Parenthood

10 Best Episodes of Parenthood - Season 5

The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 08, 2023.

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Parenthood - S5E9

#15 - Election Day (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 190 votes.

Parenthood - S5E14

#14 - You've Got Mold (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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Sarah starts a project with Hank; Kristina takes on her new role as community counselor; Crosby finds mold in the house; Joel and Julia try to explain recent events to the kids.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 196 votes.

Parenthood - S5E11

#13 - Promises (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Joel steps in when Ed confronts Julia; in Camille's absence, Zeek makes a new friend; Carl and Sarah attend a fundraiser.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 188 votes.

Parenthood - S5E12

#12 - Stay a Little Longer (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Sarah receives good news about a job; Jasmine is less than thrilled when Crosby opens his home to Oliver Rome, whose band has reached a breaking point; Amber is faced with a painful reality.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 193 votes.

Parenthood - S5E16

#11 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight (Season 5 - Episode 16)

Kristina starts a new adventure; while Amber encourages Drew to move on, Julia has a difficult time letting go of her past; Sarah considers an offer from Carl; Hank makes a confession.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 190 votes.

Parenthood - S5E7

#10 - Speaking of Baggage (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 187 votes.

Parenthood - S5E20

#9 - Cold Feet (Season 5 - Episode 20)

Zeek and Camille come to an agreement about the house; Julia throws herself into helping Kristina and Adam as she struggles with her own personal life; Sarah learns what her kids have been up to.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 193 votes.

Parenthood - S5E6

#8 - The M Word (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 182 votes.

Parenthood - S5E18

#7 - The Offer (Season 5 - Episode 18)

Old feelings of abandonment resurface when Joel gets confused about where to pick up Victor; Sarah anxiously waits for a response on her final project; Amber encourages Drew to take his life back.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 177 votes.

Parenthood - S5E17

#6 - Limbo (Season 5 - Episode 17)

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Jasmine and Crosby butt heads over how to raise Aida; news about Joel troubles Julia; Kristina and Adam intervene when Max interrupts Sarah and Hank's work flow.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 185 votes.

Parenthood - S5E1

#5 - It Has to Be Now (Season 5 - Episode 1)

The new Braverman baby causes a stir; Kristina takes on another kind of fight; Joel and Julia face challenges; Hank returns; Amber's boyfriend returns home.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 198 votes.

Parenthood - S5E19

#4 - Fraud Alert (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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Joel and Sarah celebrate their accomplishments; Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up after a field trip gone wrong; Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 186 votes.

Parenthood - S5E21

#3 - I'm Still Here (Season 5 - Episode 21)

Crosby finds himself in a tough housing situation and reaches out to Joel for help. Julia musters up the courage to talk with Sarah about her current situation. Kristina receives some devastating news and puts all her energy into fighting for the charter school, meanwhile Amber also hears of unsettling news and Hank steps up to the plate.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 200 votes.

Parenthood - S5E15

#2 - Just Like Home (Season 5 - Episode 15)

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Julia's siblings offer support during a tough time; Jasmine and Crosby stay with Zeek and Camille; Drew turns to Amber for advice on girls.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 192 votes.

Parenthood - S5E22

#1 - The Pontiac (Season 5 - Episode 22)

Haddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, meanwhile Sarah finally addresses Hank’s request. Victor conquers his fears and Julia and Joel are there to support him, while Zeek surprises him with a driving lesson. Drew realizes a mistake and goes after what he wants.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 207 votes.

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