The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 5
Every episode of Falling Skies Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 5!
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Falling Skies" season 5 is "Find Your Warrior", rated 7.4/10 from 664 user votes. It was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by David Eick. "Find Your Warrior" aired on 6/28/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hunger Pains".
7.4/10 664 votes#1 - Find Your Warrior
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2015
Tom's life hangs in the balance as his beamer drifts into space. Tom encounters a surprising guest.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: David Eick
7.4/10 577 votes#2 - Hunger Pains
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/5/2015
A surprise skitter attack leaves the 2nd Mass without food. In desperation, Maggie, Ben, Pope, and Sara go on a dangerous mission hoping to find supplies.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Marc Dube
7.5/10 570 votes#3 - Hatchlings
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/12/2015
The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the seemingly endless supply of enemy forces. Hal disobeys his father.
Director: Rob Lieberman
Writer: Jonathan Glassner
7.3/10 574 votes#4 - Pope Breaks Bad
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/19/2015
A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry, and a desperate Pope takes things into his own hands. Cochise shares troubling news with Anne.
Director: Peter Leto
Writer: Jack Kenny
7.3/10 564 votes#5 - Non-Essential Personnel
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/26/2015
The 2nd Mass leaves Chinatown en route to what they hope will be the final Espheni battle. Along the way, they encounter a deranged and desperate gunman who takes a hostage. Meanwhile, Tom sets off to rescue Hal.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Jim Barnes
7.2/10 558 votes#6 - Respite
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2015
Injured, Tom takes refuge with a unique family who has distanced themselves from the fight, giving him a glimpse of life without war. Hal and Isabella's romance grows as they search for a missing Tom. Meanwhile, The 2nd Mass locates an Espheni device that could be a linchpin to winning the war if they can figure out how to use it. And Maggie makes a decision that has consequences for her and the entire 2nd Mass.
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Writer: Ayanna Floyd Davis
7.3/10 556 votes#7 - Everybody Has Their Reasons
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/9/2015
The 2nd Mass arrives at a safe haven. As the two groups make plans for the final assault on the Espheni, the 2nd Mass begins to realize that things aren't exactly as they seem.
Director: Matt Earl Beesley
Writer: Ryan Mottesheard
7.5/10 566 votes#8 - Stalag 14th Virginia
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/16/2015
Weaver discovers a shocking truth about an old friend and must decide how to best protect the 2nd Mass. Maggie and Isabella are forced to work together.
Director: Noah Wyle
Writer: Jack Kenny
7.3/10 573 votes#9 - Reunion
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/23/2015
Tom gains a powerful new weapon. Ben puts his life on the line to extract enemy plans. Pope discovers that Tom is alive. Meanwhile, the 2nd Mass must reassess their situation when an unexpected visitor appears.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.9/10 1,044 votes#10 - Reborn
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/30/2015
The final standoff brings the Masons, the 2nd Mass, and their new allies into the bowels of an iconic American location, wrought with new and unpredictable obstacles. Despite great loss along the way, they must persevere with hopes of once and for all reclaiming Earth and humanity.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: David Eick