The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(89 votes)

   #1 - Morning

   S5:E19/14/2022

   June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.

   Director:Elisabeth Moss

   Writer:Bruce Miller

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   Director:Elisabeth Moss

   Writer:Bruce Miller
2. 

   8.4/10(22 votes)

   #2 - Ballet

   S5:E29/14/2022

   June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

   Director:Elisabeth Moss

   Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera, Aly Monroe

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   Director:Elisabeth Moss

   Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera, Aly Monroe
3. 

   7.6/10(22 votes)

   #3 - Border

   S5:E39/21/2022

   June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.

   Director:Dana Gonzales

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Dana Gonzales

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   7.4/10(21 votes)

   #4 - Dear Offred

   S5:E49/28/2022

   June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.

   Director:Dana Gonzales

   Writer:Jacey Heldrich

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   Director:Dana Gonzales

   Writer:Jacey Heldrich
5. 

   7.4/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Fairytale

   S5:E510/5/2022

   June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.

   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:J. Holtham

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   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:J. Holtham
6. 

   8.1/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Together

   S5:E610/12/2022

   June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.

   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:Katherine Collins

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   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:Katherine Collins
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7. 

   7.6/10(18 votes)

   #7 - No Man's Land

   S5:E710/19/2022

   June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

   Director:Natalia Leite

   Writer:Rachel Shukert

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   Director:Natalia Leite

   Writer:Rachel Shukert
8. 

   7.8/10(16 votes)

   #8 - Motherland

   S5:E810/26/2022

   June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.

   Director:Natalia Leite

   Writer:Yahlin Chang

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   Director:Natalia Leite

   Writer:Yahlin Chang
9. 

   7.4/10(13 votes)

   #9 - Allegiance

   S5:E911/2/2022

   June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

   Director:Bradley Whitford

   Writer:Eric Tuchman

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   Director:Bradley Whitford

   Writer:Eric Tuchman
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    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Safe

    S5:E1011/9/2022

    Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

    Director:Elisabeth Moss

    Writer:Bruce Miller

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    Director:Elisabeth Moss

    Writer:Bruce Miller