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The Best Episodes of WWE NXT Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 1 - NXT 55
    5.7/10(21 votes)

    #1 - NXT 55

    S5:E1

    Redemption is the prize for the competitors of the 5th season of NXT, as Derrick Bateman, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Conor O'Brian, Lucky Cannon, Byron Saxton, and Jacob Novak return to fulfill the journey they began on past seasons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jenifer Bloodsworth

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  2. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 2 - NXT 56
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - NXT 56

    S5:E2

    On a night where the contestants of NXT look to test both their physical and verbal strengths in a pair of challenges, Tyson Kidd and Lucky Cannon team up to take on Yoshi Tatsu and Byron Saxton in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Conor O'Brian goes one-on-one with Darren Young!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 3 - NXT 57
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #3 - NXT 57

    S5:E3

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Byron Saxton takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Lucky Cannon in the main event. Plus, a Battle of the Mic Challenge, Darren Young faces off against Titus O'Neil in singles action, and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 4 - NXT 58
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #4 - NXT 58

    S5:E4

    After the contestants battle for redemption points in a special strength challenge, Titus O'Neil partners with Byron Saxton and Conor O'Brian to take on Lucky Cannon, Jacob Novak, and Darren Young in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. All this and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 5 - NXT 59
    5.7/10(18 votes)

    #5 - NXT 59

    S5:E5

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Yoshi Tatsu's attempts to get Maryse to go out with him earn him the wrath of Ted DiBiase that leads to them facing off in the main event. Plus, Jacob Novak in action, Titus O'Neil battles Darren Young, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 6 - NXT 60
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #6 - NXT 60

    S5:E6

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Lucky Cannon takes to the ring to battle Yoshi Tatsu in the main event. Plus, a Power of the Punch Challenge, Titus O'Neil goes one-on-one with Darren Young, and much more action!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 7 - NXT 61
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    #7 - NXT 61

    S5:E7

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Lucky Cannon and Tyson Kidd face off against Yoshi Tatsu and Byron Saxton in a Tag Team Match main event. While continuing to call out William Regal, Jacob Novak takes to the ring to battle Conor O'Brian in singles action. All this and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 8 - NXT 62
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #8 - NXT 62

    S5:E8

    After a challenge to see how well they know their WWE Pros, this season's crop of NXT Rookies look to show their abilities in several exciting matches, including Byron Saxton taking on Lucky Cannon in the main event. Plus, JTG and Jacob Novak team up, Darren Young battles Titus O'Neil, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 9 - NXT 63
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #9 - NXT 63

    S5:E9

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, William Regal gets more than expected when he looks to teach Jacob Novak a lesson in a main event battle. Plus, Conor O'Brian competes in singles action, Darren Young goes one-on-one with Chavo Guerrero, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 10 - NXT 64
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #10 - NXT 64

    S5:E10

    After weeks of repeated enduring taunts, William Regal takes to the ring to teach Jacob Novak a lesson in the main event. Plus, a Grab the Flag Challenge, Conor O'Brian goes one-on-one with Byron Saxton, and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 11 - NXT 65
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #11 - NXT 65

    S5:E11

    In the shadow of the first elimination of NXT Redemption, JTG takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Vladimir Kozlov in the main event. After Darren Young faces off against Titus O'Neil in singles action, Chavo Guerrero makes an example out of Hornswoggle. All this and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 12 - NXT 66
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #12 - NXT 66

    S5:E12

    On this edition NXT Redemption, Hornswoggle looks to get a measure of revenge on Chavo Guerrero when Titus O'Neil takes to the ring to battle Darren Young in a No Disqualification Match main event. Plus, JTG in action, Byron Saxton makes a drastic decision. All this and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 13 - NXT 67
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #13 - NXT 67

