The BEST episodes of Silver Spoons season 5

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

Ricky Stratton is a spoiled rich kid who lives the life that many kids dream of, but he still suffers from the problems that many teens do.

Last Updated: 8/24/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - Author, Author

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/1987

Edward's ex-wife writes a novel about a woman's stormy relationship with a character to whom he bears a strong resemblance.

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#2 - Get the Hook

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/1987

Rick's strong ambition to become a comic threatens his grades.

Writer: Jim Geoghan
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#3 - Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/4/1987

Kate and Edward try to have a romantic weekend in the snow, but Rick, Alfonso, Brad and Dexter spoil their plans.

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#4 - Educating Rick

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/2/1987

Disappointed by Rick's interest in party schools, Edward steers him toward a more rigorous all-male college.

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#5 - Edward's Big Adventure

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/3/1987

Edward finds himself in danger of bodily harm after he loses his wallet and owes $400. to a pool shark. However, when he calls Rick and asks him to bring the money, Rick believes it to be just another one of his dad's April Fools Day pranks.

Directors: John Sgueglia
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#6 - The Live-In

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/1986

A new housekeeper from Sweden steals Rickys heart.

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#7 - Band on the Run

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/16/1987

Alfonso quits Rick's band after they refuse to take his new girlfriend's suggestion of having Alfonso do the lead vocals for a Battle of the Bands contest, instead of Brad.

Directors: Art Dielhenn
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#8 - Mother's Day

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/1987

When Rick decides to cook an elaborate Mother's Day dinner for his mother, Kate fears that her place in Rick's life is secondary.

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#9 - Baby Blues

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/17/1987

Rick fixes up an old classmate, now an unwed mother, with a contractor who has no idea he's dating a parent.

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#10 - Pardon My French

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/1987

Grandfather Stratton returns from France, surprising everyone with his much younger fiancée.

Writer: Ron Clark
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#11 - Thoroughly Modern Mildred

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/26/1987

When Kate's grandmother arrives with her new boyfriend, everyone is shocked that they are sharing a bedroom.

Writer: Lisa Medway
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#12 - The Beach House

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1986

Rick's promise to stay true to his girlfriend while on vacation is tested when he meets the beautiful girl next door.

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#13 - Fallen Idol

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/16/1987

Rick's basketball idol is arrested for possession of narcotics.

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#14 - Kate Lassos a Longhorn

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/1986

Rick agrees to care for a boa constrictor, which soon becomes an uninvited guest at Kate's business dinner.

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#15 - The Triangle

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/1986

A triangle ensues when Rick falls for his friend Brad's girlfriend, who then asks Rick to take her to a concert when he gets grounded.

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#16 - Rick's Learning Problem

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/1986

A football championship rests on Rick's shoulders as he tutors the star player, who won't be playing if he fails a history test.

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#17 - Rick Sells His Sole

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1986

Rick takes a job at shoe store, only to become a victim of nepotism when he loses a promotion to his employer's nephew.

Writer: Danny Kallis
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#18 - Rumors are Flying

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/1987

Rick tells a tall tale that endangers the reputation of a girl.

Directors: Tony Singletary
Writer: Danny Kallis
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#19 - The House Guest

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/1987

When Brad's father goes out of town for a few days, Rick invites him to stay with the Strattons despite Edward's misgivings.

Writer: Bob Baublitz
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#20 - Who's the Boss?

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/1986

Edward resents Kate's success after he promotes her to President of Eddie Toys.

Writer: Jim Geoghan
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#21 - Rick Moves Out

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/1986

Rick moves into the guest house for some privacy, but that's easier said than done.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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#22 - Man to Man

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/1986

Edward doesn't feel like celebrating his birthday after Rick beats him at tennis for the first time, making him feel old.

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#23 - Hey, Mrs. Robinson

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1986

Kate feels left out when her old college friend, now an editor for a rock magazine, seems to have more in common with Rick.

Writer: Bob Baublitz
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#24 - Lost and Found

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/1986

Kate's grandmother gets lost in New York City.

Writer: Jim Parker