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The Best Episodes of Nashville

Every episode of Nashville ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Nashville!

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Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them, and often complicating their lives, are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Nashville Season 5 Episode 10 - I'll Fly Away
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - I'll Fly Away

    S5:E10

    A legal dispute threatens to break apart the family. Juliette demands to perform at the CMT Music Awards. Will and Zach are drawn closer together.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Liberty Godshall

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  2. Nashville Season 2 Episode 4 - You’re No Angel Yourself
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - You’re No Angel Yourself

    S2:E4

    Teddy proposes to Peggy and tries to keep it a secret.

    Director:Julie Hébert
    Writer:Wendy Calhoun

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  3. Nashville Season 2 Episode 19 - Crazy
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Crazy

    S2:E19

    Maddie’s news goes viral and stirs a media frenzy including being a “Hot Topic” on “The View,” and the real-life Ladies of “The View”— Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy and Barbara Walters guest-star as themselves. Rayna tries to manage the fallout by going on “Good Morning America” and real-life anchor Robin Roberts guest stars as herself. When Juliette faces more empty seats on her tour, she reaches out to Charlie Wentworth (Charlie Bewley) for a favor, and Scarlett’s mother, Beverly surprises her daughter in San Francisco

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  4. Nashville Season 2 Episode 22 - On the Other Hand
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - On the Other Hand

    S2:E22

    As Will Lexington’s album climbs the chart with the help of Jeff Fordham’s deep pockets, Rayna enlists Teddy’s help to plan a huge, free concert at LP Field to draw attention to her Highway 65 debut. She will perform with Luke Wilson and duet with Juliette before thousands of fans. Zoey, Avery and Gunnar rock out at a benefit for Deacon’s favorite charity, Sober House, and Avery plans to serenade Juliette with a song he wrote for her. But when he attempts to sing it, he doesn’t understand why she is not present, and Scarlett makes a decision about her future in Nashville.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nashville Season 5 Episode 17 - Ghost in This House
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Ghost in This House

    S5:E17

    Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face. Will shoots a commercial. Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.

    Director:Maggie Greenwald
    Writer:Richard Kramer

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  6. Nashville Season 5 Episode 19 - You Can't Lose Me
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - You Can't Lose Me

    S5:E19

    Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth. Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65. Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications and Gunnar searches for the mugger.

    Director:Jesse Zwick
    Writer:Savannah Dooley

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  7. Nashville Season 1 Episode 20 - A Picture From Life's Other Side
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - A Picture From Life's Other Side

    S1:E20

    Rayna finds an unlikely ally in Lamar when he sides with her against Teddy about the girls. Jolene sees Juliette struggling and tries to find a way to help. Avery and Will, separately, both get a chance to shine with bigger stars -- but will it translate to career gold? And Tandy takes her own agenda to the board of Wyatt Industries.

    Director:Michael Waxman
    Writer:Dee Johnson

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  8. Nashville Season 1 Episode 21 - I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

    S1:E21

    A shadow has been cast over country music’s biggest night: Juliette discovers a letter from Jolene revealing her mother’s true feelings; Rayna and Deacon’s fairytale evening at the CMA Awards, even performing with Brad Paisley – who guest stars as himself — may not end in a happily-ever-after; and Gunnar will do whatever it takes to win Scarlett’s heart back — but is it too late? Meanwhile the U.S. Attorney’s office is closing in on Teddy, and Peggy returns with a secret of her own.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Nashville Season 2 Episode 10 - Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Tomorrow Never Comes

    S2:E10

    Juliette is the main act at Teddy’s first annual Music City Festival, but the blowback by the fans and press over the Wentworths throws her for a loop and drags down the event. She demands that Glenn find out who leaked career-killing gossip to the tabloids so she can get ahead of the bad press by calling them out. Rayna is determined to buy herself out of her Edgehill contract once and for all, even though Tandy and Luke counsel otherwise. Should she risk all her assets on Highway 65? Deacon and Gunnar find themselves marginalized at the Festival and team up to to put on an unauthorized show, and Scarlett is freezing out Zoey and Gunnar but drawing closer to Avery.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  10. Nashville Season 2 Episode 11 - I'll Keep Climbing
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - I'll Keep Climbing

    S2:E11

    In The Aftermath of the death of someone in their circle, lives are changed forever in the world of "Nashville," and a new mystery arises. Kelly Clarkson guest stars as herself and makes Gunnar and Scarlett a once-in-a-lifetime offer. Juliette's reputation takes another body blow as creative video editing seems to show her proclaiming there is no God, further fueling her detractors. Rayna's bought herself out of Edgehill, but the the pressure to succeed is greater than ever, and Deacon struggles to write during his sobriety and relative stability and finds help from Maddie and Daphne.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Tyler Bensinger

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  11. Nashville Season 2 Episode 13 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

    S2:E13

    Jeff is expecting Juliette to formally apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony, but at the last minute she has a change of heart and decides to standby the choices she's made. Luke introduces Rayna to a power player that could help her get her distribution deal off the ground, and then surprises her with a NASCAR that is wrapped in Rayna Jayme's graphics. Deacon is discovering his record deal might not be what he expected and Scarlett's collaboration with Liam gets off to a rocky start. Will and Layla discover they aren't all that different and find comfort in one another's company and Teddy will stop at nothing to reveal Lamar's connection to Peggy's death.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  12. Nashville Season 2 Episode 15 - They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy Anymore
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy Anymore

