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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 5

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

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...
  1. Background image for No Sanctuary
    9.6/10(33.5k votes)

    #1 - No Sanctuary

    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. Background image for Strangers
    8.5/10(15.4k votes)

    #2 - Strangers

    S5:E2

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

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    Director:David Boyd
  3. Background image for Four Walls and a Roof
    9.0/10(17.8k votes)

    #3 - Four Walls and a Roof

    S5:E3

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

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  4. Background image for Slabtown
    7.4/10(15.2k votes)

    #4 - Slabtown

    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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  5. Background image for Self Help
    7.9/10(13.9k votes)

    #5 - Self Help

    S5:E5

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

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  6. Background image for Consumed
    7.9/10(13.6k votes)

    #6 - Consumed

    S5:E6

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

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  8. Background image for Crossed
    7.8/10(13.0k votes)

    #7 - Crossed

    S5:E7

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

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  9. Background image for Coda
    8.8/10(16.9k votes)

    #8 - Coda

    S5:E8

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

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  10. Background image for What Happened and What's Going On
    8.0/10(16.2k votes)

    #9 - What Happened and What's Going On

    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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  11. Background image for Them
    7.6/10(14.1k votes)

    #10 - Them

    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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  12. Background image for The Distance
    8.4/10(13.4k votes)

    #11 - The Distance

    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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  13. Background image for Remember
    8.6/10(13.8k votes)

    #12 - Remember

    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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  14. Background image for Forget
    7.8/10(12.6k votes)

    #13 - Forget

    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
  15. Background image for Spend
    8.9/10(15.3k votes)

    #14 - Spend

    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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    8.5/10(13.8k votes)

    #15 - Try

    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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  17. Background image for Conquer
    9.2/10(20.1k votes)

    #16 - Conquer

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"No Sanctuary" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 5. It scored 9.6/10 based on 33484 votes. Directed by Greg Nicotero and written by Scott M. Gimple, it aired on 10/12/2014. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Strangers".