The Conners

10 Best Episodes of The Conners - Season 5

This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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The Conners - S5E2

#13 - Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Jackie moves in with Neville and discovers that being newlyweds produces new problems when Neville shows up to their home with an excess of animals from his vet office. Meanwhile, Darlene and Ben have an argument as Ben points out Darlene is turning into her father.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 146 votes.

The Conners - S5E12

#12 - Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Darlene and Ben get into a fight and ignore Becky’s boundaries in the house. Elsewhere, Dan accuses Jackie of losing all of their home videos.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 106 votes.

The Conners - S5E13

#11 - New Pipes and Old Secrets (Season 5 - Episode 13)

Darlene has issues with Dan’s plumbing work in her new house. Elsewhere, Jackie tries to find a caregiver for Bev.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 36 votes.

The Conners - S5E8

#10 - Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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It’s Thanksgiving at the Conners and Jackie must come to terms with her mother, Beverly, becoming ill. Meanwhile, Darlene is on the job hunt which proves to be more difficult than anticipate

The episode was rated 7.48 from 129 votes.

The Conners - S5E9

#9 - Crumbs and Couch Surfers (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Darlene, Ben, Becky and Beverly Rose move into the new house, where Darlene implements a new set of rules. Meanwhile, Harris welcomes a guest at Dan and Louise’s.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 134 votes.

The Conners - S5E10

#8 - The Dog Days of Christmas (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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Dan meets his in-laws for the first time when Louise's family comes to visit; Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 123 votes.

The Conners - S5E11

#7 - Two More Years and a Stolen Rose (Season 5 - Episode 11)

The death of a beloved teacher from Dan and Jackie’s high school brings old classmates together. Elsewhere, Becky asks Darlene and Ben for a big favor.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 113 votes.

The Conners - S5E4

#6 - Parent Traps and Heart Attacks (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 132 votes.

The Conners - S5E1

#5 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double (Season 5 - Episode 1)

In an effort to save money, Darlene and Ben join Jackie and Neville on a joint honeymoon, where the newlyweds’ cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway. Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose go to a water park.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 150 votes.

The Conners - S5E6

#4 - Book Bans and Guillotine Hands (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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It’s Halloween at the Conners, and Dan encourages the family to decorate the house. When everyone is feeling too busy and overwhelmed to help, Becky tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Harris takes a stand on an issue that ruffles a few feathers in Darlene’s new neighborhood.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 137 votes.

The Conners - S5E5

#3 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 138 votes.

The Conners - S5E7

#2 - Take This Job and Shove It Twice (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns the fancy title is not all it’s cracked up to be. Meanwhile, when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 135 votes.

The Conners - S5E3

#1 - Driving, Dating and Deceit (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Mark is anxious to get his driver’s license when a job opportunity presents itself across town. Darlene attempts to teach him to drive, but her frantic energy sends him running to Ben for help. Meanwhile, Harris meets a new guy online, whom Becky recognizes from her past.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 144 votes.

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