The BEST episodes of Cable Girls season 5

Every episode of Cable Girls season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cable Girls season 5!

In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company — the country's first national telephone company — ring in revolution as they manage romance, friendship and the modern workplace.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Episode 37: Insanity
star
7.15
61 votes

#1 - Episode 37: Insanity

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2020

When Madrid falls to the Nationalists, Lidia and most of her friends must face widespread grief and devastation, with long-term consequences.

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Episode 33: War
star
6.99
73 votes

#2 - Episode 33: War

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2020

Lidia leaves New York and returns to Madrid in search of Sofia, who has run away to join the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War.

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Episode 42: The End
star
6.98
66 votes

#3 - Episode 42: The End

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/3/2020

When the final phase of their escape plan is threatened, Lidia, Carlota, Marga and Óscar make a momentous decision together.

Directors: Carlos Sedes
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Episode 41: Defeat
star
6.96
56 votes

#4 - Episode 41: Defeat

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/3/2020

An unexpected ally seeking the ultimate revenge helps Lidia try and enact her plan to free all the prisoners from the women's prison camp.

Directors: Gustavo Ron
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Episode 35: Courage
star
6.93
56 votes

#5 - Episode 35: Courage

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2020

Óscar and Carlota risk their journalistic integrity in exchange for helping Lidia with Sofía. Marga falls ill while running a dangerous errand.

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Episode 34: Hate
star
6.91
58 votes

#6 - Episode 34: Hate

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2020

Lidia's friends — both old and new — help her attempt to force Carlos to call Sofía back from the front lines. Pablo looks for ways to avoid enlisting.

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Episode 36: Control
star
6.90
58 votes

#7 - Episode 36: Control

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2020

Carlos and Lidia encounter trouble in their search for Sofía. Carlota visits the western front with James, to Óscar's chagrin. Pablo goes missing.

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Episode 39: Patience
star
6.80
55 votes

#8 - Episode 39: Patience

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/3/2020

Lidia is desperate to save her imprisoned friend. Elisa discloses Carlos' fate. Marga realizes who betrayed her. Carmen targets Lidia's loved ones.

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Episode 40: Pain
star
6.75
57 votes

#9 - Episode 40: Pain

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2020

Elisa reveals a startling secret as more of Lidia's friends are endangered. Sofía turns to an old friend for help protecting the prisoners from Carmen.

Directors: Gustavo Ron
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Episode  38: Power
star
6.72
60 votes

#10 - Episode 38: Power

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2020

Lidia's defiance gets her into trouble at the prison camp, while Francisco concocts a plan to free her. Marga confides her secrets to Isidro.

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