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GTA 5 Strangers and Freaks Missions: all 63

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63 side missions across every character, including Trevor's 5 Rampages. Only 20 (Franklin's) count toward the game's own 100% stat, but the full set is tracked here. ★ marks the easiest Gold Medals toward Solid Gold, Baby! (any 70 of 115 total, across both this list and Story Missions).

Map of all 63 GTA 5 Strangers & Freaks locations
Numbers match the list below.
  1. 1Death At Sea

    Michael · Given by: Abigail

    GTA 5 Death At Sea

    Recently widowed Abigail Mathers asks Michael to help locate missing pieces of her late husband's submarine to confirm his death was accidental.

  2. 2What Lies Beneath

    Michael · Given by: Abigail

    The real story behind the death of Abigail's husband comes to light, leaving Michael to decide what happens to her.

  3. 3Grass Roots - Michael

    Michael · Given by: Barry

    GTA 5 Grass Roots - Michael

    After a random meeting, Michael agrees to run a marijuana-fueled errand for Barry, the perpetually stoned hippie.

    Objectives

    • Complete with minimal damage to health and armor
    • Kill 7 aliens within 10 seconds
  4. 4Grass Roots - Trevor

    Trevor · Given by: Barry

    GTA 5 Grass Roots - Trevor

    Trevor takes on a similarly weed-addled favor for Barry.

    Objectives

    • Destroy 4 clown vans before they can spawn clowns
    • Kill 6 clowns while they are dancing
  5. 5Grass Roots - Franklin

    Franklin · Given by: Barry

    GTA 5 Grass Roots - Franklin

    Franklin also gets roped into one of Barry's marijuana-induced errands.

  6. 6Grass Roots - The Pickup

    Franklin · Given by: Barry

    Following his earlier dealings with Barry, Franklin is tasked with collecting a batch of weed for him.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 2:45
    • Don't get a wanted level
  7. 7Grass Roots - The Drag

    Franklin · Given by: Barry

    As a way of returning the favor, Barry challenges Franklin to a long cross-country race.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 1:30
    • Keep the stash car hooked until delivery
  8. 8Grass Roots - The Smoke-In

    Franklin · Given by: Barry

    GTA 5 Grass Roots - The Smoke-In

    The Grass Roots storyline closes out with Franklin joining Barry for one last relaxed hangout.

  9. 9Paparazzo

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    Franklin crosses paths with sketchy paparazzo Beverly Felton and helps capture his first paparazzi shot of a celebrity.

    Objectives

    • Have Beverly take out his rival on the first attempt
    • Help Beverly snap and inspect 3 photographs
  10. 10Paparazzo - The S** Tape

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    GTA 5 Paparazzo - The S** Tape

    Beverly enlists Franklin to help hunt down a celebrity's leaked intimate video.

    Objectives

    • Jump in the pool while following Beverly
    • Achieve full facial recognition during the chase
  11. 11Paparazzo - The Partnership

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    GTA 5 Paparazzo - The Partnership

    A planned celebrity photo opportunity arranged by Franklin and Beverly spirals into chaos.

  12. 12Paparazzo - The Meltdown

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    GTA 5 Paparazzo - The Meltdown

    Beverly needs footage of a celebrity's public breakdown, and Franklin is sent to film it.

    Objectives

    • Stay close to Poppy throughout the chase
    • Snap a photo of Poppy after she's been cuffed
  13. 13Paparazzo - The Highness

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    For Beverly's next job, Franklin pursues a celebrity from the air to snag exclusive photos.

    Objectives

    • Snap the princess without being detected
    • Snap the princess buying drugs
  14. 14Paparazzo - Reality Check

    Franklin · Given by: Beverly

    GTA 5 Paparazzo - Reality Check

    After Franklin delivers his last round of celebrity photos, Beverly refuses to pay up and Franklin has to decide what happens to him.

    Objectives

    • Kill Beverly and his crew with a single shot
  15. 15Target Practice

    Trevor · Given by: Cletus

    GTA 5 Target Practice

    Trevor heads out hunting alongside his laid-back cousin, elderly mountain dweller Cletus Ewing.

    Objectives

    • Kill 2 coyotes with one shot
    • Shoot all 3 tires with at least 75% accuracy
    • Shoot all 3 satellite dishes without missing
  16. 16Fair Game

    Trevor · Given by: Cletus

    GTA 5 Fair Game

    Cletus takes Trevor elk hunting out in Paleto Forest, teaching him to stalk upwind and only take bucks with antlers.

