The BEST episodes of Parenthood (2010) season 5

Every episode of Parenthood (2010) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parenthood (2010) season 5!

This contemporary re-imagining of the blockbuster 1989 film depicts the colorful and imperfect Braverman family: four grown siblings sharing the headaches, heartaches and joy of being parents. When Sarah Braverman, a financially strapped single mother, returns home to her parents and siblings in Berkeley, California after packing up her Fresno apartment and uprooting her two inconvenienced kids, Amber and Drew, she is greeted by her opinionated father, Zeek, and strong mother, Camille, who are privately dealing with their own marital issues. As Sarah is reunited with her siblings — sister Julia and brothers Crosby and Adam — all struggling with issues of their own, it’s clear that the Braverman reunion is just what they need to face the everyday challenges of modern family life.

Last Updated: 9/15/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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The Pontiac
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8.29
215 votes

#1 - The Pontiac

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/17/2014

Haddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, meanwhile Sarah finally addresses Hank’s request. Victor conquers his fears and Julia and Joel are there to support him, while Zeek surprises him with a driving lesson. Drew realizes a mistake and goes after what he wants.

Writer: Jason Katims
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Nipple Confusion
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8.19
276 votes

#2 - Nipple Confusion

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013

Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.

Writer: Sarah Watson
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Election Day
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8.07
311 votes

#3 - Election Day

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013

Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.

Writer: Jason Katims
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In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
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8.00
285 votes

#4 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2013

Kristina's campaign challenges Adam's comfort zone; Sarah and Amber try to talk about the wedding; Drew works to get closer to Natalie; Zeek gets the opportunity to provide teaching moments to his grandchildren; Crosby deals with a difficult star.

Writer: Gina Fattore
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The M Word
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8.00
229 votes

#5 - The M Word

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2013

Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.

Directors: James Ponsoldt
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It Has to Be Now
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7.91
294 votes

#6 - It Has to Be Now

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013

The new Braverman baby causes a stir; Kristina takes on another kind of fight; Joel and Julia face challenges; Hank returns; Amber's boyfriend returns home.

Writer: Jason Katims
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The Ring
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7.91
256 votes

#7 - The Ring

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2013

Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.

Writer: Justin W. Lo
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Speaking of Baggage
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7.91
260 votes

#8 - Speaking of Baggage

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2013

Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.

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I'm Still Here
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7.90
239 votes

#9 - I'm Still Here

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/10/2014

Crosby finds himself in a tough housing situation and reaches out to Joel for help. Julia musters up the courage to talk with Sarah about her current situation. Kristina receives some devastating news and puts all her energy into fighting for the charter school, meanwhile Amber also hears of unsettling news and Hank steps up to the plate.

Directors: Scott Schaeffer
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Fraud Alert
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7.87
169 votes

#10 - Fraud Alert

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/2014

Joel and Sarah celebrate their accomplishments; Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up after a field trip gone wrong; Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Jason Katims
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Limbo
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7.86
200 votes

#11 - Limbo

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2014

Jasmine and Crosby butt heads over how to raise Aida; news about Joel troubles Julia; Kristina and Adam intervene when Max interrupts Sarah and Hank's work flow.

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Just Like Home
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7.85
237 votes

#12 - Just Like Home

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2014

Julia's siblings offer support during a tough time; Jasmine and Crosby stay with Zeek and Camille; Drew turns to Amber for advice on girls.

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Let's Be Mad Together
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7.85
262 votes

#13 - Let's Be Mad Together

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2013

Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.

Directors: Dylan K. Massin
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All That's Left Is the Hugging
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7.82
292 votes

#14 - All That's Left Is the Hugging

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013

Amber confronts Ryan about an issue; Drew asks Crosby for advice on girls; Adam shows support for Kristina.

Directors: Jessica Yu
Writer: Sarah Watson
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The Offer
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7.80
168 votes

#15 - The Offer

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/20/2014

Old feelings of abandonment resurface when Joel gets confused about where to pick up Victor; Sarah anxiously waits for a response on her final project; Amber encourages Drew to take his life back.

Writer: Sarah Watson
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Stay a Little Longer
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7.80
291 votes

#16 - Stay a Little Longer

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2014

Sarah receives good news about a job; Jasmine is less than thrilled when Crosby opens his home to Oliver Rome, whose band has reached a breaking point; Amber is faced with a painful reality.

Directors: Michael Weaver
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Promises
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7.78
263 votes

#17 - Promises

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2014

Joel steps in when Ed confronts Julia; in Camille's absence, Zeek makes a new friend; Carl and Sarah attend a fundraiser.

Directors: Michael Weaver
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All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
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7.74
310 votes

#18 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2013

Julia discovers that she has a lot in common with a school parent volunteer; Hank visits unexpectedly and shares advice with Sarah; Zeek doesn't want to talk about the future.

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Cold Feet
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7.73
205 votes

#19 - Cold Feet

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/2014

Zeek and Camille come to an agreement about the house; Julia throws herself into helping Kristina and Adam as she struggles with her own personal life; Sarah learns what her kids have been up to.

Directors: Michael Weaver
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You've Got Mold
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7.72
237 votes

#20 - You've Got Mold

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2014

Sarah starts a project with Hank; Kristina takes on her new role as community counselor; Crosby finds mold in the house; Joel and Julia try to explain recent events to the kids.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Gina Fattore
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The Enchanting Mr. Knight
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7.69
202 votes

#21 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2014

Kristina starts a new adventure; while Amber encourages Drew to move on, Julia has a difficult time letting go of her past; Sarah considers an offer from Carl; Hank makes a confession.

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Jump Ball
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7.58
210 votes

#22 - Jump Ball

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014

Not everyone attends Camille's welcome home party; Joel spends long hours away from Julia; Hank confronts his problems.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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