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.
Episodes
E1
1. The Wayfaring Stranger
6.4
December 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 Nashville and sets Rayna off on a journey of discovery.
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together, Scarlett can't trust Gunnar and Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens, Kyle Dean Massey
E3
3. Let's Put It Back Together Again
7.7
January 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Bridgit Mendler, Joseph David-Jones, Rhiannon Giddens
E4
4. Leap of Faith
7.3
January 19, 2017
42 min
Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles. Juliette seeks advanced treatment. Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Kyle Dean Massey
E5
5. Love Hurts
7.3
January 26, 2017
42 min
Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences. Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton
E6
6. A Little Bit Stronger
7.3
February 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens
E7
7. Hurricane
7.7
February 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton
E8
8. Stand Beside Me
7.3
February 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 Damien.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Rhiannon Giddens
E9
9. If Tomorrow Never Comes
8.2
February 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton
E10
10. I'll Fly Away
9.0
March 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, Eric Close, David Alford, Ed Amatrudo, Joseph David-Jones
E11
11. Fire and Rain
8.0
March 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.
Guest Stars:
Connie Britton, David Alford, Joseph David-Jones, Cameron Scoggins, Allison Shrum
E12
12. Back in the Saddle Again
8.0
June 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.
Guest Stars:
Lachlan Watson
E13
13. 'Til I Can Make It on My Own
7.0
June 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.
Guest Stars:
Michael Ray, Lachlan Watson, RaeLynn
E14
14. (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
7.0
June 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.
Guest Stars:
Lex Elle
E15
15. A Change Would Do You Good
7.7
June 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 65.
E16
16. Not Ready to Make Nice
8.3
June 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 attention.
E17
17. Ghost in This House
8.7
July 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.
E18
18. The Night Before (Life Goes On)
7.0
July 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.
Guest Stars:
Richard Lee Jackson
E19
19. You Can't Lose Me
8.7
July 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 the mugger.
E20
20. Speed Trap Town
8.3
July 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.
E21
21. Farther On
8.0
August 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.
Guest Stars:
Pam Tillis, Richard Lee Jackson, Mason Pike
E22
22. Reasons to Quit
8.0
August 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 Avery's tour.