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Person of Interest · Season 5

Person of Interest season 5 episode 1: B.S.O.D.

Aired 3 May 201644 minRated M

8.8TMDB · 46 votesMark watched

Where to watch Person of Interest Season 5 in Australia

Person of Interest season 5 is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99 and Prime Video Store from $29.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “B.S.O.D.”

Reese and Finch attempt to rescue the Machine’s source code before it deteriorates beyond repair. Also, Root fights for her life against an onslaught of Samaritan’s agents and Fusco is faced with hard questions following the deaths of Dominic and Elias.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 5.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Chris Fisher, written by Greg Plageman and Tony Camerino.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.8 out of 10 (46 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Chris Fisher
Writers
Greg PlagemanTony Camerino
Guest stars
Enrico Colantoni as Carl EliasBrett Cullen as Nathan IngramCarrie Preston as Grace HendricksWinston Duke as DominicRobert Ray Manning Jr. as ZacharyNed Eisenberg as Joseph SorianoDavid Aaron Baker as Martin LeRouxDikran Tulaine as Bella Durchenko

Credits: TMDB.

More from Person of Interest Season 5

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.