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The Best Episodes of Lou Grant Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Lou Grant Season 5

The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.

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  1. Background image for Hometown
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Hometown

    S5:E4

    When Lou goes back to his elderly home to settle his aunt's estate, he meets an old flame and gets his first story assignment in years from Charlie.

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    Director:Gene Reynolds
    Writer:N/A
  2. Background image for Doublecross
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Doublecross

    S5:E6

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for Recovery
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Recovery

    S5:E15

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:N/A
  4. Background image for Review
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Review

    S5:E12

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jeffrey Lane
  5. Background image for Reckless
    6.9/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Reckless

    S5:E3

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    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:N/A
  6. Background image for Fireworks
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Fireworks

    S5:E19

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:N/A
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  7. Background image for Wedding
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #7 - Wedding

    S5:E1

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    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:N/A
  8. Background image for Execution
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Execution

    S5:E2

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:N/A
  9. Background image for Risk
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Risk

    S5:E5

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for Law
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Law

    S5:E18

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for Friends
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Friends

    S5:E8

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    Director:Seth Freeman
    Writer:N/A
  12. Background image for Ghosts
    6.7/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Ghosts

    S5:E10

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:N/A
  13. Background image for Cameras
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Cameras

    S5:E11

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lloyd
  14. Background image for Obituary
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Obituary

    S5:E16

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    Director:Paul Stanley
    Writer:N/A
  15. Background image for Unthinkable
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Unthinkable

    S5:E20

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    Director:Allen Williams
    Writer:N/A
  16. Background image for Charlie
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Charlie

    S5:E24

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    Director:Seth Freeman
    Writer:N/A
  17. Background image for Drifters
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Drifters

    S5:E7

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. Background image for Hunger
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Hunger

    S5:E14

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Gene Reynolds
  19. Background image for Suspect
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Suspect

    S5:E21

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    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:N/A
  20. Background image for Immigrants
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    #20 - Immigrants

    S5:E13

    The Tribune hires an old acquaintance of Animal's from 'Nam: photographer Lee Van Tam. But Tam's domestic troubles interfere with his work. Lou tries to get out of meeting visiting relatives.

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    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:N/A
  21. Background image for Jazz
    6.3/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Jazz

    S5:E9

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:N/A
  22. Background image for Blacklist
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Blacklist

    S5:E17

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:N/A
  23. Background image for Victims
    6.2/10(33 votes)

    #23 - Victims

    S5:E23

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    Director:Peter Bogart
    Writer:N/A
  24. Background image for Beachhead
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #24 - Beachhead

    S5:E22

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    Director:Roy Campanella
    Writer:Gene Reynolds

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Hometown" is the best rated episode of "Lou Grant" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Gene Reynolds and written by N/A, it aired on 11/23/1981. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Doublecross".