Season 5

01 Miles to Go Before I Sleep Episode 120th September 1998 The angels make good on a promise that Andrew made to a dying man---which involves uncovering the identity of a hospital employee posing as the angel of death, as well as restoring the faith of several terminal patients. 02 Saving Grace (I) Episode 227th September 1998 Joe Greene leaves town after receiving threats from a widow whose husband and son died in an auto accident caused by Joe. This crossover continues on Promised Land S03E01 Saving Grace (II). 03 What Are Friends For? Episode 34th October 1998 Monica helps a mayoral candidate make a decision about her friendship with an old college chum, a teacher charged with sexual misconduct with a minor. 04 Only Connect Episode 411th October 1998 A Little League player, whose overbearing father is also his team's coach, befriends an equipment manager whose peculiar behavior repels others. 05 The Lady of the Lake Episode 518th October 1998 Monica runs a bait and tackle shop on Lake Paradise, and is tasked with revitalizing both the lake and the faith of a progress-driven land developer. 06 Beautiful Dreamer Episode 625th October 1998 Tess, posing as a schoolteacher, tries to help a child who wants to become a hit man by telling him the story of Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth. 07 I Do Episode 71st November 1998 A widow who wants her son taken off life support clashes with his fiancée, who argues that her beloved would want to live. 08 The Wind Beneath Our Wings Episode 88th November 1998 Tess and Monica help a mother and daughter whose dependence on each other is keeping them from realizing their full potential. 09 Psalm 151 Episode 915th November 1998 Among a dying 8-year-old's last wishes is that his mother, a jingle writer, finish a song she started soon after he was born. 10 The Peacemaker Episode 1022nd November 1998 A couple who stayed married to help their son kick his drug habit are aided by the angels in dealing with a loss that threatens to end their union for good. 11 An Angel on the Roof Episode 1113th December 1998 Rafael joins the angels as they try to unite a group of disparate individuals in rural Texas, including a biased motel owner to whom God is sending a Christmas miracle. 12 Fool For Love Episode 123rd January 1999 A lawyer learns the outcome of a heart-wrenching moment from her past after a former boyfriend is brought in as a suspect in an armed robbery. 13 The Medium and the Message Episode 1310th January 1999 Monica tries to persuade a TV executive, whose network philosophy is “big, better, absolutely shocking,” to consider backing a series about angels. 14 My Brother's Keeper Episode 147th February 1999 The lives of two competitive skiers---who have a history of first and second-place finishes---are dramatically changed after an accident on the slopes that leads to a revelation. 15 On Edge Episode 1514th February 1999 A 12-year-old skater, who leads a nomadic life with her dad, wants to settle down and train after she meets an Olympic contender. 16 The Man Upstairs Episode 1621st February 1999 A salesman, whose ailing wife will be forced to leave a nursing home unless he can come up with $10,000, goes to Las Vegas and inadvertently sells his soul to an agent of the devil disguised as a casino manager. 17 Family Business Episode 1728th February 1999 A spoiled young man who has dreams of being a bluesman is perplexed by his father's will, which sends him on a mysterious journey to find his inheritance. 18 Anatomy Lesson Episode 187th March 1999 Monica and Tess must help a little girl trapped in an airshaft by leading a reluctant rescuer to her location. 19 Jagged Edges Episode 1928th March 1999 After a stand-up comic's father dies, the angels help her face up to a devastating incident from her childhood involving her deeply depressed mother---whom she believes is dead. 20 Into the Fire Episode 204th April 1999 A discouraged young woman believes her problems will be solved after she joins a cult, but Monica tries to persuade her to put her faith in God. 21 Made in the U.S.A. Episode 2111th April 1999 An angry Vietnam vet, who has yet to deal with a tragedy that took place during the war, runs a factory of Vietnamese workers to whom Tess is teaching citizenship. 22 Full Circle Episode 2225th April 1999 A distressed mother has her prayers answered when her estranged son finally returns home after seven years---with a son of his own. 23 Black Like Monica Episode 232nd May 1999 Monica experiences life as a black woman in America as part of an assignment brought about by the murder of an elderly black man. 24 Fighting the Good Fight Episode 249th May 1999 An 11-year-old boy who is living in poverty takes up boxing so he can beat up the bullies who pick on him---until he meets his idol Muhammad Ali, who tells him what's really worth fighting for. 25 Hearts Episode 2516th May 1999 When a young woman suffers a severe head trauma after being thrown from a horse, her husband struggles with whether to allow her heart to be donated to a 16-year-old girl who will die soon without a transplant. 26 Godspeed Episode 2623rd May 1999 Josie, an astronaut preparing for a mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery, struggles to cope with her God-fearing mother's death just days before the scheduled launch. Meanwhile, a sick child wants Josie to mail a letter to God.