Season 5
Episode Guide
Children of the New Paradise
S5
E1
The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.
Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
S5
E2
Ruth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their dangerous new headmaster, Obadiah, and Dikahn interferes in River's attempts to get back into The Highest's good graces.
The Night is Long
S5
E3
Ruth works desperately to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, River faces threats from multiple adversaries, and The Highest's mounting paranoia leads to more bloodshed.
Death Will Bring Death
S5
E4
After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.
The Measure
S5
E5
The Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakudushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.
Soup Du Jour
S5
E6
The fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith leaves Ruth and River at deadly odds, and when Dikahn finds himself in unfamiliar territory, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
Revelations
S5
E7
The Highest's growing instability and an FBI blockade make Ruth feel it's kill or be killed, and River strikes up an unexpected deal as he faces the pressures of being the new Dikahn.
Of Mothers and Sons
S5
E8
Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, and a reconciliation between River and Joan throws a wrench in Lacey and Zane's exit strategy.
The Sunshine
S5
E9
Ruth realizes her secret has been proven true, Lacey is pushed over the edge when reporters enter the compound, and Dikahn's rage has shocking consequences.
The Song
S5
E10
Dikahn's fate sends The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River, Obadiah and their new allies.
Sights and Silence
S5
E11
The Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability, and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.
Pieces to be Played
S5
E12
As River and Obadiah compete for power inside the Rakudushi's compound, Ruth sets a plan in motion to turn them against each other.
I'm a Soldier
S5
E13
The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth, George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape, and River tries to outsmart a vengeful Obadiah.
He Lives
S5
E14
Ruth must convince The Highest of her pregnancy while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power, and a murder places Andrew and the guards on high alert.
Going to Battle
S5
E15
The FBI brings in a negotiator to finally make headway in their investigation, Marva prepares for a drastic final step, and The Highest proposes a cruel test for River.
The Unthinkable
S5
E16
River fights Andrew to regain an important title, Agent Millard carefully negotiates for a hostage exchange, and The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act.
Into the Blackness
S5
E17
The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers, and River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.
Calamity
S5
E18
Surrounded by the Feds and enraged by his followers' betrayal, The Highest makes a final decision that changes the fate of the Raku, and a distraught Ruth seeks revenge.