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The Best Episodes of Wind at My Back Season 5

Every episode of Wind at My Back Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wind at My Back Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Wind at My Back Season 5

A recently widowed mother loses her children to a cold mother-in-law in Ontario during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Based loosely on the books "Never Sleep...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 1 - Coming of Age
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Coming of Age

    S5:E1

    A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little kid. Honey is unable to reopen her salon as Callie refuses to rent her the space.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 2 - Oh Happy Day
    9.0/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Oh Happy Day

    S5:E2

    The situation with Grace causes stress for May. Grace and Van's thoughts turn to wedding plans. Honey's salon reopens, but she has trouble attracting business. Hub meets a young girl who needs help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 3 - The Trick Cyclist
    9.2/10(30 votes)

    #3 - The Trick Cyclist

    S5:E3

    Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off as May is unable to look after her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 4 - New Girls In Town
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #4 - New Girls In Town

    S5:E4

    May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 5 - The Spanish Prisoner
    9.2/10(30 votes)

    #5 - The Spanish Prisoner

    S5:E5

    Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 6 - Marriage of True Minds
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Marriage of True Minds

    S5:E6

    Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.

    Director:Don McBrearty
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 7 - For God and Country
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - For God and Country

    S5:E7

    The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 8 - Enter Eddie Jackson
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Enter Eddie Jackson

    S5:E8

    Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 9 - The Summer Plague
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The Summer Plague

    S5:E9

    New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.

    Director:Don McBrearty
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 10 - Reconciliation
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Reconciliation

    S5:E10

    A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy struggles to find entertainment for the awards ceremony.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 11 - Crack In The Mirror
    9.4/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Crack In The Mirror

    S5:E11

    The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 12 - Secrets and Lies
    9.5/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Secrets and Lies

    S5:E12

    Grace confronts Van about his identity.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Wind at My Back Season 5 Episode 13 - Pay Back
    9.2/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Pay Back

    S5:E13

    Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Coming of Age" is the best rated episode of "Wind at My Back" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Stefan Scaini and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/5/2000. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Oh Happy Day".