Dharma & Greg

10 Best Episodes of Dharma & Greg - Season 5

Dharma & Greg is an American television sitcom that aired from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002.It stars Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg Montgomery, a couple who got married on their first date despite being complete opposites. The series is co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, More-Medavoy Productions and 4 to 6 Foot Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC. The show's theme song was written and performed by composer Dennis C. Brown.Created by executive producers Dottie Dartland and Chuck Lorre, the comedy took much of its inspiration from so-called culture-clash "fish out of water" situations. The show earned eight Golden Globe nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, and six Satellite Awards nominations. Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress.

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Dharma & Greg - S5E16

#15 - I Think, Therefore I Am in Trouble (Season 5 - Episode 16)

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer guest stars as Gretchen, a drop-dead gorgeous new lawyer in Greg's office about whom he's having sexual fantasies. Guilt-ridden over his inappropriate thoughts—especially since it's his ""four-and-a-half-year anniversary"" with Dharma—Greg tries desperately to get Gretchen off his mind, to no avail.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 46 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E15

#14 - It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's ... My Wife (Season 5 - Episode 15)

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Dharma is the inspiration for her nerdy neighbor/admirer's new comic book heroine, the Blonde Tornado, a sexy, crime-fighting superwoman. While Dharma enjoys her newfound stardom, Greg's life whirls out of control after a newspaper photo of a burglary hails her as a real life hero and him as her cowardly sidekick.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 48 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E12

#13 - Previously on Dharma & Greg (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Greg proposing to another woman? Dharma bringing another man home to meet the folks? This landmark flashback episode takes place six months prior to the series pilot and shows Dharma and Greg's lives before they met and married on their first date. Share in Kitty's chagrin as Greg breaks up with his debutante fiancée, and join Larry as he watches Dharma leave a great guy who ""refuses to get a job.""

The episode was rated 7.59 from 41 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E2

#12 - With a Little Help From My Friend (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Dharma decides that her accident must be a manifestation of the universe shuffling her cosmic deck of cards so that she can help people—from the hospital, physical therapy, insurance company, etc.—whom she otherwise wouldn't have met. Yet while Dharma loves giving help to others, she's not nearly as fond of accepting it for herself, even when she's in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, Greg deals with an insurance problem—the company has paid them twice by mistake, but won't listen to his attempts to explain.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 49 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E11

#11 - A Fish Tale (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Animal-rights activist Abby bans Greg from the Finkelstein home when she learns he and Edward are going fishing.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 45 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E1

#10 - Intensive Caring (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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The fifth season begins in the aftermath of last May's car crash, with both sets of parents arriving at the hospital and Dharma just out of surgery and groggy from anesthesia. The car accident has left Dharma with a fractured hip and temporarily confined to a wheelchair. Greg, who fared better with just a few minor cuts, mostly feels guilt, and tries to maintain a ""structured"" approach to Dharma's recovery which, unfortunately for her, doesn't allow for skipping physical therapy appointments in favor of wheelchair-tongue-depressor relay races down the hospital halls. For her part, Abby believes that crystals and chants around her daughter's bed might help. Larry calls it a ""healing ceremony""; Greg calls it ""voodoo.""

The episode was rated 7.61 from 51 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E20

#9 - The Tooth Is Out There (Season 5 - Episode 20)

Dharma encourages Larry to ask his brother George for a loan to buy Larry's favourite conspiracy bookshop; when strange things start to go wrong, Dharma suspects that George is plotting to undermine Larry's success. Her efforts to uncover the plot mean she must undergo multiple dental procedures at George's office, but seem to be justified when the store mysteriously burns down just before the grand re-opening. Meanwhile, Kitty tries to revitalize her love life by making Edward jealous—claiming that her car attendant keeps leaving red roses on the seat for her.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 41 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E23

#8 - The Mamas and the Papas (a.k.a. Finale) (1) (Season 5 - Episode 23)

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In the first part of this special one-hour season and series finale, Dharma and Greg find themselves once again trying to make peace between their polar opposite parents when an argument breaks out over whether the couple will vacation with the Finkelsteins or the Montgomerys. Dharma tries to appease both sides by arranging for everyone to spend the weekend at the Montgomerys' mountain chalet, but when the usual bickering and insults kick into high gear, it finally sends Dharma and Greg over the edge. Meanwhile, back at the office, Pete is left in charge of a routine SEC inspection, but when the agent turns out to be beautiful and female, he invents wild stories about inside trading... oh, just fast forward. (Part 1 of 2)

The episode was rated 7.63 from 46 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E4

#7 - Sexual Healing (Season 5 - Episode 4)

At the same time that Dharma's doctor gives her permission to resume sexual relations, Greg sees their totaled car for the first time since the accident and learns that the insurance adjuster ruled it a case of reckless driving. Now completely guilt-ridden and overly cautious, Greg's unable to enjoy Dharma's romantic advances. Meanwhile, Edward wants Larry to return the rundown desk chair of his that Kitty attempted to throw out. While at first annoyed by Larry's insistence that they play games for the ownership of the chair, Edward grows to enjoy Larry's company.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 50 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E10

#6 - Dream A Little Dream of Her (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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Dharma tries to learn the identity of Greg's fantasy girl; Greg's truthfulness upsets things at his parents' place.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 41 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E3

#5 - Papa Was Almost a Rolling Stone (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Dharma learns that her dad, Larry, used to sing and play guitar in a band but gave it all up when she was born. Feeling guilty, she tries to convince him to perform again. Meanwhile, Larry and Abby set up some old pirate radio broadcasting equipment in Dharma's living room to give her something to do while she's recuperating. Initially, Greg scoffs at ""Radio Dharma,"" but one on-air debate with a caller later and he's hooked. Meanwhile, Edward's old running suit hits a sour note with Kitty when it is discovered ""lost"" in a box of Greg's old possessions, and Edward refuses to stop wearing it.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 44 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E17

#4 - She's with the Band (Season 5 - Episode 17)

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After suddenly joining a rock band that includes the rebellious teenage daughter of one of Greg's clients, Dharma invites the musicians to live with her and Greg.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 46 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E22

#3 - Tuesday's Child (Season 5 - Episode 22)

A little girl forms an attachment to Dharma and Greg; Kitty is ordered to perform community service.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 40 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E19

#2 - This Diamond Ring (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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When Dharma discovers that her drivers license has expired, Greg demands that she be a little more responsible—which is when Dharma discovers she has lost the priceless family heirloom diamong ring Kitty gave her. She discovers it on the roof, coated with tar; and when she takes it to a jeweler for cleaning, she learns it is, in fact, just a really good fake, leading to a confrontation with Kitty. Meanwhile, Pete turns to Dharma for help in getting Gretchen to go out with him. Her simple, sound advice works... Soon Gretchen is head-over-heels for Pete—and he can't stand it. Also, we see Marlene as a judgmental book clerk, and learn that Greg has finally fired her.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 43 votes.

Dharma & Greg - S5E9

#1 - Wish We Weren't Here (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Bad weather grounds Dharma and Greg's flight in Indiana.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 39 votes.

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