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The Best Episodes of Queen Sugar Season 5

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

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Two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently departed father - an 800-acre sugarcane farm.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 1 - Late-February 2020
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    #1 - Late-February 2020

    S5:E1

    Nova and Calvin move forward in their relationship; Ralph Angel makes a big decision; Nova starts a new business venture; Micah joins a fraternity; Frances is sentenced for conspiracy.

    Director:Lauren Wolkstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 2 - Mid-March 2020
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Mid-March 2020

    S5:E2

    Ralph Angel and Darla talk wedding plans; Nova meets Calvin's family for the first time; Micah experiences his own firsts as a member of a fraternity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 3 - Late April 2020
    7.1/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Late April 2020

    S5:E3

    Ralph Angel seeks alternative sources of income; the pandemic forces Micah to return home; Hollywood grows concerned for his mother's health.

    Director:Lauren Wolkstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 4 - Early-May 2020
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Early-May 2020

    S5:E4

    Micah and Charley's relationship grows deeper; Ralph Angel takes pride in his new job; Calvin's daughter quarantines with him and Nova; Micah helps Charley in her fight against Parker and Landry; Ralph Angel talks to Darla about their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 5 - May 19, 2020
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #5 - May 19, 2020

    S5:E5

    Charley throws Darla a surprise bridal shower, leading up to a gorgeous and joyful wedding the whole family enjoys.

    Director:Lauren Wolkstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 6 - May 27, 2020
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #6 - May 27, 2020

    S5:E6

    The Bordelons' lives are impacted by the tragic murder of George Floyd; Nova asks Calvin to recount something from his past; Ralph Angel and Darla give Blue a version of "The Talk."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 7 - June 1, 2020
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #7 - June 1, 2020

    S5:E7

    Violet grows concerned about Hollywood's emotional state, Nova plans a children's march, Ralph Angel, Blue and Darla confront a troubling confrontation with a cop. Plus, Micah wants to get out and be a voice of change.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 8 - June 3, 2020
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #8 - June 3, 2020

    S5:E8

    Ralph Angel and Darla grapple with Blue's future, Davis cares for Charley, and Hollywood has a new idea for The Real Spot. Plus, Violet calls Darlene about Blue, and Nova receives a curious email.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 9 - In Summer Time to Simply Be
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    #9 - In Summer Time to Simply Be

    S5:E9

    Charley grows closer to Davis, Ralph Angel decides about Blue's future, and Nova is confronted with a devastating truth.

    Director:Lauren Wolkstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Queen Sugar Season 5 Episode 10 - Onward
    6.5/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Onward

    S5:E10

    Charley and Davis mark a beginning, Calvin begins to take accountability, Blue starts school in D.C., and Darla shares momentous news with Ralph Angel.

    Director:Lauren Wolkstein
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Late-February 2020" is the best rated episode of "Queen Sugar" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Lauren Wolkstein and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Mid-March 2020".