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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 1 - Orientation (1)
    8.8/10(3593 votes)

    #1 - Orientation (1)

    S5:E1

    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
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  2. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 2 - Orientation (2)
    8.5/10(3215 votes)

    #2 - Orientation (2)

    S5:E2

    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

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  3. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 3 - A Life Spent
    8.0/10(2834 votes)

    #3 - A Life Spent

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writers:Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

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  4. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 4 - A Life Earned
    8.1/10(2763 votes)

    #4 - A Life Earned

    S5:E4

    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

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  5. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 5 - Rewind
    9.0/10(3605 votes)

    #5 - Rewind

    S5:E5

    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

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  6. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 6 - Fun & Games
    8.8/10(3028 votes)

    #6 - Fun & Games

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Clark Gregg
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  7. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 7 - Together or Not at All
    8.2/10(2630 votes)

    #7 - Together or Not at All

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Matt Owens

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  8. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 8 - The Last Day
    8.2/10(2685 votes)

    #8 - The Last Day

    S5:E8

    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
    Writers:Sharla Oliver, James C. Oliver

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  9. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 9 - Best Laid Plans
    8.1/10(2518 votes)

    #9 - Best Laid Plans

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Garry A. Brown
    Writer:George Kitson

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  10. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 10 - Past Life
    8.5/10(2700 votes)

    #10 - Past Life

    S5:E10

    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

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  11. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 11 - All the Comforts of Home
    8.3/10(2592 votes)

    #11 - All the Comforts of Home

    S5:E11

    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

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  12. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 12 - The Real Deal
    9.1/10(3506 votes)

    #12 - The Real Deal

    S5:E12

    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
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeffrey Bell

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  13. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 13 - Principia
    8.0/10(2454 votes)

    #13 - Principia

    S5:E13

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

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Craig Titley

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  14. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 14 - The Devil Complex
    8.9/10(3192 votes)

    #14 - The Devil Complex

    S5:E14

    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

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  15. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 15 - Rise and Shine
    8.4/10(2494 votes)

    #15 - Rise and Shine

    S5:E15

    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

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  16. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 16 - Inside Voices
    8.1/10(2363 votes)

    #16 - Inside Voices

    S5:E16

    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

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  17. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 17 - The Honeymoon
    8.0/10(2328 votes)

    #17 - The Honeymoon

    S5:E17

    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

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  18. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 18 - All Roads Lead…
    8.2/10(2327 votes)

    #18 - All Roads Lead…

    S5:E18

    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

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  19. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 19 - Option Two
    8.5/10(2410 votes)

    #19 - Option Two

    S5:E19

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

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

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  20. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 20 - The One Who Will Save Us All
    8.1/10(2348 votes)

    #20 - The One Who Will Save Us All

    S5:E20

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

    Director:Cherie Gierhart
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  21. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 21 - The Force of Gravity
    8.4/10(2370 votes)

    #21 - The Force of Gravity

    S5:E21

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

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Drew Z. Greenberg, Craig Titley

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  22. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 22 - The End
    9.1/10(3538 votes)

    #22 - The End

    S5:E22

    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
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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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 3593 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)".