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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!

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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  1. 8.5/10(81 votes)

    #1 - Morning

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    S5:E1

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

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.2/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Ballet

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    S5:E2

    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Together

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    S5:E6

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  4. 8.0/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Safe

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    S5:E10

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

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  5. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Motherland

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    S5:E8

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

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  6. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Border

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    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 7.4/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Dear Offred

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    S5:E4

    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.

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  9. 7.3/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Fairytale

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    S5:E5

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

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    Director:Eva Vives
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.3/10(15 votes)

    #9 - No Man's Land

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    S5:E7

    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

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  11. 7.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Allegiance

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    S5:E9

    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Morning" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ballet".