21 episodes • October 30, 2015 - May 20, 2016

The fifth season of “Grimm” sees Nick and his friends facing new challenges, as a group of Wesen terrorists emerges in Portland and begins to wreak havoc. As Nick and his allies race to stop the terrorists, they also face personal challenges, including the discovery that Juliette has become a powerful hexenbiest, and the return of Nick’s long-lost love interest, Adalind. Meanwhile, the Royals continue their efforts to gain control of Portland and its supernatural population, with Captain Renard playing a pivotal role in their plans. The season culminates in a dramatic showdown between Nick and his allies and the Royals, as Nick finally discovers the truth about his family and his place in the world of the Wesen.

21 episodes

1. 

   #1

   The Grimm Identity

   43 min • Oct 30, 2015 (11 years ago)

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

2. 

   #2

   Clear and Wesen Danger

   43 min • Nov 6, 2015 (11 years ago)

   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.

3. 

   #3

   Lost Boys

   43 min • Nov 13, 2015 (10 years ago)

   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.

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   #4

   Maiden Quest

   43 min • Nov 20, 2015 (10 years ago)

   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.

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   #5

   Rat King

   43 min • Dec 4, 2015 (10 years ago)

   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 Rat King. Meanwhile, a very badly wounded Trubel is taken to the hospital and Nick finally meets Meisner.

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   #6

   Wesen Nacht

   43 min • Dec 11, 2015 (10 years ago)

   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.

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   #7

   Eve of Destruction

   42 min • Jan 29, 2016 (10 years ago)

   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.

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   #8

   A Reptile Dysfunction

   43 min • Feb 5, 2016 (10 years ago)

   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, Capt. Renard continues to support a candidate for mayor. Meanwhile, Nick is shown the scope of the Wesen uprising as the secret government agency takes him into the heart of their Portland operations center.

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   #9

   Star-Crossed

   43 min • Feb 12, 2016 (10 years ago)

   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.

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    #10

    Map of the Seven Knights

    43 min • Feb 19, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

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    #11

    Key Move

    43 min • Mar 4, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

12. 

    #12

    Into the Schwarzwald

    43 min • Mar 11, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

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    #13

    Silence of the Slams

    43 min • Mar 18, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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 considers an offer that will bring him closer to claiming his destiny. Meanwhile, Eve's further investigation of a recent incident raises new questions.

14. 

    #14

    Lycanthropia

    43 min • Mar 25, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

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    #15

    Skin Deep

    43 min • Apr 1, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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 and Rosalee is enlisted to help find the truth. Meanwhile, Eve takes bold steps to learn more about Capt. Renard's nefarious dealings.

16. 

    #16

    The Believer

    43 min • Apr 8, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

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    #17

    Inugami

    43 min • Apr 15, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

18. 

    #18

    Good to the Bone

    43 min • Apr 22, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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, Wu deals with a crisis of his own and Hank reunites with his old flame, Zuri (Sharon Leal).

19. 

    #19

    The Taming of the Wu

    43 min • Apr 29, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

20. 

    #20

    Bad Night

    43 min • May 13, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.

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    #21

    Beginning of the End, Parts One and Two

    83 min • May 20, 2016 (10 years ago)

    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.