8.0/10230 votes#1 - It Has to Be Now
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013
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: N/A
7.6/10192 votes#2 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2013
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: N/A
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7.7/10183 votes#3 - Nipple Confusion
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013
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: N/A
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8.0/10185 votes#4 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2013
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: N/A
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7.9/10184 votes#5 - Let's Be Mad Together
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2013
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: N/A
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7.7/10178 votes#6 - The M Word
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2013
Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10182 votes#7 - Speaking of Baggage
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2013
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: N/A
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7.8/10174 votes#8 - The Ring
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2013
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: N/A
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7.9/10177 votes#9 - Election Day
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013
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: N/A
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8.0/10176 votes#10 - All That's Left is the Hugging
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013
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: N/A
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- 8.3/10183 votes
#11 - Promises
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2014
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: N/A
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- 7.7/10172 votes
#12 - Stay a Little Longer
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2014
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: N/A
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- 8.1/10161 votes
#13 - Jump Ball
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014
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: N/A
- 7.9/10158 votes
#14 - You've Got Mold
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2014
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: N/A
- 8.3/10169 votes
#15 - Just Like Home
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2014
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: N/A
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- 7.5/10160 votes
#16 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2014
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.
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- 7.7/10163 votes
#17 - Limbo
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2014
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.
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- 8.5/10183 votes
#18 - The Offer
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/20/2014
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: N/A
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- 7.9/10156 votes
#19 - Fraud Alert
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/2014
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: N/A
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- 8.1/10158 votes
#20 - Cold Feet
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/2014
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: N/A
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- 8.4/10175 votes
#21 - I'm Still Here
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 4/10/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10213 votes
#22 - The Pontiac
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 4/17/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Parenthood Season 5
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The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"It Has to Be Now" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 230 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by N/A, it aired on 9/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard".