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The Best Episodes of Person of Interest Season 5

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

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John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 10 - The Day the World Went Away
    9.7/10(8244 votes)

    S5:E10

    Finch’s number comes up when a fatal error blows his cover identity and sets off a deadly series of escalating encounters with Samaritan’s operatives.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writers:Melissa Scrivner-Love, Andy Callahan

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  2. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 13 - return 0
    9.7/10(15038 votes)

    S5:E13

    Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind. This is also considered the best episode ever and the best conclusion of all time.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:Jonathan Nolan, Denise Thé

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  3. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 12 - .exe
    9.5/10(5198 votes)

    S5:E12

    As Reese and Shaw race to catch up with Finch, he infiltrates a maximum-security government facility in a desperate mission which could mean the end for not only Samaritan, but for himself and The Machine as well.

    Director:Greg Plageman
    Writers:Erik Mountain, Greg Plageman

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  4. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 4 - 6,741
    9.3/10(6380 votes)

    S5:E4

    Shaw escapes her captors, but the team is unsure of her mental state when she begins to act paranoid and reckless.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:Denise Thé, Lucas O'Connor

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  5. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 9 - Sotto Voce
    9.2/10(4466 votes)

    S5:E9

    The mysterious criminal mastermind known as “The Voice” returns and traps Reese and Fusco in their own precinct with several armed gang members and the latest POI. Also, Root makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Margot Lulick
    Writer:Sabir Pirzada

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  6. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 11 - Synecdoche
    9.2/10(4504 votes)

    S5:E11

    The team must unravel a conspiracy and stay ahead of the Secret Service when the President of the United States becomes their newest POI. Also, Finch separates himself from the team and considers taking drastic action to combat Samaritan.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writers:Jacey Heldrich, Josh Brown

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  7. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 1 - B.S.O.D.
    9.1/10(5381 votes)

    S5:E1

    Reese and Finch attempt to rescue the Machine’s source code before it deteriorates beyond repair. Also, Root fights for her life against an onslaught of Samaritan’s agents and Fusco is faced with hard questions following the deaths of Dominic and Elias.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writers:Greg Plageman, Tony Camerino

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  8. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 2 - SNAFU
    9.1/10(4408 votes)

    S5:E2

    The Machine experiences a glitch during rebooting, supplying Reese and Fusco with the numbers of dozens of people not actually involved in crimes, while also locking Finch and Root out after identifying them as threats based on past violent behavior.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Lucas O'Connor

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  9. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 7 - QSO
    8.8/10(3972 votes)

    S5:E7

    Root goes undercover at a radio station to protect the host of a conspiracy theory show who stumbles upon information that could get him killed. Also, Samaritan’s agents try to convince a member of the team that their goals are noble.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Hillary Benefiel

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  10. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 5 - ShotSeeker
    8.7/10(3893 votes)

    S5:E5

    Reese protects an NYPD analyst whose investigation into a software glitch has drawn the attention of Samaritan. Also, Reese and Fusco are threatened by an ally of Elias’s, who is looking to avenge his friend’s death.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Andy Callahan

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  11. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 8 - Reassortment
    8.7/10(3866 votes)

    S5:E8

    Reese and Finch become trapped in a hospital that becomes ground zero for a deadly viral outbreak. Also, Samaritan’s newest recruit has second thoughts and Shaw continues to struggle with reality.

    Director:Kenneth Fink
    Writer:Tony Camerino

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  12. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 3 - Truth Be Told
    8.5/10(3972 votes)

    S5:E3

    Reese’s cover could be blown when he realizes the latest POI has ties to his old CIA colleague, Kara Stanton.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Erik Mountain

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  13. Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 6 - A More Perfect Union
    8.3/10(3766 votes)

    S5:E6

    The Machine sends Reese and Finch to a wedding to protect a pair of POIs before their nuptials. Also, Fusco becomes angry at being kept in the dark by the team and takes it upon himself to investigate a string of missing person reports.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Melissa Scrivner-Love

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Day the World Went Away" is the best rated episode of "Person of Interest" season 5. It scored 9.7/10 based on 8244 votes. Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye and written by Melissa Scrivner-Love, Andy Callahan, it aired on 5/31/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "return 0".