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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!

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 encounters many other survivors along the way.

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

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Walking Dead" season 5 is "No Sanctuary", rated 9.6/10 from 31886 user votes. It was directed by Greg Nicotero and written by Scott M. Gimple. "No Sanctuary" aired on 10/12/2014 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Strangers".

  • No Sanctuary
    9.6/10 31,886 votes

    #1 - No Sanctuary

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2014

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

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

  • Strangers
    8.5/10 14,694 votes

    #2 - Strangers

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2014

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

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Robert Kirkman

  • Four Walls and a Roof
    9.0/10 16,863 votes

    #3 - Four Walls and a Roof

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2014

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

    Director: Jeffrey F. January

    Writer: Corey Reed, Angela Kang

  • Slabtown
    7.4/10 14,438 votes

    #4 - Slabtown

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2014

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

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: Channing Powell, Matthew Negrete

  • Self Help
    7.9/10 13,162 votes

    #5 - Self Help

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2014

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

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Seth Hoffman, Heather Bellson

  • Consumed
    8.0/10 12,934 votes

    #6 - Consumed

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2014

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

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Matthew Negrete, Corey Reed

  • Crossed
    7.8/10 12,315 votes

    #7 - Crossed

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2014

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

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Seth Hoffman

  • Coda
    8.8/10 16,088 votes

    #8 - Coda

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2014

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

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Angela Kang

  • What Happened and What's Going On
    7.9/10 15,426 votes

    #9 - What Happened and What's Going On

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2015

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

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

  • Them
    7.5/10 13,363 votes

    #10 - Them

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/15/2015

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

    Director: Julius Ramsay

    Writer: Heather Bellson

  • The Distance
    8.4/10 12,710 votes

    #11 - The Distance

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2015

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

    Director: Larysa Kondracki

    Writer: Seth Hoffman

  • Remember
    8.6/10 13,087 votes

    #12 - Remember

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2015

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

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Channing Powell

  • Forget
    7.8/10 11,946 votes

    #13 - Forget

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2015

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

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Corey Reed

  • Spend
    8.9/10 14,490 votes

    #14 - Spend

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2015

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

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Matthew Negrete

  • Try
    8.5/10 13,023 votes

    #15 - Try

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2015

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

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: Angela Kang

  • Conquer
    9.2/10 19,119 votes

    #16 - Conquer

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2015

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

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Seth Hoffman, Scott M. Gimple