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The Best Episodes of Five Came Back Season 1

Every episode of Five Came Back Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Five Came Back Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 17m•Peaking at 8.8/10

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mission Begins
    8.0/10(394 votes)

    #1 - The Mission Begins

    S1:E1

    As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 2 - Combat Zones
    8.2/10(338 votes)

    #2 - Combat Zones

    S1:E2

    Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of Victory
    8.8/10(334 votes)

    #3 - The Price of Victory

    S1:E3

    At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Mission Begins" is the best rated episode of "Five Came Back" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 394 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/31/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Combat Zones".