The BEST episodes of Nashville (2012)
Every episode of Nashville (2012) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Nashville (2012)!
The lives and tragedies of rising and fading country music stars in Nashville, Tennessee.
#1 - Speed Trap Town
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/27/2017
Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past. Maddie and Juliette are nominated for the same music award. Deacon helps Jessie record. Scarlett learns self-defense.
#2 - The Wayfaring Stranger
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/2016
Rayna and Deacon face a new normal. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville. Rayna sets off on a journey of discovery.
#3 - You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2012
Rayna wants to change her sound and seeks out the help of a highly successful music producer, Liam McGuinnis; Juliette goes on a sham date with a squeaky-clean NFL quarterback as a PR move for her tarnished image; meanwhile, Lamar's plan to delay Coleman with a police traffic stop on his way to an important photo op for both candidates works too well, and Scarlett's relationship with Avery gets rocky.
#4 - I'm Tired of Pretending
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2013
Maddie wants to spend more time with Deacon and Teddy begins to feel like he’s being replaced. Rayna is struggling to strike the right balance with the two dads and their fatherhood responsibilities. Meanwhile, Lamar makes a plea to Rayna to secure Tandy’s support as a character witness. Charlie has declared his love for Juliette but she couldn’t be more distracted by the fact that Layla’s career is stealing some of her spotlight. Zoey and Avery make plans to visit Scarlett on the road in an effort to boost her spirits, though that feeling may be short-lived.
#5 - Stop the World (and Let Me off)
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2015
Rayna pushes back on Layla’s romantic relationship with Jeff, and Markus pushes back on his producer, Avery — which does not go well. Maddie joins Colt on Luke’s tour, giving the teens opportunities for more freedom than Maddie can handle. She turns to Juliette for advice and shocks Luke with the results. Meanwhile, Deacon and Scarlett head to Natchez despite their falling-out, and Gunnar enlists Kevin and Will’s help as “wingmen” in an effort to pick up a new woman.
#6 - There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2013
Rayna finds comfort in the arms of an old friend after revealing to Daphne and Maddie her plans to divorce. Juliette is invigorated by the response to her new sound and takes steps to reinvent herself -- against the guidance of her management. Things are looking up for Scarlett and Gunnar when Rayna makes an offer to sign them to her label. While their hard work begins to show signs of success, Avery struggles to find his old sound and is forced to consider an attractive offer.
#7 - I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/2013
A shadow has been cast over country music’s biggest night: Juliette discovers a letter from Jolene revealing her mother’s true feelings; Rayna and Deacon’s fairytale evening at the CMA Awards, even performing with Brad Paisley – who guest stars as himself — may not end in a happily-ever-after; and Gunnar will do whatever it takes to win Scarlett’s heart back — but is it too late? Meanwhile the U.S. Attorney’s office is closing in on Teddy, and Peggy returns with a secret of her own.
#8 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2014
Jeff is expecting Juliette to formally apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony, but at the last minute she has a change of heart and decides to standby the choices she's made. Luke introduces Rayna to a power player that could help her get her distribution deal off the ground, and then surprises her with a NASCAR that is wrapped in Rayna Jayme's graphics. Deacon is discovering his record deal might not be what he expected and Scarlett's collaboration with Liam gets off to a rocky start. Will and Layla discover they aren't all that different and find comfort in one another's company and Teddy will stop at nothing to reveal Lamar's connection to Peggy's death.
#9 - Ghost in This House
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/6/2017
Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face-to-face. Will shoots a commercial. Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.
#10 - Back in Baby's Arms
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2017
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together. Scarlett can't trust Gunnar. Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
#11 - Back in the Saddle Again
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/1/2017
Deacon helps Daphne with a school project, but Daphne feels unmotivated. Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song. Scarlett and Gunnar receive news about the baby.
#12 - Fire and Rain
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/9/2017
Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards. Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.
#13 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2017
After her life-changing experience, Rayna scrambles to write one more song for the concept album with Deacon; Juliette's leg starts to hurt inexplicably; Gunnar fights for Scarlett.
#14 - Stand Beside Me
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2017
Rayna and Deacon take precautions as Hockney tests the limits of the restraining order; Juliette asks the church choir to work with her on an album; Scarlett finds herself drawn to Damien.
#15 - Hurricane
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/9/2017
Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album. Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home. Damien apologizes to Scarlett. Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.
#16 - A Little Bit Stronger
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/2/2017
Rayna and Deacon beef up their home security after Rayna's encounter with Carl Hockney. Juliette draws closer to her guardian angel, Hallie. Avery leaps back into performing.
#17 - Love Hurts
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2017
The Exes make a music video. Scarlett and the director, Damien George, fight over their differences. Clay and Maddie’s relationship builds. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.
#18 - Leap of Faith
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2017
Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.
#19 - Let's Put It Back Together Again
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2017
Maddie starts an internship at a recording studio and meets a street musician. Avery struggles while producing a young Internet sensation. Juliette meets her guardian angel.
#20 - Maybe You'll Appreciate Me Someday
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2016
Juliette needs to decide how she's going to publicly address what really happened regarding Jeff's death. Will becomes a leader in a sense. Rayna takes dire action when she finds out who Maddie has encountered, and one music duo may go their separate ways.
#21 - Reasons to Quit
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/10/2017
With Deacon and the artists of Highway 65 taking a stand, Zach sends a message. Maddie and Juliette's conflict comes to a head. Daphne goes to a pool party. Gunnar returns from Avery's tour.
#22 - The Night Before (Life Goes On)
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/13/2017
Juliette's injuries continue to plague her. Avery gets a taste of independence. Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial. Deacon plays a benefit for charity.
#23 - You Can't Lose Me
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/20/2017
Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth. Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65. Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications. Gunnar searches for the mugger.
#24 - Farther On
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/3/2017
Maddie shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction. Deacon gets invited to play the Opry, but hesitates. Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.
#25 - New Strings
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2018
After a public meltdown, Juliette seeks to change her life from an unlikely source. Scarlett and Maddie take a trip. Maddie meets Jonah Ford, a famous pop star. Scarlett struggles to find herself. Will coaches Gunnar. Deacon deals with loneliness.