The Best Episodes of The Originals Season 5
Every episode of The Originals Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Originals Season 5!
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Originals" season 5 is "Where You Left Your Heart", rated 8.7/10 from 1445 user votes. It was directed by Lance Anderson and written by Marguerite MacIntyre. "Where You Left Your Heart" aired on 4/18/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "One Wrong Turn On Bourbon".
8.7/10 1,445 votes#1 - Where You Left Your Heart
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2018
Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin, while Rebekah struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel. Finally, struggling without Elijah by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes.
Director: Lance Anderson
Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre
8.3/10 1,057 votes#2 - One Wrong Turn On Bourbon
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2018
When a mysterious disappearance brings Klaus back to New Orleans, Hope looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again. However, when the dark magic that had been keeping them apart begins to manifest in dangerous ways across the city, Vincent turns to Ivy for guidance about what it may mean. Elsewhere, Marcel returns to New Orleans amidst increased tensions between the supernatural factions, while Freya makes a decision about her future with Keelin. Finally, Roman’s surprise visit to the Mikaelson compound forces Hope to reveal some dark truths about her family.
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.6/10 1,180 votes#3 - Ne Me Quitte Pas
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2018
In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette, a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found.
Director: Joseph Morgan
Writer: Michelle Paradise, K.C. Perry
8.0/10 946 votes#4 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2018
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope, who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent seeks guidance from Ivy after learning that Klaus’ erratic behavior is escalating.
Director: Michael Grossman
Writer: Kyle Arrington, Beau DeMayo
8.1/10 945 votes#5 - Don't It Just Break Your Heart
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2018
A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel makes a decision that puts him at odds with Klaus. Finally, Hope takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she’s created.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Writer: Bianca Sams, Jeffrey Lieber
8.5/10 1,134 votes#6 - What, Will, I, Have, Left
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2018
After learning how she can get Hayley back, Hope sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started. Klaus turns to Caroline for help when he discovers Hope’s plan. Vincent and Freya clash over whether to let Declan in on New Orleans’s supernatural secrets.
Director: Charles Michael Davis
Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre
8.5/10 981 votes#7 - God's Gonna Trouble the Water
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2018
Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.
Director: Carl Seaton
Writer: Julie Plec, Bianca Sams
9.1/10 1,218 votes#8 - The Kindness of Strangers
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2018
As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."
Director: Kellie Cyrus
Writer: Beau DeMayo, Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.0/10 863 votes#9 - We Have Not Long to Love
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/20/2018
As Vincent, Marcel and Josh work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope's attempt to bring her family back together leaves her struggling with the consequences. Finally, Freya makes a life-changing decision.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Michelle Paradise, K.C. Perry
8.3/10 870 votes#10 - There in the Disappearing Light
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2018
Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah’s past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals with the fallout of a fateful decision.
Director: Daniel Gillies
Writer: Jeffrey Lieber, Eva McKenna
8.2/10 911 votes#11 - Til the Day I Die
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2018
Klaus turns to Davina for help to learn more about a mysterious affliction affecting Hope. On their wedding day, Freya and Keelin make a tough decision about their future together, while Elijah is forced to confront a past memory of Hayley. Finally, Declan’s growing curiosity in the city’s supernatural secrets forces Marcel to step in.
Director: Geoff Shotz
Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre, Kyle Arrington
9.1/10 1,245 votes#12 - The Tale of Two Wolves
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/25/2018
With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.
Director: Rudy Persico
Writer: Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.4/10 2,166 votes#13 - When the Saints Go Marching In
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2018
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
Director: Lance Anderson
Writer: Julie Plec, Jeffrey Lieber