    S5:E13

    With another elimination standing in the way of one man's journey to WWE, the remaining NXT Rookies take to the ring for an exciting Tag Team Turmoil Match main event in which Tyson Kidd & Lucky Cannon battle the teams of Darren Young & Chavo Guerrero, Titus O'Neil & Hornswoggle, Yoshi Tatsu & Byron Saxton, and Conor O'Brian & Vladimir Kozlov!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 14 - NXT 68
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #14 - NXT 68

    S5:E14

    When JTG invites Yoshi Tatsu to a special edition of Straight Outta Brooklyn, a confrontation between them leads both men to face each other in singles action. Plus, Titus O'Neil goes one-on-one with Lucky Cannon in the main event, Hornswoggle uses his head, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 15 - NXT 69
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #15 - NXT 69

    S5:E15

    While facing another big elimination on this edition of NXT Redemption, the contestants take to the ring to compete in a Talk the Talk Challenge. Plus, Lucky Cannon goes one-on-one with Titus O'Neil in the main event, Darren Young faces Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 16 - NXT 70
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #16 - NXT 70

    S5:E16

    After Hornswoggle offers Maryse a gift from the heart, Zack Ryder picks a fight with Titus O'Neil that leads to them meeting each other in the main event. Plus, Yoshi Tatsu, Chavo Guerrero, and more compete in a Six-Man Tag Team Match!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 17 - NXT 71
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #17 - NXT 71

    S5:E17

    With a lack of redemption points putting him at risk for almost certain elimination, Conor O'Brian takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Darren Young. Plus, Titus O'Neil faces off against JTG in the main event, Tyson Kidd battles Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 18 - NXT 72
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #18 - NXT 72

    S5:E18

    Long before the days of The Prime Time Players, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil find themselves uniting for action when they take on Derrick Bateman and Daniel Bryan in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, a Talk the Talk Challenge, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 19 - NXT 73
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    #19 - NXT 73

    S5:E19

    After a hostile exchange of words, NXT Rookies Titus O'Neil, Derrick Bateman, and Darren Young face each other in a Triple Threat Elimination Match. Plus, Hornswoggle receives a gift from a secret admirer, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 20 - NXT 74
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #20 - NXT 74

    S5:E20

    Following a unique demonstration that escalates tensions, Titus O'Neil prepares for action as he takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Darren Young in the main event. Plus, JTG in action, Hornswoggle confronts Maryse about his special gift, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 21 - NXT 75
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #21 - NXT 75

    S5:E21

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Yoshi Tatsu and Tyson Kidd take to new heights when they meet in a Necklace on a Pole Match in the main event. Plus, Hornswoggle discovers his secret admirer, Titus O'Neil goes one-on-one with Derrick Bateman, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 22 - NXT 76
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    #22 - NXT 76

    S5:E22

    The alliance of Derrick Bateman and Darren Young shocks the WWE Universe when they personally select a partner for Titus O'Neil to help him take on both men in the main event. Plus, JTG meets Vladimir Kozlov in singles action, Tyson Kidd continues his crusade against Yoshi Tatsu, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 23 - NXT 77
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #23 - NXT 77

    S5:E23

    After taking exception to Matt Striker's honesty, Darren Young challenges Striker to face him in singles action. Plus, Tyson Kidd looks to teach Justin Gabriel a lesson, Derrick Bateman goes one-on-one with Titus O'Neil in the main event, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 24 - NXT 78
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #24 - NXT 78

    S5:E24

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Maxine arrives to make a huge statement at the expense of AJ before escorting Derrick Bateman to the ring for main event competition against Titus O'Neil. Plus, Tyson Kidd in action, Matt Striker faces Darren Young, and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. WWE NXT Season 5 Episode 25 - NXT 79
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #25 - NXT 79

    S5:E25

    On this edition of NXT Redemption, Darren Young looks to take out all his frustrations on an unexpecting Matt Striker. Plus, AJ battles Maxine in the main event, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with Trent Barreta, and much more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"NXT 55" is the best rated episode of "WWE NXT" season 5. It scored 5.7/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jenifer Bloodsworth, it aired on 3/8/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "NXT 56".