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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!

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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 Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 2 - Goodbye
    8.7/10(799 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 1 - A New Day
    8.0/10(570 votes)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 8 - Lost & Found
    7.9/10(477 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 12 - Burden of Proof (1)
    7.9/10(495 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 10 - Phoenix Rising
    7.8/10(468 votes)

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 13 - Bridge to Tomorrow (2)
    7.8/10(473 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 3 - Too Good to be True
    7.7/10(478 votes)

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 6 - Knockout
    7.7/10(480 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 15 - Gumshoe
    7.7/10(453 votes)

    S5:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 17 - Bite Out Of Crime
    7.7/10(454 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 18 - Family Matters
    7.7/10(451 votes)

    S5:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 4 - Doomsday
    7.6/10(466 votes)

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 5 - The Best Laid Plans
    7.6/10(469 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 9 - It Takes a Village
    7.6/10(481 votes)

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 14 - Foot Loose
    7.6/10(442 votes)

    S5:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 16 - In Plain View
    7.5/10(459 votes)

    S5:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 7 - Boston Keltic
    7.4/10(465 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 11 - If You Can't Stand the Heat
    7.4/10(461 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Goodbye" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 799 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/24/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "A New Day".