Their mission is simple: Find a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet's population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction.
The best episode of "The Last Ship" season 5 is "Casus Belli", rated 7.9/10 from 794 user votes. It was directed by Paul Holahan and written by Steven Kane. "Casus Belli" aired on 9/9/2018 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Fog of War".
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pinned down after days of fighting, Vulture team must find their way into a secretive enemy camp.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Hiram Martinez
With a devastating hostage situation occurring back home, Chandler must devise the perfect plan to avoid losing everything.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Onalee Hunter
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
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