The BEST episodes of Major Crimes season 5

Every episode of Major Crimes season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Major Crimes season 5!

As the new boss, McDonnell's Captain Sharon Raydor is determined to lead the department with a more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she works. The show focuses on how the American justice system approaches the art of the deal as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction.

Last Updated: 2/7/2025Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Shockwave (2)
star
8.09
786 votes

#1 - Shockwave (2)

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/12/2017

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White Lies (1)
star
8.08
751 votes

#2 - White Lies (1)

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/5/2016

In attempting to clear up lose ends from their investigation of a gang of White Supremacists, Major Crimes detectives audit the trial of serial killer Dwight Darnell, and end up facing their most deadly case ever while Rusty’s psychologist, Dr. Joe, faces an unexpected confrontation that leaves his life in jeopardy.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
Writer: James Duff
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White Lies (3)
star
8.06
742 votes

#3 - White Lies (3)

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/2016

Directors: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Carson Moore
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Shockwave (1)
star
8.05
815 votes

#4 - Shockwave (1)

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2017

A murder investigation turns explosive while Captain Sharon Raydor duels with Chief Winnie Davis for control of her case as she and her squad try to determine if they are dealing with a terrorist. Meanwhile, Rusty gets some alarming news from Gus.

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White Lies (2)
star
8.03
706 votes

#5 - White Lies (2)

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/12/2016

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
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Dead Drop
star
7.95
768 votes

#6 - Dead Drop

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2017

A heavy body is found forty feet up a tree surrounded by marijuana when Dr. Morales shows up with his father, a retired detective from Uruguay; Julio Sanchez works to get legal guardianship of Mark Jarvis; Andy Flynn prepares a surprise for Sharon.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
Writer: Nick Zayas
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Intersection
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7.95
794 votes

#7 - Intersection

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2017

As the war between bikes and cars escalates, Acting Assistant Chief Fritz Howard deploys Major Crimes to solve a tragic hit and run. Lt. Provenza, frustrated by the never-ending contest to succeed Russell Traylor, contemplates retirement.

Directors: Rick Wallace
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Cashed Out
star
7.93
707 votes

#8 - Cashed Out

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/2016

Det. Julio Sanchez's application to become a foster parent is jeopardized by his reactions to a particularly gruesome murder after the Major Crimes Division finds a chopped up body burned to bits in the barbecue pit of an L.A. Park.

Directors: Paul McCrane
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Dead Zone
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7.91
676 votes

#9 - Dead Zone

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2016

The squad uncovers a large criminal operation while investigating a murder; Buzz encounters someone who may have been present at his father's murder.

Directors: Patrick Duffy
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Skin Deep
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7.87
695 votes

#10 - Skin Deep

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2016

When Flynn looks into purchasing a new home and seeks input from Provenza and Buzz, an unexpected turn of events leads to a new investigation for Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Buzz continues to look into the circumstances surrounding his father's murder.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Quid Pro Quo
star
7.87
814 votes

#11 - Quid Pro Quo

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2017

A case goes sideways at trial when defense attorney Linda Rothman is able to destroy Det. Amy Syke's credibility on the stand. Helping Rothman as a defense investigator is Amy's old nemesis, Mark Hickman.

Directors: Sylvain White
Writer: Michael Zara
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Moral Hazard
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7.84
701 votes

#12 - Moral Hazard

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/1/2016

After a shootout in a tow yard leaves three people dead, Major Crimes must scramble to find a disturbed man with a bag full of guns and a long list of grievances before he kills again. Meanwhile, Rusty pushes against LAPD policy in an attempt to find more evidence related to the murder of Buzz's father and uncle.

Directors: David McWhirter
Writer: Nick Zayas
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Bad Blood
star
7.81
794 votes

#13 - Bad Blood

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/22/2017

Sharon's son Ricky comes home for a surprise visit; the department investigates the murder of a retired LAPD fraud detective, who may have been murdered for an arrest she made decades ago.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Tourist Trap
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7.78
708 votes

#14 - Tourist Trap

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/25/2016

The city's tourist industry is threatened by an English journalist when a pair of British tourists are attacked on their second honeymoon in Venice Beach; Rusty's biological mother tries to make peace with him.

Directors: Rick Wallace
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Foreign Affairs
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7.77
715 votes

#15 - Foreign Affairs

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2016

After an ISIS inspired attack against a member of the US Armed Services, the FBI asks for Captain Raydor’s help in finding a terrorist, joining the Bureau in a race against the clock before the terrorist can strike again.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
Writer: Carson Moore
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Family Law
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7.77
691 votes

#16 - Family Law

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2016

Major Crimes investigates a divorce attorney with a lot of angry clients; Lt. Tao goes under cover in the world of college-age hookers; Buzz learns the identity of a suspect.

Directors: David Harp
Writer: Mike Berchem
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Heart Failure
star
7.71
855 votes

#17 - Heart Failure

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2017

When Captain Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes Division investigate the murder of a young woman found in the LA River, their case is not only impeded by a secretive PI working for a tech industry millionaire, but also by Deputy Chief Winnie Davis, who regards Sharon as competition for the promotion to Assistant Chief of the LAPD.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
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N.S.F.W.
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7.70
782 votes

#18 - N.S.F.W.

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/20/2016

The murder of a Sex Crimes detective leads Major Crimes into the world of pornography; Rusty's biological mother returns with some surprising news.

Directors: Sylvain White
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Off the Wagon
star
7.69
663 votes

#19 - Off the Wagon

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2016

Andy Flynn and Mike Tao investigate the mysterious overdose of a young Hollywood star; Rusty decides how to handle the pregnancy of his biological mother.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
Writer: Michael Zara
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Cleared History
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7.69
851 votes

#20 - Cleared History

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2017

When Major Crimes discovers a young one-man-geek-squad with his throat cut in his living room, suspicions swirl around his roommate and some unwitting customers.

Directors: Jennifer Phang
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Present Tense
star
7.69
794 votes

#21 - Present Tense

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2016

The squad investigates the disappearance of a teenage girl who vanished while volunteering at a homeless shelter; Buzz opens the cold case file on the murder of his father and uncle; Andy Flynn considers selling his house.

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
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