Ep 5. Only Connect

In "Touched By An Angel" season 5 episode 5, titled "Only Connect," the trio of angels, Monica, Tess, and Andrew, are sent to a small community in Idaho where they meet a woman named Rachel, who is struggling with her guilt and shame after serving time in prison for accidentally killing her husband in a car crash. Rachel's teenage daughter, Claire, is also struggling to come to terms with her father's death and her mother's imprisonment.

As Monica, Tess, and Andrew work to help Rachel and Claire heal, they also encounter a group of young adults who are trying to start a community center to provide a safe space for troubled youth. However, they face opposition from some of the town's older, more traditional residents who are wary of change and believe the center will attract troublemakers.

In the midst of all this, Monica confronts her own doubts and fears as she is asked to deliver a message of hope and forgiveness to Rachel. The angels also grapple with the issue of connecting with others and building meaningful relationships, both with each other and the people they are sent to help.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are taken on an emotional journey of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation. Through the struggles and triumphs of Rachel, Claire, and the community center group, the angels learn the importance of staying connected with others and working together to create a better future.

Filled with poignant moments and heartwarming scenes, "Only Connect" is a must-watch episode for fans of "Touched By An Angel" and anyone who needs a reminder of the power of forgiveness and connection.