7.9/10799 votes#1 - Casus Belli
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2018
Three years after overcoming the global famine, the United States Navy is ready to unveil its first fully functional fleet since the Red Flu pandemic, but a new type of threat may mean the next world war.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Steven Kane
7.7/10621 votes#2 - Fog of War
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2018
Thrust back to World War II era military technology, Nathan James must think fast to survive a fight with limited weapons capabilities.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Jill Blankenship
7.5/10589 votes#3 - El Puente
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2018
With nations being rapidly occupied, Chandler tries his hand at diplomacy to unite two hostile countries so they can fight a common enemy.
Director: Bill Roe
Writer: Mark Malone
7.6/10585 votes#4 - Tropic of Cancer
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2018
As Nathan James and her allies attempt to prevent the enemy moving north, Chandler's haunting visions manifest into reality.
Director: Bud Kremp
Writer: Katie Swain
6.1/10756 votes#5 - Warriors
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2018
After months of fighting, the crew of Nathan James must embark on a dangerous mission to secure important intel that could decide the fate of the war.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Jill Blankenship, Onalee Hunter
7.4/10555 votes#6 - Air Drop
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/2018
Nathan James must seek the aid of a prominent rebel leader in order to create a staging area before mounting an invasion of their own.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Ira Parker
7.6/10573 votes#7 - Somos la Sangre
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2018
Pinned down after days of fighting, Vulture team must find their way into a secretive enemy camp.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Hiram Martinez
7.8/10581 votes#8 - Honor
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/2018
With a devastating hostage situation occurring back home, Chandler must devise the perfect plan to avoid losing everything.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Onalee Hunter
7.8/10545 votes#9 - Courage
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2018
The crew of Nathan James begin preparations for what may be their most ambitious mission to date.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Mark Malone, Katie Swain
7.7/10738 votes#10 - Commitment
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2018
It is all out war as Chandler must face his fears and confront the greatest threat he has ever encountered.
Director: Steven Kane
Writer: Steven Kane
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Genres:Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:TNT
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Casus Belli" is the best rated episode of "The Last Ship" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 799 votes. Directed by Paul Holahan and written by Steven Kane, it aired on 9/9/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Fog of War".