[4] Several cast changes occurred, with Dylan Sprayberry becoming a series regular as Liam Dunbar, while Tyler Hoechlin left the show to pursue film roles.

[6] Dylan Sprayberry disclosed to Hollywood Life that "Liam will get a love interest next season".

[63] On December 27, 2014, Davis posted a picture on Instagram of the front page of the season's first episode's script, written by himself and titled "Creatures of the Night".

[66] The winning design will be introduced in the first few episodes of Season 5, with the name Slaugh, the creature can reportedly "eat the souls of the innocent.

[16] On February 10, 2015, Cody Christian was cast as Theo, "a lone wolf who is drawn to town in search of a pack.

He's described as athletic and charming yet covert, and while it may appear that the young adult is new to town, his past might suggest otherwise".

[8] On March 7, 2015, Orny Adams revealed at a Teen Wolf convention that he would not be returning for the fifth season due to scheduling conflicts.

[60] On January 7, 2016, it was announced that Crystal Reed would be returning to the show for a guest appearance playing a different character.