The BEST episodes of Reno 911! season 5

Every episode of Reno 911! season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Reno 911! season 5!

The series follows the men and women of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department, led by Lt. Jim Dangle — a straight-and-narrow cop who might not be all that “straight” after all. Deputies include a former topless showgirl and a 5-foot-4 veritable crime-fightin’ machine.

Last Updated: 6/30/2025Network: The Roku ChannelStatus: Ended
Coconut Nut Clusters!
star
8.12
110 votes

#1 - Coconut Nut Clusters!

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2008

The deputies go door to door selling Coconut Nut Clusters.

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The Tanning Booth Incident
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8.10
173 votes

#2 - The Tanning Booth Incident

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/5/2008

The deputies rally together when Dangle passes out in a tanning booth.

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Baghdad 911
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8.04
162 votes

#3 - Baghdad 911

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2008

The deputies train a squad of policemen from Baghdad.

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Kevlar for Her
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7.76
145 votes

#4 - Kevlar for Her

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2008

The new bullet-proof vests designed for the department's female officers have an unexpected side effect. Meanwhile, a freed prisoner plans revenge on the department, but they don't remember who he is.

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Back in Black
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7.72
105 votes

#5 - Back in Black

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2008

Dangle takes time to connect with long-lost relatives: his black half-bother and half-sister (Guest Stars Gary Anthony Williams and Aisha Tyler) from his father's other, secret family in Chicago.

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Death of a Pickle-Thrower
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7.69
159 votes

#6 - Death of a Pickle-Thrower

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2008

The deputies reach out to Jackie the Pickle-Throwing Hooker, who has life-threatening disease.

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Undercover at Burger Cousin
star
7.67
143 votes

#7 - Undercover at Burger Cousin

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2008

Undercover at Burger Cousin, to stop a string of robberies at a local burger joint, deputies go to work as fast food employees, where they meet a boss (Guest Star Seth Green) even tougher than Lt. Dangle.

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Undercover Acting Coach
star
7.64
131 votes

#8 - Undercover Acting Coach

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/3/2008

When the deputies grow dissatisfied with their undercover assignments, they hire a Hollywood acting coach (Ryan Stiles) to help them behave more like criminals and drug addicts.

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Jumping the Shark
star
7.59
149 votes

#9 - Jumping the Shark

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2008

Deputy Wiegel offers to sell her baby to the highest bidder, but her racist tendencies keep her from making a deal with prospective parents of color.

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The Parade
star
7.50
130 votes

#10 - The Parade

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/10/2008

The deputies try to win an award to the most patriotic float in a parade.

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The Wall
star
7.47
132 votes

#11 - The Wall

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2008

The deputies volunteer to help build part of the Mexican border.

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Wiegel's Dad Returns
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7.46
129 votes

#12 - Wiegel's Dad Returns

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/19/2008

Wiegel's estranged father gets out of prison and hopes to spend time with his daughter---and go to strip clubs with her coworkers.

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Tommy Hawk
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7.39
137 votes

#13 - Tommy Hawk

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2008

Bounty hunter Tommy Hawk comes to Reno to film an episode of his reality show and offends the deputies.

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Junior Runs for Office
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7.37
133 votes

#14 - Junior Runs for Office

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/26/2008

Junior decides he wants to be the Commissioner for Animal Carcass Removal.

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Strong Sister
star
7.29
127 votes

#15 - Strong Sister

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/12/2008

A reporter from Strong Sister magazine does an in-depth profile on Deputy Raineesha Williams.

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Mayor Hernandez
star
7.28
131 votes

#16 - Mayor Hernandez

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2008

When Reno's Mayor shows up at the station asking for help, the deputies must decide whether to uphold the law, or uphold their local government.

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