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The Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles Season 5

Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in...

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  1. 8.6/10(691 votes)

    #1 - Goodbye

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    A woman walks into the station and confesses to killing someone; the team tries to unravel a bizarre case while dealing with the loss of a colleague.

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  2. 7.9/10(483 votes)

    #2 - A New Day

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    Jane works to solve the murder of a jogger; Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her mother; Maura and Frankie face the aftermath of their kiss.

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  3. 7.9/10(432 votes)

    #3 - Burden of Proof (1)

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    S5:E12

    A notable county prosecutor is arrested for murder; when Angela hears that Maura is planning to meet Jack's daughter, she sets out to educate Maura about the interests of children today.

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  4. 7.8/10(408 votes)

    #4 - Lost & Found

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    The team tries to find a witness to the contract killing of a woman outside of a nightclub; Jane puts herself in the line of fire.

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  5. 7.7/10(412 votes)

    #5 - Too Good to be True

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    A killer uses online ads to find victims; Jane discovers that it will be difficult to keep her pregnancy quiet.

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  6. 7.7/10(403 votes)

    #6 - Phoenix Rising

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    S5:E10

    The team helps Korsak investigate a cold case; Jane refuses to believe that she is not ready to go back on duty.

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  8. 7.7/10(411 votes)

    #7 - Bridge to Tomorrow (2)

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    S5:E13

    After Jane jumps from a bridge to save a prosecutor suspected of his murdering his mistress, Maura is terrified that she has lost her best friend. The squad must now renew the search to find the real killer. Meanwhile, Angela enlists Frankie's help as she applies to new jobs.

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  9. 7.7/10(384 votes)

    #8 - Gumshoe

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    The squad is forced to join forces with an over-eager private investigator when a successful clothing designer is found poisoned and his wife reported missing. Jane notices Angela is spending too much money and asks Maura to teach her mom how to handle her finances.

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  10. 7.6/10(409 votes)

    #9 - Knockout

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    S5:E6

    While Maura is away at a convention, Jane needs Susie's help to solve a murder; Korsak is forced to deal with painful unfinished business.

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  11. 7.6/10(382 votes)

    #10 - Foot Loose

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    When a severed human foot washes up on shore, the squad is called in to identify the victim and track down the murderer as more body parts are found. After an unsuccessful job hunt, Angela finds she enjoys helping out Korsak at the Dirty Robber.

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  12. 7.6/10(387 votes)

    #11 - Bite Out Of Crime

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    S5:E17

    The squad works overtime hunting down a serial killer sniper. Maura befriends a witness to the crime, who happens to suffer from a mental condition that has him believing he is a wolf.

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  13. 7.6/10(385 votes)

    #12 - Family Matters

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    When a woman finds her husband has been murdered, the ensuing investigation reveals that the victim may have been living a double life.

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  14. 7.5/10(400 votes)

    #13 - Doomsday

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    A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.

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  15. 7.5/10(401 votes)

    #14 - The Best Laid Plans

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    The team investigates the murder of a wealthy woman with terminal cancer; Maura meets a man while teaching a class.

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  16. 7.5/10(410 votes)

    #15 - It Takes a Village

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    The team's skills are tested when the mummified remains of a woman are found; Jane tries to recover from a devastating loss.

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  17. 7.5/10(387 votes)

    #16 - In Plain View

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    After a man is found bludgeoned to death on the side of the road, Jane and the squad team up with another detective who believes he is hunting the same roadside killer. Meanwhile, Maura discovers she has had her identity stolen and recruits Angela to help track down the culprit.

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  18. 7.4/10(398 votes)

    #17 - Boston Keltic

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    S5:E7

    Jane and Maura are brought into the world of Keltic writings by the murder of a rare bookseller; Angela's relationship with Cavanaugh changes and Maura prepares Jane to meet her new man.

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  19. 7.4/10(397 votes)

    #18 - If You Can't Stand the Heat

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    S5:E11

    Jane and Maura find a man who died in a bathtub full of ice; while trying to stay cool during a heatwave, Angela discovers a spicy tea that brings unexpected romantic consequences.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Goodbye" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles" season 5. It scored 8.6/10 based on 691 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/24/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "A New Day".