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The Best Episodes of Nashville Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Nashville Season 5

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...

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  1. 9.1/10(279 votes)

    #1 - I'll Fly Away

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
  2. 8.8/10(276 votes)

    #2 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.6/10(216 votes)

    #3 - Fire and Rain

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    S5:E11

    Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards. Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.

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  4. 8.4/10(252 votes)

    #4 - The Wayfaring Stranger

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    S5:E1

    Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie now back home and Highway 65 is struggling financially. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville and sets Rayna off on a journey of discovery.

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    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.2/10(173 votes)

    #5 - Stand Beside Me

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    S5:E8

    Rayna and Deacon take precautions as Hockney tests the limits of the restraining order. Juliette asks the church choir to work with her on an album. Scarlett finds herself drawn to Damien.

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    Director:Mike Binder
  6. 8.2/10(145 votes)

    #6 - You Can't Lose Me

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 8.2/10(136 votes)

    #7 - Reasons to Quit

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    S5:E22

    With Deacon and the artists of Highway 65 taking a stand, Zach sends a message. Maddie and Juliette's conflict comes to a head. Daphne goes to a pool party. Gunnar returns from Avery's tour.

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  9. 8.1/10(133 votes)

    #8 - Farther On

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    S5:E21

    Juliette shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction. Deacon gets invited to play the Opry but hesitates to answer. Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.

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    Director:N/A
  10. 8.0/10(148 votes)

    #9 - Ghost in This House

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    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.

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  11. 7.9/10(167 votes)

    #10 - Let's Put It Back Together Again

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    S5:E3

    Maddie starts an internship at a recording studio and meets a street musician. Avery struggles while producing a young Internet sensation. Juliette meets her guardian angel.

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  12. 7.8/10(163 votes)

    #11 - A Little Bit Stronger

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    S5:E6

    Rayna and Deacon beef up their home security after Rayna's encounter with Carl Hockney. Juliette draws closer to her guardian angel, Hallie and Avery leaps back into performing.

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  13. 7.8/10(132 votes)

    #12 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)

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    S5:E18

    Juliette continues to be plagued by her injuries and Avery gets a taste of independence. Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial. Deacon plays a benefit for charity.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.7/10(179 votes)

    #13 - Back in Baby's Arms

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    S5:E2

    Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.

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  15. 7.7/10(162 votes)

    #14 - Leap of Faith

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    S5:E4

    Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.

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  16. 7.7/10(131 votes)

    #15 - 'Til I Can Make It on My Own

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    S5:E13

    Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash. Bucky and Zach are at odds.

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  17. 7.7/10(123 votes)

    #16 - A Change Would Do You Good

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    S5:E15

    A huge fallout results from the video of Maddie and the police officer. Deacon and Avery fall in love with Hallie's special sound. Zach continues to exert his influence on Highway 65.

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  18. 7.7/10(136 votes)

    #17 - Not Ready to Make Nice

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    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.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
  19. 7.7/10(125 votes)

    #18 - Speed Trap Town

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
  20. 7.6/10(167 votes)

    #19 - Love Hurts

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    S5:E5

    Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.

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  21. 7.5/10(142 votes)

    #20 - Back in the Saddle Again

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    S5:E12

    Deacon helps Daphne with a school project, but Daphne feels unmotivated. Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song. Scarlett and Gunnar receive news about the baby.

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  22. 7.4/10(165 votes)

    #21 - Hurricane

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    S5:E7

    Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album. Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home. Damien apologizes to Scarlett. Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.

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  23. 7.4/10(131 votes)

    #22 - (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I

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    S5:E14

    Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer. Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career. Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"I'll Fly Away" is the best rated episode of "Nashville" season 5. It scored 9.1/10 based on 279 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Liberty Godshall, it aired on 3/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "If Tomorrow Never Comes".