7.2/1036 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
- 7.0/1032 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
- 7.6/1033 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
- 7.4/1033 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
- 7.0/1033 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
- 7.3/1030 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
- 7.4/1032 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
- 7.0/1032 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
- 7.0/1029 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
- 7.2/1032 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
- 7.5/1031 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
- 6.8/1029 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
- 7.4/1031 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
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore" is the best rated episode of "Rhoda" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Tony Mordente and written by N/A, it aired on 9/23/1978. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "In Search of Martin".