The BEST episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series season 5

Every episode of X-Men: The Animated Series season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series season 5!

They are mutants, genetically gifted human beings - the world's newest and most persecuted minority group. Amidst an increasing climate of fear and bigotry, one enlightened individual, Professor Charles Xavier, has created a safe haven for some of these powerful outcasts. The mutants here are taught to harness their unique abilities for the betterment of the human race. They fight against hostile Government agencies and mutant supremacist Magneto, and his factions, which seek to destroy the human race.

Last Updated: 6/18/2025Network: FOXStatus: Ended
Graduation Day
star
8.54
314 votes

#1 - Graduation Day

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/20/1997

At a Mutant/Human Relations Summit, Henry Peter Gyrich attacks.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: James Krieg
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Bloodlines
star
7.63
271 votes

#2 - Bloodlines

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1996

Nightcrawler gets a mysterious message.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Len Uhley
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Phalanx Covenant (1)
star
7.54
269 votes

#3 - The Phalanx Covenant (1)

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/1996

The X-Men are attacked by the Phalanx, a race of techno-organic aliens.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Old Soldiers
star
7.53
226 votes

#4 - Old Soldiers

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/1997

Wolverine and Captain America must break into a Nazi establishment.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Len Wein
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The Phalanx Covenant (2)
star
7.50
248 votes

#5 - The Phalanx Covenant (2)

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/1996

The X-Men are attacked by the Phalanx.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Storm Front (2)
star
7.26
218 votes

#6 - Storm Front (2)

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/1996

Spectacular preparations for Storm's wedding to Arkon proceed quickly.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Storm Front (1)
star
7.17
245 votes

#7 - Storm Front (1)

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/1996

The alien Arkon comes to Earth and begs Storm to return with him.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Mirith Colao
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Hidden Agendas
star
7.11
218 votes

#8 - Hidden Agendas

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/6/1997

Sam Guthrie's parents contacted Professor Xavier about their son's powers.

Directors: Larry Houston
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No Mutant Is an Island
star
7.01
223 votes

#9 - No Mutant Is an Island

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/1996

Professor Xavier's powers have found Phoenix alive.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Dean Stefan
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A Deal with the Devil
star
6.99
190 votes

#10 - A Deal with the Devil

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/1996

Omega Red, sworn enemy of Wolverine, is thawed and sent into the ocean.

Directors: Larry Houston
Writer: Eric Lewald
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The Fifth Horseman
star
6.80
279 votes

#11 - The Fifth Horseman

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/1997

Apocalypse is trapped in Astral Plane and needs a host body.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Longshot
star
6.75
227 votes

#12 - Longshot

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/1996

Mojo uses Jubilee as a 'prize' to lure Longshot and the X-Men into a deadly contest.

Directors: Frank Squillace
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Descent
star
6.61
210 votes

#13 - Descent

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/1997

The origin of Mr. Sinister is revealed.

Directors: Larry Houston
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Jubilee's Fairy Tale Theatre
star
5.87
244 votes

#14 - Jubilee's Fairy Tale Theatre

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/1996

Jubilee leads a group of school children on tour of a cave.

Directors: Larry Houston
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