Arrow: Season 5

2016
23 episodes

Protecting his city from crime and corruption, vigilante hero Oliver Queen uses his formidable combat skills and marksmanship to go up against lethal foes including Deathstroke, Ra's al Ghul and Damien Darhk and Prometheus, becoming a beacon of hope for all in need.

Season 5 of Arrow premiered on October 5, 2016 and has 23 episodes, from "Legacy" to "Lian Yu". The last episode aired on May 24, 2017.

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Episodes

Episode 1LegacyAired October 5, 2016
A deadly new criminal, Tobias Church, threatens Star City, which forces Oliver to consider forming a new team of superheroes to help him do battle. In flashbacks, Oliver faces off against the Bratva in Russia.
- 42m
- Directed by James Bamford
- Written by Wendy Mericle, Marc Guggenheim and Greg Berlanti
Guest stars
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Nisreen Slim Reporter
- Alexander Calvert Lonnie Machin / Anarky
- Emy Aneke Untouchable #2
- Dean Aylesworth Drug Dealer
- Uri Burstyn Russian Fight Arranger
- Simon Chin Helicopter Pilot
Episode 2The RecruitsAired October 12, 2016
Oliver recruits Curtis, Wild Dog and Evelyn Sharp for his team, but his training methods prove to be too much for some to handle. In flashbacks, Oliver continues his initiation into the Bratva.
- 42m
- Directed by James Bamford
- Written by Beth Schwartz and Speed Weed
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Suki Kaiser Janet Carroll
- Michael Dorn Prometheus (voice) (uncredited)
- Houston Stevenson Private Collins
- Erin Aubrey Doctor
- Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle Thug
- Vincent Dangerfield Evan Wender
Episode 3A Matter of TrustAired October 19, 2016
The Green Arrow is forced to face a powerful new drug dealer when Wild Dog goes off on his own.
- 42m
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Emilio Ortega Aldrich
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Michael Rowe Floyd Lawton / Deadshot
- Christopher Ang Officer
- Tatiana Loutchaninova Mrs. Volodarsky
- Timothy Lyle Carl Roberto
- Stew McLean Gangbanger
- Andres Soto Security Guard #1
Episode 4PenanceAired October 26, 2016
Oliver and Lyla team up on a secret mission for Diggle. Felicity finds out and disapproves of the plan and opts to stay behind. When Tobias Church launches a deadly assault against the city, Felicity must decide if she wants to send the recruits out sans the Green Arrow.
- 42m
- Directed by Dermott Downs
- Written by Brian Ford Sullivan and Oscar Balderrama
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Vincent Gale Pyotr Friedkin
- Andrew Baker Palmer Tech Guard
- Michael Cha Triad Thug
- Steve Dhillon MP #4
- Michael Hanus Sergio
- Sean Kuling MP #1
Episode 5Human TargetAired November 2, 2016
When Tobias Church captures and tortures one of Oliver's new recruits, Oliver must turn to an old friend, Christopher Chance AKA the Human Target, for help. Meanwhile, Felicity's worlds collide when Detective Malone joins the ACU.
- 42m
- Directed by Laura Belsey
- Written by Oscar Balderrama and Sarah Tarkoff
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Chad L. Coleman Tobias Church
- Curtis Braconnier Scimitar
- Wyatt Cameron Gangbanger #2
- Michael Cha Triad Thug #1
- Cameron Hilts Gangbanger
- Matt Kennedy Shooter
Episode 6So It BeginsAired November 9, 2016
Prometheus claims two more victims, and Oliver realizes that the killings are related to the people on his father's list. His recruits aren't happy to hear that Oliver used to be a serial killer. In the past, Oliver finally meets Kovar and may not live to regret it.
- 41m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Brian Ford Sullivan
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Jonel Earl Housewife
- Nicholas Holmes Young Boy
- Daniel Joseph Armed Citizen #2
- Art Kitching Volkov
- Arlina Rodríguez Mother at Mall
- Christopher Rosamond Suited Bratva
Episode 7VigilanteAired November 16, 2016
When the bodies of two criminals are dropped at SCPD, Oliver realizes there is a new Vigilante in Star City. The team is split about whether they should stop someone who is helping keep the city safe. Diggle is frustrated with his new situation and Thea fights for Lance who confesses a shocking secret. Meanwhile, in the flashbacks, Oliver finally sits down with Konstantin Kovar.
- 42m
- Directed by Gordon Verheul
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Emilio Ortega Aldrich
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Toby Levins Eric Dunn
- Dolph Lundgren Konstantin Kovar
- Nickolas Baric Nathan Sierra
- Serje Basi Skel
- Vaughn Clements Officer
- Bryan Demore Skull B
Episode 8Invasion! (III)Aired November 30, 2016
