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The Best Episodes of Lucifer Season 5

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

Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.

Genres:CrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:FOXNetflix

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Lucifer" season 5 is "Really Sad Devil Guy", rated 8/10 from 4662 user votes. It was directed by Eagle Egilsson and written by Jason Ning. "Really Sad Devil Guy" aired on 8/21/2020 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer!".

  • Really Sad Devil Guy
    8.0/10 4,662 votes

    #1 - Really Sad Devil Guy

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2020

    Lucifer toys with a murder victim while Chloe and Maze investigate the death. Meanwhile, Amenadiel cleans up the club, and Linda mothers a genius.

    Director: Eagle Egilsson

    Writer: Jason Ning

  • Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer!
    8.4/10 4,390 votes

    #2 - Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer!

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2020

    After spending an eternity in hell, Lucifer returns to the land of the living - but there's something a little different about this handsome devil.

    Director: Sherwin Shilati

    Writer: Ildy Modrovich

  • ¡Diablo!
    8.4/10 4,242 votes

    #3 - ¡Diablo!

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 8/21/2020

    Lucifer - the real one this time - helps Chloe investigate a murder committed on the set of a TV show inspired by his own life.

    Director: Claudia Yarmy

    Writer: Mike Costa

  • It Never Ends Well for the Chicken
    6.4/10 5,597 votes

    #4 - It Never Ends Well for the Chicken

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/21/2020

    The year is 1946. The world is black and white. And Lucifer is the star of his own noir detective story featuring familiar characters in new roles.

    Director: Viet Nguyen

    Writer: Aiyana White

  • Detective Amenadiel
    8.7/10 4,236 votes

    #5 - Detective Amenadiel

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2020

    Amenadiel helps Chloe investigate a nun's untimely demise. Meanwhile, Lucifer lends Dan a hand, and Linda reveals a painful part of her history.

    Director: Sam Hill

    Writer: Joe Henderson

  • BlueBallz
    8.6/10 4,251 votes

    #6 - BlueBallz

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2020

    After a popular DJ is electrocuted on stage, Chloe searches for the killer while Lucifer tries to keep his jealousy over an ex-flame in check.

    Director: Richard Speight Jr.

    Writer: Jen Graham Imada

  • Our Mojo
    8.8/10 4,271 votes

    #7 - Our Mojo

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2020

    As a shocking side effect of his romance with Chloe throws Lucifer for a loop, the new couple pursues a murderer with a most unusual M.O.

    Director: Nathan Hope

    Writer: Julia Fontana

  • Spoiler Alert
    9.3/10 5,859 votes

    #8 - Spoiler Alert

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2020

    Chloe learns a serial killer may have embellished his crimes. Amenadiel worries about his son's health. Pete opens up to Ella.

    Director: Kevin Alejandro

    Writer: Chris Rafferty

  • Family Dinner
    8.3/10 3,747 votes

    #9 - Family Dinner

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/2021

    Chloe and Ella investigate a mini-golf murder. Lucifer, Michael, Amenadiel and Linda prepare for the holiest of family dinners.

    Director: Nathan Hope

    Writer: Joe Henderson

  • Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam
    7.6/10 5,776 votes

    #10 - Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/28/2021

    It's a musical? Yep, it's a musical. Lucifer, Chloe and the gang sing and dance to a slew of popular tunes while investigating a referee's murder.

    Director: Sherwin Shilati

    Writer: Ildy Modrovich

  • Resting Devil Face
    8.3/10 3,208 votes

    #11 - Resting Devil Face

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/28/2021

    Lucifer's father — you know, God — decides to experience life as a regular human. Meanwhile, a boxer dies under mysterious circumstances.

    Director: Bola Ogun

    Writer: N/A

  • Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid
    8.2/10 4,182 votes

    #12 - Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/28/2021

    A straightforward prisoner transport job turns into an increasingly dangerous, yet oddly invigorating, odyssey for Dan.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: Mike Costa

  • A Little Harmless Stalking
    8.1/10 3,107 votes

    #13 - A Little Harmless Stalking

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 5/28/2021

    Linda throws herself into a deeply personal mission. Maze unmasks a blast from the past. Amenadiel ponders a new job.

    Director: Richard Speight Jr.

    Writer: Julia Fontana, Jen Graham Imada

  • Nothing Lasts Forever
    8.6/10 3,323 votes

    #14 - Nothing Lasts Forever

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 5/28/2021

    Lucifer angles to be his father's successor. Ella makes a painful confession. Chloe investigates a murder at an aquarium.

    Director: Lisa Demaine

    Writer: Chris Rafferty

  • Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!
    9.2/10 4,441 votes

    #15 - Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 5/28/2021

    Lucifer learns that not all of his siblings want him to land the big promotion. Also, Dan offers to set Ella up with an old friend.

    Director: Ildy Modrovich

    Writer: Jason Ning

  • A Chance at a Happy Ending
    9.2/10 5,002 votes

    #16 - A Chance at a Happy Ending

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 5/28/2021

    The end is nigh! Lucifer, Chloe, Maze and Amenadiel prepare for battle with Michael and his not-so-angelic army of supporters.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Joe Henderson, Ildy Modrovich