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Grimm S5E5 — Rat King
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Grimm•Season 5•Episode 5

Rat King

7.9/10 · 1,169 votesDec 4, 201543 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Nick and Hank are called to the scene when three Wesen go out on a hunt at a local dump and get more than they bargained for when two turn up dead after they encounter the mythical Rat King. Meanwhile, a very badly wounded Trubel

Directed byDavid Solomon
Written byJeff Miller
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David Giuntoli

David Giuntoli

Nick Burkhardt

Silas Weir Mitchell

Silas Weir Mitchell

Monroe

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Hank Griffin

Sasha Roiz

Sasha Roiz

Sean Renard

Reggie Lee

Reggie Lee

Drew Wu

Bree Turner

Bree Turner

Rosalee Calvert

Claire Coffee

Claire Coffee

Adalind Schade

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David Solomon

David Solomon

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George Pilkinton

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Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor

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Ross Berryman

Ross Berryman

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Jeff Miller

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Episode Summary

"Rat King" is episode 5 of Grimm season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,169 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by David Solomon and written by Jeff Miller, it aired on December 4, 2015.

Next: E6 · Wesen NachtBest of Season 5