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The Best Episodes of Heartland Season 5

Every episode of Heartland Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Heartland Season 5!

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Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Heartland Season 5 Episode 1 - Finding Freedom
    8.4/10(271 votes)

    #1 - Finding Freedom

    S5:E1

    Tim is having no luck tracking down Miranda and Shane since she dropped the bombshell that Shane is his son... until Shane --on his own-- surprises everyone by just showing up at Heartland. And Mallory entertains the idea of going with the recently-single-again Jake to the Spring Fling. There is however --as you might expect with Mallory-- a "but" attached.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Heartland Season 5 Episode 2 - Something in the Night
    8.5/10(198 votes)

    #2 - Something in the Night

    S5:E2

    When Tim is coerced to go with Jack on a secret mission Amy is left back at Heartland with Janice to get a young race horse ready for his maiden run meanwhile Ty has planned Amy a dinner but there has been an animal hiding in the trailer so they make a slight change of arrangements.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Heartland Season 5 Episode 3 - What's in a Name?
    8.6/10(200 votes)

    #3 - What's in a Name?

    S5:E3

    When Tim reveals to the family that Shane is his son it throws everybody for a loop and threatens to ruin the traditional Bartlett-Fleming-Morris naming ceremony for Lou's baby girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Heartland Season 5 Episode 4 - Beyond Hell's Half Mile
    8.3/10(198 votes)

    #4 - Beyond Hell's Half Mile

    S5:E4

    When Amy works with a chuck wagon horse she discovers an impediment that could put the entire team in danger and change the dynamics of a prominent chuck wagon family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Heartland Season 5 Episode 5 - Never Let Go
    8.5/10(199 votes)

    #5 - Never Let Go

    S5:E5

    Amy helps to restore the confidence of a troubled, young trick-rider so that she can get back on her horse and perform again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Heartland Season 5 Episode 6 - The Slippery Slope
    8.6/10(204 votes)

    #6 - The Slippery Slope

    S5:E6

    A friend from Jack's past shows up at Heartland when one of their old band mates passes away. Lou & Lisa secretly try to gather the other remaining members for a reunion performance to celebrate Jack's birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Heartland Season 5 Episode 7 - Over the Rise
    8.3/10(194 votes)

    #7 - Over the Rise

    S5:E7

    When Shane arrives to stay for the summer, Tim tries to impress all three of his kids with a really cool Western day trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Heartland Season 5 Episode 8 - Nothing for Granted
    8.7/10(188 votes)

    #8 - Nothing for Granted

    S5:E8

    When Ty visits Mrs. Bell to thank her for paying his school fees he and Amy are surprised to learn she’s moved out of her home, and away from Sugarfoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Heartland Season 5 Episode 9 - Cover Me
    8.4/10(183 votes)

    #9 - Cover Me

    S5:E9

    When Tim's young racehorse Cisco is stolen on the way to his maiden race, Amy and Ty get help tracking him down from an unlikely source – Ty's step-father, Wade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Heartland Season 5 Episode 10 - Trust
    8.4/10(192 votes)

    #10 - Trust

    S5:E10

    When Amy bravely tries to heal an abused (and now extremely violent) racehorse Ty and Jack think she's finally bitten off more than she can chew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Heartland Season 5 Episode 11 - Fool's Gold
    8.5/10(193 votes)

    #11 - Fool's Gold

    S5:E11

    Ty's mother Lily returns to Heartland with shocking news about his father, and a secret that threatens her relationship with her son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Heartland Season 5 Episode 12 - Road to Nowhere
    8.6/10(198 votes)

    #12 - Road to Nowhere

    S5:E12

    When Jack learns Ty is riding his bike solo to a remote lake to spread his father's ashes he decides to surprise Ty and join him for this meaningful road trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Heartland Season 5 Episode 13 - Aftermath
    8.7/10(210 votes)

    #13 - Aftermath

    S5:E13

    In an attempt to avoid hitting a wolf, Ty is badly injured when he crashes his bike on a remote road, leaving Jack to search for help in the middle of nowhere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Heartland Season 5 Episode 14 - Working in a Dream
    8.1/10(183 votes)

    #14 - Working in a Dream

    S5:E14

    Amy is roped into helping Tim project a positive image to the community, in hopes it will further his custody case for Shane.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Heartland Season 5 Episode 15 - Breaking Down and Building Up
    8.5/10(182 votes)

    #15 - Breaking Down and Building Up

    S5:E15

    When tragedy strikes Amy must find a way to save Mr. Hanley's rescue horses from kill buyers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Heartland Season 5 Episode 16 - Wild Horses
    8.4/10(187 votes)

    #16 - Wild Horses

    S5:E16

    Amy and Ty join Scott on a trip back to his old reservation to save a herd of wild horses from the dangerous EHV-1 virus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Heartland Season 5 Episode 17 - True Calling
    8.5/10(181 votes)

    #17 - True Calling

    S5:E17

    Amy's dog is injured by a rancher, and it's up to Ty to save his life

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Heartland Season 5 Episode 18 - Candles in the Wind
    8.8/10(213 votes)

    #18 - Candles in the Wind

    S5:E18

    When a mystery horse arrives at Heartland, Amy and Ty are sent down a path that will alter their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Finding Freedom" is the best rated episode of "Heartland" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 271 votes. Directed by John Fawcett and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Something in the Night".