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The Best Episodes of Five Came Back

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The Best Episodes of Five Came Back

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of Victory
    8.8/10(334 votes)

    #1 - The Price of Victory

    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

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  2. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 2 - Combat Zones
    8.2/10(338 votes)

    #2 - Combat Zones

    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

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  3. Five Came Back Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mission Begins
    8.0/10(394 votes)

    #3 - The Mission Begins

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Price of Victory" is the best rated episode of "Five Came Back". It scored 8.8/10 based on 334 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/31/2017. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Combat Zones".