The cover of MTV's 'The Catfish' Season 5 features two men standing side by side. The man on the left has dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket, while the man on the right has blonde hair and is wearing a black leather jacket. The background shows a house with a blue roof and a clear sky. The title 'The Catfish' is prominently displayed in large white letters at the top, with the subtitle 'Season 5' below it. The color palette of the image is dominated by blues and grays, with a hint of green in the sky.