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Season 5 – Angel

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Leaving his true love, Buffy, behind in Sunnydale, the vampire Angel tries to get a fresh start in Los Angeles. Instead, he finds a whole 'nother breed of fiends waiting to bring out his dark side. Along the way, he joins forces with several other like-minded heroes looking to protect Angelenos from the demon threat.
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Angel — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

Angel's final season concludes the series with a creative resurgence that restores the show's signature blend of humor and horror, ending on a bittersweet high note that should satisfy fans while leaving them wishing there could have been more.

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IndieWire Staff IndieWire Sep 28, 2018
A perfect final note for a show that was always about how tough it can be, to keep the struggle going when the odds are against you. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan HuffPost Sep 28, 2018
Once the show found its groove, Angel's finest seasons rival Buffy's best seasons. Yeah, I said it. Go to Full Review Joshua Levs CNN.com Sep 26, 2018
This is not the show I signed up for. Go to Full Review Julia Bianco Screen Rant Sep 29, 2018
Although seeing Angel work at a desk felt a bit weird at first, it ended up being the reinvigoration that the show needed after a lagging fourth season. Go to Full Review Jake Meaney PopMatters Sep 28, 2018
In a way, though Season 5 was never planned as the final season (word came that the plug was being pulled about half way through), it proves to be the perfect book end, along with season one, to the series. Go to Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Sep 28, 2018
After five precarious seasons, Angel goes out like the ornery rock star showcase it might have been. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TJ M @TjLanadelrey Oct 2, 2025 This season and the whole series is A+ 5⭐️!!!! See more Ryan N @RT25803235 Sep 28, 2025 This is one of my favorite seasons of the show and I loved how they were working in the Evil law firm. Spike was a great addition to the show, and I wish more of the characters from Buffy would have shown up, especially Buffy. The last 5 or 6 episodes of this season with the Black Thorne and the finale was perfect and I loved the story. The series finale was PERFECT. When I saw the last episode I was first disappointed but over the years, watching it over and over, I think it was the PERFECT WAY to end the show. But again I wish the show continued on after season 5. I hate FOX for always jumping the gun and canceling shows just they have the power to, and what they need to do is get way better marketing team, to promote the shows they are producing! See more Jan 23, 2021 One of the best ending for a tv Show. Nowdays we have so few of them. I hope that people do not forget about it. All the seasons deserve to be seen bytheway See more May 19, 2019 Angel's fifth season takes the show in a new direction with more episodic adventures...and got the series canceled. After taking over the Wolfram & Hart law firm Angel and his team attempt to purge it of its evil clientele and use it for good, but when Spike shows up the meaning of the Shanshu Prophecy (promising Angel humanity) comes into question and Angel starts to doubt himself. The addition of James Marsters to the main cast brings an interesting new dynamic to the show, though it comes at the loss of Charisma Carpenter. Mercedes McNab and Adam Baldwin also join the cast and several other actors from previous seasons make return appearances. However the season is really uneven and gets off to a pretty rocky start. Yet by midseason the show finds itself and develops an impressive arc that carries on through to the finale. The series hits the 100th episode milestone this season, and was then promptly cancelled; leading to a number of subplots being cut loose or rushed. However, show co-creator Joss Whedon comes up with a very fitting and powerful series finale. Season 5's attempt to revamp Angel ended up being the show's downfall, but it still had its moments. See more Jan 17, 2018 This is a fun show that moat people will enjoy. See more Jan 11, 2018 SO Epic! So Beautiful and emotional! I love all of it! See more Read all reviews
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Jefferson Kibbee

Director

Terrence O'Hara

Director

Joss Whedon

Director

David Fury

Director

James A. Contner

Director

Skip Schoolnik

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2003 Conviction The challenges of running a supernatural law firm become apparent when Angel and the gang must represent a client (Rod Rowland) who threatens to destroy the city. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2003 Just Rewards Spike materializes as a ghost in Angel's office through the magic of an amulet; Angel tries to stop one of his clients (Victor Raider-Wexler) from using human bodies as vessels for demon spirits. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2003 Unleashed Angel tries to shield a female werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to serve her up on a platter. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2003 Hellbound Spike encounters phantoms threatening to send him to hell, including an 18th-century serial killer; Fred searches for a way of restoring him to his corporeal self. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2003 Life of the Party Lorne throws the ultimate Halloween party at Wolfram & Hart, where guests start behaving in strange ways. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2003 The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco Angel must track down a retired wrestler (Danny Mora) to help him defeat an ancient Aztec warrior who emerges every 50 years to devour the heart of a hero. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2003 Lineage Cyborg assassins attack Wolfram & Hart seeking a magic device that will give them control over Angel; the arrival of his estranged father surprises Wesley. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2003 Destiny The gang learns that the existence of two living vampire heroes with souls has created chaos in the world. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 14, 2004 Harm's Way Someone frames Harmony for the murder of a demon-rights activist who was mediating an important truce between warring tribes. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 21, 2004 Soul Purpose A mystery man (Christian Kane) approaches Spike to claim responsibility for making him corporeal and offers to guide him in his quest to overthrow Angel. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 28, 2004 Damage Angel learns that a girl (Navi Rawat) with a tortured past is a vampire slayer; Andrew (Tom Lenk) arrives with surprising information about Buffy; Spike thinks he can prove he is destined to be the vampire champion. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 4, 2004 You're Welcome Cordelia must help Angel rediscover his conviction to be a hero; security is sent to keep an eye on Eve, but it is her partner who is plotting Angel's demise. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 11, 2004 Why We Fight During World War II, Angel works with the U.S. Navy to recover a German U-boat with captured American sailors on board, as well as a secret cache of vampires. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 18, 2004 Smile Time Trying to stop a children's show from continuing to steal the lives of its viewers, Angel is turned into a puppet; Nina the werewolf confesses her feelings for Angel. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 25, 2004 A Hole in the World Angel and Spike try to save Fred after she opens a package and becomes infected with an ancient parasitic demon called Illyria. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 3, 2004 Shells Angel and Spike want revenge after learning of Knox's involvement in Fred's infection; Illyria looks for an ancient temple with an army ready to destroy the world. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 14, 2004 Underneath Angel, Spike and Gunn track down Lindsay, hoping he has information on the senior partners' plans; a nearly invincible stranger (Adam Baldwin) infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 21, 2004 Origin Angel will not help parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart about their son's supernatural abilities when he realizes that the boy is actually his son. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 28, 2004 Time Bomb Illyria travels to the future and learns that the gang intends to kill her, so when she returns to the present, she tries to kill them first. Details Episode 20 Aired May 5, 2004 The Girl in Question Angel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy from their old nemesis, The Immortal. Guest stars: Julie Benz, Tom Lenk, Juliet Landau. Details Episode 21 Aired May 12, 2004 Power Play The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, a secret demon society. Details Episode 22 Aired May 19, 2004 Not Fade Away Angel and his friends prepare to bring down the Circle of the Black Thorn; Spike confronts a demon cult, and Angel battles the henchman of the Senior Partners. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jefferson Kibbee, Terrence O'Hara, Joss Whedon, David Fury, James A. Contner, Skip Schoolnik, Vern Gillum
Executive Producer
Joss Whedon, Gail Berman, Fran Rubel Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui, Sandy Gallin
Screenwriter
David Fury, Steven S. DeKnight, Drew Goddard, Ben Edlund, Sarah Fain, Joss Whedon, Elizabeth Craft
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2003
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