The BEST episodes of Brothers & Sisters season 5

Every episode of Brothers & Sisters season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Brothers & Sisters season 5!

The story of the drama surrounding a family's adult siblings.

Last Updated: 12/1/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Walker Down the Aisle
star
8.15
410 votes

#1 - Walker Down the Aisle

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2011

As Sarah and Luc’s nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family, on the Series Finale of “Brothers & Sisters”.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Never Say Never
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7.69
397 votes

#2 - Never Say Never

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/2011

Emotions are running high in the Walker family when Nora and Saul find out their mother, Ida, has passed away.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Father Unknown
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7.53
444 votes

#3 - Father Unknown

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2011

Parenthood is questionable for more than one member of the Walker family, as Justin keeps a closely guarded secret about the true paternal identity of one of his siblings and Scotty makes a shocking discovery that will bring a new life into the Walker family fold.

Directors: Matthew Rhys
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For Better or for Worse
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7.49
422 votes

#4 - For Better or for Worse

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2011

After Sarah confronts Brody about his being her father, she decides she no longer wants him to be a part of her life or Nora's, but Nora just can't seem to let him go. Meanwhile, Olivia struggles with the new addition of baby Daniel to the family.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Homecoming
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7.45
613 votes

#5 - Homecoming

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010

It's been a year since the Walker family was torn apart by a tragic car accident, and in a very un-Walker like fashion, everyone has been avoiding everyone else. Truths and reality only start to set in when the family is forced to come together for Justin's homecoming party: Nora tries to prepare for the party, but is not acting like the mother she used to be; Sarah is consumed with the Narrow Lake deal; Kevin has a new career as public defense attorney; Saul and Scotty are running their restaurant; and Kitty's life has become a taboo subject for everyone.

Directors: Michael Morris
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An Ideal Husband
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7.44
476 votes

#6 - An Ideal Husband

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010

Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new ventures, but Kitty can't seem to picture herself in this new life, and Sarah and Luc share some exciting news with the family.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Brief Encounter
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7.44
505 votes

#7 - Brief Encounter

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010

The Walkers attend a swanky launch party for Luc’s underwear advertising campaign where 14-year-old Paige falls in with the wrong crowd; despite several visits from Justin, Holly still struggles to remember the things that were once most important to her; Kevin is saddled with a runaway juvenile delinquent; and just as Nora very publicly admits that she’s taken a part-time job as a florist, she’s approached by a radio show producer with a job offer.

Directors: Jonathan Kaplan
Writer: Molly Morris
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Get a Room
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7.42
552 votes

#8 - Get a Room

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2010

Both Kitty and Nora very reluctantly make new romantic connections in unexpected places, Kevin's nerves about the adoption drive him to a disastrous bout of overindulgence, and Sarah's plans to spend one last romantic night alone with Luc go horribly awry.

Directors: Eli Craig
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A Righteous Kiss
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7.42
501 votes

#9 - A Righteous Kiss

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2010

Justin and Rebecca reach an impasse in their relationship; Holly has a breakdown over her inability to remember her own daughter; Sarah struggles to keep up with the Joneses when Cooper lands the lead role in "Romeo & Juliet"; Saul takes a huge risk to make a romantic connection with a dear friend; and Kitty struggles with an affair of the heart.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Scandalized
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7.41
556 votes

#10 - Scandalized

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2011

A scandal like no other hits the Walker family which causes Kitty to over-think her future.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Brody
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7.38
448 votes

#11 - Brody

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2011

Though Nora tries her best to keep Brody at bay, she can’t help but feel the long lost connection between them, and Justin reaches out to a homeless vet reluctant to accept help getting back on his feet.

Directors: Matthew Rhys
Writer: Molly Newman
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Wouldn't It Be Nice
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7.38
366 votes

#12 - Wouldn't It Be Nice

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/17/2011

Nora finally gives in to her feelings for Brody, which leads to a spontaneous romantic getaway. Meanwhile Sarah and Luc closely consider growing their family, and a chance encounter with Michelle raises Scotty's suspicions about her whereabouts for the past several months.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Faking It
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7.36
483 votes

#13 - Faking It

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010

Kitty continues her stay in Ojai, trying to reinvent herself, when she meets a handsomely rugged handyman, Jack. As Kitty fakes her persona to seem like a local, she winds up in a situation that proves that honesty usually is the best policy. Meanwhile, the rest of the Walkers are in on a little surprise birthday celebration for Sarah; what they all don't know is that Sarah has been lying to Luc about her age to appear younger... It's hard to keep up with the truth.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Cold Turkey
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7.34
585 votes

#14 - Cold Turkey

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2010

The relationship between Justin and Annie gets more serious as he brings her to a family dinner. Nora has doubts about him being ready for a serious relationship since he just broke up with Rebecca.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Call Mom
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7.34
502 votes

#15 - Call Mom

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2010

Nora's motherly skills and advice catch the attention of a radio producer who invites her to audition for a new show. But when Nora follows through with the invite, she suddenly finds herself out of her league, competing with a famous personality, Dr. Alexandra Kirby. Meanwhile, as Kevin and Justin go through some life lessons of their own, Kitty heads back into the dating game with her Ojai handyman, Jack.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Resolved
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7.27
497 votes

#16 - Resolved

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2010

Justin suddenly takes a much more keen interest in Holly's recovery after a nurse (guest starring Odette Yustman as Annie) at the hospital catches his eye; Nora's fellow radio host, psychiatrist Dr. Karl, finds his way into Nora's heart when he helps Sarah and Kitty resolve some old sisterly squabbles; and Paige helps Kevin and Scotty find forgiveness.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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The Rhapsody of the Flesh
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7.23
549 votes

#17 - The Rhapsody of the Flesh

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2010

The charms and well intended matchmaking antics of Luc's visiting mother, Gabriela, quickly turn to high drama as she sticks her nose in Nora's romantic affairs.

Directors: Matthew Rhys
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Thanks for the Memories
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7.16
609 votes

#18 - Thanks for the Memories

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2011

In this 99th episode the family looks back to the events who made them who they are now. Tommy returns with surprising news, while his siblings all have to make very difficult choices. Kitty needs a break from her Life.

Directors: Michael Mayers
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Safe at Home
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7.13
527 votes

#19 - Safe at Home

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2011

The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way.

Directors: Richard Coad
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Home Is Where the Fort Is
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7.08
425 votes

#20 - Home Is Where the Fort Is

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2011

Nora and Sarah fly out to Washington DC to "surprise" Evan for his birthday, but what they're really after is the truth behind Kitty's extended trip to the east coast. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty are thrilled to have officially signed the papers to be Olivia's parents, but the excitement quickly fades when Olivia seems a little nervous about moving in and starting a new life.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Olivia's Choice
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7.06
456 votes

#21 - Olivia's Choice

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2011

When Olivia's brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what's best for Olivia.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The One That Got Away
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6.90
417 votes

#22 - The One That Got Away

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2011

The Walkers' plans to celebrate Valentine's Day go horribly wrong when Tommy tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has kept buried since they were kids, and Saul's hopes for a romantic evening with Jonathan are dashed by a visiting high profile food critic.

Directors: Michael Morris