Franklin Clinton is one of the three main protagonists in GTA V, and his journey is filled with exciting missions that not only progress the storyline but also unlock special opportunities that impact the game world. Unlike Michael and Trevor, Franklin’s unique role is tied to his ambition to rise from a street hustler to a wealthy and powerful player in Los Santos.

If you’re wondering how to unlock Franklin’s special missions in GTA V, this guide covers all the key requirements, side tasks, and tips you need to follow.

🟢 Step 1: Progress the Main Storyline

To unlock Franklin’s special missions, you first need to advance far enough in the main GTA V story. Certain missions only become available once Franklin has interacted with Michael and Trevor.

  • Complete Franklin and Lamar (introduction mission).

  • Progress through early Franklin missions like Repossession and Complications.

  • Unlock Franklin’s partnership with Michael after “Father/Son.”

  • Continue progressing the story until Franklin has access to Lester and Trevor.

🟢 Step 2: Unlock Strangers and Freaks Missions (Key for Franklin)

Franklin’s “special missions” are often tied to Strangers and Freaks side missions. These involve unique characters who only interact with him, and they unlock various collectibles, mini-games, and rewards.

Important Strangers and Freaks for Franklin:

  1. Tonya Wiggins – Towing jobs (introduces Franklin to side hustles).

  2. Beverly Felton – Paparazzo missions (photo tasks for celebrity gossip).

  3. Dom Beasley – Extreme sports missions (skydiving, bike stunts).

  4. Barry – Marijuana legalization activist (weed stash delivery missions).

  5. Omega – Collect spaceship parts (for the unique Space Docker vehicle).

👉 Completing these will reveal Franklin’s hidden opportunities and boost progress toward 100% completion.

🟢 Step 3: Special Lester Missions for Big Payouts

Franklin plays a crucial role in Lester’s Assassination Missions, which massively influence how much money you can make in GTA V.

  • These missions are unlocked after the main story but can be started earlier.

  • To maximize profit, many players wait until completing the final heist before doing them.

  • Missions include Hotel Assassination, Multi-Target Assassination, Vice Assassination, Bus Assassination, and Construction Assassination.

💰 Tip: Invest in the stock market before and after each assassination to earn hundreds of millions of dollars with Franklin.

🟢 Step 4: Franklin’s Final Special Mission – Choosing the Ending

Franklin plays the deciding role in GTA V’s ending. After enough story progress, Franklin is tasked by Devin Weston and Steve Haines to make a major choice:

  1. Kill Trevor (Ending A).

  2. Kill Michael (Ending B).

  3. Deathwish – Save everyone and fight against enemies (Ending C).

👉 Ending C is considered the “true” ending where Franklin teams up with Trevor and Michael to take down their enemies once and for all.

🟢 Tips to Get the Most Out of Franklin’s Missions

  • Use Franklin’s special driving ability to win street races and escape tough missions.

  • Save assassination missions until after the final heist for maximum money.

  • Always complete Strangers and Freaks tasks for Franklin, as they tie directly into unlockables and 100% completion.

  • Use Franklin as your real estate investor, since his money grows fastest through assassination stock manipulation.

✅ Final Thoughts

Unlocking Franklin’s special missions in GTA V isn’t just about story progression—it’s about exploring his unique side quests, assassination contracts, and his role in the final decision of the game. By following the steps above, you’ll not only complete Franklin’s path but also unlock the best rewards, endings, and massive profits in the game.