The BEST episodes of The Walking Dead season 5

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

The world we knew is gone. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start living.

Last Updated: 5/20/2023Network:AMC
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No Sanctuary
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8.52
8336 votes

#1 - No Sanctuary

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2014

We learn the true motives of the Terminans as Rick and the group find themselves in a vulnerable situation.

Directors: Greg Nicotero
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Conquer
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8.33
7327 votes

#2 - Conquer

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2015

Daryl finds trouble while on a run; Rick and the group feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble approaches the gates.

Directors: Greg Nicotero
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Coda
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8.08
6977 votes

#3 - Coda

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2014

Rick wants to find a peaceful agreement, but the enemies seem to prefer a more violent resolution.

Writer: Angela Kang
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Four Walls and a Roof
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8.05
7670 votes

#4 - Four Walls and a Roof

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2014

Rick and the others find themselves pitted against a group of nasty people.

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Strangers
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7.93
7644 votes

#5 - Strangers

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2014

Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low.

Directors: David Boyd
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Spend
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7.89
7166 votes

#6 - Spend

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2015

While trying to secure a new home, Rick and his group face challenges, and question the utopia they find themselves in.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Remember
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7.88
6253 votes

#7 - Remember

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2015

The group has a difficult time molding to a new lifestyle, forcing them to consider whether they can be the people they once were.

Directors: Greg Nicotero
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Try
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7.80
6918 votes

#8 - Try

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2015

When life within the walls begins to mimic life outside, the group realizes that sheltered life may not be possible.

Writer: Angela Kang
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Distance
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7.74
6121 votes

#9 - The Distance

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2015

After withstanding a spectacular storm, Rick and the others meet what appears to be a friendly person, but find themselves mistrustful.

Directors: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: Seth Hoffman
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Consumed
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7.73
7273 votes

#10 - Consumed

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2014

Stakes are high when members of the group must go on a rescue mission in a familiar location.

Directors: Seith Mann
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Crossed
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7.69
7062 votes

#11 - Crossed

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2014

Some members hold down the church while the others are on a rescue mission.

Directors: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Seth Hoffman
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Slabtown
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7.69
7368 votes

#12 - Slabtown

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2014

Beth awakes in a hospital in the middle of Atlanta controlled by what's left of the police force. Now she must find a way out while being harassed by both the officer in charge, Dawn Lerner, and one of her deputies.

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Self Help
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7.66
7294 votes

#13 - Self Help

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2014

A new set of issues confront the group while on a mission.

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Forget
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7.49
6750 votes

#14 - Forget

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2015

As Rick and the others continue to acclimate to their new surroundings, they consider a return to normalcy.

Directors: David Boyd
Writer: Corey Reed
Watch Now:iTunes
Them
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7.48
5938 votes

#15 - Them

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/15/2015

The group feels beaten after living life on the road, but must continue to trudge along in spite of the changes they have incurred.

Directors: Julius Ramsay
Watch Now:iTunes
What Happened and What's Going On
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7.41
5967 votes

#16 - What Happened and What's Going On

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2015

After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.

Directors: Greg Nicotero
Watch Now:iTunes

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