The Best Episodes of Bosch Season 5
Every episode of Bosch Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bosch Season 5!
Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, these are the stories of relentless LAPD homicide Detective Harry Bosch who pursues justice at all costs. But behind his tireless momentum is a man who is haunted by his past and struggles to remain loyal to his personal code: “Everybody counts or nobody counts.”
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bosch" season 5 is "Two Kinds of Truth", rated 8.2/10 from 1391 user votes. It was directed by Alex Zakrzewski and written by Daniel Pyne. "Two Kinds of Truth" aired on 4/18/2019 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Pill Shills".
8.2/10 1,391 votes#1 - Two Kinds of Truth
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2019
Detective Harry Bosch learns the DA's office is examining new evidence which threatens to overturn an old case, potentially jeopardizing all of Bosch's other convictions. Meanwhile, a robbery turned murder at a local pharmacy exposes an opioid ring that drags Bosch down a dangerous path.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Daniel Pyne
8.2/10 1,229 votes#2 - Pill Shills
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2019
Bosch and Edgar uncover more details about the pharmacy murder and the opioid operation, while Detective Robertson works a tandem homicide. As Bosch pushes back against the deathbed confession at the heart of Borders' petition for release, he enlists the help of a longtime adversary. J. Edgar tries to persuade a former CI to cooperate with an investigation.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Eric Overmyer
8.2/10 1,223 votes#3 - The Last Scrip
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2019
Bosch investigates new evidence that may overturn Borders' conviction, but he remains convinced they locked up the right man. Lieutenant Billets is forced to deal with Crate and Barrel's role in the accident at the pharmacy crime scene. Bosch and Edgar track the pill mill van to an unexpected destination, while Edgar gets shocking news about Gary Wise.
Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer: Elle Johnson
8.2/10 1,198 votes#4 - Raise the Dead
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/18/2019
As Bosch digs into the Skyler case, he becomes more convinced that the Olmer confession is false. Robertson zeroes in on the identity of the pharmacy killers. Seeking a connection to the pill mill, Bosch goes undercover and befriends a fellow vet. Pierce and Vega work a lead on Jose, Jr. Edgar discovers that Gary Wise's life was more troubled than it appeared.
Director: Laura Belsey
Writer: Tom Bernardo
8.3/10 1,175 votes#5 - Tunnel Vision
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2019
Bosch continues his hunt for the pharmacy killers. Edgar confronts possible suspects in Gary Wise's murder. Hoping to rattle some cages, Bosch pays a surprise visit to an old nemesis. Chief Irving considers a run for mayor.
Director: Patrick Cady
Writer: Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
8.4/10 1,165 votes#6 - The Space Between the Stars
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/18/2019
Bonner has a breakthrough in the Borders case. Christina Henry gets closer to uncovering police misconduct. Bosch realizes not everything with the Borders investigation was as it appeared. Edgar and Bosch get more than they bargained for in a return trip to the Garcia Clinic.
Director: Neema Barnette
Writer: Shaz Bennett
8.4/10 1,164 votes#7 - The Wisdom of the Desert
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2019
Stranded in the desert without backup, Bosch closes in on his murder suspects and learns more about Clayton. Worried about her dad, Maddie turns to Billets for answers. Billets, in turn, confronts Edgar about Bosch's rogue mission. Pierce and Vega head to Bakersfield to find Jose Jr. Anderson gets a tip about police misconduct in the Borders case, and Cronyn implicates Bosch.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
8.7/10 1,209 votes#8 - Salvation Mountain
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2019
Edgar interviews Clayton, desperate for details on Bosch's location in the desert. Meanwhile, Stones and Carter tell Bosch he's going home, but ominously take him up in the plane by himself. Billets resolves to turn a blind eye to the falsified crime stats. Crate plans Barrel's surprise retirement party. Irving makes his case to the DA, and Edgar gets closer to finding Bo Jonas.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: Tom Bernardo
9.1/10 1,325 votes#9 - Hold Back the Night
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/18/2019
Chandler and Bosch locate Spencer, and try to pressure him to flip. At Borders' habeas hearing, Chandler gains standing for Bosch and reveals the Cronyns' conspiracy. Edgar connects Marcos and Arias to a shady Haitian under CIA protection. Irving considers his future. Pierce and Vega catch a gruesome new homicide. Bosch has one remaining loose end to tie up in the Skyler murder.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: Eric Overmyer
9.0/10 1,381 votes#10 - Creep Signed His Kill
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2019
Pierce and Vega find more body parts, and tie their murder to an ongoing RHD case. Maddie tells Bosch she sent the memo to Chandler, and doesn't regret it. Edgar knows who killed Gary Wise, but can't prove it. At his retirement party, Barrel springs his own surprise. Bosch commits to solving the murder of Daisy Clayton, Irving makes a big announcement, and Walsh returns for one last dance.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: Daniel Pyne, Katie Pyne