The BEST episodes of The Conners season 5
Every episode of The Conners season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Conners season 5!
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.
#1 - The Grad Finale
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2023
As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.
#2 - Take This Job and Shove It Twice
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2022
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.
#3 - Driving, Dating and Deceit
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022
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.
#4 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2022
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.
#5 - Adding Insult to Injury
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2023
Darlene continues her search for a new job. Elsewhere, Becky is desperate to spend more time with Beverly Rose.
#6 - Book Bans and Guillotine Hands
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2022
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.
#7 - Parent Traps and Heart Attacks
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2022
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.
#8 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022
In an effort to save money, newlyweds Darlene and Ben and Jackie and Neville head off on their joint honeymoon, where their cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway. Elsewhere, Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose head off for a night at a waterpark, where Harris and Mark bond in an unexpected way as Mark copes with the news that his ex-boyfriend is dating someone else.
#9 - What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2023
Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark’s college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy.
#10 - Two More Years and a Stolen Rose
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2023
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.
#11 - The Dog Days of Christmas
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2022
The holidays are approaching and Dan meets his mother-in-law for the first time. Elsewhere, Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.
#12 - Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2022
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 anticipated.
#13 - Possums, Pregnancy and Patriarchy
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2023
Harris makes a big announcement. Meanwhile, Ben is overwhelmed with family responsibilities.
#14 - Crumbs and Couch Surfers
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2022
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.
#15 - New Pipes and Old Secrets
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2023
Darlene has issues with Dan’s plumbing work in her new house. Elsewhere, Jackie tries to find a caregiver for Bev.
#16 - Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2023
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.
#17 - Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2022
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.
#18 - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2023
Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money; Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark.
#19 - Text Thread and the Marital Bed
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2023
Louise gets into a feud with Becky after accidentally sending a rude message in the family text thread; Darlene tries to spice up her sex life with Ben.
#20 - Road Trip and Guilt Trip
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2023
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.
#21 - The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2023
Mark fights for a spot in the Lanford High chamber orchestra. Elsewhere, Jackie puts a lottery machine in the Lunch Box.
#22 - Hiding In and Moving Out
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2023
Harris takes her anger out on Darlene. Elsewhere, Dan and Louise spend an entire day in bed together.