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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!

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Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 1 - Stayin' Alive
    8.5/10(258 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 2 - Surprise!
    7.5/10(153 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.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 3 - Dr. Who?
    7.2/10(146 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.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Aaron Shure

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  4. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 4 - The Undead
    7.5/10(140 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 5 - Elka Takes a Lover
    7.2/10(151 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 6 - Rusty Banks Rides Again
    7.4/10(142 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 7 - The One with George Clooney
    7.6/10(148 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 8 - Brokeback Elka
    7.8/10(147 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 9 - Bad George Clooney
    7.5/10(136 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 10 - Bucket: We're Going to New York
    7.7/10(151 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 11 - Undercover Lovers
    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #11 - Undercover Lovers

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 12 - I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry
    7.8/10(129 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 13 - People Feeding People
    7.6/10(136 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 14 - Murder House
    7.4/10(177 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 15 - Playmates
    8.1/10(156 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 16 - Auction Heroes
    7.7/10(141 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 17 - Straight Outta Cleveland
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    #17 - Straight Outta Cleveland

    S5:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 18 - The Animated Episode
    6.6/10(208 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 19 - Strange Bedfellows
    7.7/10(142 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 20 - The Italian Job
    7.7/10(143 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.

    Director:John Whitesell
    Writer:Sebastian Jones

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  21. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 21 - Mystery Date: Oscar Edition
    8.0/10(138 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 22 - Win Win
    8.2/10(144 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 23 - Don Elka
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    #23 - Don Elka

    S5:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Hot in Cleveland Season 5 Episode 24 - The Bachelors
    8.2/10(144 votes)

    #24 - The Bachelors

    S5:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Stayin' Alive" is the best rated episode of "Hot in Cleveland" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 258 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/2014. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Surprise!".