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The Best Episodes of The Last Ship Season 5

Every episode of The Last Ship Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Ship Season 5!

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.

Genres:Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:TNT

Season 5 Ratings Summary

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".

  • Casus Belli
    7.9/10 794 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

  • Fog of War
    7.7/10 618 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

  • El Puente
    7.5/10 586 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

  • Tropic of Cancer
    7.6/10 582 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

  • Warriors
    6.1/10 751 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

  • Air Drop
    7.4/10 552 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

  • Somos la Sangre
    7.6/10 570 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

  • Honor
    7.9/10 578 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

  • Courage
    7.8/10 542 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

  • Commitment
    7.7/10 733 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