The Best Episodes of Numb3rs Season 5

Every episode of Numb3rs Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Numb3rs Season 5!

Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery

Network:CBS

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Numb3rs" season 5 is "High Exposure", rated 7.5/10 from 264 user votes. It was directed by Alex Zakrzewski and written by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton. "High Exposure" aired on 10/3/2008 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Decoy Effect".

7.5/10 264 votes
#1 - High Exposure
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2008
Two rock climbers in possession of a large stolen diamond are killed, and Don and the team hunt for the murderers; Charlie considers whether he should have his FBI clearance reinstated.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton
7.5/10 240 votes
#2 - The Decoy Effect
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2008
The team investigates an increase in ATM kidnappings when a woman who was abducted and forced to withdraw money is murdered; Charlie meets the investigator who will decide the fate of his FBI security clearance.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: Ken Sanzel
7.6/10 263 votes
#3 - Blowback
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2008
When eight people, including two police officers, are gunned down in a coffee shop, Don and his team uncover a trail of blackmail, corruption and romance; McGowan expands his investigation of Charlie and Don.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: Robert Port
7.7/10 257 votes
#4 - Jack of All Trades
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2008
Don's team helps Agent Bloom, a veteran with the FBI, track down a con man who has eluded Bloom for years. Meanwhile, the final decision on Charlie's clearance is handed down, and it doesn't just affect Charlie. Don's job is on the line as well.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer: Andrew Dettmann

7.9/10 276 votes
#5 - Scan Man
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2008
The team investigates a crew stealing high-end goods from a shipping service; Don questions his faith in the FBI when one of his men is killed on duty.
Director: Craig Ross Jr.
Writer: Don McGill
7.4/10 255 votes
#6 - Magic Show
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2008
Don and the team investigate when a magician mysteriously vanishes during an illusion.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Sean Crouch
7.3/10 256 votes
#7 - Charlie Don't Surf
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2008
One of Don and Charlie's friends dies in what is deemed an accident. Not convinced, the brothers investigate further and uncover something shocking.
Director: Emilio Estevez
Writer: Steve Hawk
7.7/10 276 votes
#8 - Thirty Six Hours
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2008
When a passenger train collides with a freight train David (Alimi Ballard), Don, and Colby are called in to help rescue survivors and to investigate the cause of the crash
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Julie Hébert

7.5/10 245 votes
#9 - Conspiracy Theory
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2008
The team sifts through various rumors about a controversial charity organization to find the guilty party after its office building is bombed.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: Robert Port
7.4/10 241 votes
#10 - Frienemies
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2008
Charlie is forced to turn to his arch rival for help when a vigilante group goes after a career criminal.
Director: Steve Boyum
Writer: Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton
7.4/10 250 votes
#11 - Arrow of Time
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2009
Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.
Director: Ken Sanzel
Writer: Ken Sanzel
8.0/10 274 votes
#12 - Jacked
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2009
Don and his team must race to save the hostages being held on a hijacked bus.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer: Don McGill

7.2/10 237 votes
#13 - Trouble in Chinatown
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2009
A feud between Chinese gangs leads to the kidnapping of an undercover agent and the reappearance of Samuel Kraft.
Director: Julie Hébert
Writer: Peter MacNicol
7.2/10 260 votes
#14 - Sneakerhead
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2009
The team searches for a pair of limited edition sneakers after they are stolen from a foreign ambassador.
Director: Emilio Estevez
Writer: Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
7.4/10 248 votes
#15 - Guilt Trip
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2009
When a case against a weapons smuggler falls apart, the team takes a closer look at the jury that heard the case, searching for signs of jury tampering.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Mary Leah Sutton
7.7/10 253 votes
#16 - Cover Me
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2009
Charlie puts together a plan to stop a dangerous drug from hitting the streets of LA. Will his plan work? Or will it cost the life of one of Don's agents?
Director: Rob Morrow
Writer: Andrew Dettmann

7.5/10 256 votes
#17 - First Law
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2009
The team's number one suspect in the death of a scientist is a super computer.
Director: Steve Boyum
Writer: Sean Crouch
7.2/10 256 votes
#18 - 12:01 A.M.
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2009
The team gets a last minute tip that could exonerate a dangerous mob boss who is about to be executed; Charlie tries to help the CalSci basketball team break their losing streak.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: Robert Port
7.1/10 238 votes
#19 - Animal Rites
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/10/2009
The investigation into a professor's death takes a dangerous turn when the team finds their lead suspect has ties to a radical animal rights group.
Director: Ronald Víctor García
Writer: Julie Hébert
7.8/10 251 votes
#20 - The Fifth Man
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2009
Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions.
Director: Ken Sanzel
Writer: Don McGill

8.0/10 282 votes
#21 - Disturbed
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2009
Feeling guilty over the stabbing, Charlie puts his attention on finding a serial killer using math theories to help the team solve the case before another life is taken.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton
7.8/10 260 votes
#22 - Greatest Hits
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2009
Don and the team are sent to look into a series of bank robberies and soon name former FBI Agent Roger Bloom as their lead suspect.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer: Andrew Dettmann
8.1/10 281 votes
#23 - Angels and Devils
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/15/2009
When Amita is abducted, Don and the team’s frantic search for her leads them to the delusional head of a cult, but it is up to a distraught Charlie to discover what the suspect’s bizarre plans for her are.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Ken Sanzel