    Objectives

    • Don't get detected by any elk
    • Kill 3 elk with a heart shot
  17. 17Risk Assessment

    Franklin · Given by: Dom

    GTA 5 Risk Assessment

    After freeing thrill-seeker Dom Beasley from a tree, Franklin joins him for a parachute-and-bicycle descent down Mount Chiliad.

    Objectives

    • Free-fall for 7 seconds before opening the parachute
    • Get 2 seconds of air during the bicycle race
    • Win the bicycle race against Dom
  18. 18Liquidity Risk

    Franklin · Given by: Dom

    GTA 5 Liquidity Risk

    Dom invites Franklin to take part in a wingsuit BASE-jumping stunt.

    Objectives

    • Perform 8 spins on the Blazer while skydiving
    • Survive a water landing without opening the parachute
  19. 19Targeted Risk

    Franklin · Given by: Dom

    GTA 5 Targeted Risk

    Franklin is back with Dom for another death-defying stunt challenge.

    Objectives

    • Free-fall for 8 seconds before opening the parachute
    • Land perfectly on the back of the truck
  20. 20Uncalculated Risk

    Franklin · Given by: Dom

    GTA 5 Uncalculated Risk

    Dom's strand of dangerous stunts wraps up with one last extreme challenge alongside Franklin - unlocks once every Parachute Jump is done.

    Objectives

    • Jump after Dom and survive the fall
  21. 21A Starlet in Vinewood

    Franklin · Given by: Dreyfuss

    GTA 5 A Starlet in Vinewood

    Reveals that washed-up actor Peter Dreyfuss murdered Leonora Johnson decades ago, and Franklin confronts him about it.

    Objectives

    • Kill Dreyfuss
  22. 22Seeking The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Seeking The Truth

    Michael takes the Epsilon personality test and is pulled into the cult - the first step toward "enlightenment."

    Objectives

    • Donate $500 to the Epsilon Program
  23. 23Accepting The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Accepting The Truth

    Michael sinks further into the Epsilon Program, handing over more of his savings to prove his devotion.

    Objectives

    • Donate $5,000 to the Epsilon Program
  24. 24Assuming the Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Assuming the Truth

    Epsilon has Michael prove his faith by stealing five specific cars and delivering each one to the cult's Vinewood garage. Four are reliable neighborhood spawns rather than guaranteed single pickups - loop the block if one's not there yet.

    Objectives

    • Deliver a Pegassi Vacca (driveway on Wild Oats Drive, Vinewood Hills)
    • Deliver a Benefactor Surano (cul-de-sac on Lake Vinewood Drive, Vinewood Hills)
    • Deliver an Enus Super Diamond (GWC and Golfing Society parking lot, or from the "Fresh Meat" random event in Great Chaparral)
    • Deliver a Dinka Double-T (outside the LifeInvader offices, Rockford Hills)
    • Deliver a Declasse Tornado (ambient traffic - no fixed spot, starts spawning once the mission begins)
  25. 25Chasing The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Chasing The Truth

    Michael takes an alien-detecting gadget out into the desert to dig up a buried artifact, then hands the Program another $10,000 donation.

    Objectives

    • Find the alien artifact without using the detector
  26. 26Bearing The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Bearing The Truth

    Epsilon demands Michael buy their trademark blue robes and prove his commitment by living in them for over a week.

    Objectives

    • Buy the Epsilon Robes ($25,000)
    • Wear the Epsilon Robes for 10 cumulative in-game days
  27. 27Delivering The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Delivering The Truth

    Michael flies a blue Velum out to Sandy Shores to deliver it to Jimmy Boston, threading it under a bridge along the way.

    Objectives

    • Land the Velum without damaging it
    • Fly under a bridge along Lago Zancudo
  28. 28Exercising The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Exercising The Truth

    Epsilon's final test of devotion: Michael must walk five miles through the Grand Senora Desert in his robes, on foot and alone.

    Objectives

    • Walk 5 miles through the Grand Senora Desert while wearing the Epsilon Robes
  29. 29Unknowing The Truth

    Michael · Given by: Epsilon

    GTA 5 Unknowing The Truth

    The Epsilon Program storyline reaches its conclusion as Michael raids the cult's compound and decides whether to walk away with their money.

    Objectives

    • Kill all members of the Epsilon security team
    • Grab the Epsilon funds and escape the area
  30. 30Shift Work

    Franklin · Given by: Hao

    GTA 5 Shift Work

    Under cover of night, Franklin competes in a street race against Hao and his crew across Los Santos.

    Objectives

    • Complete a lap within 1:20
    • Finish the race within 2:50
    • Finish the race with fewer than 5 collisions
  31. 31Extra Commission

    Trevor · Given by: Josh

    GTA 5 Extra Commission

    Trevor encounters shady real estate agent Josh Bernstein and lends a hand with an under-the-table task.

  32. 32Closing the Deal

    Trevor · Given by: Josh

    GTA 5 Closing the Deal

    Josh needs help finalizing a dubious property transaction, and Trevor obliges.

    Objectives

    • Take down Avery using a melee weapon
    • Complete the vehicle stop within 40 seconds
  33. 33Surreal Estate

    Trevor · Given by: Josh

    GTA 5 Surreal Estate

    A disagreement over real estate has Josh calling on Trevor for assistance.

    Objectives

    • Complete the mission without alerting the cops
    • Pour the gasoline perfectly in one go
  34. 34Breach of Contract

    Trevor · Given by: Josh

    GTA 5 Breach of Contract

    Josh turns Trevor in to the cops as the arsonist behind his own insurance scam, forcing Trevor to deal with him and shake the police.

    Objectives

    • Kill Josh before escaping
    • Escape in the parked police cruiser
  35. 35Exercising Demons - Michael

    Michael · Given by: Mary-Ann

    GTA 5 Exercising Demons - Michael

    Fitness fanatic Mary-Ann Quinn taunts Michael about his weight on a Vespucci Beach running trail, needling him into an impromptu sprint race.

    Objectives

    • Win the race without taking shortcuts (leaving the path onto grass is fine, but don't cut corners over fences)
  36. 36Exercising Demons - Trevor

    Trevor · Given by: Mary-Ann

    GTA 5 Exercising Demons - Trevor

    Trevor finds Mary-Ann Quinn near the Vinewood sign breaking up with her boyfriend, decks the guy, and ends up racing her downhill on a bike.

    Objectives

    • Don't anger Mary-Ann by cycling into her
    • Win the race within 1:42
  37. 37Exercising Demons - Franklin

    Franklin · Given by: Mary-Ann

    GTA 5 Exercising Demons - Franklin

    Mary-Ann Quinn insults Franklin into proving himself with a full swim-bike-run triathlon.

    Objectives

    • Win the race without taking shortcuts
  38. 38Special Bonds

    Trevor · Given by: Maude

    GTA 5 Special Bonds

    Bail bondsperson Maude Eccles hires Trevor to hunt down a string of bail-jumpers scattered across the state.

  39. 39The Civil Border Patrol

    Trevor · Given by: Minute Men

    GTA 5 The Civil Border Patrol

    Trevor tags along with amateur militia members Joe and Josef on a border patrol that spirals out of control.

    Objectives

    • Stun the mariachi band and take their Tornado
    • Stop the band's getaway car within 40 seconds of the chase starting
  40. 40An American Welcome

    Trevor · Given by: Minute Men

    GTA 5 An American Welcome

    Trevor keeps assisting the two self-appointed Minute Men militia members.

    Objectives

    • Use the stun gun on all the immigrants
    • Stop the 1st group of immigrants within 30 seconds
    • Stop the 2nd group of immigrants within 55 seconds
  41. 41Minute Man Blues

    Trevor · Given by: Minute Men

    GTA 5 Minute Man Blues

    Trevor's involvement with the Minute Men duo comes to an end.

    Objectives

    • Use the stun gun on Joe and Josef before killing them
    • Kill Joe and Josef before they leave the farm
  42. 42Mrs. Philips

    Trevor · Given by: Mrs Philips

    GTA 5 Mrs. Philips

    Trevor chauffeurs his demanding mother, Mrs. Philips, while she runs her errands.

  43. 43Damaged Goods

    Trevor · Given by: Mrs Philips

    GTA 5 Damaged Goods

    More requests from his mother keep Trevor busy.

  44. 44Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill

    A pair of eccentric British tourists, Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill, drag Trevor into an odd road trip.

  45. 45Vinewood Souvenirs - Willie

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - Willie

    As part of Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill's celebrity scavenger hunt, Trevor retrieves a souvenir tied to Willie.

    Objectives

    • Take no damage during the fight with Willie
    • Talk to the entourage before attacking
  46. 46Vinewood Souvenirs - Tyler

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - Tyler

    Another celebrity keepsake is obtained by Trevor for the British couple.

