The episode 5 of Bigg Boss OTT 2 begins with Cyrus Broacha and Pooja Bhatt discussing Jad Hadid’s backstory, including how he was abandoned by his parents and survived on restaurant leftovers. The alarm goes off, and all of the housemates get up and dance to a song with Akanksha Puri and Jad.
Bebika Dhurve and Manisha Rani admire and analyse Palak Purswani and Akanksha’s physique.
Cyrus breaks a glass and Falaq Naaz assists him, while Palak complains to Akanksha about Avinash Sachdeva. Avinash overhears their chat, leading Palak to believe he purposefully came there.
Bebika and Manisha make lunch in the kitchen, while Cyrus and Pooja playfully utilise similar-sounding English words.
Jad flirts with Akanksha in the dressing room, prompting her to request a man-to-man conversation with Jad from Avinash.
Abhishek Malhan discloses that Cyrus ate six eggs in the morning, which sparks a debate between Palak and Aaliya Siddique.
Manisha teaches Jad the word “Babu,” while Abhishek explains its affection connotation. Jad begins to refer to Akanksha as “Babu,” and she requests that he refer to Manisha Rani as “Janu” instead.
Bigg Boss reveals the first captaincy task, in which Cyrus and Abhi, as content creators, will select their partners. Avinash chooses Akanksha as his assignment partner, while Cyrus chooses Falaq.
Falaq and Cyrus judge and mimic all the housemates, generating laughter. Bebika compliments Falaq on her performance, expressing her support if she could vote.
Jad is embarrassed by the mimicking and becomes agitated, but Abhi tries to console him. Bebika criticises Abhi’s selection of Akanksha for the work, sparking a caustic exchange between them. Manisha pretends to be intoxicated and tells anecdotes about her father’s drinking behaviour. Pooja and Bebika discuss spirituality, friendships, and personal experiences in depth.
Bigg Boss announces the results, naming Falaq as the first Bigg Boss OTT 2 captain. Cyrus requests mutton as his prize after completing the mission.
Bebika makes a remark about Akanksha having a choice between Abhi and Jad, which irritates Abhi.
Abhi argues with Bebika, who tells him she is dead to him. He consoles Aaliya, who is grieving and remembering her children. Abhi informs Akanksha of Bebika’s remark, which sparks a fight between Akanksha and Bebika.
Bebika, who feels targeted and is frustrated with the other housemates, is consoled by Pooja and Cyrus. Bebika requests that Abhi not speak to her, criticising his etiquette while speaking to women.
Manisha lies in the pillow pool with Bebika, while Aaliya remarks on how much she enjoys having the bed to herself.
