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The Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows Season 5

Every episode of What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows Season 5!

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A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 5 - Local News
    8.7/10(2068 votes)

    S5:E5

    Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  2. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 3 - Pride Parade
    8.6/10(2129 votes)

    S5:E3

    The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

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  3. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 6 - Urgent Care
    8.4/10(1726 votes)

    S5:E6

    When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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  4. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 10 - Exit Interview
    8.2/10(1588 votes)

    S5:E10

    The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.

    Director:Tig Fong
    Writers:Paul Simms, Sam Johnson, Jake Bender, Zach Dunn, Sarah Naftalis

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  5. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 2 - A Night Out with the Guys
    8.0/10(1737 votes)

    S5:E2

    Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends. Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  6. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 4 - The Campaign
    8.0/10(1780 votes)

    S5:E4

    Colin runs for office, Nandor makes a new friend and Nadja reconnects with her roots.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Shana Gohd, Max Brockman

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  7. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 8 - The Roast
    8.0/10(1545 votes)

    S5:E8

    A roast held in Laszlo’s honor reveals dark secrets.

    Director:Tig Fong
    Writers:Sarah Naftalis, Lauren Wells

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  8. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 9 - A Weekend at Morrigan Manor
    8.0/10(1455 votes)

    S5:E9

    The housemates are invited for a weekend away at the home of a mysterious, illustrious vampire.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Paul Simms, William Meny

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  9. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 1 - The Mall
    7.9/10(1824 votes)

    S5:E1

    The vampires discover the mall.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  10. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 7 - Hybrid Creatures
    7.4/10(1643 votes)

    S5:E7

    Nadja gives back to her community. Laszlo's experiments have some unexpected results.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Rajat Suresh, Jeremy Levick

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Local News" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2068 votes. Directed by Yana Gorskaya and written by Sarah Naftalis, it aired on 8/3/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Pride Parade".