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The Best Episodes of Brothers and Sisters Season 5

Every episode of Brothers and Sisters Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Brothers and Sisters Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 22 - Walker Down the Aisle
    9.0/10(226 votes)

    S5:E22

    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”.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 20 - Father Unknown
    8.7/10(142 votes)

    S5:E20

    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.

    Director:Matthew Rhys
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 6 - An Ideal Husband
    8.3/10(131 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Michael J. Cinquemani, Jon Robin Baitz

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  4. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 15 - Brody
    8.3/10(136 votes)

    S5:E15

    Though Nora tries her best to keep Brody at bay, she can’t help but feel the long lost connection between them, and Justin reaches out to a homeless vet reluctant to accept help getting back on his feet.

    Director:Matthew Rhys
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 21 - For Better Or For Worse
    8.3/10(123 votes)

    S5:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  6. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 4 - A Righteous Kiss
    8.2/10(127 votes)

    S5:E4

    Justin and Rebecca reach an impasse in their relationship; Holly has a breakdown over her inability to remember her own daughter; Sarah struggles to keep up with the Joneses when Cooper lands the lead role in "Romeo & Juliet"; Saul takes a huge risk to make a romantic connection with a dear friend; and Kitty struggles with an affair of the heart.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  7. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 19 - Wouldn’t It Be Nice
    8.2/10(117 votes)

    S5:E19

    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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Michael J. Cinquemani

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  8. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 5 - Call Mom
    8.1/10(126 votes)

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Veronica West

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  9. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 9 - Get A Room
    8.1/10(140 votes)

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Eli Craig
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 17 - Olivia's Choice
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    S5:E17

    When Olivia's brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what's best for Olivia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  11. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 18 - Never Say Never
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    S5:E18

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

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Veronica West, Sarah Kucserka

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  12. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 1 - The Homecoming
    8.0/10(158 votes)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Babcock

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  13. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 7 - Resolved
    8.0/10(119 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:David Babcock, Jon Robin Baitz

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  14. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 12 - Thanks For the Memories
    8.0/10(127 votes)

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 2 - Brief Encounter
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Kaplan
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 10 - Cold Turkey
    7.8/10(148 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  17. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 11 - Scandalized
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    S5:E11

    A scandal like no other hits the Walker family which causes Kitty to over-think her future.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Veronica West, Sarah Kucserka

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  18. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 14 - One That Got Away
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    S5:E14

    The Walkers' plans to celebrate Valentine's Day go horribly wrong when Tommy tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has kept buried since they were kids, and Saul's hopes for a romantic evening with Jonathan are dashed by a visiting high profile food critic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Babcock

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  19. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 3 - Faking It
    7.7/10(123 votes)

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Veronica West

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  20. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 13 - Safe at Home
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    S5:E13

    The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Cinquemani

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  21. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 16 - Home Is Where The Fort Is
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S5:E16

    Nora and Sarah fly out to Washington DC to "surprise" Evan for his birthday, but what they're really after is the truth behind Kitty's extended trip to the east coast. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty are thrilled to have officially signed the papers to be Olivia's parents, but the excitement quickly fades when Olivia seems a little nervous about moving in and starting a new life.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Brothers and Sisters Season 5 Episode 8 - The Rhapsody of the Flesh
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Matthew Rhys
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Walker Down the Aisle" is the best rated episode of "Brothers and Sisters" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 226 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Father Unknown".