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The Best Episodes of American Playhouse Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of American Playhouse Season 5

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

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  1. Background image for The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket
    7.2/10(61 votes)

    #1 - The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket

    S5:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Roommate
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    #2 - The Roommate

    S5:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Valentine's Revenge
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    #3 - Valentine's Revenge

    S5:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I
    7.0/10(244 votes)

    #4 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I

    S5:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part II
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part II

    S5:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part III
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part III

    S5:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part IV
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part IV

    S5:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Tell Me a Riddle
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    #8 - Tell Me a Riddle

    S5:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Little Sister
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    #9 - The Little Sister

    S5:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The House of Ramon Iglesia
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    #10 - The House of Ramon Iglesia

    S5:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for A Flash of Green
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    #11 - A Flash of Green

    S5:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Damien
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    #12 - Damien

    S5:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Rocket to the Moon
    7.2/10(62 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.

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    Director:John Jacobs
    Writer:Clifford Odets
  14. Background image for A Case of Libel
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    #14 - A Case of Libel

    S5:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Painting Churches
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Painting Churches

    S5:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Roanoak (1)
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Roanoak (1)

    S5:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Roanoak (2)

    S5:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Roanoak (3)

    S5:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Sunday in the Park with George
    8.3/10(1.0k votes)

    #19 - Sunday in the Park with George

    S5:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket" is the best rated episode of "American Playhouse" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/1986. This episode is rated 7.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Roommate".