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The Best Episodes of Hot in Cleveland Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Hot in Cleveland Season 5

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  1. Background image for Stayin' Alive
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Stayin' Alive

    S5:E1

    After Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes from prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is not-so-secret and already occupied by other criminals.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Surprise!
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Surprise!

    S5:E2

    Melanie shocks Alec with the news that she's pregnant; an FBI agent keeps an eye on the women in the wake of Emmet's disappearance; Joy learns that men now find her irresistible.

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    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Dr. Who?
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Dr. Who?

    S5:E3

    Joy's baby daddy Simon meets his son and grandson for the very first time as they pretend to be a happy family to get Wilbur into a prestigious pre-school. Melanie and Elka try to find the perfect doctor.

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The Undead

    S5:E4

    Elka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so she can join her husband in hiding. Her nemesis, Susan Lucci attends. Simon and Joy face a dilemma in their relationship.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Elka Takes a Lover

    S5:E5

    On the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Rusty Banks Rides Again
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Rusty Banks Rides Again

    S5:E6

    Victoria wants to get nominated for an Oscar, so she gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Melanie is assigned a teen idol, Joy is assigned an indie darling, and Elka reunites with Roy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The One with George Clooney
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - The One with George Clooney

    S5:E7

    The women attempt to adopt a dog but a shelter volunteer manages ruin their plans. Elka's relationships with Mamie and Roy take a surprising twist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Brokeback Elka

    S5:E8

    Melanie uses an illness to get tickets to a sold-out concert. Meanwhile, Victoria becomes suspicious of an online acquaintance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Bad George Clooney
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Bad George Clooney

    S5:E9

    The ladies take their depressed puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist who has her own radio show. Dr. Deb blames the women for George’s bad behavior and gives them assignments to better their lives and their dog’s.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Bucket: We're Going to New York
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Bucket: We're Going to New York

    S5:E10

    Victoria resolves to come clean about something to her longtime friend, Maddie Banks, but gets cold feet in this KIRSTIE crossover episode. Melanie, Joy, and Elka cross things off their bucket lists.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Undercover Lovers
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Undercover Lovers

    S5:E11

    Lines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry

    S5:E12

    The women fly to Los Angeles to watch Victoria announce the Oscar nominations. Elka gets campaign advice from a statistics expert, Victoria has nerves over the unknown, and Joy meets the man she’s going to marry.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for People Feeding People
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - People Feeding People

    S5:E13

    Elka needs Ross Barkley’s endorsement for City Council so Melanie gets strong-armed into going on a date with him. Meanwhile, Joy hides her feelings for Mitch while he tries to get over Melanie.

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    Director:Unknown
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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Murder House

    S5:E14

    During a super storm, the ladies get stuck in the house with some unwanted guests: Victoria's island boyfriend, Melanie's downer friend and Joy's mother. Elka thinks the ghost of a murdered woman has come back, seeking revenge.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Playmates

    S5:E15

    Elka decides to write and direct a play about their life in Cleveland and the ladies are surprised and upset on how they are portrayed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Auction Heroes

    S5:E16

    Joy decides to finally tell Mitch how she feels but a handsome dating coach gets in the way. Victoria is surprisingly taken with a very Clevelandy screenwriter.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Straight Outta Cleveland
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Straight Outta Cleveland

    S5:E17

    Victoria gets a visit from the son she always forgets and Joy and Mitch debate their compatibility.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Animated Episode

    S5:E18

    In an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Strange Bedfellows

    S5:E19

    Things heat up between Victoria & J.J. and Melanie & Donald during Elka’s City Council debate against Councilman Powell.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Italian Job

    S5:E20

    The women go to Melanie's radio co-host for advice, making Melanie feel slighted; Victoria meets J.J.'s family.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Mystery Date: Oscar Edition

    S5:E21

    While deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Win Win

    S5:E22

    Victoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Don Elka

    S5:E23

    Simon sneaks back into Joy's life; Elka gets carried away with some new-found power.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Bachelors

    S5:E24

    Every year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Stayin' Alive" is the best rated episode of "Hot in Cleveland" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Surprise!".