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The Best Episodes of Good Trouble Season 5

Every episode of Good Trouble Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Trouble Season 5!

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After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana Foster realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 1 - Shot in the Dark
    8.3/10(99 votes)

    #1 - Shot in the Dark

    S5:E1

    The Coterie will be changed forever after Mariana, Evan, and Joaquin attempt to escape Silas’s farm. Davia and Dennis revel in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. Sumi helps Alice find a new gig.

    Director:Marco Fargnoli
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  2. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 2 - It Was Not Your Fault But Mine
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    #2 - It Was Not Your Fault But Mine

    S5:E2

    Callie returns to the Coterie to support Mariana in a time of crisis. Gael searches for Isabella and his baby. When a member of the Coterie anonymously submits a complaint, Alice tracks down the secret critic. Luca digs into his past.

    Director:Sadé Clacken Joseph
    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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  3. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 3 - About Damn Time
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    #3 - About Damn Time

    S5:E3

    Mariana returns to Speckulate. Davia evaluates her next career move when a friend from her theater days resurfaces. Luca struggles to keep up in his first-ever professional dance class. Malika attempts to find work/life balance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 4 - Under Pressure
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Under Pressure

    S5:E4

    Mariana has a big decision to make and turns to her visiting Moms for support. Joaquin questions whether Jenna is ready to bring Silas to justice. Alice tries to be productive at work, but grows impatient with her much-older fellow writers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 5 - I Gotta Feeling
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #5 - I Gotta Feeling

    S5:E5

    Mariana struggles to navigate her changed relationship with Evan. Dennis and Davia are both busy in their careers, but are they still able to make time for one another? Alice, Malika, and Gael let off steam at a local Queer Night.

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 6 - Once a Cheater
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #6 - Once a Cheater

    S5:E6

    Despite the danger, new evidence tempts Joaquin back into his mission of taking down Silas's cult. When Dennis encounters a road block at his restaurant, he debates taking a shortcut. Malika tries to prove she's mastered work/life balance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 7 - Turkey for Me, Turkey for You
    8.4/10(79 votes)

    #7 - Turkey for Me, Turkey for You

    S5:E7

    The Coterie celebrates Thanksgiving! Everyone's families arrive, bringing revelations, friction, and big decisions. Callie hides a secret from her moms and Mariana. Malika strives for the perfect Thanksgiving, but her family has other plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 8 - I'll Take All the Blame
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #8 - I'll Take All the Blame

    S5:E8

    The pressure is on for Mariana to protect Evan's interests at Speckulate ― can she keep up? Gael and Jazmin find that being queer parents comes with challenges. Alice invites Murray, Morrie and Morty to the Coterie.

    Director:Adam K. Tiller
    Writer:Boafoa Offei-Darko

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  9. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 9 - Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

    S5:E9

    With the clock ticking at Speckulate, Mariana and Evan work together to stop a takeover. Malika hustles to get the votes for her women's center proposal. Davia invites Dennis for a night out with her fellow cast members.

    Director:Michael Medico
    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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  10. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 10 - Opening Night
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Opening Night

    S5:E10

    Dennis readies for Haven's launch party, but a betrayal threatens everything he's worked for. Pressure rises as Mariana and Joaquin dig for more clues about Madison's whereabouts. A friend from Malika's past returns.

    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  11. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 11 - I Am Doll Parts
    8.2/10(74 votes)

    #11 - I Am Doll Parts

    S5:E11

    Mariana's stress hits a breaking point. Malika welcomes Isaac to the Coterie. Dennis reels after Ranjit's betrayal, leading Davia and Alice to put their heads together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 12 - With a Little Help from My Friends
    7.6/10(62 votes)

    #12 - With a Little Help from My Friends

    S5:E12

    It's opening night at Haven, and unexpected dinner guests lead to chaos in the kitchen. Malika braces herself to return to work after a setback. Evan surprises Mariana with a unique opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 13 - Hanging by a Moment
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #13 - Hanging by a Moment

    S5:E13

    Mariana and Evan butt heads over control of Spekulate. Gael welcomes a new studio tenant. Davia copes with her insecurities after a talented understudy joins the musical. Alice takes her new role seriously, while Malika seeks payback.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 14 - Party of One
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    #14 - Party of One

    S5:E14

    Dennis is nervous when a famous food critic visits Haven. Gael and Jay spend time together at the studio, deepening Gael's crush. Joaquin and Mariana piece together the loose threads of their investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 15 - It's My Party, I Can Die If I Want To
    7.0/10(79 votes)

    #15 - It's My Party, I Can Die If I Want To

    S5:E15

    Kelly hosts a murder-mystery bash at The Coterie. Stories blur with truth as tensions come to light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 16 - One Way or Another
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    #16 - One Way or Another

    S5:E16

    Callie returns with an idea to protect Mariana. Isabella has a complicated request for Gael. Alice and Sumi wingmen for Morty on a night out. Malika grows concerned about Isaac.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 17 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    #17 - You Can't Always Get What You Want

    S5:E17

    Callie and her soon-to-be mother-in-law butt heads when she suggests throwing an engagement party for Callie and Jamie. Dennis and Davia's date night is interrupted. Joaquin finds an important lead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 18 - All These Engagements
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    #18 - All These Engagements

    S5:E18

    The Coterie gathers for Callie and Jamie's engagement celebration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 19 - It's All Coming Back to Me Now
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    #19 - It's All Coming Back to Me Now

    S5:E19

    Mariana and Joaquin bring their evidence of Silas's crimes to the police. Career opportunities lead to complications for Malika, Alice, Davia and Luca. Gael has an idea to take a stand against his former boss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 20 - What Now?
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #20 - What Now?

    S5:E20

    The Coterie crew says farewell as everyone takes control of their futures. A final piece of evidence against Silas is revealed as Mariana decides about her future with Evan and Joaquin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Shot in the Dark" is the best rated episode of "Good Trouble" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Marco Fargnoli and written by Joanna Johnson, it aired on 3/16/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "It Was Not Your Fault But Mine".