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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!

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...

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  1. Background image for High Exposure
    7.5/10(278 votes)

    #1 - High Exposure

    S5:E1

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Decoy Effect
    7.6/10(249 votes)

    #2 - The Decoy Effect

    S5:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  3. Background image for Blowback
    7.6/10(272 votes)

    #3 - Blowback

    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:Dennis Smith
  4. Background image for Jack of All Trades
    7.7/10(267 votes)

    #4 - Jack of All Trades

    S5:E4

    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.

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  5. Background image for Scan Man
    7.9/10(286 votes)

    #5 - Scan Man

    S5:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Don McGill
  6. Background image for Magic Show
    7.4/10(263 votes)

    #6 - Magic Show

    S5:E6

    Don and the team investigate when a magician mysteriously vanishes during an illusion.

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    Director:John Behring
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  8. Background image for Charlie Don't Surf
    7.3/10(265 votes)

    #7 - Charlie Don't Surf

    S5:E7

    One of Don and Charlie's friends dies in what is deemed an accident. Not convinced, the brothers investigate further and uncover something shocking.

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    Writer:Steve Hawk
  9. Background image for Thirty Six Hours
    7.7/10(285 votes)

    #8 - Thirty Six Hours

    S5:E8

    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

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    Director:Rod Holcomb
  10. Background image for Conspiracy Theory
    7.6/10(259 votes)

    #9 - Conspiracy Theory

    S5:E9

    The team sifts through various rumors about a controversial charity organization to find the guilty party after its office building is bombed.

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    Director:Dennis Smith
  11. Background image for Frienemies
    7.4/10(250 votes)

    #10 - Frienemies

    S5:E10

    Charlie is forced to turn to his arch rival for help when a vigilante group goes after a career criminal.

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  12. Background image for Arrow of Time
    7.4/10(261 votes)

    #11 - Arrow of Time

    S5:E11

    Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.

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    Director:Ken Sanzel
    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  13. Background image for Jacked
    8.0/10(286 votes)

    #12 - Jacked

    S5:E12

    Don and his team must race to save the hostages being held on a hijacked bus.

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  14. Background image for Trouble in Chinatown
    7.3/10(247 votes)

    #13 - Trouble in Chinatown

    S5:E13

    A feud between Chinese gangs leads to the kidnapping of an undercover agent and the reappearance of Samuel Kraft.

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  15. Background image for Sneakerhead
    7.2/10(270 votes)

    #14 - Sneakerhead

    S5:E14

    The team searches for a pair of limited edition sneakers after they are stolen from a foreign ambassador.

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  16. Background image for Guilt Trip
    7.4/10(256 votes)

    #15 - Guilt Trip

    S5:E15

    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.

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    7.7/10(260 votes)

    #16 - Cover Me

    S5:E16

    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?

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    7.6/10(268 votes)

    #17 - First Law

    S5:E17

    The team's number one suspect in the death of a scientist is a super computer.

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    Director:Steve Boyum
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    7.2/10(264 votes)

    #18 - 12:01 A.M.

    S5:E18

    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.

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  20. Background image for Animal Rites
    7.2/10(248 votes)

    #19 - Animal Rites

    S5:E19

    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.

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  21. Background image for The Fifth Man
    7.8/10(260 votes)

    #20 - The Fifth Man

    S5:E20

    Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions.

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    Director:Ken Sanzel
    Writer:Don McGill
  22. Background image for Disturbed
    8.0/10(294 votes)

    #21 - Disturbed

    S5:E21

    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.

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  23. Background image for Greatest Hits
    7.8/10(270 votes)

    #22 - Greatest Hits

    S5:E22

    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.

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  24. Background image for Angels and Devils
    8.1/10(295 votes)

    #23 - Angels and Devils

    S5:E23

    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"High Exposure" is the best rated episode of "Numb3rs" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 278 votes. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski and written by Nicolas Falacci, Cheryl Heuton, it aired on 10/3/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Decoy Effect".