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Finishing the main storyline missions means you finished the game, but did not complete it 100%. This is a common misconception many gamers have had about Grand Theft Auto 5. To complete GTA V 100%, you must go through a series of side quests known as Strangers and Freaks. They are missions provided by random characters you encounter during the game.
Follow the guide bellow to know more about:
- How to complete the missions.
- How to get the Gold Medal.
- Which missions you finish for 100% completion.
Without further ado, here is the detailed guide to GTA V: Strangers and Freaks.
Missions
There are 63 possible missions in Strangers and Freaks. All the missions come from various characters scattered in San Andreas. The Latter includes the whole of Los Santos and Blaine County. Some characters will give you one mission while others will hand you up to 8 missions.
You will notice that Strangers and Freaks missions are marked by a “?” on the map. The color of the mark changes according to the protagonist. For instance, when you play as Franklin Clinton, the “?” will be Green, Blue when you switch to Michael De Santa, and Orange for Trevor Philips. That’s because each protagonist can trigger certain Strangers and Freaks missions.
Focus on Franklin’s segments because they contribute to 100% completion. The rest will have no effect on the game’s progress. Consider that a blessing because some of these missions are a pain in the rear.
Note: missions are organized according to the giver, not the chronological order*.
Tonya Wiggins
Tonya Wiggins is Franklin’s neighbor and she will pull a series of favors from him. Her first mission is unlocked after “Repossession”. These missions will contribute toward 100% completion.
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Pulling Favors |
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Pulling Another Favor |
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Pulling Favors Again |
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Still Pulling Favors |
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Pulling One Last Favor |
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Tips: Do not let the vehicle get detached from the tow hook.
Epsilon Program
This segment of Strangers and Freaks is devoted to Michael De Santa. It will cost you a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of brain cells!
The Truth Shall set you free! And flat-out broke!
Seeking The Truth |
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Accepting The Truth |
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Assuming The Truth |
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Chasing The Truth |
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Bearing The Truth |
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Delivering the Truth |
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Exercising The Truth |
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Unknowing The Truth |
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Tips
- In the third mission: Vacca and Surano can be found in Vinewood Hills. The Tornado and DinkaT can be seen in Rockford Hills and the Enus near the tennis court.
- In the fifth mission, when you put the robes on (do not engage in any activity or switch characters), sleep 40 times, or die 20 times (each death costs 5000$) to pass the time.
- In the last mission, you can deliver the money and take the rusty tractor or mow them all with a minigun and take the 2,1 million $ (TAKE THE MONEY).
Omega
Omega is a hipster obsessed with Aliens. The first mission is unlocked after “Fame or Shame”. It includes wandering around Los Santos and Blaine County looking for spaceship parts. This part will further your progress to 100% completion.
Far Out |
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The Final Frontier |
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Here is a guide on where to find the spaceship parts. (No Gold Medal for this mission.)
Mrs. Philips
These Freaks’ side missions will not show up if Trevor dies at the end of the main story. They will not affect your progress toward 100% completion.
Mrs. Philips |
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Damaged Goods |
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Tips: The first mission ends when you leave the trailer. The second mission starts when you find the van. You can find the latter parked at any medical center or hospital.
Abigail Mathers
First, you must buy the dockyard at Paleto Cove as Michael to get this mission. You can use the dock to find nuclear waste and make more money after the task.
Death at Sea |
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What Lies Beneath |
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After a long swim with the fish to finish the job, you get a picture of a dead moron and 10 bucks. Furthermore, she will call the cops claiming you are harassing her. (If you follow her to her destination).
Tips: After all the trouble she throws at you! You better get a rocket launcher and blow her up.
Barry
You must finish Franklin’s part to get 100% game completion. Barry will appear for Trevor on the map when you complete “Three’s Company”. Besides, “Complications” and “Pulling Favors” must be completed so Michael can meet Barry.
