The BEST episodes of grown-ish season 5
Every episode of grown-ish season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of grown-ish season 5!
grown-ish, a ‘black-ish’ spinoff series, follows the Johnson’s eldest daughter Zoey as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

#1 - Addiction
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2023
Junior convinces the crew to do a digital detox, but it proves harder than they expected. Annika is determined to win in hopes of defying allegations that she's basic. Aaron is nervous that he and Symone are getting too friendly.
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#4 - Cleaning Out My Closet
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2023
The pressures of being just a legacy at "Zoey University" get the better of Junior - can he ever get out of her shadow? Doug spends all his savings on making a concert a success, causing Aaron to question why he's been footing Doug's bills.
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#5 - High Society
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2022
Friction mounts between Junior and Annika when one of them is tapped for a secret society. Red flags start to arise when Aaron discovers the university is overusing his image to promote how “diverse and inclusive” they are.
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Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2023
In honor of the Gammas' annual Last Chance Dance, Junior debates telling Annika how he feels about her, even though he's friends with her boyfriend. Zoey has a setback at Anti-Muse, sending her into a panic about her future.
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#7 - Mr. Morale
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2023
Junior struggles with balancing all of his priorities and is looking for a shortcut, but is he the cheating type? Zoey comes to Cal U to spend time with Aaron, but can they prioritize their relationship when real life gets in the way?
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#8 - Big Drip
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2023
Junior is terrified when he has a herpes scare. Annika tries to get in the mood again. Aaron meets Symone, an impressive activist-gone-corporate who teaches him to use corporate resources for community good.
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#9 - This Is What You Came For
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2022
Zoey returns to Cal U to support Junior’s first day on campus but soon realizes that she may be missing her Cal U days more than she let on. After meeting his new classmates, Junior seeks to escape dorm life by attending Doug’s White Party.
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#10 - Look What U Started
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2022
Eager to impress Gamma Psi Delta while pledging, Junior faces a moral dilemma when he books a controversial comedian to perform at a fundraiser. Aaron struggles to fit in with his colleagues and receives advice from Zoey about how to cope.
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#11 - The A Team
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2023
After midterms, the crew looks for new ways to alleviate their stress and decides to give mushrooms a try. Aaron gets roped into a faculty karaoke night and surprisingly learns some things about himself.
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#12 - You Don’t Know Me
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2022
The girls enlist Junior’s help to find their shady roommate, Lauryn, who has a habit of mysteriously disappearing. Junior wonders if Annika is starting to catch feelings for him, while Aaron suspects that Doug isn’t being honest with him.
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#13 - Fool's Paradise
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2023
Zoey and Aaron have an unexpected run-in at the San Francisco airport, leading them to unpack the highs and lows of their long-distance relationship.
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#14 - Happy Not Knowing
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2023
Zaara and the rest of Junior's friends can't stand his new girlfriend, Grace, but he is determined to change that. Could bringing her to crash Zaara's birthday dinner do the trick?
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#15 - No New Friends
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2022
Junior and his roommate Zaara butt heads, causing them to one-up each other in an attempt to prove who is the most chill. Meanwhile, Annika surprises Aaron by turning in a TikTok instead of a paper.
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#16 - It’s a Vibe
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2022
Junior’s fate as a Gamma is determined, as is his relationship status with Annika. Doug throws another big party, and some old friends drop in to help him celebrate.
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#17 - Certified Lover Boy
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2022
Junior finds himself the center of attention when he’s awarded five stars on Cal U’s infamous “D List,” prompting timely conversations about objectification and hookup culture among the crew.
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#18 - Love on the Brain
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2022
Doug throws a party at Bar None and invites the crew. Junior considers opening up to Annika. Kiela finds herself on RA duty while Zaara plays the field. Aaron tries to be a good wingman, putting his long-distance relationship to the test.
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