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The Best Episodes of Scott & Bailey Season 5

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

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D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scott & Bailey Season 5 Episode 1 - Ghost
    7.7/10(283 votes)

    #1 - Ghost

    S5:E1

    Rachel returns to Syndicate 9 following a year with Vice and she needs some time to rekindle her neglected friendship with Janet. The shocking murder of Michael Edgerton forces her to hit the ground running as she steps up to Acting DI under the watchful eye of Julie Dodson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scott & Bailey Season 5 Episode 2 - Nobody's Fool
    7.7/10(252 votes)

    #2 - Nobody's Fool

    S5:E2

    After the body of teenager Will Hudson is discovered in a Manchester park, Rachel is certain that his death could have been prevented.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Scott & Bailey Season 5 Episode 3 - Change
    7.7/10(270 votes)

    #3 - Change

    S5:E3

    Rachel is criticised for a lack of progress with the investigation and she knows she must find both a murder weapon and the encryption code used to access the website. However, as the team makes a significant breakthrough in the case, DSI Julie Dodson makes a discovery which jeopardises Rachel's position as Acting DI. Meanwhile, when Janet's attempt to help Taisie results in a complaint, her faith in justice is tested, and both Scott and Bailey have life-changing decisions to make about their futures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Ghost" is the best rated episode of "Scott & Bailey" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 283 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Nobody's Fool".