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The Best Episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5

Every episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5!

Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Network:ABC

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Orientation (1)" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 3441 votes. Directed by Jesse Bochco and written by Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, it aired on 12/1/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Orientation (2)".

  • Orientation (1)
    8.8/103,441 votes

    #1 - Orientation (1)

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2017

    Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that's just the beginning of the nightmare to come.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

  • Orientation (2)
    8.5/103,087 votes

    #2 - Orientation (2)

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2017

    Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that's just the beginning of the nightmare to come.

    Director: David Solomon

    Writer: Daniel J. Doyle

  • A Life Spent
    8.0/102,708 votes

    #3 - A Life Spent

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2017

    Daisy decides she will rescue Simmons, even if it means risking everything to do it.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

  • A Life Earned
    8.1/102,638 votes

    #4 - A Life Earned

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2017

    Coulson and the team discover what their captors' true intentions are, and in space, escape is not an option.

    Director: Stanley M. Brooks

    Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg

  • Rewind
    9.0/103,458 votes

    #5 - Rewind

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/22/2017

    With the surprising help of Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his incredible journey is revealed.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Craig Titley

  • Fun & Games
    8.8/102,899 votes

    #6 - Fun & Games

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2018

    With Daisy's life on the line, an unexpected friend attempts to rescue her.

    Director: Clark Gregg

    Writer: Brent Fletcher

  • Together or Not at All
    8.2/102,505 votes

    #7 - Together or Not at All

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2018

    Just as the team reunites, they become prey to an undefeated Kree warrior bent on killing them all.

    Director: Brad Turner

    Writer: Matt Owens

  • The Last Day
    8.2/102,557 votes

    #8 - The Last Day

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/19/2018

    Coulson and the team discover that the most unexpected person from S.H.I.E.L.D.’s past may hold the key to stopping Earth’s destruction.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: Sharla Oliver, James C. Oliver

  • Best Laid Plans
    8.2/102,392 votes

    #9 - Best Laid Plans

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/26/2018

    Mack, Yo-Yo, and Flint fight to keep everyone alive by starting a revolution against the Kree.

    Director: Garry A. Brown

    Writer: George Kitson

  • Past Life
    8.5/102,573 votes

    #10 - Past Life

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/2018

    The team has one final chance to return to the timeline, but their actions may have deadly consequences.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Daniel J. Doyle

  • All the Comforts of Home
    8.3/102,463 votes

    #11 - All the Comforts of Home

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/2018

    Coulson and the team set out to rewrite the course of humanity's fate; they're unaware that their efforts will dramatically change one S.H.I.E.L.D. agent's life.

    Director: Kate Woods

    Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg

  • The Real Deal
    9.1/103,345 votes

    #12 - The Real Deal

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/9/2018

    In the milestone 100th episode, Coulson finally reveals the mysterious deal he made with Ghost Rider, which will impact everyone on the team.

    Director: Kevin Tancharoen

    Writer: Jeffrey Bell, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

  • Principia
    8.0/102,327 votes

    #13 - Principia

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/2018

    The team goes in search of Gravitonium in order to save the world.

    Director: Brad Turner

    Writer: Craig Titley

  • The Devil Complex
    9.0/103,053 votes

    #14 - The Devil Complex

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 3/23/2018

    As Fitz and Simmons race to find a way to seal the Rift, they are faced with one of their greatest fears manifested.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: Matt Owens

  • Rise and Shine
    8.4/102,362 votes

    #15 - Rise and Shine

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/2018

    Coulson uncovers General Hale's true agenda, and it could be the end of the world if S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't help her.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Iden Baghdadchi

  • Inside Voices
    8.1/102,233 votes

    #16 - Inside Voices

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/6/2018

    Coulson is forced to team up with surprising allies to save the world, while the S.H.I.E.L.D. team attempts to track down and rescue him.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: Mark Leitner

  • The Honeymoon
    8.0/102,200 votes

    #17 - The Honeymoon

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/13/2018

    While an agent's life hangs in the balance, Fitz, Simmons, and Yo-Yo attempt to neutralize a weapon that could play a role in Earth’s destruction.

    Director: Garry A. Brown

    Writer: Sharla Oliver

  • All Roads Lead…
    8.2/102,199 votes

    #18 - All Roads Lead…

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/20/2018

    The team must find a way to stop Ruby before the prophesied chain reaction that can destroy the Earth is put into motion.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: George Kitson

  • Option Two
    8.5/102,275 votes

    #19 - Option Two

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/27/2018

    Coulson and the team find themselves under siege at the Lighthouse.

    Director: Kevin Tancharoen

    Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

  • The One Who Will Save Us All
    8.1/102,209 votes

    #20 - The One Who Will Save Us All

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/4/2018

    A newly determined Talbot takes Coulson to meet the enemy and attempts to avert Earth's destruction.

    Director: Cherie Gierhart

    Writer: Brent Fletcher

  • The Force of Gravity
    8.4/102,240 votes

    #21 - The Force of Gravity

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2018

    Daisy's future as the Destroyer of Worlds could take a critical change.

    Director: Kevin Tancharoen

    Writer: Craig Titley, Drew Z. Greenberg

  • The End
    9.1/103,372 votes

    #22 - The End

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Coulson's life or death is the challenge the team finds themselves in, as the wrong decision will cause the Destruction of Earth.

    Director: Jed Whedon

    Writer: Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon