The BEST episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5

Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5!

In a dystopian near-future, the totalitarian and Christian-fundamentalist government of Gilead rules the former United States amidst an ongoing civil war and subjugates women, who are not allowed to work, control money, or even read. Widespread infertility due to environmental contamination has resulted in the conscription of young fertile women—called Handmaids, according to biblical precedent—who are assigned to the homes of the elite, where they must have ritualized sex with the men in order to become pregnant and bear children for those men and their wives.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: HuluStatus: Continuing
Safe
star
7.91
1260 votes

#1 - Safe

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022

Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

Directors: Elisabeth Moss
Writer: Bruce Miller
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No Man’s Land
star
7.86
1262 votes

#2 - No Man’s Land

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2022

June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

Directors: Natalia Leite
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Together
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7.85
1243 votes

#3 - Together

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2022

June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.

Directors: Eva Vives
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Ballet
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7.75
1296 votes

#4 - Ballet

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2022

June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

Directors: Elisabeth Moss
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Motherland
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7.73
1206 votes

#5 - Motherland

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2022

June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.

Directors: Natalia Leite
Writer: Yahlin Chang
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Border
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7.60
1264 votes

#6 - Border

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2022

June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.

Directors: Dana Gonzales
Writer: Aly Monroe
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Allegiance
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7.56
1189 votes

#7 - Allegiance

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2022

June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

Directors: Bradley Whitford
Writer: Eric Tuchman
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Dear Offred
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7.51
1258 votes

#8 - Dear Offred

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2022

June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.

Directors: Dana Gonzales
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Morning
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7.46
1388 votes

#9 - Morning

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2022

June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.

Directors: Elisabeth Moss
Writer: Bruce Miller
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Fairytale
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7.45
1229 votes

#10 - Fairytale

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2022

June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.

Directors: Eva Vives
Writer: J. Holtham
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