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The Best Episodes of Parenthood Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Parenthood Season 5 Episode 1 - It Has to Be Now
    8.0/10(275 votes)

    #1 - It Has to Be Now

    S5:E1

    Jasmine and Crosby’s unnamed newborn causes quite a stir in their house and serves as a Braverman family magnet. While Adam and Kristina reset their life after her cancer ordeal, she quickly decides to take on another kind of fight, and Joel and Julia face personal and professional challenges. Hank moves back to town, unbeknownst to Sarah and Amber welcomes her soldier boyfriend home.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 2 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
    7.6/10(235 votes)

    #2 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard

    S5:E2

    Julia discovers that she has a lot in common with a school parent volunteer; Hank visits unexpectedly and shares advice with Sarah; Zeek doesn't want to talk about the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 3 - Nipple Confusion
    7.7/10(225 votes)

    #3 - Nipple Confusion

    S5:E3

    Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 4 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
    7.9/10(225 votes)

    #4 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

    S5:E4

    Another of Adam’s comfort zones is challenged by Kristina’s campaign, while Sarah and Amber struggle to talk to one another about the wedding. Drew tries to get closer to new friend Natalie and Zeek gets a chance to provide big teaching moments to grandkids Sydney and Victor, especially Victor. Crosby handles high-maintenance rockstar Oliver Rome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 5 - Let's Be Mad Together
    7.9/10(222 votes)

    #5 - Let's Be Mad Together

    S5:E5

    Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 6 - The M Word
    7.7/10(218 votes)

    #6 - The M Word

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 7 - Speaking of Baggage
    7.8/10(223 votes)

    #7 - Speaking of Baggage

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ring
    7.7/10(215 votes)

    #8 - The Ring

    S5:E8

    Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 9 - Election Day
    7.9/10(218 votes)

    #9 - Election Day

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 10 - All That's Left is the Hugging
    8.0/10(217 votes)

    #10 - All That's Left is the Hugging

    S5:E10

    Amber addresses Ryan about his issues with her hanging out with the band and struggles on whether or not to lean on Sarah for support. Drew asks his uncle Crosby for advice on girls. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel put their best foot forward for their family's sake and Adam shows his support for his wife Kristina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 11 - Promises
    8.3/10(225 votes)

    #11 - Promises

    S5:E11

    Julia gets confronted by Ed and Joel steps in. Zeek makes a new friend while Camille is away. Drew remembers old feelings and Natalie gets jealous. Carl attends a fundraiser with Sarah and she is pleasantly surprised to learn more about him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 12 - Stay a Little Longer
    7.7/10(213 votes)

    #12 - Stay a Little Longer

    S5:E12

    Sarah gets some good news about a job, which prompts Hank to question her. Crosby opens his house to Oliver Rome after the band hits a breaking point and Jasmine is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, Joel and Peet work closely to finish their project and Amber deals with an extremely painful reality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 13 - Jump Ball
    8.0/10(202 votes)

    #13 - Jump Ball

    S5:E13

    Camille returns home to an ecstatic Zeek, but not everyone makes an appearance at her welcome home party. Joel continues to spend long hours at work and away from Julia. Hank spends time with Adam and confronts his problems, while Amber runs away from hers.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 14 - You've Got Mold
    7.9/10(198 votes)

    #14 - You've Got Mold

    S5:E14

    Sarah starts her new project with Hank, meanwhile Kristina becomes the community counselor. Crosby discovers mold in his house and Jasmine isn’t pleased. Julia and Joel decide to explain to Sydney and Victor what has been going on.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 15 - Just Like Home
    8.3/10(211 votes)

    #15 - Just Like Home

    S5:E15

    Julia leans on her siblings for support during this trying time with Joel. Jasmine and Crosby move in with Zeek and Camille while their house is under repair. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Amber for advice on girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 16 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight
    7.5/10(198 votes)

    #16 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight

    S5:E16

    Kristina goes in for a checkup, but that doesn’t stop her from starting a new adventure. Amber encourages Drew to move on from his past, while Julia struggles to let go of hers. Sarah gets an appealing offer from Carl, but decides her work is more important. Hank admits that feelings are still lingering for an old relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 17 - Limbo
    7.7/10(202 votes)

    #17 - Limbo

    S5:E17

    Jasmine and Crosby disagree over a crucial point in Aida’s upbringing. Julia finds out some unsettling news about Joel, but then is pleasantly surprised by his final decision. Sarah and Hank continue to work together, but Max is interrupting their flow, which causes Kristina and Adam to intervene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 18 - The Offer
    8.5/10(221 votes)

    #18 - The Offer

    S5:E18

    Joel misunderstands where to pick up Victor from baseball and old feelings of abandonment overtake his thoughts. Sarah is anxiously awaiting a response from the ad agency on her final project. Amber tries to talk Drew into taking his life back. Max goes on a class trip and struggles to understand his classmates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 19 - Fraud Alert
    7.9/10(193 votes)

    #19 - Fraud Alert

    S5:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 20 - Cold Feet
    8.1/10(195 votes)

    #20 - Cold Feet

    S5:E20

    Zeek and Camille finally agree on what to do with the house. Julia jumps back into work helping out Kristina and Adam, but is struggling on how to proceed in her personal life. Sarah discovers what her children have been up to and puts her foot down with Drew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 21 - I'm Still Here
    8.4/10(219 votes)

    #21 - I'm Still Here

    S5:E21

    Crosby reaches out to Joel for help with a housing situation; Julia works up the nerve to talk to Sarah; Amber and Kristina each receive upsetting news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 22 - The Pontiac
    8.6/10(263 votes)

    #22 - The Pontiac

    S5:E22

    Adam and Crosby talk about their childhood; Amber struggles with letting Ryan go; Sarah addresses Hank's request; Julia and Joel support Victor as he conquers his fears; Drew goes after what he wants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"It Has to Be Now" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 275 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard".