In Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5), missions are often available simultaneously from multiple characters, meaning there isn’t a strict chronological order for their completion. However, each character’s respective missions must be completed in the order listed. Additionally, some characters and their missions will only become available after completing certain other missions.

In total, GTA 5 features 69 story missions, which are listed below.

Los Santos Missions

Michael De Santa

Fame or Shame

• Description: After a tense reunion, Michael and Trevor learn that Tracey is auditioning for Fame or Shame. They rush to stop her from humiliating herself. During the audition, Lazlow Jones performs an inappropriate move on Tracey, leading Michael and Trevor to pursue him.
• Rewards: Trevor as a contact for Michael, Jimmy as a contact for Trevor, Lazlow Jones and Fabien LaRouche as Director Mode characters (Enhanced version only).

Federal Investigation Bureau/Dave Norton

Dead Man Walking

• Description: Michael meets with Dave Norton to discuss Trevor’s return. Dave asks Michael to infiltrate the city morgue to confirm the death of an FIB suspect.
• Rewards: Dave Norton as a Director Mode character (Enhanced version only).

Three’s Company

• Description: Michael is blackmailed by Steve Haines to assist the FIB. Michael, Franklin, and Trevor work together to retrieve Mr. K from the IAA Headquarters.
• Rewards: Franklin as a contact for Trevor, Frogger at Trevor’s Airfield, AP Pistol, Heavy Sniper, Steve Haines as a Director Mode character (Enhanced version only).

Federal Investigation Bureau/Steve Haines

By the Book

• Description: Trevor tortures Mr. K to extract information to help Michael and Dave identify and assassinate a suspected terrorist.
• Rewards: Devin Weston as a Director Mode character.

Trevor Philips

Scouting the Port

• Description: Trevor, Wade, and Floyd scout out the Port of Los Santos to prepare for a planned robbery of Merryweather Security.
• Rewards: Freighter and Offshore Method.

Minisub

• Description: Steal a submarine off a freighter.
• Rewards: Only Offshore Method.

Cargobob

• Description: Steal the Cargobob from Fort Zancudo.
• Rewards: N/A.

Heists

The Merryweather Heist

• Description: Trevor, Michael, and Franklin steal a Merryweather high-tech device, either from the docks or out in the ocean. The heist can be performed using the Freighter Method or Offshore Method, depending on the player’s choice.
• Rewards: N/A.

Michael De Santa

Did Somebody Say Yoga?

• Description: Michael tries yoga with his wife and her instructor. After an outburst, Michael unknowingly takes drugs while driving Jimmy home from Burger Shot, leading to his family’s abandonment.
• Rewards: N/A.

Franklin and Lamar Davis

Hood Safari

• Description: Franklin, Trevor, and Lamar face an ambush at Grove Street after a drug deal arranged by Stretch goes wrong.
• Rewards: Lamar as a contact for Trevor, Sea Races.

Lester Crest

The Hotel Assassination

• Description: Lester asks Franklin to assassinate Brett Lowrey, the CEO of Bilkinton Research, to aid his stock market manipulation. Franklin is rewarded with a new safehouse in Vinewood Hills.
• Rewards: $9000, 3671 Whispymound Drive as Franklin’s new safehouse.

Federal Investigation Bureau/Heist Setups

Masks

• Description: Buy masks at a Vespucci Beach mask shop.
• Rewards: N/A.

Boiler Suits

• Description: Buy boiler suits at Ammu-Nation.
• Rewards: N/A.

Trash Truck

• Description: Steal a garbage truck.
• Rewards: N/A.

Tow Truck

• Description: Steal a tow truck.
• Rewards: N/A.

Heists

Blitz Play

• Description: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor steal agency funds from an armored car and deliver them to Steve Haines’ contact, Devin Weston.
• Rewards: N/A.

Devin Weston

I Fought the Law…

• Description: Michael and Trevor, posing as police officers, steal an Entity XF and a Cheetah for Devin Weston after the cars’ drivers are challenged to a street race by Franklin.
• Rewards: Final Upgrades at Los Santos Customs (limo window tints, 100% brakes, armor and engine upgrades), Nightstick at Ammu-Nation, Cheetah and Entity XF available at Legendary Motorsport.

