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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!

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.
Genres:ComedyCrimeDrama
Network:Showtime

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Wonderful Wonderful" is the best rated episode of "Weeds" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 735 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".

  • Wonderful Wonderful
    7.6/10735 votes

    #1 - Wonderful Wonderful

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009

    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

  • Machetes Up Top
    7.2/10652 votes

    #2 - Machetes Up Top

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

    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 (Jennifer Jason Leigh); Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.

    Director: Michael Pressman

    Writer: Victoria Morrow

  • Su-Su-Sucio
    7.5/10639 votes

    #3 - Su-Su-Sucio

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

    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

    Writer: Roberto Benabib, Matthew Salsberg

  • Super Lucky Happy
    7.4/10619 votes

    #4 - Super Lucky Happy

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2009

    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

  • Van Nuys
    7.4/10619 votes

    #5 - Van Nuys

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2009

    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

  • A Modest Proposal
    7.2/10612 votes

    #6 - A Modest Proposal

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

    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

  • Where the Sidewalk Ends
    7.5/10613 votes

    #7 - Where the Sidewalk Ends

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2009

    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

    Writer: Roberto Benabib, Matthew Salsberg

  • A Distinctive Horn
    7.4/10615 votes

    #8 - A Distinctive Horn

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2009

    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

  • Suck 'n' Spit
    7.7/10629 votes

    #9 - Suck 'n' Spit

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009

    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

  • Perro Insano
    7.4/10610 votes

    #10 - Perro Insano

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2009

    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

  • Ducks and Tigers
    7.4/10603 votes

    #11 - Ducks and Tigers

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2009

    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

  • Glue
    7.4/10609 votes

    #12 - Glue

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2009

    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

  • All About My Mom
    8.4/10775 votes

    #13 - All About My Mom

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2009

    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