The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(16 votes)

   #1 - Find Your Warrior

   S5:E16/28/2015

   Tom's life hangs in the balance as his beamer drifts into space. Tom encounters a surprising guest.

   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:David Eick

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:David Eick
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   7.5/10(15 votes)

   #2 - Hunger Pains

   S5:E27/5/2015

   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

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Marc Dube
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   7.6/10(16 votes)

   #3 - Hatchlings

   S5:E37/12/2015

   The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the seemingly endless supply of enemy forces. Hal disobeys his father.

   Director:Rob Lieberman

   Writer:Jonathan Glassner

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   Director:Rob Lieberman

   Writer:Jonathan Glassner
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   7.3/10(17 votes)

   #4 - Pope Breaks Bad

   S5:E47/19/2015

   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

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   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Jack Kenny
5. 

   7.5/10(15 votes)

   #5 - Non-Essential Personnel

   S5:E57/26/2015

   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

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Jim Barnes
6. 

   7.5/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Respite

   S5:E68/2/2015

   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

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   Director:Jonathan Frakes

   Writer:Ayanna Floyd Davis
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   7.6/10(15 votes)

   #7 - Everybody Has Their Reasons

   S5:E78/9/2015

   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

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   Director:Matt Earl Beesley

   Writer:Ryan Mottesheard
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   7.7/10(15 votes)

   #8 - Stalag 14th Virginia

   S5:E88/16/2015

   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

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   Director:Noah Wyle

   Writer:Jack Kenny
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   7.7/10(14 votes)

   #9 - Reunion

   S5:E98/23/2015

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Writer:Unknown
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    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Reborn

    S5:E108/30/2015

    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

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    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

    Writer:David Eick