The 2005 Minnesota Twins Season was the franchise's 45th season playing in the Twin Cities and the 105th season in its history. The team was managed by Ron Gardenhire in his fourth year as the Twins' manager. They played their home games in the Metrodome. The Twins' final record was 83-79. They finished third in the American League Central division, behind the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians, and they missed the playoffs.