Cable Girls

10 Best Episodes of Cable Girls - Season 5

In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company ring in revolution as they deal with romance, envy and the modern workplace.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Cable Girls - S5E8

#10 - Chapter 40: Pain (Season 5 - Episode 8)

Elisa reveals a startling secret as more of Lidia's friends are endangered. Sofía turns to an old friend for help protecting the prisoners from Carmen.

The episode was rated 6.36 from 22 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E7

#9 - Chapter 39: Patience (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Lidia is desperate to save her imprisoned friend. Elisa discloses Carlos' fate. Marga realizes who betrayed her. Carmen targets Lidia's loved ones.

The episode was rated 6.62 from 21 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E9

#8 - Chapter 41: Defeat (Season 5 - Episode 9)

An unexpected ally seeking the ultimate revenge helps Lidia try and enact her plan to free all the prisoners from the women's prison camp.

The episode was rated 6.67 from 21 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E6

#7 - Chapter 38: Power (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Lidia's defiance gets her into trouble at the prison camp, while Francisco concocts a plan to free her. Marga confides her secrets to Isidro.

The episode was rated 6.73 from 26 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E10

#6 - Chapter 42: The End (Season 5 - Episode 10)

When the final phase of their escape plan is threatened, Lidia, Carlota, Marga and Óscar make a momentous decision together.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 27 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E1

#5 - Chapter 33: War (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Lidia leaves New York and returns to Madrid in search of Sofia, who has run away to join the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 51 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E2

#4 - Chapter 34: Hate (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Lidia's friends — both old and new — help her attempt to force Carlos to call Sofía back from the front lines. Pablo looks for ways to avoid enlisting.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 42 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E4

#3 - Chapter 36: Control (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Carlos and Lidia encounter trouble in their search for Sofía. Carlota visits the western front with James, to Óscar's chagrin. Pablo goes missing.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 40 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E3

#2 - Chapter 35: Courage (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Óscar and Carlota risk their journalistic integrity in exchange for helping Lidia with Sofía. Marga falls ill while running a dangerous errand.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 40 votes.

Cable Girls - S5E5

#1 - Chapter 37: Insanity (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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When Madrid falls to the Nationalists, Lidia and most of her friends must face widespread grief and devastation, with long-term consequences.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 42 votes.

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