Grimm: Season 5
Grimm Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 21 episodes, following the dark fantasy drama about a world where characters inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm exist. As a Portland homicide detective who discovers he is descended from an elite line of criminal hunters known as Grimms, the protagonist navigates mortal danger within a reality where mythical creatures and ancient forces dwell alongsi
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he is descended from an elite line of criminal hunters known as Grimms.
- The series exists in a world where characters and creatures inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are real.
- The overarching narrative involves dark fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy elements centering on mortal danger.
- The television series is produced as a multi-season broadcast drama that originally premiered on NBC in the United States.
Season overview
Grimm Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 21 episodes, following the dark fantasy drama about a world where characters inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm exist. As a Portland homicide detective who discovers he is descended from an elite line of criminal hunters known as Grimms, the protagonist navigates mortal danger within a reality where mythical creatures and ancient forces dwell alongside humanity. The series blends mystery, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy elements as the narrative unfolds across its broadcast run on NBC, exploring the complex dynamics of the Grimm universe, ongoing conflicts, and the dangerous responsibilities carried by those who protect the mortal world from hidden supernatural threats.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Grimm Identity
Oct 30, 2015
Nick must look inside himself and decide who he wants to be while also dealing with fathering a child with Adalind.
Clear and Wesen Danger
Nov 6, 2015
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.
Lost Boys
Nov 13, 2015
Rosalee disappears after some orphans decide she is the mother figure they always wanted and an encounter with a former colleague prompts Adalind to consider going back to work.
Maiden Quest
Nov 20, 2015
A wealthy mobster entices three young men to work for his daughter's hand in marriage, and a surprise visitor shakes things up as Nick and Adalind struggle to adjust to home life.
Rat King
Dec 4, 2015
Nick and Hank are called to the scene when three Wesen go out on a hunt at a local dump and get more than they bargained for when two turn up dead after they encounter the mythical
Wesen Nacht
Dec 11, 2015
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
Eve of Destruction
Jan 29, 2016
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
A Reptile Dysfunction
Feb 5, 2016
A local legend comes back to life as Nick and Hank investigate a mysterious sighting linked to a tourist's death at a local lake. Rosalee's past comes back to haunt her. Elsewhere
Star-Crossed
Feb 12, 2016
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. Meanwh
Map of the Seven Knights
Feb 19, 2016
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 artifa
Key Move
Mar 4, 2016
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.
Into the Schwarzwald
Mar 11, 2016
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 Portl
Silence of the Slams
Mar 18, 2016
A local maskmaker is targeting Wesen to create Luchador masks that bestows great power to its wearer. As Nick, Hank, Monroe and Rosalee work to stop the killings, Capt. Renard cons
Lycanthropia
Mar 25, 2016
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 of
Skin Deep
Apr 1, 2016
When Nick and Hank come across a beautiful young woman who seems to have aged 70 years overnight and died, they suspect Wesen involvement. The investigation leads to a local doctor
The Believer
Apr 8, 2016
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
Inugami
Apr 15, 2016
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, Adal
Good to the Bone
Apr 22, 2016
When a man is found dead with all of the bones in his body seemingly liquefied and removed, Nick and Hank find themselves in the middle of a gruesome family arrangement. Meanwhile,
The Taming of the Wu
Apr 29, 2016
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 f
Bad Night
May 13, 2016
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, Ada
Beginning of the End, Parts One and Two
May 20, 2016
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 name