The Rat King

"" is the fifth episode of Season 5 of Grimm and the ninety-third episode overall. It first aired on December 4, 2015 on NBC.

Press Release
THE WHOLE IS DEADLIER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS - CARLSON YOUNG, JACQUELINE TOBONI AND DAMIEN PUCKLER GUEST STAR - Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) are called to the scene when three Wesen go out on a hunt at a local dump and get more than they bargained for when two turn up dead after they encounter the mythical Rat King. Meanwhile, a very badly wounded Trubel (guest star Jacqueline Toboni) is taken to the hospital and Nick finally meets Meisner (guest star Damien Puckler). Silas Weir Mitchell, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee, Bree Turner and Claire Coffee also star.

Wesen

 * Blutbad
 * Fuchsbau
 * Half-Zauberbiest
 * Klaustreich
 * Reinigen
 * Rat King
 * Murciélago
 * Wendigo
 * Hundjäger

Production Notes

 * The episode was filmed from August 21-September 1, 2015
 * Footage from was reused (flashback).

Continuity

 * The episode begins right after ended.
 * This is the first time that the audience sees what a woged Wesen sees when they look into a Grimm's eyes.
 * Adalind recalls the last time she met Meisner, and tells Nick that Meisner was the one who brought her to his mother to help her and Diana escape Europe.
 * Meisner and Nick meet for the first time.