Grass Roots – Michael |
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Grass Roots – Trevor |
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Grass Roots – Franklin |
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Grass Roots – The Pickup |
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Grass Roots – The Drag |
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Grass Roots – The Smoke-in |
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Tips
- In Michael’s segment, do not let the Alien green thing catch you.
- On Trevor’s part, ignore the clowns and destroy 4 vans. The clowns dance when they spawn or reload. Thus, keep one van to give Trevor infinite attempts to complete the objective.
- As Franklin, once the cutscene is over, leave the area, or you will get a star.
- In the Pickup mission, leave the yard from the back door to avoid the cops. Use the freeway to get to the destination faster. Once you deliver the van, leave the area.
- In the Drag mission, use the tow truck immediately. The emperor is broken and will cost you valuable time. At the drop-off, unhook the vehicle on the move and leave the area. You can also use a Cargobob if you have access to it.
Cletus Ewing
Target Practice |
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Fair Game |
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Beverly Felton
These missions must be finished for 100% completion.
Paparazzo |
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Paparazzo – The Sex Tape |
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Paparazzo – The Partnership |
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Paparazzo – The Meltdown |
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Paparazzo – The Highness |
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Paparazzo- Reality Check |
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Tips
- In the first mission, use Franklin’s ability to stay near the limo and again to help Beverly take out the rivals.
- In the second mission, make sure the square around Poppy’s face is green during the chase to get full facial recognition and the Gold Medal.
- In the Meltdown, make sure to keep Poppy in the camera’s view and don’t lose her.
- To complete the mission without alerting anyone, go up to the market’s rooftop. To complete the second objective, wait for the dealer to hand the drugs to the guard, then take the picture.
- After all the trouble, Beverly refuses to pay. Get a rocket launcher, or a homemade launcher, or throw a sticky bomb to kill him and his crew with one shot (and escape).
Dom Beasly
These Strangers and Freaks missions are for Franklin, and you must complete them to get 100% completion in the game.
Risk Assessment |
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Liquidity Risk |
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Targeted Risk |
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Uncalculated Risk |
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Tips
- In the first mission: drive around Vinewood Hills as Franklin to find the dog.
- In the second mission: Land in the water with the Blazer to reduce the damage. You can also use Franklin’s ability before you hit the water.
- In the third mission: Use the minimap to locate the flatbed, then land standing on it. If you miss it or trip and fall, the mission fails.
- Only Franklin can trigger the last mission. Yet, to unlock it, you must complete the 13 parachute jumps. Luckily, you can do that with all three Protagonists.
- In the final mission: You will still pass if you walk away, but it will cost you the Gold Medal. So take the jump and land in the water.
Civil Border Patrol
These three missions are for Trevor. Not required for 100% completion.
The Civil Border Patrol |
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An American Welcome |
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Minute Men Blues |
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Tips
- Get in the bar and back out with your gun ready. Shoot the tires of the Tornado as it passes to stop it. Tase them when they get out of the car, then get in the Tornado to complete the objective.
- In the second mission, take a shortcut when you get in the park ranger to intercept the first target. Drive to the back of the factory instead of the front to save time.
- You can steal Manuel’s truck and save time. Hit Josef with the stun gun as you approach him, and don’t let him shoot anyone, or the mission fails.
Peter Dreyfuss
This mission is for Franklin and is required for 100% completion. It is available after you collect the 50 Letter Scraps (follow this guide to see how to get them).
A Starlet in Vinewood |
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Maude Eccles
Bail Bonds are a series of bounty hunter missions. Trevor will do the job. As a result, they are not necessary for 100% completion.
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Tips
- You get 5000$ to kill the targets and 10,000$ to bring them in alive.
- Ralph is at the quarry. If he gets to his car, shoot the tires, and he will stop.
- Larry is hiding near the Red Light Race track, surrounded by thugs. Kill the thugs and chase him.
- Glenn is at the top of Chiliad and will jump off when he sees Trevor. Snipe him mid-air or wait for him to land. I approached him with a chopper, and when he parachuted, I mowed him down with the rotors. You should try it!
