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The Best Episodes of Awkward. Season 5

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An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Awkward. Season 5 Episode 1 - Prank Amateurs
    7.3/10(201 votes)

    #1 - Prank Amateurs

    S5:E1

    Some senior pranks manage to cause chaos. Jenna's vow to not think about Matty ends up being tested after she overhears a worrying secret.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  2. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 2 - Short Circuit Party
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    #2 - Short Circuit Party

    S5:E2

    Jenna causes an accident at school that has surprising results. Meanwhile Matty must deal with the aftermath of his confrontation with Jake.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  3. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 3 - Jenna In Wonderland
    7.6/10(181 votes)

    #3 - Jenna In Wonderland

    S5:E3

    While Jenna gets a taste of popularity, Matty struggles with being shunned. Meanwhile, Jake goes after a new girl, and Ally hosts a sex toy party.

    Director:Greg Guzik
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 4 - Now You See Me, Now I Don't
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    #4 - Now You See Me, Now I Don't

    S5:E4

    Senior Yearbooks are out. Jenna's depressed to see her senior superlative, but what will Matty say in her yearbook?

    Director:Chris Alberghini
    Writer:Ryan O'Connell

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  5. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 5 - The Dis-Engagement Dinner
    7.4/10(179 votes)

    #5 - The Dis-Engagement Dinner

    S5:E5

    Jenna's forced to throw Tamara a party to celebrate her fake engagement. Meanwhile, Gabby reveals a secret about Matty that sends Jenna in search of the truth.

    Director:Ashley Rickards
    Writer:Shawn Simmons

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  6. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 6 - Don't Dream It's Over
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #6 - Don't Dream It's Over

    S5:E6

    Tamara accuses Jenna of sabotaging relationships, so Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends to find answers.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  7. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 7 - The Big Reveal
    7.4/10(173 votes)

    #7 - The Big Reveal

    S5:E7

    Jenna wants to tell Matty the truth.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  8. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 8 - An Indecent Promposal
    7.6/10(167 votes)

    #8 - An Indecent Promposal

    S5:E8

    Prom season arrives at Palos Hills High School; Jenna receives some surprising news.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  9. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 9 - Say No To The Dress
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #9 - Say No To The Dress

    S5:E9

    Jenna refuses to let a series of obstacles ruin her chance at having a dream prom.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  10. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 10 - Reality Does Not Bite
    8.4/10(189 votes)

    #10 - Reality Does Not Bite

    S5:E10

    The prom takes unexpected turns.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  11. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 11 - The Graduates
    8.1/10(191 votes)

    #11 - The Graduates

    S5:E11

    Sadie is forbidden from walking at graduation.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  12. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 12 - Holding On and Letting Go
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    #12 - Holding On and Letting Go

    S5:E12

    Everyone tries to make the last night of high school count.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  13. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 13 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College
    7.2/10(166 votes)

    #13 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College

    S5:E13

    Jenna is on top of the world when she gets home from her freshman year of college, but her newfound confidence is shaken when she discovers she’s not the only one who’s changed.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  14. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 14 - Wtf Happened Last Year?
    7.4/10(167 votes)

    #14 - Wtf Happened Last Year?

    S5:E14

    Jenna reveals what happened to her and the rest of the gang in the last year—what caused the freeze between Matty and Jenna, what sparked the friendship between Sadie and Tamara, and how Jake and Lissa rekindled their romance.

    Director:Gail Lerner
    Writer:Anna Christopher

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  15. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 15 - The Friend Connection
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #15 - The Friend Connection

    S5:E15

    Jenna avoids a new relationship in order to connect with her co-workers. Meanwhile, Tamara throws a chic birthday party for Sadie that leaves more than one partier feeling less than celebratory.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  16. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 16 - Best Friends For Never
    7.3/10(157 votes)

    #16 - Best Friends For Never

    S5:E16

    In an effort to make Idea Bin a friendlier place for herself, Jenna hooks Tamara up with an internship but quickly discovers that working with friends can be a recipe for disaster.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Ryan O'Connell

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  17. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 17 - Fireworks
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #17 - Fireworks

    S5:E17

    Jake secures shifts for Jenna and Tamara at the country club for the Fourth of July, but Sully’s plans for an after-hours party on the golf course lead to some dramatic fireworks.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  18. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 18 - Digging Deep
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    #18 - Digging Deep

    S5:E18

    After their Fourth of July fun, Jenna and Matty continue to rekindle their friendship by throwing a party for Jake, at least until Jenna’s latest Idea Bin post threatens to unravel it all.

    Director:Steve Gainer
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  19. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 19 - Girls Gone Viral
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    #19 - Girls Gone Viral

    S5:E19

    Jenna tries to decide between success at Idea Bin and her tenuous friendship with Matty. Jake has an unexpected hookup, and Sadie and Sergio find themselves baring more than ever before.

    Director:Beau Mirchoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 20 - Misadventures In Babysitting
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #20 - Misadventures In Babysitting

    S5:E20

    Jenna volunteers to babysit, and receives some unexpected help in Matty. Meanwhile, Lissa learns the secret to being a Palos Hills mom, and Tamara and Sadie are in over their heads at a rich-kid clambake.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  21. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 21 - Living in Sin
    7.3/10(159 votes)

    #21 - Living in Sin

    S5:E21

    Jenna takes things with Luke to the next level, and Tamara’s debt comes back to bite her.

    Director:Chris Alberghini
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  22. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 22 - Home Again, Home Again
    7.6/10(162 votes)

    #22 - Home Again, Home Again

    S5:E22

    A fight with Luke pushes Jenna to sign up for her camp reunion – and towards reconnecting with Matty.

    Director:Chris Alberghini
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  23. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 23 - Second Chances
    7.4/10(156 votes)

    #23 - Second Chances

    S5:E23

    Help from Luke lands Jenna an important meeting at SCU and Tamara comes clean about her money woes.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  24. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 24 - Happy Campers. Happier Trails
    8.0/10(232 votes)

    #24 - Happy Campers. Happier Trails

    S5:E24

    Jenna has to decide between an important SCU event and her camp reunion, which leads to an even bigger choice: Luke or Matty.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Mike Chessler, Chris Alberghini

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Prank Amateurs" is the best rated episode of "Awkward." season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 201 votes. Directed by Peter Lauer and written by Mike Chessler, it aired on 8/31/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Short Circuit Party".