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The Best Episodes of A Place to Call Home Season 5

Every episode of A Place to Call Home Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Place to Call Home Season 5!

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A mysterious woman is perched between the harsh legacy of World War II and the hope of a new life in Australia. A sweeping romantic drama set in 1950s rural Australia following the lives of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 1 - Own Worst Enemy
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    #1 - Own Worst Enemy

    S5:E1

    ANZAC Day, 1958. Sarah and Henry clash when an Aboriginal patient named Frank Gibbs brings out the hidden prejudice in society. Elizabeth's life in the city is turned upside down when Douglas begins coughing up blood. Anna finally accepts her divorce from Gino by refusing to let their story influence her next book. George visits Regina in the mental asylum and is offered a divorce. Leah, a local Jewish teenager, runs away with her non-Jewish boyfriend, Larry. Henry takes his frustration of James' absence on others. Jack realises that Carolyn is missing life in the city.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 2 - Fallout
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #2 - Fallout

    S5:E2

    Sarah and George continue their difficult conversation about religion. Anna is sabotaging her writing career yet again while dealing with the attentions of her publisher.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 3 - All That Glitters
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    #3 - All That Glitters

    S5:E3

    Two months have passed. George meets with a rabbi in the city to discuss the process of conversion. Carolyn clocks Jack’s reluctance to change but busies herself advocating for Frank’s art.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 4 - The Edge of Reason
    8.0/10(109 votes)

    #4 - The Edge of Reason

    S5:E4

    Anna decides to reject Ed's marriage proposal and revert their relationship to one of complete professionalism. Sarah threatens Regina's life, before agreeing to go to Canberra with George. Carolyn's rape by Sir Richard Bennett is revealed to George in a letter from Regina. Elizabeth learns that Douglas' cancer has returned after he begins coughing blood again. Larry and his friends harass Regina by throwing bottles at her house and hanging a baby doll on her verandah. Jack and Douglas propose a program to Frank to help Aboriginal men who served in the war. Regina informs Sir Richard that she is back in Inverness, as per their plan.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 5 - Do Not Go Gently
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Do Not Go Gently

    S5:E5

    Frank loses his paintings and his home after sadistic local football coach, Stan O'Rourke burns his house down. Regina attempts to stop George and Sarah walking into Sir Richard's web in Canberra. Jack and Henry clash over whether to tell Douglas his diagnosis, against Elizabeth's wishes. After Elizabeth disapproves her novel, Anna attempts to have it edited, but Ed refuses. Elizabeth breaks the news to Douglas that he is dying. In Canberra, the Prime Minister berates George for bringing Sarah and then, Sarah suffers a panic attack when she sees a former guard from Ravensbrück.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 6 - Demons of the Dark
    8.5/10(108 votes)

    #6 - Demons of the Dark

    S5:E6

    Sarah is plunged into a dark place and must confront the demons of her past. Larry is taught a valuable lesson and is redeemed. Douglas finally realises his prognosis, Anna and Carolyn realise that Regina may deserve their trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 7 - The Anatomy of His Passing
    8.6/10(114 votes)

    #7 - The Anatomy of His Passing

    S5:E7

    One month later, in the midst of the family’s grief, George must deal with a rabid Sir Richard keen on finding out George’s decision regarding the upcoming federal election.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 8 - Cloud Break
    8.4/10(110 votes)

    #8 - Cloud Break

    S5:E8

    Elizabeth's happiness in the city is soon replaced by shock when she learns that Douglas has named his supposedly deceased son Matthew in his will. Regina continues to string Sir Richard along, this time warning Henry of his capabilities. George questions whether he should sell off some land to repay his debts. Carolyn's obscure cake is a hit at the hospital fête, with Doris inviting her to join the CWA. Anna and Olivia night of fun becomes a learning experience for both of them, as Anna surrounds herself with drugs and Olivia realises it's time to move on. Sarah and George must place their faith in Regina when coming up with an idea to stop Sir Richard once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 9 - All That Lies Ahead
    8.4/10(99 votes)

    #9 - All That Lies Ahead

    S5:E9

    Jack decides to run for parliament as an independent after much consideration. Elizabeth welcomes Matthew into the family, as he asks Olivia to dinner. Sarah questions whether Regina's motives are genuine. Regina signs the divorce papers. Sir Richard pays Elizabeth a visit, to pay his respects after Douglas' passing. News of Dawn's pregnancy begin to spread. Henry and Jack learn that the latter's medical records have been requested by the Board. Carolyn learns the truth of Jack's addiction to pills. Three months later, Jack is seen stumbling through a paddock, drunk.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 10 - Death Comes as an End
    8.8/10(110 votes)

    #10 - Death Comes as an End

    S5:E10

    Two weeks until the federal election and Jack embraces a rigorous campaign schedule. Sir Richard’s suspicions of a subterfuge deepen. Elizabeth launches Douglas’ veteran’s fund to representatives of the Australian-Aboriginal Fellowship. With one deft strike, Sir Richard’s destruction of Jack Duncan looks complete. A body is pulled from the river.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 11 - Lie Deep
    8.7/10(102 votes)

    #11 - Lie Deep

    S5:E11

    Jack is found by Roy, intoxicated, still struggling with his public humiliation. After finding Regina's body, Sarah and Henry perform an autopsy and must inform the Bligh family that she was dead before she went into the river. Elizabeth urges George to reconcile with James. Anna and Henry's drunken night of fun turns passionate when the two have sex. Matthew proposes to Olivia, and she accepts. George loses the election to the Labor candidate. After Valda, the nurse he was blackmailing, comes forward to police, Sir Richard is arrested for Regina's murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. A Place to Call Home Season 5 Episode 12 - In Memoriam
    8.3/10(109 votes)

    #12 - In Memoriam

    S5:E12

    Anna's world is shattered when Henry refuses to marry her after learning she cannot conceive children. Olivia and Matthew prepare to move overseas. Sir Richard is vindicated when Sarah learns that Regina killed herself to frame him and rid him from the lives of the Blighs forever. Elizabeth confronts Sir Richard one final time, armed with the fruit knife she attacked him with, and forces him out of their lives. Jack reclaims his dignity after he confronts Stan O'Rourke. Sarah, George and David visit the French Riviera, where George makes amends with James, before heading to Israel.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Own Worst Enemy" is the best rated episode of "A Place to Call Home" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 124 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/8/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Fallout".