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The Best Episodes of Ripper Street Season 5

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

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A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 5 - A Last Good Act
    8.8/10(304 votes)

    S5:E5

    With Reid locked in the cells it seems that all hope is lost, but is there time for one last roll of the dice?

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Richard Warlow

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  2. Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 4 - The Dreaming Dead
    8.4/10(297 votes)

    S5:E4

    Thatcher discovers a fresh lead of a double murder committed by Nathaniel, giving Reid cause for hope.

    Director:Nick Rowland
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay

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  3. Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 3 - All The Glittering Blades
    8.2/10(326 votes)

    S5:E3

    The serial killer - Nathaniel Dove - is hid in the Hackney Marshes, but how long can he stay out of trouble?

    Director:Nick Rowland
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay

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  4. Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 1 - Closed Casket
    8.1/10(315 votes)

    S5:E1

    Reid - on the run from the police - must find a way to bring down Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Richard Warlow

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  5. Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 2 - A Brittle Thread
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    S5:E2

    Reid and Dove engage the press in their battle for the hearts and minds of the people of Whitechapel.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Richard Warlow

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  6. Ripper Street Season 5 Episode 6 - Occurrence Reports
    7.4/10(390 votes)

    S5:E6

    Reid must finally bring Augustus Dove to justice, but also find his peace in Whitechapel.

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Last Good Act" is the best rated episode of "Ripper Street" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 304 votes. Directed by Ashley Way and written by Richard Warlow, it aired on 10/12/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Dreaming Dead".