Nashville

10 Best Episodes of Nashville

The lives and tragedies of rising and fading country music stars in Nashville, Tennessee.

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

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Nashville - S5E1

#15 - The Wayfaring Stranger (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Rayna and Deacon face a new normal. The shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville. Rayna sets off on a journey of discovery.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 1314 votes.

Nashville - S2E13

#14 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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Jeff is expecting Juliette to formally apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony, but at the last minute she has a change of heart and decides to standby the choices she's made. Luke introduces Rayna to a power player that could help her get her distribution deal off the ground, and then surprises her with a NASCAR that is wrapped in Rayna Jayme's graphics. Deacon is discovering his record deal might not be what he expected and Scarlett's collaboration with Liam gets off to a rocky start. Will and Layla discover they aren't all that different and find comfort in one another's company and Teddy will stop at nothing to reveal Lamar's connection to Peggy's death.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 319 votes.

Nashville - S1E12

#13 - I've Been Down That Road Before (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Rayna begins to settle into the tour when she discovers that Deacon has joined Juliette's band on the road, and she can't help but think that maybe the time has come to make some hard decisions. But will a heart to heart with Deacon help ease the sting of the revelation? Meanwhile Juliette is tired of her bubble gum pop success and is interested in exposing who she really is, though her team is convinced that will damage her commercial success. And Scarlett is counting pennies to keep her head above water -- until Gunnar makes her an offer she can't refuse.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 282 votes.

Nashville - S5E21

#12 - Farther On (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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Maddie shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction. Deacon gets invited to play the Opry, but hesitates. Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 689 votes.

Nashville - S2E14

#11 - Too Far Gone (Season 2 - Episode 14)

Rayna welcomes an exonerated Lamar home from prison but Tandy is suspiciously aloof. When Rayna confronts her, Tandy unloads her suspicions about their father. Juliette hides out at Avery’s house, avoiding the fan backlash and enjoying their new relationship. But when Deacon hires Avery to be his engineer for his upcoming recording of a live concert at the Bluebird, Juliette is home alone and not loving it. Meanwhile, Scarlett is fired up with creativity and pills.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 317 votes.

Nashville - S2E19

#10 - Crazy (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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Maddie’s news goes viral and stirs a media frenzy including being a "Hot Topic" on "The View." Rayna tries to manage the fallout by going on “Good Morning America” and real-life anchor Robin Roberts guest stars as herself. When Juliette faces more empty seats on her tour, she reaches out to Charlie Wentworth for a favor, and Scarlett’s mother, Beverly surprises her daughter in San Francisco.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 321 votes.

Nashville - S2E10

#9 - Tomorrow Never Comes (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Juliette is the main act at Teddy’s first annual Music City Festival, but the blowback by the fans and press over the Wentworths throws her for a loop and drags down the event. She demands that Glenn find out who leaked career-killing gossip to the tabloids so she can get ahead of the bad press by calling them out. Rayna is determined to buy herself out of her Edgehill contract once and for all, even though Tandy and Luke counsel otherwise. Should she risk all her assets on Highway 65? Deacon and Gunnar find themselves marginalized at the Festival and team up to to put on an unauthorized show, and Scarlett is freezing out Zoey and Gunnar but drawing closer to Avery.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 322 votes.

Nashville - S5E9

#8 - If Tomorrow Never Comes (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 1235 votes.

Nashville - S4E21

#7 - Maybe You'll Appreciate Me Someday (Season 4 - Episode 21)

Juliette needs to decide how she's going to publicly address what really happened regarding Jeff's death. Will becomes a leader in a sense. Rayna takes dire action when she finds out who Maddie has encountered, and one music duo may go their separate ways.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 786 votes.

Nashville - S2E22

#6 - On the Other Hand (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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As Will Lexington’s album climbs the chart with the help of Jeff Fordham’s deep pockets, Rayna enlists Teddy’s help to plan a huge, free concert at LP Field to draw attention to her Highway 65 debut. She will perform with Luke Wheeler and duet with Juliette before thousands of fans. Zoey, Avery and Gunnar rock out at a benefit for Deacon’s favorite charity, Sober House, and Avery plans to serenade Juliette with a song he wrote for her. But when he attempts to sing it, he doesn’t understand why she is not present, and Scarlett makes a decision about her future in Nashville.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 330 votes.

Nashville - S1E20

#5 - A Picture From Life's Other Side (Season 1 - Episode 20)

Rayna finds an unlikely ally in Lamar when he sides with her against Teddy about the girls. Jolene sees Juliette struggling and tries to find a way to help. Avery and Will, separately, both get a chance to shine with bigger stars -- but will it translate to career gold? And Tandy takes her own agenda to the board of Wyatt Industries.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 289 votes.

Nashville - S1E21

#4 - I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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A shadow has been cast over country music’s biggest night: Juliette discovers a letter from Jolene revealing her mother’s true feelings; Rayna and Deacon’s fairytale evening at the CMA Awards, even performing with Brad Paisley – who guest stars as himself — may not end in a happily-ever-after; and Gunnar will do whatever it takes to win Scarlett’s heart back — but is it too late? Meanwhile the U.S. Attorney’s office is closing in on Teddy, and Peggy returns with a secret of her own.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 319 votes.

Nashville - S5E11

#3 - Fire and Rain (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 1131 votes.

Nashville - S5E10

#2 - I'll Fly Away (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 1196 votes.

Nashville - S6E16

#1 - Beyond the Sunset (Season 6 - Episode 16)

Deacon gets a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream. Juliette makes a crucial decision. Daphne preps for the final round. Alannah confronts Brad. Avery, Gunnar, and Will discuss their future.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 272 votes.

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