- Curtis has a gun, and he is hiding in Dignity Village near Paleto Bay. But he is alone, so you can take him out.
Rampages
Unlocked after “Trevor Philips Enterprises”, for Trevor.
Rednecks |
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Vagos |
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Ballas |
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Army |
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Hipsters |
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Tips: Here are the vehicles the targets drive:
- Rednecks drive BF Injections and Bisons.
- Vagos roll around in Cavalcades and Vegiro.
- Ballas have Oracles and Felons.
- Hipsters drive Faggios, Fixter, and Weeny Issi.
- Complete “Friends Reunited” to unlock Vagos Rampage.
Hao
Hao presents a series of races to Franklin that will contribute to the 100% completion process.
Shift Work |
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Tips: You must win all the races.
Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill
Trevor will meet two out-of-whack tourists in Vinewood Hills.
Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – Willy |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – Tyler |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – Kerry |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – Mark |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – Al Di Napoli |
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Vinewood Souvenirs – The Last Act |
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Tips
- Enter the club from the back door, and take your first left. Speak to the entourage, then head downstairs.
- Kerry will be near the Jewelry store in Rockford. When the chase starts, keep the dog in the camera view. Dexie will stop at the fire station nearby.
- There are two side doors at the back of Tyler’s mansion. The left door leads to the gardener at the back of his van. The door on the right leads to the pool. Get the shorts before Tyler gets out of the pool.
- At the golf course, the timer will start when you kill Mark. Use a sniper rifle to get the headshot, then kill his guards.
- Drive slowly through the hospital to avoid damaging the car and hitting people.
- You have the choice to release Al Di when he first offers you money (3000$). If You continue to the power station, he will offer you 10,000$.
- If you choose to kill him, drive the car towards the train and dive out before the collision.
Mary-Ann Quinn
She challenges all three protagonists to various activities. Only Franklin’s part is needed to get 100% completion.
Exercising Demons – Michael |
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Exercising Demons – Franklin |
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Exercising Demons – Trevor |
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Tips: Stay on the race path and avoid collisions with Mary.
Josh Bernstein
Extra Commission |
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Closing the Deal |
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Surreal Estate |
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Breach of Contract |
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Tips
- You can ask a jogger for Avery’s exact location.
- Shoot at Avery’s car to stop him.
- Do not use a knuckle duster to hit Avery.
- In the last mission, Josh will sell you out to the cops and blame you for everything. Thus, kill him in your attempt to escape the authorities to get the Gold Medal.
Sasquatch Hunter
The only Franklin mission that is not required for 100% completion. You unlock this mission when you get 100% completion.
The Last One |
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Tips: After the cutscene, you can let the man live or kill him.
Important note: don’t get wasted, busted by the cops, leave the mission’s area, or let a target escape. You will automatically fail the mission.
The Strangers and Freaks missions will take you all around Lost Santos and Blaine county. Thus, I recommend you grab a plane, a helicopter, or at least a fast car or a motorcycle to move around quickly. |
FAQs
Question: How many Franklin missions are there?
Answer: There are 12 missions for Michael, 26 for Trevor, and 25 for Franklin. The only missions required for 100% completion are Franklin’s.
Question: How long will it take me to get 100% completion?
Answer: To complete every single task required to finish Grand Theft Auto V 100%, it may take players up to 80 hours of gameplay.
Question: How many Strangers and Freaks missions can you play with Trevor?
Answer: There are a total of 63 possible missions, 26 of which are for Trevor, 25 for Franklin, and 12 for Michael.
GTA V Strangers and Freaks: Final Words
Strangers and Freaks are extra missions and will not affect the main storyline in any way. But, only the one’s given to Franklin will contribute to the 100% game completion. Some of these missions are unlocked while playing the main storyline missions. While others appear after the credit roll. Not to mention, some can be unlocked by purchasing a certain property.
If the 100% completion means nothing to you, ignore them and call it a day. But, if you are a die-hard GTA fan, you will have a blast getting through these side quests.