8.4/1092 votes#1 - Shot in the Dark
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2023
The Coterie will be changed forever after Mariana, Evan, and Joaquin attempt to escape Silas’s farm. Davia and Dennis revel in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. Sumi helps Alice find a new gig.
Director: Marco Fargnoli
Writer: Joanna Johnson
8.4/1074 votes#2 - It Was Not Your Fault But Mine
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2023
Callie returns to the Coterie to support Mariana in a time of crisis. Gael searches for Isabella and his baby. When a member of the Coterie anonymously submits a complaint, Alice tracks down the secret critic. Luca digs into his past.
Director: Sadé Clacken Joseph
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
8.3/1072 votes#3 - About Damn Time
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2023
Mariana returns to Speckulate. Davia evaluates her next career move when a friend from her theater days resurfaces. Luca struggles to keep up in his first-ever professional dance class. Malika attempts to find work/life balance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1071 votes#4 - Under Pressure
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2023
Mariana has a big decision to make and turns to her visiting Moms for support. Joaquin questions whether Jenna is ready to bring Silas to justice. Alice tries to be productive at work, but grows impatient with her much-older fellow writers.
Director: N/A
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8.0/1066 votes#5 - I Gotta Feeling
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2023
Mariana struggles to navigate her changed relationship with Evan. Dennis and Davia are both busy in their careers, but are they still able to make time for one another? Alice, Malika, and Gael let off steam at a local Queer Night.
Director: Yoko Okumura
Writer: N/A
8.0/1066 votes#6 - Once a Cheater
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2023
Despite the danger, new evidence tempts Joaquin back into his mission of taking down Silas's cult. When Dennis encounters a road block at his restaurant, he debates taking a shortcut. Malika tries to prove she's mastered work/life balance.
Director: N/A
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8.5/1072 votes#7 - Turkey for Me, Turkey for You
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2023
The Coterie celebrates Thanksgiving! Everyone's families arrive, bringing revelations, friction, and big decisions. Callie hides a secret from her moms and Mariana. Malika strives for the perfect Thanksgiving, but her family has other plans.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1061 votes#8 - I'll Take All the Blame
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2023
The pressure is on for Mariana to protect Evan's interests at Speckulate ― can she keep up? Gael and Jazmin find that being queer parents comes with challenges. Alice invites Murray, Morrie and Morty to the Coterie.
Director: Adam K. Tiller
Writer: Boafoa Offei-Darko
7.8/1061 votes#9 - Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2023
With the clock ticking at Speckulate, Mariana and Evan work together to stop a takeover. Malika hustles to get the votes for her women's center proposal. Davia invites Dennis for a night out with her fellow cast members.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
7.8/1069 votes#10 - Opening Night
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2023
Dennis readies for Haven's launch party, but a betrayal threatens everything he's worked for. Pressure rises as Mariana and Joaquin dig for more clues about Madison's whereabouts. A friend from Malika's past returns.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: Joanna Johnson
8.3/1066 votes#11 - I Am Doll Parts
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2024
Mariana's stress hits a breaking point. Malika welcomes Isaac to the Coterie. Dennis reels after Ranjit's betrayal, leading Davia and Alice to put their heads together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1055 votes#12 - With a Little Help from My Friends
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2024
It's opening night at Haven, and unexpected dinner guests lead to chaos in the kitchen. Malika braces herself to return to work after a setback. Evan surprises Mariana with a unique opportunity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1059 votes#13 - Hanging by a Moment
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2024
Mariana and Evan butt heads over control of Spekulate. Gael welcomes a new studio tenant. Davia copes with her insecurities after a talented understudy joins the musical. Alice takes her new role seriously, while Malika seeks payback.
Director: N/A
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8.2/1058 votes#14 - Party of One
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2024
Dennis is nervous when a famous food critic visits Haven. Gael and Jay spend time together at the studio, deepening Gael's crush. Joaquin and Mariana piece together the loose threads of their investigation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1071 votes#15 - It's My Party, I Can Die If I Want To
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/30/2024
Kelly hosts a murder-mystery bash at The Coterie. Stories blur with truth as tensions come to light.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1057 votes#16 - One Way or Another
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/2024
Callie returns with an idea to protect Mariana. Isabella has a complicated request for Gael. Alice and Sumi wingmen for Morty on a night out. Malika grows concerned about Isaac.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1059 votes#17 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/13/2024
Callie and her soon-to-be mother-in-law butt heads when she suggests throwing an engagement party for Callie and Jamie. Dennis and Davia's date night is interrupted. Joaquin finds an important lead.
Director: N/A
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8.3/1065 votes#18 - All These Engagements
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 2/20/2024
The Coterie gathers for Callie and Jamie's engagement celebration.
Director: N/A
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7.7/1055 votes#19 - It's All Coming Back to Me Now
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/27/2024
Mariana and Joaquin bring their evidence of Silas's crimes to the police. Career opportunities lead to complications for Malika, Alice, Davia and Luca. Gael has an idea to take a stand against his former boss.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1079 votes#20 - What Now?
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 3/5/2024
The Coterie crew says farewell as everyone takes control of their futures. A final piece of evidence against Silas is revealed as Mariana decides about her future with Evan and Joaquin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Good Trouble Season 5
Every episode of Good Trouble Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Trouble Season 5!
After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana Foster realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked...
Genre:Drama
Network:Freeform
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Shot in the Dark" is the best rated episode of "Good Trouble" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Marco Fargnoli and written by Joanna Johnson, it aired on 3/16/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "It Was Not Your Fault But Mine".