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The Best Episodes of The Bold Type Season 5

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

A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers,...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Freeform

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Trust Fall" is the best rated episode of "The Bold Type" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Jill Carter and written by Wendy Straker Hauser, Sascha Rothchild, Andrew Steier, it aired on 5/26/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Crossover".

  • Trust Fall
    7.5/10116 votes

    #1 - Trust Fall

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2021

    Jane races to finish a high-risk expose that could have repercussions for Jacqueline. Sutton has a chance to shine at a Scarlet retreat if she can regain her focus. And Kat wants to stay true to herself while making a big decision.

    Director: Jill Carter

    Writer: Wendy Straker Hauser, Sascha Rothchild, Andrew Steier

  • The Crossover
    7.9/10101 votes

    #2 - The Crossover

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2021

    All eyes are on Jane as she and Jacqueline combat a public inconsistency in her latest story. Kat runs into an old friend, sparking a new idea. Alex uses his podcast to make a statement. Sutton gets a career win but a personal blow.

    Director: Jill Carter

    Writer: Lara Azzopardi, Lori Lakin Hutcherson

  • Rolling into the Future
    7.9/1097 votes

    #3 - Rolling into the Future

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2021

    Jane faces unexpected performance reviews that shake her confidence in The Failing Feminist. Sutton’s attempts to move on from her divorce are thwarted by other’s opinions, and Kat reunites with Adena, who has a secret.

    Director: Yoko Okumura

    Writer: Chase Baxter, Sahar Jahani

  • Day Trippers
    7.7/10114 votes

    #4 - Day Trippers

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2021

    Jane, Kat and Sutton, all overwhelmed with monumental work decisions, seek clarity in an unorthodox way.

    Director: Yoko Okumura

    Writer: Matt McGuinness, Julia Harter

  • Don't Turn Away
    8.5/10127 votes

    #5 - Don't Turn Away

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2021

    Kat struggles to get a movement off the ground and is faced with a life-changing opportunity. Sutton gets an unexpected call that threatens the progress she’s made at therapy, and Jane is faced with her biggest challenge ever at Scarlet.

    Director: Aprill Winney

    Writer: Celeste Vasquez, Shani Am. Moore

  • I Expect You to Have Adventures
    8.3/10159 votes

    #6 - I Expect You to Have Adventures

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/30/2021

    After a season of big changes and hard decisions, the future looks bright for the women of “The Bold Type” … but it’s always full of surprises. Jane, Kat and Sutton each face huge choices and evaluate their own paths.

    Director: Aprill Winney

    Writer: Lara Azzopardi, Jessica Kozak