Brothers & Sisters

10 Best Episodes of Brothers & Sisters - Season 5

The close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.

Written by Sophie and last updated on oct 08, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Brothers & Sisters - S5E2

#15 - Brief Encounter (Season 5 - Episode 2)

The Walkers attend a swanky launch party for Luc’s underwear advertising campaign where 14-year-old Paige falls in with the wrong crowd; despite several visits from Justin, Holly still struggles to remember the things that were once most important to her; Kevin is saddled with a runaway juvenile delinquent; and just as Nora very publicly admits that she’s taken a part-time job as a florist, she’s approached by a radio show producer with a job offer.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 68 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E3

#14 - Faking It (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Kitty continues her stay in Ojai, trying to reinvent herself, when she meets a handsomely rugged handyman, Jack. As Kitty fakes her persona to seem like a local, she winds up in a situation that proves that honesty usually is the best policy. Meanwhile, the rest of the Walkers are in on a little surprise birthday celebration for Sarah; what they all don't know is that Sarah has been lying to Luc about her age to appear younger... It's hard to keep up with the truth.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 71 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E8

#13 - The Rhapsody of the Flesh (Season 5 - Episode 8)

The charms and well intended matchmaking antics of Luc's visiting mother, Gabriela, quickly turn to high drama as she sticks her nose in Nora's romantic affairs.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 61 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E10

#12 - Cold Turkey (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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The relationship between Justin and Annie gets more serious as he brings her to a family dinner. Nora has doubts about him being ready for a serious relationship since he just broke up with Rebecca.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 69 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E18

#11 - Never Say Never (Season 5 - Episode 18)

Emotions are running high in the Walker family when Nora and Saul find out their mother, Ida, has passed away.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 69 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E12

#10 - Thanks For the Memories (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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In this 99th episode the family looks back to the events who made them who they are now. Tommy returns with surprising news, while his siblings all have to make very difficult choices. Kitty needs a break from her Life.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 68 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E5

#9 - Call Mom (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Nora's motherly skills and advice catch the attention of a radio producer who invites her to audition for a new show. But when Nora follows through with the invite, she suddenly finds herself out of her league, competing with a famous personality, Dr. Alexandra Kirby. Meanwhile, as Kevin and Justin go through some life lessons of their own, Kitty heads back into the dating game with her Ojai handyman, Jack.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 66 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E6

#8 - An Ideal Husband (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new ventures, but Kitty can't seem to picture herself in this new life, and Sarah and Luc share some exciting news with the family.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 65 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E19

#7 - Wouldn't It Be Nice (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Nora finally gives in to her feelings for Brody, which leads to a spontaneous romantic getaway. Meanwhile Sarah and Luc closely consider growing their family, and a chance encounter with Michelle raises Scotty's suspicions about her whereabouts for the past several months.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 68 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E7

#6 - Resolved (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Justin suddenly takes a much more keen interest in Holly's recovery after a nurse (guest starring Odette Yustman as Annie) at the hospital catches his eye; Nora's fellow radio host, psychiatrist Dr. Karl, finds his way into Nora's heart when he helps Sarah and Kitty resolve some old sisterly squabbles; and Paige helps Kevin and Scotty find forgiveness.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 61 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E9

#5 - Get a Room (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Both Kitty and Nora very reluctantly make new romantic connections in unexpected places, Kevin's nerves about the adoption drive him to a disastrous bout of overindulgence, and Sarah's plans to spend one last romantic night alone with Luc go horribly awry.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 65 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E20

#4 - Father Unknown (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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Parenthood is questionable for more than one member of the Walker family, as Justin keeps a closely guarded secret about the true paternal identity of one of his siblings and Scotty makes a shocking discovery that will bring a new life into the Walker family fold.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 71 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E1

#3 - The Homecoming (Season 5 - Episode 1)

It's been a year since the Walker family was torn apart by a tragic car accident, and in a very un-Walker like fashion, everyone has been avoiding everyone else. Truths and reality only start to set in when the family is forced to come together for Justin's homecoming party: Nora tries to prepare for the party, but is not acting like the mother she used to be; Sarah is consumed with the Narrow Lake deal; Kevin has a new career as public defense attorney; Saul and Scotty are running their restaurant; and Kitty's life has become a taboo subject for everyone.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 65 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E21

#2 - For Better or for Worse (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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After Sarah confronts Brody about his being her father, she decides she no longer wants him to be a part of her life or Nora's, but Nora just can't seem to let him go. Meanwhile, Olivia struggles with the new addition of baby Daniel to the family.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 75 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S5E22

#1 - Walker Down The Aisle (Season 5 - Episode 22)

As Sarah and Luc’s nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family, on the Series Finale of “Brothers & Sisters”.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 90 votes.

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