The BEST episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5

Every episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5!

Now that the existence of super heroes and aliens has become public knowledge, the world is trying to come to grips with this new reality. Agent Phil Coulson is back in action and now has his eye on a mysterious group called The Rising Tide. In order to track this unknown enemy, he has assembled a small, highly select group of agents from the law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. The team has a mission: To investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
The End
star
8.16
2958 votes

#1 - The End

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2018

Coulson's life or death is the challenge the team finds themselves in, as the wrong decision will cause the destruction of Earth.

Directors: Jed Whedon
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Rewind
star
8.03
3476 votes

#2 - Rewind

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/22/2017

With the surprising help of Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his incredible journey is revealed.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Craig Titley
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Fun & Games
star
7.95
3413 votes

#3 - Fun & Games

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2018

With Daisy’s life on the line, an unexpected friend attempts to rescue her.

Directors: Clark Gregg
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The Real Deal
star
7.93
3248 votes

#4 - The Real Deal

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/9/2018

Coulson finally reveals the mysterious deal he made with Ghost Rider, which will impact everyone on the S.H.I.E.L.D. team.

Directors: Kevin Tancharoen
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Orientation (1)
star
7.86
3803 votes

#5 - Orientation (1)

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2017

Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that’s just the beginning of the nightmare to come.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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Option Two
star
7.83
2893 votes

#6 - Option Two

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/27/2018

The team finds themselves trapped and under siege at the Lighthouse.

Directors: Kevin Tancharoen
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The Force of Gravity
star
7.83
2762 votes

#7 - The Force of Gravity

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2018

Daisy's future as the destroyer of worlds could take a critical change.

Directors: Kevin Tancharoen
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The Devil Complex
star
7.81
3156 votes

#8 - The Devil Complex

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/23/2018

As Fitz and Simmons race to find a way to seal the Rift, they are faced with one of their greatest fears manifested.

Writer: Matt Owens
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A Life Earned
star
7.76
3343 votes

#9 - A Life Earned

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2017

Coulson and the team discover what their captors’ true intentions are; and in space, escape is not an option.

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All Roads Lead…
star
7.75
2952 votes

#10 - All Roads Lead…

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/20/2018

The team must find a way to stop Ruby before the prophesied chain reaction that can destroy the Earth is put into motion.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
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Rise and Shine
star
7.75
3004 votes

#11 - Rise and Shine

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/2018

Coulson uncovers General Hale's true agenda; it could be the end of the world if S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't help her.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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Best Laid Plans
star
7.75
3365 votes

#12 - Best Laid Plans

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/26/2018

Mack, Yo-Yo and Flint fight to keep everyone alive by starting a revolution against the Kree.

Directors: Garry A. Brown
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The Last Day
star
7.74
3275 votes

#13 - The Last Day

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/19/2018

Coulson and the team discover that the most unexpected person from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s past may hold the key to preventing Earth's destruction.

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Together or Not at All
star
7.73
3348 votes

#14 - Together or Not at All

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2018

Just as the team reunites, they become prey to an undefeated Kree warrior bent on killing them all.

Directors: Brad Turner
Writer: Matt Owens
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Orientation (2)
star
7.73
2576 votes

#15 - Orientation (2)

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2017

As they come to their grips with their new surroundings, Coulson, Mack, and Elena are forced to make a deal with a crime lord, Grill. Meanwhile, Jemma is captured by the Kree, and Daisy discovers who was responsible for Earth's fate.

Directors: David Solomon
Writer: DJ Doyle
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The One Who Will Save Us All
star
7.73
2806 votes

#16 - The One Who Will Save Us All

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/4/2018

A newly determined Talbot takes Coulson to meet the enemy and attempts to avert Earth's destruction.

Directors: Cherie Gierhart
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Past Life
star
7.72
3400 votes

#17 - Past Life

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/2018

The team has one final chance to return to the timeline, but their actions may have deadly consequences.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
Writer: DJ Doyle
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Principia
star
7.66
3114 votes

#18 - Principia

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/2018

The team goes in search of Gravitonium in order to save the world.

Directors: Brad Turner
Writer: Craig Titley
Watch Now:Apple TV
A Life Spent
star
7.64
3377 votes

#19 - A Life Spent

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2017

Daisy decides she will rescue Simmons – even if it means risking everything to do it.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
Watch Now:Apple TV
Inside Voices
star
7.64
2947 votes

#20 - Inside Voices

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/6/2018

Coulson is forced to team up with surprising allies to save the world, while the S.H.I.E.L.D. team attempts to track down and rescue him.

Writer: Mark Leitner
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The Honeymoon
star
7.63
2965 votes

#21 - The Honeymoon

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/13/2018

While an agent’s life hangs in the balance, Fitz, Simmons and Yo-Yo attempt to neutralize a weapon that could play a role in Earth’s destruction.

Directors: Garry A. Brown
Watch Now:Apple TV
All the Comforts of Home
star
7.63
3287 votes

#22 - All the Comforts of Home

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/2018

Coulson and the team set out to rewrite the course of humanity's fate; they're unaware that their efforts will dramatically change one S.H.I.E.L.D. agent's life.

Directors: Kate Woods
Watch Now:Apple TV