Nashville: Season 5
2016 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 5 of Nashville
Season Five delves into the life of Juliette Barnes after the plane crash, and how that shocking accident affected everyone around her, including Rayna Jaymes, who is finally living a normal life with Deacon Claybourne and her daughters Maddie and Daphne. Scarlett and Gunnar are experiencing the highs on their career and Will is facing a new chapter on his life, the start of a life with his boyfriend Kevin.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 The Wayfaring Stranger
Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie now back home and Highway 65 is struggling financially. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville and sets Rayna off on a journey of discovery.
Directing: Callie Khouri · Writing: Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz · Starring: Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens
5x02 Back in Baby's Arms
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
Directed by Stephen Cragg · Written by Callie Khouri · Starring Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens, Kyle Dean Massey
5x03 Let's Put It Back Together Again
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.
Directed by Mike Binder · Written by Geoffrey Nauffts · Starring Connie Britton, Bridgit Mendler, Joseph David-Jones, Rhiannon Giddens
5x04 Leap of Faith
Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.
Directed by Lily Mariye · Written by Savannah Dooley · Starring Connie Britton, Kyle Dean Massey
5x05 Love Hurts
Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.
Directed by Ron Lagomarsino · Written by Jesse Zwick · Starring Connie Britton
5x06 A Little Bit Stronger
Rayna and Deacon beef up their home security after Rayna's encounter with Carl Hockney. Juliette draws closer to her guardian angel, Hallie and Avery leaps back into performing.
Directing: Stephen Cragg · Writing: Richard Kramer · Starring: Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens
5x07 Hurricane
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.
Directing: Dan Lerner · Writing: Liberty Godshall · Starring: Connie Britton
5x08 Stand Beside Me
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.
Directed by Mike Binder · Written by Matthew Ross · Starring Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens
5x09 If Tomorrow Never Comes
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.
Directed by Callie Khouri · Written by Geoffrey Nauffts · Starring Connie Britton
5x10 I'll Fly Away
A legal dispute threatens to break apart the family. Juliette demands to perform at the CMT Music Awards. Will and Zach are drawn closer together.
Directed by Dan Lerner · Written by Liberty Godshall · Starring Connie Britton, Eric Close, David Alford, Ed Amatrudo
5x11 Fire and Rain
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.
Directed by Timothy Busfield · Written by Jesse Zwick · Starring Connie Britton, David Alford, Joseph David-Jones, Cameron Scoggins
5x12 Back in the Saddle Again
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.
Directed by Dawn Wilkinson · Written by Savannah Dooley · Starring Lachlan Watson
5x13 'Til I Can Make It on My Own
Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash. Bucky and Zach are at odds.
Directed by Michael Lohmann · Written by Scott Saccoccio · Starring Michael Ray, Lachlan Watson, RaeLynn
5x14 (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer. Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career. Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.
Directed by John Carrafa · Written by Callie Khouri · Starring Lex Elle
5x15 A Change Would Do You Good
A huge fallout results from the video of Maddie and the police officer. Deacon and Avery fall in love with Hallie's special sound. Zach continues to exert his influence on Highway 65.
Directing: Devon Gummersall · Writing: Matthew M. Ross
5x16 Not Ready to Make Nice
Juliette has it out with Avery over Hallie's sound. Maddie learns the truth about the origins of the bullying on social media. Scarlett's pregnancy brings with it unexpected attention.
Directed by Allan Arkush · Written by Troy Putney
5x17 Ghost in This House
Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face. Will shoots a commercial. Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.
Directed by Maggie Greenwald · Written by Richard Kramer · Starring Nicholas Alexander
5x18 The Night Before (Life Goes On)
Juliette continues to be plagued by her injuries and Avery gets a taste of independence. Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial. Deacon plays a benefit for charity.
Directing: Michael Goi · Writing: Geoffrey Nauffts · Starring: Richard Lee Jackson
5x19 You Can't Lose Me
Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth. Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65. Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications and Gunnar searches for the mugger.
Directed by Jesse Zwick · Written by Savannah Dooley
5x20 Speed Trap Town
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.
Directing: Jet Wilkinson · Writing: Jesse Zwick
5x21 Farther On
Juliette shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction. Deacon gets invited to play the Opry but hesitates to answer. Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.
Directed by Michael Lohmann · Written by Liberty Godshall · Starring Pam Tillis, Richard Lee Jackson, Mason Pike
5x22 Reasons to Quit Season Finale
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.
Directing: Callie Khouri · Writing: Scott Saccoccio · Starring: Pam Tillis
Season 5 Cast
Clare BowenScarlett O'Connor22 episodes
Charles EstenDeacon Claybourne22 episodes
Chris CarmackWill Lexington22 episodes
Jonathan JacksonAvery Barkley22 episodes
Lennon StellaMaddie Conrad22 episodes
Maisy StellaDaphne Conrad22 episodes
Sam PalladioGunnar Scott22 episodes
Rhiannon GiddensHallie Jordan5 episodes
Joseph David-JonesClayton Carter3 episodes
Pam TillisHerself3 episodes
David AlfordBucky Dawes2 episodes
Cameron ScogginsZach Welles2 episodes
Kyle Dean MasseyKevin Bicks2 episodes
Lachlan WatsonKyle2 episodes
Richard Lee JacksonBandmate2 episodes
Ed AmatrudoGlenn GoodmanEpisode 1
Allison ShrumYoung RaynaEpisode 1
Judith HoagTandy HamptonEpisode 1All Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 5 of Nashville?
Season 5 of Nashville has 22 episodes.
When did Season 5 of Nashville premiere?
Released on December 15, 2016.
Where to watch Nashville season 5?
Available by subscription on the Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (offers may vary by country).