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FBI: Most Wanted · Season 5 · Episode 13

FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 Episode 13: Powderfinger

Aired May 21, 2024 60 min CBS
In the fifth-season finale, the Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01, F03). Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02). In the fifth-season finale, the Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01, F03). Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02).
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In the fifth-season finale, the Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01, F03). Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02).

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FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 Episode 13, "Powderfinger," aired 2024-05-21 on CBS. The Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb. Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches, on the fifth season finale of the CBS Original series FBI: MOST WANTED, Tuesday, May 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. It is the fifth-season finale.

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Episode Information

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Episode
Season 5, Episode 13 of 13
Title
Powderfinger
Air Date
May 21, 2024
Runtime
60 min
Director
TBA
Writers
TBA

Overview

Episode Summary

In the fifth-season finale, the Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01, F03). Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02).

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FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 Episode 13 Recap

In the fifth-season finale, the Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01, F03).

Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02).

At a Glance

Key Moments

  1. A culprit threatens Manhattan with a dirty bomb (F01).
  2. The task force races to catch the culprit (F01).
  3. Ray's wedding to Cora approaches (F02).

Analysis

Character Development

Ray Cannon

Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02). Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches (F02). Interpretation: the wedding pays off the season-long Ray-Cora thread that began with his Episode 2 decision and his father conversation in Episode 9.

Cast

Main Cast

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Dylan McDermott
as Remy Scott
Roxy Sternberg
as Sheryll Barnes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
as Hana Gibson
Edwin Hodge
as Ray Cannon
Shantel VanSanten
as Nina Chase

Cast

Guest Stars

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Caroline Harris
as Cora Love

Cora Love
Susan Misner
as Abby Deaver

Abby Deaver
Michael Raymond-James
as Ethan McPherson

Ethan McPherson
Steven Williams
as Ray Cannon Sr.

Ray Cannon Sr.
Ally Walker
as Ms. Gaskins

Ms. Gaskins
Keir O'Donnell
as William Barlowe
Shamika Cotton
as Minister
Pun Bandhu
as Tony Simpson
Jim Ferris
as NYT Editor
Tom Costello
as Chris Peeler
Ja'Siah Young
as Caleb Love
Drew Allen
as Capt. Gaylord
Ron Song
as Carter Wynn
Turner Smith
as John Eagen
Cristos
as Jose Salazar
Kayla Cyphers
as Lenna Cannon
Marie Marshall
as Sgt. Shafer
Edward Chin-Lyn
as Nolan Chambers
Erin E. Clyne
as Sierra Cahill
Dianne Garriga
as Officer Lee
Ellis C. Dawson III
as Rueben
Samantha Vosmaer
as Officer Arnold
Josephine Cardin-Vargo
as Co-Pilot Vial
David Leo
as Deputy Marshal Baker
Greg Alverez Reid
as Deputy Marshal Helms
Brittany Caswell
as Ashlyn Cannon
Whit K. Lee
as Officer Clark
Jim O'Hare
as Dan Doren
Adrienne D. Williams
as Esther
Mitch Poulos
as Dept. Isiah Merrill

Analysis

FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 Episode 13 Ending Explained

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This section discusses the ending of "Powderfinger" in detail. Stop here if you haven't watched the episode.

The press-release synopsis establishes the finale's dirty-bomb threat to Manhattan and the task force's race to catch the culprit, alongside Ray's approaching wedding to Cora; it does not describe how the bomb case resolves, and no independent recap was retrievable for this episode (see source_inventory.failed).

The personal milestone - Ray's wedding to Cora - is the payoff of the season's Ray-Cora thread (F02).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in the FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 finale?

The task force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb, while Ray prepares for his wedding to Cora (F01, F02).

What is the Season 5 finale case?

A dirty-bomb threat against Manhattan (F01).

Does Ray marry Cora in the Season 5 finale?

The press-release synopsis says Ray prepares to celebrate the milestone as the wedding approaches; it does not state whether the ceremony is shown (F02).

Is this the season finale?

Yes - the press release identifies it as the fifth-season finale (F03).

Is the dirty bomb found?

The press-release synopsis does not describe the resolution, and no independent recap was retrievable for this episode.

Where does the Season 5 finale take place?

Manhattan, under threat from the dirty bomb (F01).

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