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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!

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Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 1 - Morning
    7.1/10(2857 votes)

    #1 - Morning

    S5:E1

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

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  2. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 2 - Ballet
    8.1/10(2856 votes)

    #2 - Ballet

    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. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 3 - Border
    7.3/10(2247 votes)

    #3 - Border

    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.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 4 - Dear Offred
    7.2/10(2206 votes)

    #4 - Dear Offred

    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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  5. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 5 - Fairytale
    7.2/10(2180 votes)

    #5 - Fairytale

    S5:E5

    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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  6. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 6 - Together
    8.5/10(2664 votes)

    #6 - Together

    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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  8. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 7 - No Man's Land
    8.6/10(2879 votes)

    #7 - No Man's Land

    S5:E7

    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

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  9. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 8 - Motherland
    8.0/10(2163 votes)

    #8 - Motherland

    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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  10. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 9 - Allegiance
    7.6/10(1984 votes)

    #9 - Allegiance

    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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  11. The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 10 - Safe
    8.3/10(2725 votes)

    #10 - Safe

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Morning" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 5. It scored 7.1/10 based on 2857 votes. Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by Bruce Miller, it aired on 9/14/2022. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ballet".