Angel: Season 5

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WB | The WB | TWB | Season Premiere Date: October 1, 2003

Starring: James Marsters, David Boreanaz, Mercedes McNab

Summary: "If you need help, then look no further. Angel Investigations is the best. Our rats are low..."
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"It says 'rats.' Our rates are low, but our standards are high. When the chips are down, and you're at the end of your rope you need someone that you can count on. And that's what you'll find here -- someone who will go all the way, no"If you need help, then look no further. Angel Investigations is the best. Our rats are low..."
"Rates!"
"It says 'rats.' Our rates are low, but our standards are high. When the chips are down, and you're at the end of your rope you need someone that you can count on. And that's what you'll find here -- someone who will go all the way, no matter what. So don't lose hope. Come on over to our offices and you'll see that there's still heroes in this world."

For over two centuries, Angelus was one of the most vicious vampires ever to walk the earth. Then he killed the wrong girl, and her grieving Gypsy family cursed him with the return of his soul, causing him to suffer remorse for all the hundreds of innocents that he had killed through the years. Now he goes by the name Angel, and he fights to protect the helpless from those who would prey upon them as he once did himself.

After three years of living in Sunnydale, fighting alongside his girlfriend Buffy, Angel has moved to Los Angeles to continue the good fight. Aided by a few old friends and some new ones, Angel must take on vampires, demons, lawyers, and all of the other dark forces that Los Angeles has to offer.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E22. Not Fade Away
Air Date: May 19, 2004
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S5:E21. Power Play
Air Date: May 12, 2004
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S5:E20. The Girl in Question
Air Date: May 5, 2004

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Ken Tucker

Jun 17, 2013

For a show with such superb acting -- all honor to Boreanaz, who's got macho vulnerability down to a smooth essence not achieved since James Garner in his 'Rockford Files' days, and to Amy Acker, who has gone from victim to sexpot to villain without ever hitting a false note – 'Angel' is surprisingly rife with leaden lines like 'Rules can be broken; all you have to do is push hard enough.' Read full review

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Kai82

Mar 4, 2020

The final and also best season. Angel and his friends are in charge of the Wolfram & Hart Los Angeles branch. This set up alone got hooked me up but it got even better. Spike and Harmony are added to the team. Spike is one of the best vampires and Buffyverse characters. Harmony is soThe final and also best season. Angel and his friends are in charge of the Wolfram & Hart Los Angeles branch. This set up alone got hooked me up but it got even better. Spike and Harmony are added to the team. Spike is one of the best vampires and Buffyverse characters. Harmony is so enjoyable, always happy and smiling but inevitable evil. With Eve and later Marcus Hamilton we got some interesting liaison to the Senior Partners. But it is not only the new characters. All the old characters got interesting arcs and developments. Gunn pays a high price. Fred delivers her best performance and an impactful transition. Wesley is also hit hard by fate and life decisions. Lorne has maybe the time of his life but there is also much behind his facade. For Angel it is a meaningful arc. He has now the power to archive more than ever but does this make him happy? Also you never know what the true agenda of the Senior Partners is. Wolfram & Hart is much bigger and Angel is the leader of only a (powerful) branch. We got another character I wont spoil back. It feels natural that he returns because of his connection and rivalry with Angel. I will stop praising here because you got the best mixture of good stories, humour and character development this show had produced. There are a lot of favourite episodes: Just Rewards introduces Spike directly from Buffy season 7 final episode with a serious handicap and thrown into a good story. Unleashed introduces Nina and the horrors of Nouvelle Cuisine (Not kidding). Hell Bound gave us the interesting character Pavayne and shows Spikes resolve. Now to one of the two grandiose funny episodes: The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco. It has elements of Mexican Wrestling and the Day of the Dead. I had rewatched this episode often and it is still so entertaining. Destiny deals with Spike and Angel. Also what effects being the CEO of Wolfram & Hart had on Angel. Harms Way gives us an episode staring Harmony. You are Welcome is the best mid season final of the show and has the return of a familiar character. This is a must see episode and has an impact for the things to come. Why we Fight is a flashback episode with an interesting story not connected to the main arc. Smile Time is the other hilarious funny episode. I wont spoil but say Jim Henson would be proud. A Hole in the world / Shells is a game changer with lot of impacts for all characters. Origin wraps up Connor and the prophecy around him. With Power Play and Not Fade Away we get the awesome final. It is a fitting end to the Angel series theme. Be warned: For me it is a good and fitting ending but also slightly misses the line to disappointment. Overall the best and most entertaining season and my absolute recommendation.… Expand

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drlowdon

Jan 24, 2021

When the Angel Investigations team are given control of the L.A branch of Wolfram & Hart, they quickly start to make use of the seemingly unlimited resources available to them, but can’t help but wonder what the catch is.

After a relatively disappointing fourth season Angel hits theWhen the Angel Investigations team are given control of the L.A branch of Wolfram & Hart, they quickly start to make use of the seemingly unlimited resources available to them, but can’t help but wonder what the catch is.

After a relatively disappointing fourth season Angel hits the ground running from the opening episode. The introduction of Spike as a regular cast member, and his ‘relationship’ with Angel is a master-stroke, and as well as an interesting season long story arc, we’re also treated to some fantastic stand alone episodes including the brilliant ‘Smile Time’. There’s even time to fix the mess that was Cordelia’s original departure. The only slight disappointment is the sudden cancellation that left us with a cliffhanger ending that was only resolved in the subsequent comic book series.… Expand

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heromoder

May 5, 2015

LOVE this season. Angel and co. taking over Wolfram & Hart is beyond clever. Gun's brain boost is a plot-driving stroke of genius. Add Spike and take away Cordelia, and you have the very best Joss could have offered.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1999
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2003
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  S5:E22. Not Fade Away
  Air Date: May 19, 2004
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  S5:E21. Power Play
  Air Date: May 12, 2004
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  S5:E20. The Girl in Question
  Air Date: May 5, 2004
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  S5:E19. Time Bomb
  Air Date: April 28, 2004
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  S5:E18. Origin
  Air Date: April 21, 2004
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  S5:E17. Underneath
  Air Date: April 14, 2004
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  S5:E16. Shells
  Air Date: March 3, 2004
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  S5:E15. A Hole in the World
  Air Date: February 25, 2004
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  S5:E14. Smile Time
  Air Date: February 18, 2004
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  S5:E13. Why We Fight
  Air Date: February 11, 2004
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  S5:E12. You're Welcome
  Air Date: February 4, 2004
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  S5:E11. Damage
  Air Date: January 28, 2004
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  S5:E10. Soul Purpose
  Air Date: January 21, 2004
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  S5:E9. Harm's Way
  Air Date: January 14, 2004
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  S5:E8. Destiny
  Air Date: November 19, 2003
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  S5:E7. Lineage
  Air Date: November 12, 2003
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  S5:E6. The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco
  Air Date: November 5, 2003
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  S5:E5. Life of the Party
  Air Date: October 29, 2003
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  S5:E4. Hell Bound
  Air Date: October 22, 2003
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  S5:E3. Unleashed
  Air Date: October 15, 2003
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  S5:E2. Just Rewards
  Air Date: October 8, 2003
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  S5:E1. Conviction
  Air Date: October 1, 2003
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 2002
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2001
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2000
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1999