The BEST episodes of Slow Horses season 5

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

This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents – and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb – as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

Last Updated: 10/15/2025Network: Apple TVStatus: Continuing
Missiles
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8.50
2 votes

#1 - Missiles

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2025

Flyte sets out to find Roddy’s girlfriend. The gang is dispatched to two different campaign events to prevent another attack.

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Tall Tales
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7.94
525 votes

#2 - Tall Tales

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2025

An act of sabotage grinds London to a halt. Taverner interrogates Roddy. Coe is convinced a destabilization strategy is at play.

Directors: Saul Metzstein
Writer: Sean Gray
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Bad Dates
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7.86
676 votes

#3 - Bad Dates

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2025

A mass shooting rocks London, intensifying a testy mayoral race. Shirley believes one of the Slow Horses was the target of an attempted hit.

Directors: Saul Metzstein
Writer: Will Smith
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Incommunicado
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7.86
582 votes

#4 - Incommunicado

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2025

Lamb intercepts an assassin. Taverner receives a key piece of intel about the Abbotsfield shooting.

Directors: Saul Metzstein
Writer: Will Smith
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