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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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:CBS

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"High Exposure" is the best rated episode of "Numb3rs" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 266 votes. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski and written by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton, it aired on 10/3/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Decoy Effect".

  • High Exposure
    7.5/10266 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

  • The Decoy Effect
    7.5/10240 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

  • Blowback
    7.6/10264 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

  • Jack of All Trades
    7.7/10258 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

  • Scan Man
    7.9/10276 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

  • Magic Show
    7.4/10255 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

  • Charlie Don't Surf
    7.3/10256 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

  • Thirty Six Hours
    7.7/10277 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

  • Conspiracy Theory
    7.5/10247 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

  • Frienemies
    7.4/10242 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

  • Arrow of Time
    7.4/10251 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

  • Jacked
    8.0/10276 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

  • Trouble in Chinatown
    7.2/10238 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

  • Sneakerhead
    7.2/10260 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

  • Guilt Trip
    7.4/10248 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

  • Cover Me
    7.7/10253 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

  • First Law
    7.5/10256 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

  • 12:01 A.M.
    7.2/10256 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

  • Animal Rites
    7.1/10238 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

  • The Fifth Man
    7.8/10251 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

  • Disturbed
    8.0/10283 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

  • Greatest Hits
    7.8/10260 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

  • Angels and Devils
    8.1/10282 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