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The Best Episodes of Red vs. Blue Season 5

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

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In the distant future, two groups of soldiers battle for control of the least desirable piece of real estate in the known universe: a box canyon in the middle of nowhere.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 23 - Why Were We Here?
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    S5:E23

    In the finale of The Blood Gulch Chronicles, the Reds and Blues attempt to stop Omega at all costs, before he is able to execute his plan of enslaving an entire alien race. It's the end of many things, but it ain't over 'till it's over.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 21 - Same Old, Same Old
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    S5:E21

    While Caboose leaves Sheila to go rescue his teammates, Tucker finds out that Wyoming has the ability to time loop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 22 - Repent, The End Is Near
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    S5:E22

    As Omega begins his master plan, the Wyoming clones wreak havoc in Blood Gulch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 4 - Sibling Arrivalries
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    S5:E4

    Grif's newly arrived sister gets acquainted with her new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 19 - The Wrong Crowd
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    S5:E19

    While Simmons hears an echo in the cavern and leaves to investigate, Tex interrogates Church.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 6 - In Memoriam
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S5:E6

    A very depressing funeral takes place at Blood Gulch Outpost #1, with everyone sharing eulogies.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 16 - Biting The Hand
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S5:E16

    While Tex tells the Blues about her adventures with York, the Red team discover a surveillance system in the cavern.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 20 - Uncommunicado
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S5:E20

    While the Blues are ambushed by Wyoming and Gamma, the Reds find Andy, who tells them that Omega has infected a revived Captain Flowers.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 8 - Yellow Fever
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    S5:E8

    In order to keep her safe, Grif confronts the Blues and convinces them to take Sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 3 - Baby Steps
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S5:E3

    Church attempts to call Vic for reinforcements, but is stalled by an elaborate answering machine system. Meanwhile, the back door of the ship opens, and an unseen entity emerges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 5 - The Grif Reaper
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E5

    As Caboose attempts to see the new Red soldier using the sniper rifle, Tucker wakes from his coma. Sister explains to the Reds that Command has promoted a soldier and sent her to fill in.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 7 - Strong Male Figure
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E7

    Church and Tucker admire the new abomination, while Grif reveals to Simmons that Sister is colorblind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 10 - The Nesting Theory
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E10

    The Blues are attacked by an angry Tex, while Grif and Simmons decide to enter the cave to look for Sarge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 13 - Terms and Provisions
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E13

    While Sarge and Donut find an unconscious Simmons underground, Church and Tex help Caboose with his womanizing skills.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 15 - Where Credit Is Due
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E15

    The Blues decide to transfer Sheila's intelligence program to the ship's on-board computer. Meanwhile, Grif recounts his interrogation.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 18 - Loading....
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S5:E18

    The Reds decide to take control of the deserted Blue base. Meanwhile, Sheila, now uploaded into the ship, tells Caboose about Omega's whereabouts.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 1 - You Can't Park Here
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S5:E1

    It’s the happy day for the Blood Gulch crew as new arrivals upset everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 12 - The Haystack
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S5:E12

    While the Blues decide to reboot Sheila, Grif and Simmons look out for bats and snakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 14 - Missed Direction
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S5:E14

    As the Reds find Grif, who claims that he was questioned by his captors, the Blues execute their plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 17 - Tucker Knows Best
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S5:E17

    After giving his son, Junior, some life lessons, Tucker, along with Church and Tex, go investigate the Red base.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 9 - Brass Tacks
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S5:E9

    Now on the Blue Team, Sister gets a tour of Blue Base and meets its members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 11 - Spelunked
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S5:E11

    Sarge and Donut go adventuring in the caves, while Tex and Sister have a little chat.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Red vs. Blue Season 5 Episode 2 - Got Your Back
    7.2/10(49 votes)

    S5:E2

    As Church argues with Simmons and Grif, a tapping noise begins to sound from the ship. Sheila abruptly leaves, forcing Church to retreat to the base.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Why Were We Here?" is the best rated episode of "Red vs. Blue" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/28/2007. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Same Old, Same Old".