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The Best Episodes of Party of Five Season 1

Every episode of Party of Five Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Party of Five Season 1!

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The five Acosta children navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported back to Mexico.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Party of Five Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(113 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The Acosta children struggle to navigate daily life after their parents are suddenly deported to Mexico.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 2 - Margin of Error
    7.0/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Margin of Error

    S1:E2

    A fearful Valentina struggles to sleep at night after the recent loss of her parents. This takes a toll on Beto, who is left to comfort her. Val turns to religion in the hopes of getting her parents back while Lucia denounces that same religion, believing it is only harming her younger sister. Meanwhile, Emilio tries to do right by his father by dismissing Oscar of certain duties, which only offends Oscar and leaves Emilio to run the restaurant on his own.

    Director:Rodrigo García
    Writers:Christopher Keyser, Amy Lippman

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  3. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 3 - Long Distance
    6.8/10(72 votes)

    #3 - Long Distance

    S1:E3

    Emilio discovers that his father was being taken advantage of by the owner of a restaurant across the street and tries to make a decision himself. Beto lives with the frustration over Emilio’s new relationship, while Lucia attempts to help her new friend Matthew get a job, learning in the process that he hasn’t renewed his DACA status.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 4 - Authentic Mexican
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #4 - Authentic Mexican

    S1:E4

    Emilio tries to take the business to the next level by catering a private event. However, things go south when the client expects the caterers to dress up and behave a certain way. Emilio does everything he can to appease her but draws a line when Beto gets yelled at by the guest of honor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 5 - Rafa
    6.8/10(50 votes)

    #5 - Rafa

    S1:E5

    When Rafa ends up in the hospital, the family comes together to care for him. But their situation worsens when a social worker shows up to check in on them in light of recent events.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 6 - Patch Job
    7.3/10(51 votes)

    #6 - Patch Job

    S1:E6

    Lucia decides to host a fundraiser at the restaurant and finds her voice along the way. Emilio faces an identity crisis. Beto goes behind Ella’s back. Val struggles to maintain her false identity but is outed to a member of the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 7 - Speak for Yourself
    6.7/10(51 votes)

    #7 - Speak for Yourself

    S1:E7

    Lucia continues to try and impress activism mentor Sully. Natalie shares Val’s secret with Emilio and, as a result, Val tries to reconnect with her parents. Beto encourages Ella to move in with her mother and discovers a secret from Ella’s past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 8 - Dos y Dos
    6.5/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Dos y Dos

    S1:E8

    An unexpected family reunion in Mexico exposes cracks in the happy façades both the Acosta children and their parents have put up. Back in L.A., Emilio collaborates with Natalia on a new song and bond over their romantic histories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 9 - Mexico
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #9 - Mexico

    S1:E9

    Val makes a surprising request, with lasting repercussions. Ella surprises Beto in Mexico, and her presence brings forward unexpected truths. Lucia goes out of her comfort zone. Emilio leans on Natalia when the family’s social worker comes back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Party of Five Season 1 Episode 10 - Diaspora
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Diaspora

    S1:E10

    Val makes a surprising request, with lasting repercussions. Ella surprises Beto in Mexico, and her presence brings forward unexpected truths. Lucia goes out of her comfort zone. Emilio leans on Natalia when the family’s social worker comes back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Party of Five" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Margin of Error".