    Objectives

    • Take out the gardener with a stealth attack
    • Steal the clothes without being detected
  47. 47Vinewood Souvenirs - Kerry

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - Kerry

    Trevor continues the scavenger hunt, grabbing yet another celebrity item for Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill.

    Objectives

    • Stay close to Dexie throughout the chase
  48. 48Vinewood Souvenirs - Mark

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - Mark

    Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill send Trevor after yet another famous person's belongings.

    Objectives

    • Collect the golf club within 0:30
    • Kill Mark with a headshot
    • Kill Mark and his 3 security guards
  49. 49Vinewood Souvenirs - Al Di Napoli

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - Al Di Napoli

    The souvenir hunt continues as Trevor tracks down one more celebrity item.

    Objectives

    • Stay close to Al Di Napoli throughout the chase
    • Avoid hitting anyone in the hospital
    • Complete with minimal damage to Nigel's car
  50. 50Vinewood Souvenirs - The Last Act

    Trevor · Given by: Nigel

    GTA 5 Vinewood Souvenirs - The Last Act

    Trevor finishes off the celebrity souvenir hunt for the British tourist duo.

    Objectives

    • Exit the car just before the train hits
    • Kill Al Di Napoli using the train
  51. 51Far Out

    Franklin · Given by: Omega

    GTA 5 Far Out

    Franklin assists UFO enthusiast Omega in tracking down extraterrestrial-related sites scattered across the state.

  52. 52The Final Frontier

    Franklin · Given by: Omega

    GTA 5 The Final Frontier

    Omega's quest for proof of alien life wraps up with Franklin's help.

  53. 53Pulling Favors

    Franklin · Given by: Tonya

    GTA 5 Pulling Favors

    Local acquaintance Tonya Wiggins asks Franklin for help with a task tied to the Families gang.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 5:00
    • Keep the vehicle hooked until delivery
  54. 54Pulling Another Favor

    Franklin · Given by: Tonya

    GTA 5 Pulling Another Favor

    Tonya calls on Franklin for yet another favor.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 5:30
    • Keep the vehicle hooked until delivery
  55. 55Pulling Favors Again

    Franklin · Given by: Tonya

    GTA 5 Pulling Favors Again

    Franklin is once again roped into helping Tonya out.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 7:00
    • Keep the vehicle hooked until delivery
  56. 56Still Pulling Favors

    Franklin · Given by: Tonya

    GTA 5 Still Pulling Favors

    Franklin continues bailing Tonya out of one difficulty after another.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 6:00
    • Keep the vehicle hooked until delivery
  57. 57Pulling One Last Favor

    Franklin · Given by: Tonya

    GTA 5 Pulling One Last Favor

    Tonya's strand of missions concludes with Franklin handling one last request for her.

    Objectives

    • Complete within 5:00
    • Keep the vehicle hooked until delivery
  58. 58The Last One

    Franklin · Given by: Sasquatch

    GTA 5 The Last One

    Available only after reaching 100% completion, this mission has Franklin tracking the mythical Sasquatch through the wilderness.

    Objectives

    • Shoot the sasquatch three times before catching it
    • Kill four animals while hunting the sasquatch
    • Go to the scat site on foot

Rampage

  1. 59Rampage 1

    Trevor · Given by: Rampage

    GTA 5 Rampage 1

    Sandy Shores - armed with grenades and an assault rifle, neutralize 25 Rednecks within 2 minutes. First of Trevor's five Rampages; unlocks after "Trevor Philips Industries." Each Rampage unlocks the next on completion.

  2. 60Rampage 2

    Trevor · Given by: Rampage

    GTA 5 Rampage 2

    Rancho - armed with grenades and a Micro SMG, neutralize 30 Vagos within 2 minutes.

  3. 61Rampage 3

    Trevor · Given by: Rampage

    GTA 5 Rampage 3

    Chamberlain Hills - armed with grenades and an assault rifle, neutralize 30 Ballas within 2 minutes.

  4. 62Rampage 4

    Trevor · Given by: Rampage

    GTA 5 Rampage 4

    Great Chaparral, approaching Fort Zancudo - armed with a grenade launcher and an assault rifle, neutralize 35 soldiers (and any Rhino Tanks in the way) within 3 minutes.

  5. 63Rampage 5

    Trevor · Given by: Rampage

    GTA 5 Rampage 5

    Mirror Park - armed with a sawed-off shotgun, neutralize 20 Killer Hipsters within 2 minutes. Last of the five; completing it earns the "Red Mist" trophy/achievement.

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