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The Best Episodes of Weeds Season 5

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

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After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Weeds Season 5 Episode 1 - Wonderful Wonderful
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Wonderful Wonderful

    S5:E1

    After showing Esteban the proof of her baby, a sonogram picture. Nancy returns to Ren Mar to her family, but still unsure of her fate. Meanwhile, Celia is held hostage in Mexico by her estranged daughter Quinn who tries to ransom her off to all her friends, but they hilariously decline to deliver the cash for her release. Back in Ren Mar, Andy, Silas and Doug discuss plans to grow pot in a national forest.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  2. Weeds Season 5 Episode 2 - Machetes Up Top
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Machetes Up Top

    S5:E2

    Nancy pays a secret visit to Guillermo in prison; Celia puts her time in the rebel camp to good use by organizing their supplies; Shane decides to visit Nancy's estranged sister; Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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  3. Weeds Season 5 Episode 3 - Su-Su-Sucio
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Su-Su-Sucio

    S5:E3

    Nancy gets a surprise visit from Jill; Nancy's bodyguard goes missing; Celia's micromanaging gets her sent back to the U.S.; Silas and Doug seek law enforcement approval.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Matthew Salsberg

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  4. Weeds Season 5 Episode 4 - Super Lucky Happy
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Super Lucky Happy

    S5:E4

    Nancy is visited by DEA agent Roy Till who has gone rogue and homecomer Celia moves into Nancy's garage. Meanwhile, Andy tries to access his brother's old bank account.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Ron Fitzgerald

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  5. Weeds Season 5 Episode 5 - Van Nuys
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Van Nuys

    S5:E5

    Nancy talks with her obstetrician about ending the pregnancy. After his teacher took his pot, Shane needs some help to get it back. Andy is still trying to get access to his late brother's bank account. Meanwhile, Silas and Doug need to see "The Wizard" to make their pot selling dreams come true.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  6. Weeds Season 5 Episode 6 - A Modest Proposal
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #6 - A Modest Proposal

    S5:E6

    It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Vanessa Reisen

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  7. Weeds Season 5 Episode 7 - Where the Sidewalk Ends
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Where the Sidewalk Ends

    S5:E7

    Nancy learns the identity of the other woman in Esteban's life, as well as his plans for her childbirth delivery. With the help of Andy and Audra, Nancy takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Celia discovers that getting rich quick isn't always so easy. Silas and Doug learn the hard way that Deputy C.P. Jones is more trouble than he's worth as the fate of their medical marijuana dispensary is jeopardized.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Matthew Salsberg

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  8. Weeds Season 5 Episode 8 - A Distinctive Horn
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - A Distinctive Horn

    S5:E8

    The tension between Nancy and Esteban mounts as Pilar adds to the conflict. Nancy looks to Andy for help, just as hes focused on his relationship with Audra. Dean offers to help Silas and Doug get their dispensary back on track, but Celia sees an opportunity and steps in.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Chris Offutt

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  9. Weeds Season 5 Episode 9 - Suck 'n' Spit
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Suck 'n' Spit

    S5:E9

    Nancy and Andy grow closer together while they try to be good parents. In the meantime, Celia and Dean work together to exploit their product surplus.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Brendan Kelly

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  10. Weeds Season 5 Episode 10 - Perro Insano
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Perro Insano

    S5:E10

    With the arrival of new enemies, Shane and Silas needs Nancy's protection. Meanwhile, Andy plans his future with Audra, while Doug and Dean make a plan to put an end to Celia's marijuana business.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  11. Weeds Season 5 Episode 11 - Ducks and Tigers
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Ducks and Tigers

    S5:E11

    A visit from Esteban's daughter comes with new problems for Nancy. In the meantime, Isabelle joins Doug and Dean's scheme of revenge against Celia.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  12. Weeds Season 5 Episode 12 - Glue
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Glue

    S5:E12

    Nancy, Andy and Cesar team up to look for Esteban when he goes missing. In the meantime, Dean and Doug start their scheme of revenge against Celia, while Silas and Shane develop a need to protect their new stepsister.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Ron Fitzgerald

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  13. Weeds Season 5 Episode 13 - All About My Mom
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #13 - All About My Mom

    S5:E13

    Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Wonderful Wonderful" is the best rated episode of "Weeds" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Scott Ellis and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on 6/8/2009. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Machetes Up Top".