The BEST episodes of Republic of Doyle season 5

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

The sleepy port city of St. John's, Newfoundland, is changing. While an influx of oil has flooded its coffers, it's also brought to the surface the corrupt -- where there's cash, there's trash, after all. And doing his part to clean things up is private eye Jake Doyle, who, with the help of his dad and partner at the Doyle P.I. Firm, takes on all cases -- with the odd homicide thrown in just to keep things interesting.

Last Updated: 11/26/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended
Firecracker
star
8.23
62 votes

#1 - Firecracker

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2013

Jake and Mal have to keep up with Sloan Daniels (Lola Tash), a mysterious girl with an eye for trouble -- and Jake’s GTO. Des feels a deep connection to the case which awakens painful memories.

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Gun for Hire
star
7.52
31 votes

#2 - Gun for Hire

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2013

Jake and Mal have no choice but to contend with a determined hitman when a man’s life is on the line. Tinny makes a big decision about her personal life. Leslie is put in the line of fire in Jake’s case – and is shocked to see it involves Callum Pardy. Des keep tabs on a suspicious businesswoman, Elaine Goodwin visiting the city. Jake has a proposition for Leslie – but is met with some shocking news.

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The Overpass
star
7.50
36 votes

#3 - The Overpass

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2013

Jake gets deterred by an old biking nemesis and an ambitious cop whilst trying to return a bail jumper to St. Johns.

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Hook, Line and Sinker
star
7.50
86 votes

#4 - Hook, Line and Sinker

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2013

Jake takes a fishing trip with Mal and Des and uncovers a murder mystery in the woods; Rose runs into notorious frenemy Frances LeMont; Sloan pokes her nose in a case she shouldn’t; Des keeps a secret from the Doyles.

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The Works
star
7.39
62 votes

#5 - The Works

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2013

Eccentric novelist Garrison Steele returns and pulls the Doyles into an unusual murder investigation.

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Bon Cop, Bueno Cop
star
7.37
68 votes

#6 - Bon Cop, Bueno Cop

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2013

The worried Doyles and Leslie finally find out where Jake has been during his two month disappearance – but he’s brought some trouble back with him, including a rival for his affections. Tinny risks overstepping her professional bounds to help out her family. Des resolves to move on from Tinny. A stranger with a keen interest in Leslie comes to town.

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Missing
star
7.31
64 votes

#7 - Missing

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2013

A memory-addled Jake has must fill in the blanks from the night before when Sloan goes missing and her worried aunt, Patti (Serinda Swan) seeks his help. Mal and Des get tangled up with dangerous thug as Des avoids an awkward confrontation with Tinny. Jake and Leslie come to a crossroads in their relationship and finally make a decision regarding their future.

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Young Guns
star
7.30
61 votes

#8 - Young Guns

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2013

Jake is taken hostage and must investigate from inside an unusual, high stakes robbery; a trapped Mal risks his safety to help Leslie; Sloan’s secretive behaviour has Rose and Des alert.

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Major Crimes
star
7.29
59 votes

#9 - Major Crimes

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2013

Leslie joins forces with Callum after her informant is murdered, Jake gets involved in Callum’s business and Tinny’s constable skills are tested on a big case.

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Brothers in Arms
star
7.29
56 votes

#10 - Brothers in Arms

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2013

Jake crosses paths with a familiar hot headed cop, Jimmy O’Rourke, while chasing a super hacker. Mal and Rose negotiate their way to a windfall. Des becomes apprenticed to a slick new Master.

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Welcome Back, Crocker
star
7.28
60 votes

#11 - Welcome Back, Crocker

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2014

Jake is forced to team up with his old partner ­ and Tinny’s father ­ Kevin Crocker (Paul Gross), who’s on the run and desperate to prove his innocence from the murder case he was implicated in so many years ago. Jake must work double time to keep loose cannon Crocker in check as they uncover an elaborate conspiracy which goes higher than anyone suspected. As Leslie investigates the missing Chief Inspector Craig Smallwood (Steve Bacic), she is caught by surprise as someone close to her is ambushed. Des seeks Rose’s advice as he wrestles with telling Jake an important secret.

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Frame Job
star
7.27
56 votes

#12 - Frame Job

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2014

Jake pursues a missing painting and a convicted art thief out for revenge, the Doyles are on edge after a brutal attack on one of their own. Sloan struggles to find her place in the family.

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Buried
star
7.16
63 votes

#13 - Buried

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/2014

Jake is up against the wall and faces the consequences of his actions at the worst possible time.

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Sleight of Hand
star
6.74
58 votes

#14 - Sleight of Hand

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2014

Jake tries to locate a hustler to get out of debt; Leslie's suspicious of a fellow officer; Jake's ex visits.

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Expansion
star
6.28
60 votes

#15 - Expansion

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/5/2014

Jake and Mal investigate death threats at the airport targeting construction magnate.

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If the Shoe Fits
star
6.19
58 votes

#16 - If the Shoe Fits

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/2014

While working on a case, Jake runs into Bill Murdoch, but is unsure of whether to trust him or not.

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