Oliver wakes up to a life where he never got on The Queen’s Gambit. Robert and Moira Queen are alive and well. Laurel is his loving fiancée and their wedding is imminent. Everything seems perfect, but Oliver starts to notice small imperfections that make him question this new reality. Meanwhile, Felicity and the recruits take on a new threat with help from The Flash and Supergirl. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I) and The Flash S03E08 Invasion! (II). It continues on DC's Legends of Tomorrow S02E07 Invasion! (IV).
- 42m
- Directed by James Bamford
- Written by Wendy Mericle, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim
Guest stars
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Susanna Thompson Moira Queen
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Neal McDonough Damien Darhk
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Nick Zano Nate Heywood
- Jamey Sheridan Robert Queen
Episode 9What We Leave BehindAired December 7, 2016
After Prometheus attacks Curtis, Oliver realizes Prometheus knows all of Team Arrow's secret identities and is planning to come for them one by one. Felicity and Detective Malone discover a clue that links Prometheus to Oliver's past.
- 42m
- Directed by Antonio Negret
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Tyler Ritter Detective Billy Malone
- Madison McLaughlin Evelyn Sharp / Artemis
- Garwin Sanford Justin Claybourne
- Anup Sehdev Investor
- Chenier Hundal Paul Holt
Episode 10Who Are You?Aired January 25, 2017
Worried that Prometheus is right and he is truly a killer at heart, Oliver looks for any ray of hope and finds it in what seems to be the miraculous return of Laurel Lance. However Felicity, still reeling from Detective Malone's murder, is bent on revenge - she wants to stop Prometheus at any cost. While in prison, Diggle fights for his life.
- 42m
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Brian Ford Sullivan
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance / Black Siren
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Katie Cassidy Black Siren
- Juliana Harkavy Tina Boland
- Jag Bal Boyfriend
- Daniela Carmona Waitress
- Chris Furci Security Guard #1
Episode 11Second ChancesAired February 1, 2017
In his quest to take down Kovar, Oliver gets help from a surprising source - Talia al Ghul. However, when she reveals what she wants from him in exchange, Oliver isn't sure he can accept her help. Felicity attempts to hack the NSA to help free Diggle but when her online efforts are flagged, she faces off against an unknown adversary. Meanwhile, Curtis tells the team about a female vigilante, Tina Boland, he uncovered online who has been wreaking havoc all over the country.
- 42m
- Directed by Mark Bunting
- Written by Speed Weed and Sarah Tarkoff
Guest stars
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Steve Bacic Sean Sonus
- Juliana Harkavy Tina Boland / Dinah Drake
- Clayton James Vincent Sobel
- Howie Lai Declan Lin
- Zinaid Memišević Yurievich
- Julius Morgan Consigliere
- Dimitry Tsoy Mayor Queen's Assistant
Episode 12BratvaAired February 8, 2017
A mission takes Oliver, Felicity and team to Russia where they meet up with Oliver's old friend, Anatoly. Meanwhile, fresh out of rehab, Lance returns to the mayor's office ready to get back to work. However, when Susan asks for an interview with Lance to discuss his addiction, he balks and it's up to Rene to help keep things on track.
- 42m
- Directed by Ben Hernandez Bray
- Written by Emilio Ortega Aldrich and Oscar Balderrama
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Joe Dinicol Rory Regan / Ragman
- Robert Salvador Ian
- Garry Chalk Lieutenant General J.G. Walker
- King Lau Hideo Yamane
- Richard Meen Lieutenant Page
- Sasha Piltsin Lev
Episode 13Spectre of the GunAired February 15, 2017
A traumatic attack on City Hall triggers painful memories for Rene about his family. Flashbacks reveal how Rene went from simple family man to a hero named Wild Dog. Meanwhile, Oliver must deal with the perpetrator behind the attack and realizes the best way to do so is as Mayor Queen instead of the Green Arrow. Tensions run high in the Arrow bunker.
- 41m
- Directed by Kristin Windell
- Written by Marc Guggenheim
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Parveen Dosanjh Doris Chase
- Samaire Armstrong Laura Ramirez
- Nisreen Slim Reporter
- Mick Wingert Vigilante (voice)
- Cliff Chamberlain James Edlund
- Kaiden Berge Lowlife
Episode 14The Sin-EaterAired February 22, 2017
China White, Cupid and Liza Warner break out of Iron Heights and head to Star City for revenge. Oliver tries to bring in the newly formed girl gang but the ACU intervenes mid-fight. To his surprise, they are there to arrest the Green Arrow for the murder of Det. Malone. Meanwhile, Lance feels responsible for the prison break after Warner tells him she heard about him working with Damien Darhk.
- 42m
- Directed by Mary Lambert
