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The Best Episodes of Little People, Big World Season 5

Every episode of Little People, Big World Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Little People, Big World Season 5!

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Matt & Amy Roloff enlist the help of their four children Jeremy, Zack, Molly & Jacob to help expand the business of Roloff farms. As the kids grow older, the family grows larger and the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 1 - King of His Castle?
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #1 - King of His Castle?

    S5:E1

    Ten years after he began building Molly's Castle, Matt is dead set on completing what's become his most drawn-out and costly farm attraction. Amy begrudgingly approves until Matt's budget on the project begins to swell.

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  2. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 2 - Last Dance
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Last Dance

    S5:E2

    Amy helps Molly get ready for her first high school formal dance, but it's a bittersweet experience because it's also Zach and Jeremy's last.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 3 - Downhill Dwarf
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Downhill Dwarf

    S5:E3

    When Matt's doctor says he'll need major spine surgery within 6 months, he decides to start checking items off his "bucket list". Against Amy's wishes, and despite his declining health, Matt takes Jeremy skiing.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 4 - Game Over?
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Game Over?

    S5:E4

    Zach is in his final high school soccer season and due to his dwarfism, this could be his last chance to play competitively in an average height league. But when poor grades get him benched, Zach must scramble to improve them before the season ends.

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  5. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 5 - School of Hard Knocks
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - School of Hard Knocks

    S5:E5

    As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.

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  6. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 6 - A House Divided
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - A House Divided

    S5:E6

    It's Matt against the whole family as Amy encourages the kids' desire to have their friends over in the newly remodeled home. The result is chaos & clutter. Matt fights back by organizing the jumbled mess in the basement, which Amy uses for storage.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 7 - Zach's First Stand
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Zach's First Stand

    S5:E7

    When Matt plans a Caribbean sailing vacation on a week that Amy can't get off work, the scheduling conflict divides the family. Upset that it won't be a true family vacation without his mom, Zach leads the charge to mutiny against his dad.

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  8. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 8 - No, Matt Is an Island
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - No, Matt Is an Island

    S5:E8

    Matt travels with Jeremy, Jacob, Papa Ron and two buddies to the beautiful British Virgin Islands for an adventurous sailboat cruise. But Matt's increasing lack of mobility leaves him on the sidelines while the other guys enjoy all the activities.

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  9. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 9 - Texting 1, 2, 3
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Texting 1, 2, 3

    S5:E9

    Jacob turns 12 and his parents give him a cell phone, but when he racks up an outrageous bill -- with over 8,000 texts -- Matt and Amy doubt whether Jake is ready for the responsibility.

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  10. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 10 - Coach Zach
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Coach Zach

    S5:E10

    Zach takes the first step toward his aspirations of becoming a soccer coach when he leads Jacob's soccer camp. Taking control as coach proves to be a struggle and Zach wonders if he's got what it takes.

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  11. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 11 - Mother's Day?
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Mother's Day?

    S5:E11

    Mother's Day weekend is also the twins' 19th birthday, and Matt shocks everyone by announcing that he's going to Hawaii - alone. Feeling abandoned, Amy does her best to plan a fun camping trip for the kids.

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  12. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 12 - Making the Grade
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Making the Grade

    S5:E12

    Molly risks losing her perfect 4.0 GPA when she fails a test. In an effort to master Spanish, she stops speaking English altogether. Meanwhile, the twins' visit to a local university seems pointless as their senior year grades continue to flounder.

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  13. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 13 - Little Slickers
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Little Slickers

    S5:E13

    It's a Roloff family first as Matt, Amy and all the kids rough it on a Utah dude ranch. Cattle-drives and a fun poker game add to the excitement, and everyone waits to see whether or not Matt will get on a horse.

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  14. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 14 - Unhappy Trails
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Unhappy Trails

    S5:E14

    With lots of dude ranch fun yet in store, Matt decides to leave the trip early. After Matt skips several activities, he goes home, leaving Amy to finish another vacation alone with the kids.

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  15. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 15 - Amy on Her Own
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Amy on Her Own

    S5:E15

    Amy goes to Florida where she's the keynote speaker at a charity fundraiser and golf tournament. While she's there, she volunteers at a relief organization and has an inspiring visit to a children's home.

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  16. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 16 - Little Americans
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Little Americans

    S5:E16

    Matt escorts the Salman family out of Baghdad into Washington, DC and on to Roloff Farms. The Iraqi family experiences a cultural whirlwind as they emigrate to America with the hope of freedom and getting life-saving surgeries for their children.

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  17. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 17 - Married at Mid-Life
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Married at Mid-Life

    S5:E17

    As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into mid-life crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel.

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  18. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 18 - Zach's Ear
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Zach's Ear

    S5:E18

    After months of increasing problems with his hearing, Zach learns he needs ear surgery. But what begins as a short and simple procedure, becomes a lengthy reconstruction of Zach's eardrum.

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  19. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 19 - Diploma Drama
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Diploma Drama

    S5:E19

    Amy and Matt's families gather for the twins' pre-graduation party. Jeremy surprises everyone by making the honor roll -- but when Zach's report card includes a failing grade, no one knows whether he'll even be getting his diploma.

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  20. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 20 - Pomp and Circumstance
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Pomp and Circumstance

    S5:E20

    It's a 19-year milestone as the Roloff twins graduate from high school. Despite being uncertain about what his future holds and just barely making the grade, Zach approaches this transition with maturity.

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  21. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 21 - Twins Go Commando
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Twins Go Commando

    S5:E21

    After years of growing apart, twins Zach and Jeremy attempt to reconnect on their first trip to Europe. Backpacking in Scotland without the rest of the Roloff family proves to be tougher than they had imagined.

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  22. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 22 - Amsterdammed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Amsterdammed

    S5:E22

    Only a few days into their European trip, twins Zach and Jeremy have lots of fun in London, but trouble awaits them in Amsterdam - where personalities clash, tensions rise, and a visit to the city's infamous red light district causes friction.

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  23. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 23 - Roman Roloffs
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Roman Roloffs

    S5:E23

    Amy, Molly and Jake fly off to Italy, but when Molly gets sick on the plane, it threatens to ruin their vacation before it begins. Meanwhile, traveling in Germany, Zach and Jeremy visit a small town and run head-on into the language barrier.

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  24. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 24 - Brothers in Bavaria
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Brothers in Bavaria

    S5:E24

    Zach & Jeremy travel through Bavaria without a plan. After an awe-inspiring tram ride to Germany's tallest peak, an eye-opening tour of Dachau Concentration Camp moves them beyond words. Meanwhile, Amy, Molly & Jake journey from Rome to Pisa, Italy.

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  25. Little People, Big World Season 5 Episode 25 - The Burgermeister's Daughter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Burgermeister's Daughter

    S5:E25

    After getting lost in a small town on the edge of the Black Forest, Zach and Jeremy are invited by the Mayor's daughter to stay overnight at her house. In Italy, Amy, Molly and Jake enjoy the sights from Florence to Venice.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"King of His Castle?" is the best rated episode of "Little People, Big World" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/12/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Last Dance".