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The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 5

Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 5!

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. A TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's...
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Morning" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 5. It scored 7.1/10 based on 2428 votes. Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2022. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ballet".

  • Morning
    7.1/102,428 votes

    #1 - Morning

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2022

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

    Director: Elisabeth Moss

    Writer: N/A

  • Ballet
    8.1/102,435 votes

    #2 - Ballet

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2022

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • Border
    7.4/101,857 votes

    #3 - Border

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dear Offred
    7.1/101,822 votes

    #4 - Dear Offred

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fairytale
    7.2/101,786 votes

    #5 - Fairytale

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2022

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

    Director: Eva Vives

    Writer: N/A

  • Together
    8.5/102,248 votes

    #6 - Together

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Man's Land
    8.6/102,403 votes

    #7 - No Man's Land

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2022

    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Motherland
    8.0/101,759 votes

    #8 - Motherland

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Allegiance
    7.6/101,589 votes

    #9 - Allegiance

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2022

    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: N/A

  • Safe
    8.4/102,248 votes

    #10 - Safe

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022

    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: N/A