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The Best Episodes of The Bold Type Season 5

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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, identities and individual voices.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 1 - Trust Fall
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #1 - Trust Fall

    S5:E1

    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
    Writers:Wendy Straker Hauser, Sascha Rothchild, Andrew Steier

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  2. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 2 - The Crossover
    7.9/10(106 votes)

    #2 - The Crossover

    S5:E2

    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
    Writers:Lara Azzopardi, Lori Lakin Hutcherson

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  3. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 3 - Rolling into the Future
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #3 - Rolling into the Future

    S5:E3

    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
    Writers:Chase Baxter, Sahar Jahani

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  4. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 4 - Day Trippers
    7.7/10(119 votes)

    #4 - Day Trippers

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writers:Matt McGuinness, Julia Harter

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  5. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 5 - Don't Turn Away
    8.6/10(132 votes)

    #5 - Don't Turn Away

    S5:E5

    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
    Writers:Celeste Vasquez, Shani Am. Moore

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  6. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 6 - I Expect You to Have Adventures
    8.3/10(166 votes)

    #6 - I Expect You to Have Adventures

    S5:E6

    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
    Writers:Lara Azzopardi, Jessica Kozak

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Trust Fall" is the best rated episode of "The Bold Type" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 122 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".