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The Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 5

Every episode of DCI Banks Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 5!

A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:ITV1

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 1" is the best rated episode of "DCI Banks" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 292 votes. Directed by Robert Quinn and written by Nicholas Hicks-Beach, it aired on 8/31/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 2".

  • To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 1
    7.6/10292 votes

    #1 - To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2016

    When a young man is found brutally murdered, Banks' instinct drags his team into a world of organised crime.

    Director: Robert Quinn

    Writer: Nicholas Hicks-Beach

  • To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 2
    7.7/10268 votes

    #2 - To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2016

    The apparent suicide of a young girl drags Banks deeper into the dark world of 'untouchable' criminal Steve Richards.

    Director: Robert Quinn

    Writer: Nicholas Hicks-Beach

  • A Little Bit of Heart: Part 1
    7.6/10260 votes

    #3 - A Little Bit of Heart: Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2016

    When a devoted husband and father goes missing, a ransom demand takes Banks and his team on a journey into the Chinese community.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Little Bit of Heart: Part 2
    7.7/10257 votes

    #4 - A Little Bit of Heart: Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2016

    Following the murder of a recently rescued hostage, Banks and his team must untangle secrets and lies from the closed world of the Chinese community.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Undertow: Part 1
    7.6/10263 votes

    #5 - Undertow: Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2016

    Banks and the team begin the painful job of finding out exactly who was responsible for Annie's death, an incident that has affected all their lives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Undertow: Part 2
    7.9/10282 votes

    #6 - Undertow: Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2016

    Banks' mission to solve Annie's murder is made all the harder by the fact he has been taken off the case and sent on gardening leave - but that won't stop him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A