The Best Episodes of Rhoda Season 5
Every episode of Rhoda Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rhoda Season 5!
Rhoda is an American television sitcom, starring Valerie Harper, which aired 109 episodes over five seasons, from 1974 to 1978. The show was a spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, in which Harper between the years 1970 and 1974 had played the role of Rhoda Morgenstern, a spunky, weight-conscious, flamboyantly fashioned Jewish neighbor and native New Yorker in the role of Mary Richards' best friend. After four seasons, Rhoda left Minneapolis and returned to her original hometown of New York City. The series is noted for breaking two television records, and was the winner of two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards. Rhoda was filmed Friday evenings in front of a live studio audience at CBS Studio Center, Stage 14 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Rhoda" season 5 is "Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore", rated 7.2/10 from 36 user votes. It was directed by Tony Mordente and written by N/A. "Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore" aired on 9/23/1978 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "In Search of Martin".
7.2/10 36 votes#1 - Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1978
Rhoda and Brenda are disappointed that Martin isn't feeling well enough to come to his 60th birthday party at Rhoda's apartment, until they learned that Martin moved out over 2 months ago.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 32 votes
#2 - In Search of Martin
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1978
Rhoda, Brenda and Benny head to Florida to search for Martin.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 33 votes
#3 - Rhoda vs. Ida
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1978
Ida and Rhoda quarrel over Ida's dating a younger man.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 33 votes
#4 - Brenda Gets Engaged
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1978
Benny proposes to Brenda, but Brenda's happiness is marred when Ida refuses to give her blessings.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: David Lloyd
- 7.0/10 33 votes
#5 - Meet the Goodwins
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1978
Brenda insists that Rhoda accompany her when she meets her prospective in-laws for the first time, and Rhoda becomes an unexpected hit with Benny's big brother, leading unfortunately to one of the most harrowing dates of her life.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 30 votes
#6 - Ida's Roommate
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1978
Ida advertises for a roommate and gets more than she bargained for when she chooses a couple to share her home.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: David Lloyd
- 7.4/10 32 votes
#7 - Martin Comes Home
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1978
Martin returns from his ""fling"" in Florida ready for a reconciliation, but Ida insists on a second courtship before she's willing to forgive and forget.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 32 votes
#8 - Jack's New Image
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/1978
Rhoda convinces her boss that he needs some new clothes to go with his new svelte physique, but both learn a valuable lesson that beauty is only skin deep.
Director: Nancy Walker
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 29 votes
#9 - The Total Brenda
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/1978
When Benny starts to feel down-and-out, Brenda tries to cheer him up by catering to his every whim.
Director: Nancy Walker
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/10 32 votes
#10 - The Date in the Iron Mask
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 10/31/2011
No, it's not an alien from outer space. It's only Rhoda's date--who's managed to get his head stuck inside a silly-looking mask right before an awards dinner.
Director: Nancy Walker
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/10 31 votes
#11 - Martin Swallows His Heart
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/1978
Martin accidentally swallows a heart-shaped gold charm he bought as a gift for Ida.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10 29 votes
#12 - Earl's Helping Hand
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired Unknown
Benny's brother, Earl, generously offers to lend Jack the $5,000 he needs to get his company out of debt, but only because it means being able to spend a week with Rhoda on her job.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 31 votes
#13 - Brenda Runs Away
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 11/3/2011
Feeling trapped and confused when everybody tries to run her life for her, Brenda runs away.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: David Lloyd