The Listener: 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 The Listener 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
The Wrong Man
May 26, 2014
Toby and Dev investigate a serial killer who leaves live snakes with his victims, echoing the calling card of a past culprit who Michelle had previously put behind bars. Meanwhile,
The Lockup
Jun 2, 2014
A former IIB colleague returns and ends up jeopardizing the team's success.
Dancing with the Enemy
Jun 9, 2014
Toby and the IIB team investigate the abduction of a ballerina after Tia tips them to corruption at a dance company.
Smoke and Mirrors
Jun 16, 2014
While the team investigates a botched magic stunt that killed an investment guru, Becker’s scrutiny of Toby threatens to expose his secret.
Game Over
Jun 23, 2014
On the eve of his new video game release, Dev's former friend is murdered.
Man in the Mirror
Jun 30, 2014
Toby faces a mentally unstable suspect in the murder investigation of a psychiatrist.
Amuse Bouche
Jul 7, 2014
The team investigates the murder of a cooking show contestant, poisoned on live television.
White Whale
Jul 14, 2014
A mayoral candidate is questioned for murder after Becker becomes interested in Toby's gift.
The Fugitive
Jul 21, 2014
The team must find a treasure in order to solve the murder of a man responsible for a coin heist.
Family Secrets
Jul 28, 2014
While investigating the murder of a billionaire playboy, Toby's curiosities about his family arise.
An Innocent Man
Aug 11, 2014
Toby goes under cover when he believes an innocent man is taking the fall for a murder.
In Our Midst
Aug 18, 2014
Becker's involvement in a criminal conspiracy sparks an investigation by Toby, Michelle and Dev.