Five Came Back backdrop
Documentary•War & Politics

The Best Episodes of Five Came Back

Every episode of Five Came Back ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Five Came Back!

Binge this in 3h 17m•Peaking at 8.7/10

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

Airs on
Netflix
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of Victory
    8.7/10(346 votes)

    S1:E3

    At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 2 - Combat Zones
    8.2/10(350 votes)

    S1:E2

    Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mission Begins
    8.0/10(409 votes)

    S1:E1

    As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"The Price of Victory" is the best rated episode of "Five Came Back". It scored 8.7/10 based on 346 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/31/2017. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Combat Zones".