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.
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!".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A straightforward prisoner transport job turns into an increasingly dangerous, yet oddly invigorating, odyssey for Dan.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: Mike Costa
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
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
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
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