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The Best Episodes of Line of Duty Season 5

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

A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Line of Duty" season 5 is "Episode 1", rated 8.5/10 from 1471 user votes. It was directed by John Strickland and written by Jed Mercurio. "Episode 1" aired on 3/31/2019 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.5/10 1,471 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2019

    Following the deadly hijack of a police convoy, AC-12 target a ruthless organised crime group known to have links with corrupt officers.

    Director: John Strickland

    Writer: Jed Mercurio

  • Episode 2
    8.5/10 1,235 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2019

    Kate and Steve attempt to track down a lead. A fresh police leak enables another audacious raid, while Steve’s attempts to gather information put him in a dangerous situation.

    Director: John Strickland

    Writer: Jed Mercurio

  • Episode 3
    8.4/10 1,192 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2019

    Corbett's most daring plan yet requires McQueen to exploit links with corrupt police officers.

    Director: John Strickland

    Writer: Jed Mercurio

  • Episode 4
    8.9/10 1,356 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2019

    Tensions rise in the OCG following the events at Eastfield. With troubling questions hanging over the identity of ‘H', suspicions mount at AC-12.

    Director: John Strickland

    Writer: Jed Mercurio

  • Episode 5
    8.5/10 1,158 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2019

    As the hunt for 'H' intensifies, Steve and Kate wonder if Hastings is guarding a dark secret.

    Director: Susan Tully

    Writer: Jed Mercurio

  • Episode 6
    8.4/10 1,383 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2019

    In a nail-biting 90-minute finale, Hastings's secrets are laid bare. Will 'H' be revealed at last?

    Director: Susan Tully

    Writer: Jed Mercurio