Shortland Street: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Shortland Street Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Episode 921
Jan 1, 1996
The new year brings heartache for Lionel. James throws caution to the wind. Is Harry being set up for a fall?
Episode 922
Jan 2, 1996
Harry has a new mentor - Greg. Chris is asked to rebuild a man. Johnny's past comes a knockin on his door.
Episode 923
Jan 3, 1996
Grace makes the ultimate sacrifice for Lionel. Carla goes in to bat for Ellen. Nick angsts over his manhood.
Episode 924
Jan 4, 1996
Emily's love life is exposed. Nick decides to take a cut back. Grace is surprised by her feelings for Lionel.
Episode 925
Jan 5, 1996
Harry makes an enemy. Emily confides in Chris. Marj seeks plastic surgery.
Episode 926
Jan 8, 1996
Rangi's past catches up with him. Emily decides to compromise her principles. Marj's concern backfires.
Episode 927
Jan 9, 1996
Rangi has to put up or shut up. Julia has to pay up or lose out. Nick makes Harry an offer he dare not refuse.
Episode 928
Jan 10, 1996
Wai steps up the pressure on Rangi. Carla makes the new doctor very welcome. Julia's double-dealed by Dominique.
Episode 929
Jan 11, 1996
Grace faces the inquisition. Emily has doubts about her new romance. Sam discovers unexpected guests.
Episode 930
Jan 12, 1996
Nick and Harry rise to great heights. Marj gets too caught up in her work. Grace can't deny her feelings for Lionel.
Episode 931
Jan 15, 1996
Nick finds heroism pays. Finlay comes under the microscope. Rachel's tolerance is stretched thin.
Episode 932
Jan 16, 1996
Kirsty fights for her man. Finlay battles gossip. Ellen faces a dilemma - will she lose Minnie forever?
Episode 933
Jan 17, 1996
Nick wins business but loses friends. Ellen is pressured to cut the cord. Finlay stands accused.
Episode 934
Jan 18, 1996
Finlay's livelihood is threatened. Emily gets a virtual invitation. Nick is caught out - on camera.
Episode 935
Jan 19, 1996
Nick is exposed as a consumer fraud. Emily finds reality falls short. Finlay reaches crisis point.
Episode 936
Jan 22, 1996
Tiffany turns the tables on Chris. Emily learns the price of health. Grace flees from Lionel.
Episode 937
Jan 23, 1996
Emily can't say no to Tiffany. Grace treads on a few toes. Johnny makes Jenny a surprisingly generous offer.
Episode 939
Jan 25, 1996
Caroline resorts to desperate measures in the name of charity. Jenny faces her fears. Tiffany is caught out.
Episode 940
Jan 26, 1996
Rangi resists temptation. Tiff makes a grand gesture. Minnie's dream date turns sour.