8.4/10252 votes#1 - Finding Freedom
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2011
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: N/A
8.5/10180 votes#2 - Something in the Night
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2011
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: N/A
8.6/10181 votes#3 - What's in a Name?
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10179 votes#4 - Beyond Hell's Half Mile
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10180 votes#5 - Never Let Go
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10182 votes#6 - The Slippery Slope
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10175 votes#7 - Over the Rise
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10169 votes#8 - Nothing for Granted
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10164 votes#9 - Cover Me
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10172 votes#10 - Trust
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10174 votes#11 - Fool's Gold
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2012
Ty's mother Lily returns to Heartland with shocking news about his father, and a secret that threatens her relationship with her son.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10177 votes#12 - Road to Nowhere
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10189 votes#13 - Aftermath
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10165 votes#14 - Working in a Dream
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/2012
Amy is roped into helping Tim project a positive image to the community, in hopes it will further his custody case for Shane.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10165 votes#15 - Breaking Down and Building Up
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2012
When tragedy strikes Amy must find a way to save Mr. Hanley's rescue horses from kill buyers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10169 votes#16 - Wild Horses
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10163 votes#17 - True Calling
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2012
Amy's dog is injured by a rancher, and it's up to Ty to save his life
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10195 votes#18 - Candles in the Wind
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2012
When a mystery horse arrives at Heartland, Amy and Ty are sent down a path that will alter their lives.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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...
Genres:FamilyDramaComedy
Network:CBC Television
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Finding Freedom" is the best rated episode of "Heartland" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 252 votes. Directed by John Fawcett and written by N/A, it aired on 9/18/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Something in the Night".