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The Best Episodes of Power Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Power Season 5 Episode 8 - A Friend of the Family
    9.3/10(906 votes)

    S5:E8

    The AUSA turns up the heat on Ghost and implicates his inner circle in on a RICO; Ghost and Tommy plan to frame Dre for the murder of Raymond Jones, Raina's killer; Angela and Tasha enact a plan of their own.

    Director:Hernán Otaño
    Writers:Vladimir Cvetko, Safia M. Dirie

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  2. Power Season 5 Episode 9 - There's a Snitch Among Us
    9.2/10(716 votes)

    S5:E9

    When Angela's arrest of Jimenez gives her a solid win, she discovers plans that would undercut her career; Ghost tasks Tommy in killing a snitch, changing all of their lives; Tariq accepts the consequences of his choices.

    Director:Gary Lennon
    Writer:Gary Lennon

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  3. Power Season 5 Episode 10 - When This Is Over
    9.2/10(768 votes)

    S5:E10

    When the RICO case comes crashing down, Angela breaks ranks to form her own A-team. LaKeisha takes a stand of her own while “Ghost”, Tommy, Tasha, and Angela race against the clock to prove their innocence...but to what end?

    Director:MJ Bassett
    Writers:Courtney Kemp Agboh, Gabriela Uribe

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  4. Power Season 5 Episode 1 - Everyone Is Implicated
    8.5/10(771 votes)

    S5:E1

    James "Ghost" St. Patrick forms a dangerous alliance with his brother-in-arms, Tommy, and his mortal enemy, Kanan; Angela is implicated in murder and turns to an unlikely ally; Tasha enlists LaKeisha to protect Tariq.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Courtney Kemp Agboh

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  5. Power Season 5 Episode 5 - Happy Birthday
    8.4/10(592 votes)

    S5:E5

    The St. Patricks celebrate Tariq's birthday without Raina. Ghost is on the outs with Tate and learns Dre is ready to replace him in the legitimate world. Kanan drops Tariq at school, bonding over their mistrust of Ghost.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Safia M. Dirie

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  6. Power Season 5 Episode 7 - The Devil Inside
    8.3/10(538 votes)

    S5:E7

    Ghost, Tommy and Kanan move forward with their task to kill the heads of the Jimenez Cartel. Donovan warns Angela that her own office is after her. LaKeisha lets slip that Teresi is Tommy's father.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Heather Zuhlke

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  7. Power Season 5 Episode 2 - Damage Control
    8.0/10(591 votes)

    S5:E2

    The St. Patrick family grieves Raina while the AUSA's office discusses taking down "Ghost" and ending Angela's career. Councilman Tate exploits Raina's death. Dre maintains order within his organization.

    Director:Solvan Naim
    Writer:Heather Zuhlke

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  8. Power Season 5 Episode 4 - Second Chances
    8.0/10(553 votes)

    S5:E4

    Tensions run high when Jason returns. Ghost warns Tommy about Teresi while he hatches a plan with Kanan to rid Tommy of his new family. Angela gets closer to arresting the Jimenez Cartel. Kanan forms an unlikely alliance.

    Director:Bart Wenrich
    Writer:Jeff Dixon

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  9. Power Season 5 Episode 6 - A Changed Man?
    7.9/10(529 votes)

    S5:E6

    After his spiritual awakening with Rev. Macedon, Ghost confesses his sins to Angela. Angela preps Tasha for Federal questioning and Ghost must break his business deal with Tommy when Truth is audited by the IRS.

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann
    Writer:Monica Mitchell

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  10. Power Season 5 Episode 3 - Are We On The Same Team?
    7.8/10(543 votes)

    S5:E3

    Ghost and Tasha butt heads on how to grieve. Angela pursues the Jimenez Cartel while Kanan goes after Dre's organization. Tommy confides in LaKeisha about his relationship with Teresi, complicating everyone's lives.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writer:Vladimir Cvetko

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Friend of the Family" is the best rated episode of "Power" season 5. It scored 9.3/10 based on 906 votes. Directed by Hernán Otaño and written by Vladimir Cvetko, Safia M. Dirie, it aired on 8/26/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "There's a Snitch Among Us".