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The Best Episodes of Nashville Season 5

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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. Background image for The Wayfaring Stranger
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #1 - The Wayfaring Stranger

    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.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Back in Baby's Arms
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Back in Baby's Arms

    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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  3. Background image for Let's Put It Back Together Again
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Let's Put It Back Together Again

    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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  4. Background image for Leap of Faith
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Leap of Faith

    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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  5. Background image for Love Hurts
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Love Hurts

    S5:E5

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

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  6. Background image for A Little Bit Stronger
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - A Little Bit Stronger

    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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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Hurricane

    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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  9. Background image for Stand Beside Me
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Stand Beside Me

    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.

    Director:Mike Binder
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  10. Background image for If Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for I'll Fly Away
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for Fire and Rain
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Fire and Rain

    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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  13. Background image for Back in the Saddle Again
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Back in the Saddle Again

    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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  14. Background image for 'Til I Can Make It on My Own
    7.0/10(3 votes)

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

    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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  15. Background image for (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
    7.0/10(3 votes)

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

    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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  16. Background image for A Change Would Do You Good
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - A Change Would Do You Good

    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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  17. Background image for Not Ready to Make Nice
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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
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  18. Background image for Ghost in This House
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for The Night Before (Life Goes On)
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)

    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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  20. Background image for You Can't Lose Me
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for Speed Trap Town
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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
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  22. Background image for Farther On
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Farther On

    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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  23. Background image for Reasons to Quit
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Reasons to Quit

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Wayfaring Stranger" is the best rated episode of "Nashville" season 5. It scored 6.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Callie Khouri and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/15/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Back in Baby's Arms".