The fifth season of the

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'' Highlander'' began airing 23 September 1996 and finished on 19 May 1997. The series continues to follow the adventures of

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, a 400-year-old

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who, just as the Immortals of the movies, can only die if he is beheaded. MacLeod is involved in the

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, an ongoing battle during which all Immortals have to behead each other until only one is left.

Production

Two episodes that aired during the fifth season were the fourth season episodes "Double Jeopardy" (aired April 28, 1997) and "One Minute to Midnight" (aired September 23, 1996). These episodes are included in the fourth season DVD set.

Cast

Main cast

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Recurring cast

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* Mitch Davies ... Captain Greenwell * Bob Dawson ... O'Grady *

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... Delila * Tom Heaton ... Old Tom * Philip Heinrich ... Bobby * Tim Henry ... Detective Dennis Tynan * Gary Hetherington ... Carlo Capodimonte * Keith Holmgren ... Gerald * Peter Hudson ...

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... Maurice Lalonde * Robin Mossley ... Jimmy the Weasel *

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... Betsy Fields *

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Episodes

This season follows the theme of "forgiveness or regret" as episodes focus on a character coming to terms with the consequences of their actions from their past.

Home media

References

External links

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