- Written by Jenny Lynn and Barbara Bloom
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Kelly Hu China White
- Rutina Wesley Liza Warner
- Amy Gumenick Carrie Cutter / Cupid
- Corina Akeson Amanda Westfield
- Mitch Filis Bertinelli Thug #1
- Hesham Hammoud Uni
Episode 15Fighting Fire with FireAired March 1, 2017
Oliver faces his biggest challenge yet as mayor. Felicity continues down her dark path with Helix. After Vigilante attacks Oliver while he's acting as the mayor, Diggle leads the team in a mission to stop Vigilante once and for all.
- 42m
- Directed by Michael Schultz
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Speed Weed
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- David Meunier Ishmael Gregor
- Mike Dopud Viktor
- Jagua Arneja Paramedic
- Marrett Green TV Reporter
- Chenier Hundal Paul Holt
- Panta Mosleh M.E. Holcomb
Episode 16CheckmateAired March 15, 2017
Oliver gets closer to the truth about Prometheus. Meanwhile, Helix refuses to continue helping Felicity until she does a favor for them.
- 42m
- Directed by Ken Shane
- Written by Beth Schwartz and Sarah Tarkoff
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Parveen Dosanjh Doris Chase
- David Meunier Ishmael Gregor
- Mike Dopud Viktor
- Adrian Holmes Frank Pike
- Kaare Anderson ESU Leader
- Nilo Ghajar Student
Episode 17KapiushonAired March 22, 2017
Prometheus goes to extreme lengths to destroy Oliver. In flashbacks, Oliver's violent tendencies come to a head in a confrontation with Anatoly.
- 42m
- Directed by Kevin Tancharoen
- Written by Emilio Ortega Aldrich and Brian Ford Sullivan
Guest stars
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Dolph Lundgren Konstantin Kovar
- David Meunier Ishmael Gregor
- Mike Dopud Viktor
- Madison McLaughlin Evelyn Sharp
- Conor Gomez Ivan
- Natasha Vasiluk Galina
- Alex Vishniakoff Galina's Handler
Episode 18DisbandedAired March 29, 2017
Diggle and Felicity are shocked by Oliver's decision to ask the Bratva for help in taking down Prometheus.
- 42m
- Directed by J.J. Makaro
- Written by Rebecca Bellotto
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Carly Pope Susan Williams
- Raresh DiMofte FSB Bratva #1
- Kacey Rohl Alena Whitlock
- Celia Reid Mayor's Assistant
- Troy Anthony Young WITSEC Official
- Edwin Perez Amir
Episode 19Dangerous LiaisonsAired April 26, 2017
Oliver, Team Arrow, ARGUS and the SCPD kick off a citywide manhunt for Adrian Chase. Helix tells Felicity they have a way to find Chase but they will need something big, and illegal, from her in return.
- 42m
- Directed by Joel Novoa
- Written by Speed Weed
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Nisreen Slim Reporter
- Kacey Rohl Alena Whitlock
- Alistair Abell Charles Eked
- Jarett John Agent Pierce
- Elinet Louicius Gate Guard
- Laura K. MacDonald UNI
Episode 20UnderneathAired May 3, 2017
Oliver and Felicity get trapped in the bunker together, while Diggle and Lyla deal with marital issues.
- 42m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Audrey Marie Anderson Lyla Michaels
- Jack Moore William
Episode 21Honor Thy FathersAired May 10, 2017
Oliver faces the forced release of criminals prosecuted by Adrian Chase, while a crate is delivered to Oliver's office containing a corpse in concrete.
- 42m
- Directed by Laura Belsey
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Sarah Tarkoff
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Jamey Sheridan Robert Queen
- Dolph Lundgren Konstantin Kovar
- Lee Shan Gibson ESU Officer #1
- Tony Giroux ESU Officer #2
- Sarah Kelley Ms. Nave
- Vivian Lanko Judge
Episode 22MissingAired May 17, 2017
Black Siren returns to give Chase help; Felicity plans a birthday party for Oliver; Lance is angry with Rene for missing the custody hearing about his daughter.
- 42m
- Directed by Mairzee Almas
- Written by Oscar Balderrama and Speed Weed
Guest stars
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance / Black Siren
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Manu Bennett Slade Wilson / Deathstroke
- Katrina Law Nyssa al Ghul
- Dolph Lundgren Konstantin Kovar
- Madison McLaughlin Evelyn Sharp
- Byron Mann Yao Fei Gulong
- AJ Crivello-Jones A.R.G.U.S. Guard #2
Episode 23Lian YuAired May 24, 2017
Oliver assembles a group of unlikely allies - Slade, Nyssa, Merlyn and Digger Harkness - to engage in an epic battle against Chase and his army.
- 42m
- Directed by Jesse Warn
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Wendy Mericle
Guest stars
- Rick Gonzalez Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
- Susanna Thompson Moira Queen
- Juliana Harkavy Dinah Drake
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance / Black Siren
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Manu Bennett Slade Wilson / Deathstroke
- Katrina Law Nyssa al Ghul
- Nick E. Tarabay Digger Harkness