Eye in the Sky

• Description: Trevor uses the LSPD’s identification technology to locate the owner of a Z-Type, allowing Franklin to steal the car for Devin Weston.
• Rewards: N/A.

Solomon Richards

Mr. Richards

• Description: Michael persuades Rocco Pelosi to comply with Solomon Richards’ wishes for his latest movie.
• Rewards: Solomon Richards as a contact for Michael, access to Backlot City, Solomon Richards as a Director Mode character.

Martin Madrazo

Caida Libre

• Description: Michael shoots down Martin Madrazo’s cousin’s plane so that Trevor can retrieve a package for Madrazo.
• Rewards: Patricia Madrazo as a Director Mode character.

Devin Weston

Deep Inside

• Description: Franklin infiltrates Backlot City to steal a JB 700 for Devin Weston.
• Rewards: JB 700 available to buy at Legendary Motorsport.

Blaine County Missions

Trevor Philips

Minor Turbulence

• Description: While hiding from Martin Madrazo with Michael, Trevor learns about a Merryweather cargo plane carrying weapons and attempts to hijack it mid-flight.
• Rewards: Parachute at Ammu-Nation, Rail Gun at Ammu-Nation (enhanced version only), Homing Launcher at Ammu-Nation, ability to play as Michael and Trevor again, free Parachutes when entering any aircraft.

Federal Investigation Bureau/Steve Haines

Paleto Score Setup

• Description: Michael, Trevor, and Lester scout out the bank and police of Paleto Bay in preparation for an upcoming robbery.
• Rewards: Lester as a contact for Trevor, Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters.

Military Hardware

• Description: Steal the military convoy.
• Rewards: Combat PDW available from Ammu-Nation (Enhanced version only).

Trevor Philips

Predator

• Description: Trevor, Michael, Franklin, and Chop hunt down the remaining O’Neil Brothers in the woods of Raton Canyon.
• Rewards: N/A.

Heists

The Paleto Score

• Description: Michael, Trevor, Franklin, and one accomplice rob the bank in Paleto Bay to finance an upcoming raid on a research facility.
• Rewards: $464,395.

Trevor Philips

Derailed

• Description: Michael and Trevor hijack a Merryweather train to nab whatever gold or loot it contains, hoping to use it as a peace offering for Martin Madrazo.
• Rewards: N/A.

Federal Investigation Bureau/Steve Haines

Monkey Business

• Description: Michael, Dave Norton, and Steve Haines infiltrate a research facility to steal nerve gas, with help from Trevor and Franklin. Trevor returns Patricia to Martin Madrazo with a peace offering, allowing him and Michael to return to Los Santos.
• Rewards: Trevor and Michael can freely re-enter Los Santos, Michael’s Tailgater returned (with modifications), Pistol .50 and Heavy Shotgun available in Ammu-Nation (Enhanced version only), Stun Gun available in Ammu-Nation.

Los Santos Missions (Continued)

Trevor Philips

Hang Ten

• Description: After a confrontation with Floyd and Debra, Trevor takes Wade to the Vanilla Unicorn strip club, deciding to take it over.
• Rewards: Vanilla Unicorn as a new safehouse for Trevor, bonuses at Vanilla Unicorn for Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, Mr. Raspberry Jam as a custom item for Trevor’s Bodhi.

Surveying the Score

• Description: Michael, Franklin, Trevor, and Lester scout out the Union Depository Tower in preparation for their ultimate robbery.
• Rewards: First part of the Union Depository Intel.

Michael De Santa

Bury the Hatchet

• Description: Trevor loses trust in Michael after discovering the truth about their past, abandoning him to the Los Santos Triads.
• Rewards: N/A.

Devin Weston

Pack Man

• Description: After stealing the final car on Devin Weston’s list, Franklin, Trevor, and Lamar attempt to deliver all the cars to Paleto Bay despite police interference.
• Rewards: N/A.

Franklin Clinton

Fresh Meat

• Description: Franklin must rescue Michael from the Triads before they kill him.
• Rewards: Ability to play as Michael again.

