on Crunchyroll outside of Asia. Muse Communication distributes the anime in select Asia-Pacific countries. Season 3 is expected to consist of 12 episodes, continuing the narrative after Season 1’s 25 episodes and Season 2’s 12 episodes. “The Mommy-Friends Scheme” marks the fifth episode of this highly anticipated third season, following “Berlint Panic” (Episode 38) as the season’s opener.
