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The Best Episodes of Nashville Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nashville Season 5 Episode 10 - I'll Fly Away
    9.2/10(299 votes)

    S5:E10

    A legal dispute threatens to break apart the family. Juliette demands to perform at the CMT Music Awards. Will and Zach are drawn closer together.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Liberty Godshall

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  2. Nashville Season 5 Episode 9 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.9/10(297 votes)

    S5:E9

    After her life-changing experience, Rayna scrambles to write one more song for the concept album with Deacon. Juliette's leg starts to hurt inexplicably. Gunnar fights for Scarlett.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  3. Nashville Season 5 Episode 11 - Fire and Rain
    8.7/10(229 votes)

    S5:E11

    Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards. Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  4. Nashville Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wayfaring Stranger
    8.4/10(273 votes)

    S5:E1

    Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie now back home and Highway 65 is struggling financially. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville and sets Rayna off on a journey of discovery.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nashville Season 5 Episode 22 - Reasons to Quit
    8.3/10(150 votes)

    S5:E22

    With Deacon and the artists of Highway 65 taking a stand, Zach sends a message. Maddie and Juliette's conflict comes to a head. Daphne goes to a pool party. Gunnar returns from Avery's tour.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Scott Saccoccio

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  6. Nashville Season 5 Episode 8 - Stand Beside Me
    8.2/10(190 votes)

    S5:E8

    Rayna and Deacon take precautions as Hockney tests the limits of the restraining order. Juliette asks the church choir to work with her on an album. Scarlett finds herself drawn to Damien.

    Director:Mike Binder
    Writer:Matthew Ross

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  7. Nashville Season 5 Episode 19 - You Can't Lose Me
    8.2/10(156 votes)

    S5:E19

    Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth. Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65. Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications and Gunnar searches for the mugger.

    Director:Jesse Zwick
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  8. Nashville Season 5 Episode 21 - Farther On
    8.2/10(145 votes)

    S5:E21

    Juliette shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction. Deacon gets invited to play the Opry but hesitates to answer. Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:Liberty Godshall

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  9. Nashville Season 5 Episode 3 - Let's Put It Back Together Again
    8.0/10(181 votes)

    S5:E3

    Maddie starts an internship at a recording studio and meets a street musician. Avery struggles while producing a young Internet sensation. Juliette meets her guardian angel.

    Director:Mike Binder
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  10. Nashville Season 5 Episode 17 - Ghost in This House
    8.0/10(161 votes)

    S5:E17

    Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face. Will shoots a commercial. Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.

    Director:Maggie Greenwald
    Writer:Richard Kramer

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  11. Nashville Season 5 Episode 13 - 'Til I Can Make It on My Own
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    S5:E13

    Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash. Bucky and Zach are at odds.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:Scott Saccoccio

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  12. Nashville Season 5 Episode 16 - Not Ready to Make Nice
    7.8/10(147 votes)

    S5:E16

    Juliette has it out with Avery over Hallie's sound. Maddie learns the truth about the origins of the bullying on social media. Scarlett's pregnancy brings with it unexpected attention.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Troy Putney

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  13. Nashville Season 5 Episode 18 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)
    7.8/10(143 votes)

    S5:E18

    Juliette continues to be plagued by her injuries and Avery gets a taste of independence. Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial. Deacon plays a benefit for charity.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  14. Nashville Season 5 Episode 2 - Back in Baby's Arms
    7.7/10(194 votes)

    S5:E2

    Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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  15. Nashville Season 5 Episode 4 - Leap of Faith
    7.7/10(177 votes)

    S5:E4

    Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  16. Nashville Season 5 Episode 6 - A Little Bit Stronger
    7.7/10(182 votes)

    S5:E6

    Rayna and Deacon beef up their home security after Rayna's encounter with Carl Hockney. Juliette draws closer to her guardian angel, Hallie and Avery leaps back into performing.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Richard Kramer

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  17. Nashville Season 5 Episode 15 - A Change Would Do You Good
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    S5:E15

    A huge fallout results from the video of Maddie and the police officer. Deacon and Avery fall in love with Hallie's special sound. Zach continues to exert his influence on Highway 65.

    Director:Devon Gummersall
    Writers:Matthew M. Ross, Matthew Ross

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  18. Nashville Season 5 Episode 20 - Speed Trap Town
    7.7/10(138 votes)

    S5:E20

    Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past. Maddie and Juliette are nominated for the same music award. Deacon helps Jessie record; Scarlett learns self-defense.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  19. Nashville Season 5 Episode 5 - Love Hurts
    7.6/10(182 votes)

    S5:E5

    Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  20. Nashville Season 5 Episode 12 - Back in the Saddle Again
    7.6/10(154 votes)

    S5:E12

    Deacon helps Daphne with a school project, but Daphne feels unmotivated. Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song. Scarlett and Gunnar receive news about the baby.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  21. Nashville Season 5 Episode 7 - Hurricane
    7.4/10(180 votes)

    S5:E7

    Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album. Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home. Damien apologizes to Scarlett. Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Liberty Godshall

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  22. Nashville Season 5 Episode 14 - (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
    7.4/10(144 votes)

    S5:E14

    Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer. Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career. Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.

    Director:John Carrafa
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"I'll Fly Away" is the best rated episode of Nashville season 5. It scored 9.2/10 from 299 votes. Directed by Dan Lerner and written by Liberty Godshall, it aired on March 2, 2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "If Tomorrow Never Comes".