The BEST episodes of Rizzoli & Isles season 5

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

Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles are complete opposites and good friends who solve crimes and bust some of Boston’s most notorious criminals. Jane and Maura often find themselves working together as both use their brilliant minds and expertise to figure Boston’s most complex cases.

Last Updated: 12/4/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Goodbye
star
8.08
981 votes

#1 - Goodbye

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2014

A woman walks into the station and confesses to killing someone; the team tries to unravel a bizarre case while dealing with the loss of a colleague.

Directors: Steve Robin
Writer: Jan Nash
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A New Day
star
7.94
1052 votes

#2 - A New Day

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2014

Jane works to solve the murder of a jogger; Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her mother; Maura and Frankie face the aftermath of their kiss.

Directors: Michael Katleman
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Burden of Proof (1)
star
7.92
907 votes

#3 - Burden of Proof (1)

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2014

A notable county prosecutor is arrested for murder; when Angela hears that Maura is planning to meet Jack's daughter, she sets out to educate Maura about the interests of children today.

Directors: Norman Buckley
Writer: Katie Wech
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The Best Laid Plans
star
7.88
987 votes

#4 - The Best Laid Plans

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2014

The team investigates the murder of a wealthy woman with terminal cancer; Maura meets a man while teaching a class.

Directors: Christine Moore
Writer: Alicia Kirk
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Doomsday
star
7.86
1025 votes

#5 - Doomsday

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2014

A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Katie Wech
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Phoenix Rising
star
7.83
977 votes

#6 - Phoenix Rising

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2014

The team helps Korsak investigate a cold case; Jane refuses to believe that she is not ready to go back on duty.

Directors: Mark Haber
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Lost & Found
star
7.81
1025 votes

#7 - Lost & Found

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

The team tries to find a witness to the contract killing of a woman outside of a nightclub; Jane puts herself in the line of fire.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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It Takes a Village
star
7.80
930 votes

#8 - It Takes a Village

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2014

The team's skills are tested when the mummified remains of a woman are found; Jane tries to recover from a devastating loss.

Directors: Michael Katleman
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If You Can't Stand the Heat
star
7.79
916 votes

#9 - If You Can't Stand the Heat

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/26/2014

Jane and Maura find a man who died in a bathtub full of ice; while trying to stay cool during a heatwave, Angela discovers a spicy tea that brings unexpected romantic consequences.

Directors: Steve Clancy
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Too Good to Be True
star
7.75
1067 votes

#10 - Too Good to Be True

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2014

A killer uses online ads to find victims; Jane discovers that it will be difficult to keep her pregnancy quiet.

Directors: Mark Haber
Writer: Ken Hanes
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Boston Keltic
star
7.74
924 votes

#11 - Boston Keltic

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2014

Jane and Maura are brought into the world of Keltic writings by the murder of a rare bookseller; Angela's relationship with Cavanaugh changes and Maura prepares Jane to meet her new man.

Directors: Kate Woods
Writer: Blair Singer
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Family Matters
star
7.70
730 votes

#12 - Family Matters

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2015

When a woman finds her husband has been murdered, the ensuing investigation reveals that the victim may have been living a double life.

Directors: Michael Katleman
Writer: Jan Nash
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Knockout
star
7.66
906 votes

#13 - Knockout

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2014

While Maura is away at a convention, Jane needs Susie's help to solve a murder; Korsak is forced to deal with painful unfinished business.

Directors: Paul Holahan
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Foot Loose
star
7.63
661 votes

#14 - Foot Loose

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2015

When a severed human foot washes up on shore, the squad is called in to identify the victim and track down the murderer as more body parts are found. After an unsuccessful job hunt, Angela finds she enjoys helping out Korsak at the Dirty Robber.

Directors: Christine Moore
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In Plain View
star
7.63
694 votes

#15 - In Plain View

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2015

After a man is found bludgeoned to death on the side of the road, Jane and the squad team up with another detective who believes he is hunting the same roadside killer. Meanwhile, Maura discovers she has had her identity stolen and recruits Angela to help track down the culprit.

Directors: Mark Haber
Writer: Russ Grant
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Bridge to Tomorrow (2)
star
7.62
661 votes

#16 - Bridge to Tomorrow (2)

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/17/2015

After Jane jumps from a bridge to save a prosecutor suspected of his murdering his mistress, Maura is terrified that she has lost her best friend. The squad must now renew the search to find the real killer. Meanwhile, Angela enlists Frankie's help as she applies to new jobs.

Directors: Edward Ornelas
Writer: Ken Hanes
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Bite Out of Crime
star
7.58
691 votes

#17 - Bite Out of Crime

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2015

The squad works overtime hunting down a serial killer sniper. Maura befriends a witness to the crime, who happens to suffer from a mental condition that has him believing he is a wolf.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Gumshoe
star
7.55
745 votes

#18 - Gumshoe

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2015

The squad is forced to join forces with an over-eager private investigator when a successful clothing designer is found poisoned and his wife reported missing. Jane notices Angela is spending too much money and asks Maura to teach her mom how to handle her finances.

Directors: Gregory Prange
Writer: Ron McGee
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