Lester Crest

Cleaning out the Bureau

• Description: Michael and Lester follow a janitor back to his house to steal his ID card for an upcoming job at the FIB Headquarters.
• Rewards: N/A.

Architect’s Plans

• Description: Franklin must steal the briefcase of architect Chip Peterson containing the blueprints of the FIB Headquarters.
• Rewards: N/A.

Fire Truck

• Description: Steal a fire truck.
• Rewards: N/A.

Michael De Santa

Reuniting the Family

• Description: Michael reunites the family at Dr. Friedlander’s following Jimmy’s advice.
• Rewards: Ability to hang out with Amanda and Jimmy again, Tennis Court at Michael’s Mansion becomes available again.

Heists

The Bureau Raid

• Description: Michael, Franklin, and their accomplices infiltrate the FIB Headquarters to retrieve incriminating information against Steve Haines, seizing the opportunity to delete Michael’s criminal record. The heist can be performed using the Covert Approach or Roof Approach.
• Rewards: $149,392 – $242,346 (Franklin only).

Federal Investigation Bureau/Dave Norton

The Wrap Up

• Description: After being betrayed by Steve Haines, Michael and Dave Norton become caught in a standoff between the FIB, IAA, and Merryweather. Trevor rescues them, needing Michael alive for the Union Depository heist.
• Rewards: N/A.

Franklin Clinton

Lamar Down

• Description: Franklin, Michael, and Trevor rescue Lamar from the Ballas after being set up by Stretch. Dave Norton and Steve Haines then approach Franklin with a new job.
• Rewards: Tanisha Jackson as a Director Mode character.

Solomon Richards

The Ballad of Rocco

• Description: Michael must kill Rocco Pelosi and his accomplice after they attack Solomon Richards. Solomon then calls Michael back to the studio for a surprise.
• Rewards: N/A.

Legal Trouble

• Description: When Devin Weston attempts to close the film studio, Michael chases Weston’s assistant to retrieve the film reel, leading to unforeseen consequences.
• Rewards: N/A.

Michael De Santa

Meltdown

• Description: Michael and Jimmy attend the premiere of Meltdown, but Devin Weston arrives to inform Michael of a Merryweather platoon sent to murder his family. Michael rushes to rescue them.
• Rewards: N/A.

Heists

Planning the Big Score

• Description: Michael, Trevor, Franklin, and Lester choose the approach and crew for the upcoming Union Depository robbery.
• Rewards: N/A.

Stingers

• Description: Steal a Police Transporter from the South Los Santos police station.
• Rewards: N/A.

Gauntlet

• Description: Steal and modify 3 Bravado Gauntlets.
• Rewards: N/A.

Driller

• Description: Steal a driller from a warehouse in La Mesa.
• Rewards: N/A.

Sidetracked

• Description: Steal a train in the Grand Senora Desert.
• Rewards: N/A.

The Big Score

• Description: Michael, Trevor, Franklin, Lester, and their accomplices steal four tons of gold bullion from the Union Depository Tower, escaping from the police and Merryweather. The heist can be performed using the Subtle Approach or Obvious Approach.
• Rewards: Advanced Rifle available at Ammu-Nation.

Endings

Federal Investigation Bureau/Steve Haines

Something Sensible

• Description: Franklin must chase and kill Trevor for Steve Haines. (choosing Ending A)
• Rewards: The Big Score Payout (Michael and Franklin only), Gusenberg Sweeper available at Ammu-Nation.

Devin Weston

The Time’s Come

• Description: Franklin must chase and kill Michael for Devin Weston. (choosing Ending B)
• Rewards: The Big Score Payout (Trevor and Franklin only), Gusenberg Sweeper available at Ammu-Nation.

Lester Crest

The Third Way

• Description: Franklin, Michael, and Trevor survive an onslaught from the FIB and Merryweather with help from Lamar and Lester, then eliminate their remaining enemies: Wei Cheng, Stretch, Steve Haines, and Devin Weston. (choosing Ending C)
• Rewards: The Big Score Payout, Gusenberg Sweeper available at Ammu-Nation.