Nashville: Season 5
Season five of Nashville explores the life of Juliette Barnes following a shocking plane crash and examines how this tragic accident impacts everyone around her. Among those affected is Rayna Jaymes, who is finally living a normal life alongside Deacon Claybourne and her daughters Maddie and Daphne. Meanwhile, Scarlett and Gunnar experience professional highs in their career, and Will faces a new chapter in his life
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Music legend Rayna Jaymes has been one of the industry's top female vocalists for two decades.
- Rayna shares her life with Deacon Claybourne and her daughters Maddie and Daphne.
- Scarlett and Gunnar are experiencing career highs as musical artists.
- Will is beginning a new chapter in his life with his boyfriend Kevin.
Season overview
Season five of Nashville explores the life of Juliette Barnes following a shocking plane crash and examines how this tragic accident impacts everyone around her. Among those affected is Rayna Jaymes, who is finally living a normal life alongside Deacon Claybourne and her daughters Maddie and Daphne. Meanwhile, Scarlett and Gunnar experience professional highs in their career, and Will faces a new chapter in his life with the start of his relationship with his boyfriend Kevin. Throughout these developments, Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes continue to face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their respective paths as artists and individuals within the music industry.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Wayfaring Stranger
Dec 15, 2016 · 42 min
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 Nashvi
Back in Baby's Arms
Jan 5, 2017 · 42 min
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
Let's Put It Back Together Again
Jan 12, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Leap of Faith
Jan 19, 2017 · 42 min
Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.
Love Hurts
Jan 26, 2017 · 42 min
Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.
A Little Bit Stronger
Feb 2, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Hurricane
Feb 9, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Stand Beside Me
Feb 16, 2017 · 42 min
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
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Feb 23, 2017 · 42 min
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
I'll Fly Away
Mar 2, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Fire and Rain
Mar 9, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Back in the Saddle Again
Jun 1, 2017 · 42 min
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.
'Til I Can Make It on My Own
Jun 8, 2017 · 42 min
Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash. Bucky and Zach are at odds.
(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
Jun 15, 2017 · 42 min
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.
A Change Would Do You Good
Jun 22, 2017 · 42 min
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
Not Ready to Make Nice
Jun 29, 2017 · 42 min
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 attent
Ghost in This House
Jul 6, 2017 · 42 min
Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face. Will shoots a commercial. Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.
The Night Before (Life Goes On)
Jul 13, 2017 · 42 min
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.
You Can't Lose Me
Jul 20, 2017 · 42 min
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 th
Speed Trap Town
Jul 27, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Farther On
Aug 3, 2017 · 42 min
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.
Reasons to Quit
Aug 10, 2017 · 42 min
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 Ave