New Agents Of SHIELD Episode Synopsis Teases Lance Hunter’s Return

Back in September, we learned that a fan-favorite would be making his return to Agents of SHIELD in its fifth season as Nick Blood will be reprising the role of Lance Hunter. Thanks to ABC, we now have our first piece of details of when Hunter will be back and for what purpose! Be aware of potential spoilers!

According to ABC, Hunter is set to make his return in the fifth episode titled “Rewind” that will air on Friday, December 22. According to the description, he will be assisting Fitz in trying to save the team.

“FITZ’S SECRET JOURNEY TO FIND THE TEAM IS REVEALED, ON ABC’S ‘MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Nick Blood Returns as Lance Hunter “Rewind” – With the surprising help of Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his incredible journey is revealed, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” FRIDAY, DEC. 22 (9:01-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso “Mack” MacKenzie and Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez. Guest starring are Nick Blood as Lance Hunter, Joel Stoffer as Enoch, Catherine Dent as General Hale, Lola Glaudini as Polly Hinton, Lexy Kolker as Robin Hinton, Zibby Allen as Lt. Evans, Joy Layton as Lt. Lucas, Delpaneaux Wills as forensic officer, Anthony Bless as MP guard and Asante Jones as security guard. ”Rewind” was written by Craig Titley and directed by Jesse Bochco.”

Agents of SHIELD Season 5 airs Friday nights at 9/8c on ABC!