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10 Best Episodes of Grimm - Season 5

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Grimm - S5E2

#15 - Clear & Wesen Danger (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Nick makes changes to keep Adalind and his child safe, with the help of Monroe and Rosalee. Hank and his new partner investigate a murder at an investment group.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 1785 votes.

Grimm - S5E9

#14 - Star-Crossed (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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A barbaric Wesen ritual is brought to the present and Nick, Hank and Wu are already five steps behind the serial killer. To aid in the investigation, Monroe goes undercover. Meanwhile, Hadrian's Wall's war against Black Claw intensifies as Eve uses her unique skills to interrogate a suspect.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 1947 votes.

Grimm - S5E16

#13 - The Believer (Season 5 - Episode 16)

An evangelical preacher has a tent revival unlike any other when he uses his Wesen identity to gain more believers. Nick and Hank are called to the scene as things escalate when a group of "true believers" are hell bent on saving the preacher and his flock by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Capt. Renard takes further steps to gain power in local government. Elsewhere, Eve uses Adalind's ol' hat trick to gain more access to Black Claw.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 2287 votes.

Grimm - S5E14

#12 - Lycanthropia (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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Following a brutal attack in the woods, Nick and Hank stumble upon a terrifying Wesen disease that may be the inspiration for the modern-day werewolf myth. Meanwhile, Adalind is offered an uneasy alliance that may help her get back what she wants most. Elsewhere, Eve's investigation uncovers a surprising revelation.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2045 votes.

Grimm - S5E7

#11 - Eve Of Destruction (Season 5 - Episode 7)

Nick and the gang are still reeling from the scope of the ambush and the surprise return of "Juliette", but not everything is as it seems. In light of the heightened Wesen violence, Monroe and Rosalee seek answers from the Wesen Council. Meanwhile, Trubel has some information for Nick that will help him get what he is looking for.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 1952 votes.

Grimm - S5E1

#10 - The Grimm Identity (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Nick must look inside himself and decide who he wants to be while also dealing with fathering a child with Adalind.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 1919 votes.

Grimm - S5E17

#9 - Inugami (Season 5 - Episode 17)

When the severed head of a young man is found under a bridge, Nick and Hank find themselves on the case of Japanese Wesen acting on an ancient tradition of revenge. Elsewhere, Adalind decides to go back to work at her old law firm and has her first face-to-face with Eve.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 2327 votes.

Grimm - S5E19

#8 - The Taming Of The Wu (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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Suffering from the bite he sustained, Sargeant Wu becomes entangled in a surprising altercation that may land him in hot water. After meeting the mysterious Bonaparte, Adalind is faced with a difficult decision that could change her and Nick's lives forever. Meanwhile, Hank gets even closer to Zuri and their relationship begins to take shape. Back at HW, Eve senses that a new force may jeopardize the entire operation.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 2365 votes.

Grimm - S5E11

#7 - Key Move (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Newly gained artifacts take Nick and Monroe closer to the source of a long-gestating mystery. Elsewhere, Black Claw makes a deadly move that will send Portland into disarray.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1932 votes.

Grimm - S5E20

#6 - Bad Night (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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Nick leans on Monroe and Rosalee as he worries that he may lose everything as he continues to battle Black Claw. Renard ramps up his campaign as election time nears. Elsewhere, Adalind is faced with a very difficult decision in order to protect her children. Meanwhile, Hank's relationship with Zuri takes an unexpected turn and Wu tries to gain control of his new reality.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 2440 votes.

Grimm - S5E6

#5 - Wesen Nacht (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Nick and Hank investigate a wave of coordinated Wesen gang vandalism that results in the death of a local business owner and the kidnapping of Monroe and Rosalee's friend. As they dig deeper, they learn that Portland wasn't the only city hit with a wave of violence. Meanwhile, Truble fills Nick and Adalind on what she has been up to. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard dips his toes into politics as he endorses a local candidate.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 1861 votes.

Grimm - S5E12

#4 - Into The Schwarzwald (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Nick and Monroe find a treasure in Germany that has been hidden for centuries. Back in Portland, Capt. Renard joins Hank and Wu to track down a deadly assassin who has thrown Portland into havoc. Little do they know that Eve is on a hunt of her own for the same man. Meanwhile, someone from Rosalee's past tracks her down.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 2002 votes.

Grimm - S5E10

#3 - Map Of The Seven Knights (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Monroe gets a call from a relative in Germany that will bring Nick closer to his ancestors. Things get complicated when the nefarious group Black Claw is also after the same artifacts. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard helps a mayoral candidate get an edge on his opponent. Meanwhile, Trubel confronts Eve about Nick and Adalind.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 2093 votes.

Grimm - S5E21

#2 - Beginning of the End, Parts One and Two (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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Black Claw makes a strategic move against Hank that shocks everyone and sends Nick on a war path. Hadrian's Wall ramps up their investigation as they seek out a mysterious man named Bonaparte. Meanwhile, Adalind and Capt. Renard must learn to deal with their new and very unpredictable reality with Diana.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 3935 votes.

Grimm - S5E22

#1 - Beginning of the End (2) (Season 5 - Episode 22)

Black Claw makes a strategic move against Hank that shocks everyone and sends Nick on a war path. Hadrian's Wall ramps up their investigation as they seek out a mysterious man named Bonaparte. Meanwhile, Adalind and Capt. Renard must learn to deal with their new and very unpredictable reality with Diana.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 1462 votes.

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