    S2:E15

    Juliette’s new song, “Don’t Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet,” catches the ear of a high-powered, hit-making producer, Howie V. He wants to make her a superstar and brings her to Los Angeles to record, but marginalizes Glenn in the process. Meanwhile, Rayna takes charge with stoicism in the aftermath of recent events, and Scarlett feels lost and alone but finds Liam to be a receptive confidante.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Monica Macer

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  13. Nashville Season 2 Episode 21 - All or Nothing with Me
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - All or Nothing with Me

    S2:E21

    Rayna organizes a charity concert at Fort Campbell after finding out Luke has been injured in Afghanistan, forcing him to cut his tour short. Deacon and Maddie are brought closer together as they chart a new course for their future. Teddy is beginning to feel like his family is slipping further and further away from him. Juliette is racked with guilt knowing that her back is against the wall after Jeff threatens to go to Avery with the truth. Gunnar is feeling pressure to reveal a secret about Juliette to Avery until Zoey urges him that his professional and private life should be kept separate. And Will and Layla begin shooting their new reality series.

    Director:Michael Waxman
    Writer:Dee Johnson

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  14. Nashville Season 3 Episode 9 - Two Sides to Every Story
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Two Sides to Every Story

    S3:E9

    Rayna broadcasts a Christmas special from her home and has the chance to perform at Winterfest.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

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  15. Nashville Season 3 Episode 10 - First to Have a Second Chance
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - First to Have a Second Chance

    S3:E10

    Rayna is feeling conflicted about leaving the children behind to go back on tour. Sadie runs into a former partner.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  16. Nashville Season 3 Episode 12 - I've Got Reasons to Hate You
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - I've Got Reasons to Hate You

    S3:E12

    Rayna attempts to shrug off rumors about her and Luke's breakup as she gets ready to return to the stage.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Sibyl Gardner

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  17. Nashville Season 3 Episode 13 - I'm Lost Between Right and Wrong
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - I'm Lost Between Right and Wrong

    S3:E13

    Rayna learns about Jeff's plan to sign Maddie to Edgehill. Luke and Gunnar come up with some revenge songs.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:David Gould

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  18. Nashville Season 3 Episode 15 - That's the Way Love Goes
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - That's the Way Love Goes

    S3:E15

    The Grand Ole Opry honors Rayna on a special anniversary, so she asks Deacon and her daughters to sing with her. Meanwhile, Will's distressed to be collaborating with a gay man on a songwriting project and Sadie shares her private ordeal on national TV.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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  19. Nashville Season 4 Episode 2 - 'Til the Pain Outwears the Shame
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 'Til the Pain Outwears the Shame

    S4:E2

    Juliette breaks down during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Michael,” prompting Avery’s concern. But when she continues her pattern of irrational and volatile behavior, she leaves Avery with a struggle of his own. Meanwhile, Rayna is determined to show the world that Highway 65 is not just a vanity project and devises a plan to sign Markus Keen, one of the biggest rock artists around.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:David Gould

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  20. Nashville Season 4 Episode 10 - We've Got Nothing But Love To Prove
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - We've Got Nothing But Love To Prove

    S4:E10

    It’s a big morning for Markus Keen when “Good Morning America” comes to Nashville to broadcast a live concert in support of his new album launch, but come show time, Markus finds he’s anything but ready. Meanwhile, Luke’s relationship with Colt continues to be strained while Luke learns of another setback to launching his brand. And living in the same house, but feeling further apart than ever, Rayna and Deacon face a big decision.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  21. Nashville Season 5 Episode 16 - Not Ready to Make Nice
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Not Ready to Make Nice

    S5:E16

    Juliette has it out with Avery over Hallie's sound. Maddie learns the truth about the origins of the bullying on social media. Scarlett's pregnancy brings with it unexpected attention.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Troy Putney

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  22. Nashville Season 5 Episode 20 - Speed Trap Town
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Speed Trap Town

    S5:E20

    Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past. Maddie and Juliette are nominated for the same music award. Deacon helps Jessie record; Scarlett learns self-defense.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  23. Nashville Season 5 Episode 9 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

    S5:E9

    After her life-changing experience, Rayna scrambles to write one more song for the concept album with Deacon. Juliette's leg starts to hurt inexplicably. Gunnar fights for Scarlett.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  24. Nashville Season 1 Episode 7 - Lovesick Blues
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Lovesick Blues

    S1:E7

    Marshall Evans continues to pressure Rayna and Juliette to collaborate at an event at the Ryman theater, Teddy is forced to reveal the truth to Rayna when Peggy's desperation hits its peak, and in an effort to move past her failed relationship with Avery, Scarlett finds herself getting closer to Gunnar.

    Director:Mimi Leder
    Writer:Wendy Calhoun

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  25. Nashville Season 1 Episode 10 - I'm Sorry for You, My Friend
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - I'm Sorry for You, My Friend

    S1:E10

    Rayna and Juliette get ready to perform in San Diego in their first arena concert on the same bill. Rayna finds that working without Deacon is too disruptive and makes an interesting proposal to Liam, while Juliette sends Sean a message through the press. Gunnar takes a road trip to Austin to visit his brother, and Scarlett tags along for the ride so she can catch Deacon's performance in Texas with the Revel Kings. Meanwhile Avery makes his move to sign with Dominic, and Teddy and Coleman's campaigns find them in a dead heat.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Dana Greenblatt

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'll Fly Away" is the best rated episode of "Nashville". It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Dan Lerner and written by Liberty Godshall, it aired on 3/2/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "You’re No Angel Yourself".