We Gotta Go Now (The Boys episode)

"We Gotta Go Now" is the fifth episode of the second season and thirteenth episode overall of the American superhero television series The Boys, based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis, and named after its fourth volume. It is set in a universe where superpowered individuals, known as Supes, are portrayed as corrupt individuals instead of the heroes the general public believes they are. The episode was written by Ellie Monahan and directed by Batan Silva.

The episode follows Billy Butcher visiting his aunt Judy intending to retire after his wife Becca refused to escape with him, but the consequences of finding her make presence when Black Noir is ordered to kill him, forcing the latter with the aid of Hughie Campbell and Mother's Milk to fight him. Meanwhile, Homelander's reputation is torn apart after he accidentally kills a civilian in one of his missions to kill a supe-terrorist, leaving him no choice but to ask for the help of Stormfront, whom he despises, to restore his public image.

"We Gotta Go Now" was released on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020. The episode received positive reviews from critics with praise for the performances, action sequences, and social commentary of the LGBT community. The bromance between Butcher and Campbell has also been highlighted by critics.