The BEST episodes of The Hills season 5

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

THE HILLS follows Laguna Beach's Lauren "LC" Conrad as she moves to L.A. to attend college at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. In THE HILLS, Lauren gets a job as an intern at the popular magazine Teen Vogue. The show focuses on the challenges Lauren faces while she is trying to juggle work, school, and relationships.

Last Updated: 8/4/2025Network: MTVStatus: Ended

8.49

84 votes

#1 - Hi Lauren, It's Spencer...

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2009

Spencer is asked by Heidi to make amends with Lauren in hopes that she'll attend their wedding. Elsewhere, a recently fired Stephanie has a run-in with Kelly Cutrone, her former boss.

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8.16

81 votes

#2 - Father of the Bride

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2009

Spencer has an important question to ask Heidi's father when he comes for a visit. Meanwhile, Lauren make the decision to fire Stephanie from People's Revolution.

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8.14

81 votes

#3 - I'm Done With You

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2009

After Heidi catches Spencer at a nightclub with Stacie the bartender, she demands they go to couple's therapy. Plus, Lauren puts her reputation on the line when she gets Stephanie an interview at People's Revolution.

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8.09

81 votes

#4 - I Always Had A Little Crush

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2009

Things heat up between Audrina and Brody in Hawaii and Heidi's ex-boyfriend, Colby comes for a visit.

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7.80

50 votes

#5 - Mess With Me, I Mess With You

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/6/2009

Kristin kicks her pursuit of Justin into high gear after Audrina blows her off, while Heidi and Spencer's opposing views on kids causes trouble.

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7.66

53 votes

#6 - Playmates Bring The Drama

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2009

The gang make their return to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Brody and Audrina deal the repercussions from their hookup in Hawaii.

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7.60

52 votes

#7 - Its On Bitch

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/29/2009

Kristin makes a big first impression in The Hills when she gets in a fight with two different women over one guy, works her way to queen bee status and lands a hot date with a motorcycle all in one episode.

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7.52

81 votes

#8 - Something Old, Something New

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/31/2009

Heidi and Spencer head down the aisle and two unexpected guests manage to attend the ceremony.

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7.52

54 votes

#9 - Crazy In Love

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2009

As Audrina tries to get over Justin, she sees Brody in a new light. Plus, Heidi drags Spencer to couples' therapy and Stephanie has a hard time handling work at People's Revolution.

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7.24

54 votes

#10 - Don't Cry on Your Birthday

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2009

Lauren lands in tears during her surprise birthday party when Heidi rocks the boat by showing up uninvited. Plus, Spencer takes a swing at Stephanie's ex-boyfriend, Cameron.

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7.22

49 votes

#11 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2009

Lauren is put into an awkward situation after Stephanie messes up at work. Meanwhile, Justin calls out Audrina for hooking up with Brody.

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7.16

51 votes

#12 - Sorry Boo, Strike Two

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/27/2009

Heidi and Stephanie sit Holly down for an intervention when she continues drinking. Plus, Kristin gets upset with Justin's head games and Brody and Jayde get into a fight that leads them to reconsider their relationship.

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7.06

47 votes

#13 - Can't Always Get What You Want

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/17/2009

While on a lunch date, Kristin and Brody recall the crazy times they used to have together. After Brody toasts to having a nice lunch without fighting, Kristin mentions that Jayde wants to talk with her. Brody tells Kristin she's out of her mind ...

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7.06

47 votes

#14 - Strike One

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/13/2009

Justin doesn't show up at Brody's party and Audrina has a new target.

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7.02

53 votes

#15 - Everything Happens For a Reason

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/2009

Heidi and Spencer evaluate their relationship after the bar scene and Lauren scolds Stephanie for pushing Heidi on her.

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6.99

78 votes

#16 - The Boys of Summer

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/1/2009

Kristin is in Malibu packing up her beach house when she tells Stacie she doesn't want to pursue a relationship with Justin Bobby. Kristin says things were perfect when they were in Vegas, but she knows real life isn't like vacation.

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6.98

52 votes

#17 - Old Habits Die Hard

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/20/2009

Justin tries to make up with Kristin. Heidi thinks something is wrong with Holly.

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6.87

48 votes

#18 - I'm Done WIth You

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/3/2009

Justin finds himself in hot water after Kristin and Audrina meet. Heidi wants to have a baby, but Spencer has another plan.

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6.63

79 votes

#19 - Mr. Right Now

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/24/2009

Kristin and Stacie's girls' weekend in Vegas becomes a threesome when Justin joins the fun. Plus, Spencer panics when he uncovers Heidi's pregnancy scheme.

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6.52

79 votes

#20 - On To The Next

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/10/2009

Audrina gets her heart broken when Justin ends things for good, it's a war of the exes over Brody, and Spencer considers drastic measures to stop Heidi's baby obsession.

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