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The Best Episodes of American Playhouse Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 1 - The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket
    7.1/10(65 votes)

    #1 - The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket

    S5:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 2 - The Roommate
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - The Roommate

    S5:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 3 - Valentine's Revenge
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Valentine's Revenge

    S5:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 4 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I
    6.9/10(247 votes)

    #4 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I

    S5:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 5 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part II
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part II

    S5:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 6 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part III
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part III

    S5:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 7 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part IV
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part IV

    S5:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 8 - Tell Me a Riddle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tell Me a Riddle

    S5:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 9 - The Little Sister
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - The Little Sister

    S5:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 10 - The House of Ramon Iglesia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The House of Ramon Iglesia

    S5:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 11 - A Flash of Green
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - A Flash of Green

    S5:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 12 - Damien
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Damien

    S5:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 13 - Rocket to the Moon
    7.1/10(63 votes)

    #13 - Rocket to the Moon

    S5:E13

    In 1938 New York, a dentist finds his business failing and his marriage on the rocks. He is a hen-pecked husband with little drive left for success. That is, until he starts getting involved with his lively assistant, a free spirit with a penchant for tall tales and a hidden loneliness.

    Director:John Jacobs
    Writer:Clifford Odets

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  14. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 14 - A Case of Libel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - A Case of Libel

    S5:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 15 - Painting Churches
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Painting Churches

    S5:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 16 - Roanoak (1)
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Roanoak (1)

    S5:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 17 - Roanoak (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Roanoak (2)

    S5:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 18 - Roanoak (3)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Roanoak (3)

    S5:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 19 - Sunday in the Park with George
    8.3/10(1020 votes)

    #19 - Sunday in the Park with George

    S5:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket" is the best rated episode of "American Playhouse" season 5. It scored 7.1/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/1986. This episode is rated 7.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Roommate".