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The Best Episodes of The Conners Season 5

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

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This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Conners Season 5 Episode 22 - The Grad Finale
    8.0/10(208 votes)

    S5:E22

    As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Conners Season 5 Episode 8 - Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries
    7.6/10(208 votes)

    S5:E8

    It’s Thanksgiving at the Conners and Jackie must come to terms with her mother, Beverly, becoming ill. Meanwhile, Darlene is on the job hunt which proves to be more difficult than anticipate

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Conners Season 5 Episode 13 - New Pipes and Old Secrets
    7.6/10(195 votes)

    S5:E13

    Darlene has issues with Dan’s plumbing work in her new house. Elsewhere, Jackie tries to find a caregiver for Bev.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Conners Season 5 Episode 20 - What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?
    7.4/10(189 votes)

    S5:E20

    Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark's college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy. 

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Conners Season 5 Episode 21 - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    S5:E21

    Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money. Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Conners Season 5 Episode 5 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed
    7.3/10(209 votes)

    S5:E5

    Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Conners Season 5 Episode 7 - Take This Job and Shove It Twice
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    S5:E7

    Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns the fancy title is not all it’s cracked up to be. Meanwhile, when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Conners Season 5 Episode 11 - Two More Years and a Stolen Rose
    7.3/10(192 votes)

    S5:E11

    The death of a beloved teacher from Dan and Jackie’s high school brings old classmates together. Elsewhere, Becky asks Darlene and Ben for a big favor.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Conners Season 5 Episode 12 - Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    S5:E12

    Darlene and Ben get into a fight and ignore Becky’s boundaries in the house. Elsewhere, Dan accuses Jackie of losing all of their home videos.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Conners Season 5 Episode 3 - Driving, Dating and Deceit
    7.2/10(208 votes)

    S5:E3

    Mark is anxious to get his driver’s license when a job opportunity presents itself across town. Darlene attempts to teach him to drive, but her frantic energy sends him running to Ben for help. Meanwhile, Harris meets a new guy online, whom Becky recognizes from her past.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Conners Season 5 Episode 4 - Parent Traps and Heart Attacks
    7.2/10(213 votes)

    S5:E4

    When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Conners Season 5 Episode 9 - Crumbs and Couch Surfers
    7.2/10(184 votes)

    S5:E9

    Darlene, Ben, Becky and Beverly Rose move into the new house, where Darlene implements a new set of rules. Meanwhile, Harris welcomes a guest at Dan and Louise’s.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Conners Season 5 Episode 10 - The Dog Days of Christmas
    7.2/10(214 votes)

    S5:E10

    Dan meets his in-laws for the first time when Louise's family comes to visit; Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Conners Season 5 Episode 14 - Adding Insult to Injury
    7.2/10(191 votes)

    S5:E14

    Darlene continues her search for a new job. Elsewhere, Becky is desperate to spend more time with Beverly Rose.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Conners Season 5 Episode 15 - Possums, Pregnancy and Patriarchy
    7.2/10(200 votes)

    S5:E15

    Harris makes a big announcement. Meanwhile, Ben is overwhelmed with family responsibilities.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Conners Season 5 Episode 16 - Hiding In and Moving Out
    7.2/10(180 votes)

    S5:E16

    Harris takes her anger out on Darlene. Elsewhere, Dan and Louise spend an entire day in bed together.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Conners Season 5 Episode 6 - Book Bans and Guillotine Hands
    7.1/10(215 votes)

    S5:E6

    It’s Halloween at the Conners, and Dan encourages the family to decorate the house. When everyone is feeling too busy and overwhelmed to help, Becky tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Harris takes a stand on an issue that ruffles a few feathers in Darlene’s new neighborhood.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Conners Season 5 Episode 19 - Text Thread and the Marital Bed
    7.1/10(172 votes)

    S5:E19

    Louise gets into a feud with Becky after accidentally sending a rude message in the family text thread. Meanwhile, Darlene tries to spice up her sex life with Ben.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Conners Season 5 Episode 1 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double
    6.9/10(231 votes)

    S5:E1

    In an effort to save money, Darlene and Ben join Jackie and Neville on a joint honeymoon, where the newlyweds’ cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway. Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose go to a water park.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Conners Season 5 Episode 18 - Road Trip and Guilt Trip
    6.9/10(177 votes)

    S5:E18

    Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Conners Season 5 Episode 2 - Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much
    6.8/10(211 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jackie moves in with Neville and discovers that being newlyweds produces new problems when Neville shows up to their home with an excess of animals from his vet office. Meanwhile, Darlene and Ben have an argument as Ben points out Darlene is turning into her father.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Conners Season 5 Episode 17 - The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler
    6.8/10(192 votes)

    S5:E17

    Mark fights for a spot in the Lanford High chamber orchestra. Elsewhere, Jackie puts a lottery machine in the Lunch Box.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Grad Finale" is the best rated episode of "The Conners" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/3/2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries".