The Best Episodes of Justified Season 5
Every episode of Justified Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Justified Season 5!
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Justified" season 5 is "A Murder of Crowes", rated 8.3/10 from 1654 user votes. It was directed by Michael Dinner and written by Graham Yost, Fred Golan. "A Murder of Crowes" aired on 1/7/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Kids Aren't All Right".
8.3/10 1,654 votes#1 - A Murder of Crowes
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2014
As Raylan investigates the Crowe crime family's role in the disappearance of a corrupt Florida Coast Guard officer, Boyd revives a failed drug deal to help keep Ava's murder case from going to trial.
Director: Michael Dinner
Writer: Graham Yost, Fred Golan
8.1/10 1,394 votes#2 - The Kids Aren't All Right
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2014
Boyd's plan to keep Ava from being tried threatens to unravel while an unexpected reunion with Loretta McCready pits Raylan against two hit men working for a ruthless Memphis drug lord.
Director: Bill Johnson
Writer: Dave Andron
7.8/10 1,306 votes#3 - Good Intentions
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2014
Overseeing an asset forfeiture leads Raylan to discover a crime boss' hidden treasure, while Boyd continues his efforts to try to clear Ava's name. Dewey's cousins arrive from Florida to take over Audrey's.
Director: Dean Parisot
Writer: Benjamin Cavell
7.8/10 1,306 votes#4 - Over the Mountain
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2014
The search for a missing government informant pits Raylan against both the Crowder and Crowe clans while an investigation into in the death of Nicky Augustine threatens to implicate Raylan. A standoff with Johnny reveals a powerful rival to Boyd's drug business.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Taylor Elmore
8.8/10 1,479 votes#5 - Shot All to Hell
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2014
While working to undermine the murder charges against Ava, Boyd reaches out for new partners. Art steps up his investigation of the Tonin crime family.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Chris Provenzano
8.3/10 1,307 votes#6 - Kill the Messenger
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2014
As Art's frustration with Raylan boils over, the Crowe family battles both the U.S. Marshals and the Crowders to stay in Harlan. Boyd enlists unlikely allies to ensure Ava's safety in prison and regain control of the local drug trade.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Chris Provenzano, Ingrid Escajeda
8.1/10 1,276 votes#7 - Raw Deal
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2014
A computer hacker leads Raylan on a wild goose chase. Ava looks to secure her safety in prison, while Boyd and Johnny square off over a heroin deal in Mexico.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,289 votes#8 - Whistle Past the Graveyard
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2014
When Kendal takes off with his uncle Jack, Raylan's search exposes the truth about their relationship to Wendy. Meanwhile, Boyd and the Crowes move heroin across the Mexican border, and Ava sets up a drug smuggling operation in prison.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 1,311 votes#9 - Wrong Roads
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2014
Raylan partners with a maverick DEA agent whose bad behavior feels uncomfortably familiar, while Boyd makes a hard choice to protect Ava.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 1,288 votes#10 - Weight
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2014
Raylan and Boyd collide on the hunt for Dewey Crowe, while bad blood simmering in the Crowe family finally boils over.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 1,354 votes#11 - The Toll
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2014
Following an attack on the Marshal's Service to avenge Danny's death, Boyd lands in the hot seat with Duffy and Picker. As Raylan struggles with being pushed aside at work, a powerful inmate's murder presents both danger and opportunity for Ava.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 1,357 votes#12 - Starvation
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2014
Raylan puts pressure on every criminal in town as a ploy to arrest Darryl Crowe Jr., while Boyd and Duffy enlist an unlikely ally to fight off cartel killers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 1,426 votes#13 - Restitution
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/8/2014
Raylan has one last shot at taking down Art's would-be assassin, while cartel killers have Boyd's back against the wall.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A