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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 5

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

Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and...
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  1. 9.6/10(33.0k votes)

    #1 - No Sanctuary

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    S5:E1

    We learn the true motives of the Terminans as Rick and the group find themselves in a vulnerable situation.

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  2. 9.2/10(19.8k votes)

    #2 - Conquer

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    S5:E16

    Daryl finds trouble while on a run; Rick and the group feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble approaches the gates.

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  3. 9.0/10(17.5k votes)

    #3 - Four Walls and a Roof

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    S5:E3

    Rick and the others find themselves pitted against a group of nasty people.

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  4. 8.9/10(15.0k votes)

    #4 - Spend

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    S5:E14

    While trying to secure a new home, Rick and his group face challenges, and question the utopia they find themselves in.

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  5. 8.8/10(16.6k votes)

    #5 - Coda

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    S5:E8

    Rick wants to find a peaceful agreement, but the enemies seem to prefer a more violent resolution.

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  6. 8.6/10(13.5k votes)

    #6 - Remember

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    S5:E12

    The group has a difficult time molding to a new lifestyle, forcing them to consider whether they can be the people they once were.

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  8. 8.5/10(15.2k votes)

    #7 - Strangers

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    S5:E2

    Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low.

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    Director:David Boyd
  9. 8.5/10(13.6k votes)

    #8 - Try

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    S5:E15

    When life within the walls begins to mimic life outside, the group realizes that sheltered life may not be possible.

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  10. 8.4/10(13.2k votes)

    #9 - The Distance

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    S5:E11

    After withstanding a spectacular storm, Rick and the others meet what appears to be a friendly person, but find themselves mistrustful.

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  11. 8.0/10(13.4k votes)

    #10 - Consumed

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    S5:E6

    Stakes are high when members of the group must go on a rescue mission in a familiar location.

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  12. 8.0/10(16.0k votes)

    #11 - What Happened and What's Going On

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    S5:E9

    After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.

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  13. 7.9/10(13.6k votes)

    #12 - Self Help

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    S5:E5

    A new set of issues confront the group while on a mission.

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  14. 7.8/10(12.8k votes)

    #13 - Crossed

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    S5:E7

    Some members hold down the church while the others are on a rescue mission.

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  15. 7.8/10(12.4k votes)

    #14 - Forget

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    S5:E13

    As Rick and the others continue to acclimate to their new surroundings, they consider a return to normalcy.

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    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Corey Reed
  16. 7.6/10(13.8k votes)

    #15 - Them

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    S5:E10

    The group feels beaten after living life on the road, but must continue to trudge along in spite of the changes they have incurred.

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  17. 7.4/10(14.9k votes)

    #16 - Slabtown

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    S5:E4

    Things appear nice and safe, but there is a bit of a dark side for another group of survivors.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"No Sanctuary" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 5. It scored 9.6/10 based on 32976 votes. Directed by Greg Nicotero and written by Scott M. Gimple, it aired on 10/12/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Conquer".