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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring Season 5

Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

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  1. 8.1/10(149 votes)

    #1 - Sensational Sherri

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    S5:E8

    An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational' manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.

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  2. 7.8/10(155 votes)

    #2 - Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird

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    S5:E3

    Already a wrestling star as a teenager, Terry Gordy's time with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend until an accidental overdose robbed him of everything.

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  3. 7.7/10(184 votes)

    #3 - The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta

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    S5:E1

    John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous Earthquake character WWF fans loved to hate; as his career faded, a health battle threatened to take him from the family he loved.

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  4. 7.6/10(148 votes)

    #4 - The Life and Legends of Harley Race

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    S5:E5

    Harley Race achieved near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy, but behind closed doors his life was haunted by violence and unimaginable personal tragedy.

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  5. 7.6/10(126 votes)

    #5 - Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince

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    S5:E10

    The day that has gone down in infamy as the launch of Vince McMahon’s absolute takeover of the professional wrestling industry, Black Saturday changed wrestling forever.

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  6. 7.3/10(181 votes)

    #6 - Buff and the Bagwells

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    S5:E2

    Marcus "Buff" Bagwell's brash persona in the ring was easily matched by his wild antics outside of it, made even wilder by the eccentric family he brought along for the ride.

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  8. 7.2/10(149 votes)

    #7 - Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story

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    S5:E4

    Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake's path in the wrestling world was defined by his decades-long friendship with Hulk Hogan and a horrifying accident that almost took his life.

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  9. 7.2/10(134 votes)

    #8 - Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon

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    S5:E7

    'Gentleman' Chris Adams had the charm, prowess and instinct to become a wrestling sensation, but a violent relationship with alcohol led to a tragic end at the hands of a friend.

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  10. 7.1/10(137 votes)

    #9 - Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon

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    S5:E9

    A legend of hardcore wrestling, The Sandman made his mark in ECW as the ultimate beer-chugging dirtbag — but lines are blurred when his real family is brought into the ring.

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  11. 6.8/10(136 votes)

    #10 - Chris Colt: Welcome to My Nightmare

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    S5:E6

    The wildest wrestler never to break through, Chris Colt’s life took him from LSD trips in the ring to the world of porn but his self-destructive ways kept him from becoming a star.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Sensational Sherri" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/23/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird".