The BEST episodes of Weeds season 5

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

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Yes, and it smells better, too! So when Nancy Botwin faces both sudden widowhood and poverty, she's determined to do anything to keep her kids in suburbia, including taking a job as the neighborhood pot dealer.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
All About My Mom
star
7.87
1837 votes

#1 - All About My Mom

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2009

Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Suck 'N' Spit
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7.56
1919 votes

#2 - Suck 'N' Spit

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009

Nancy and Andy grow closer together while they try to be good parents. In the meantime, Celia and Dean work together to exploit their product surplus.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Ducks and Tigers
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7.56
1812 votes

#3 - Ducks and Tigers

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2009

A visit from Esteban's daughter comes with new problems for Nancy. In the meantime, Isabelle joins Doug and Dean's scheme of revenge against Celia.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Stephen Falk
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Perro Insano
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7.55
1926 votes

#4 - Perro Insano

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2009

With the arrival of new enemies, Shane and Silas needs Nancy's protection. Meanwhile, Andy plans his future with Audra, while Doug and Dean make a plan to put an end to Celia's marijuana business.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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Glue
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7.46
1865 votes

#5 - Glue

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2009

Nancy, Andy and Cesar team up to look for Esteban when he goes missing. In the meantime, Dean and Doug start their scheme of revenge against Celia, while Silas and Shane develop a need to protect their new stepsister.

Directors: Michael Pressman
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Van Nuys
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7.46
1909 votes

#6 - Van Nuys

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2009

Nancy talks with her obstetrician about ending the pregnancy. After his teacher took his pot, Shane needs some help to get it back. Andy is still trying to get access to his late brother's bank account. Meanwhile, Silas and Doug need to see "The Wizard" to make their pot selling dreams come true.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Stephen Falk
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Where the Sidewalk Ends
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7.38
1843 votes

#7 - Where the Sidewalk Ends

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2009

Nancy learns the identity of the other woman in Esteban's life, as well as his plans for her childbirth delivery. With the help of Andy and Audra, Nancy takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Celia discovers that getting rich quick isn't always so easy. Silas and Doug learn the hard way that Deputy C.P. Jones is more trouble than he's worth as the fate of their medical marijuana dispensary is jeopardized.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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A Modest Proposal
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7.36
1966 votes

#8 - A Modest Proposal

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Su-Su-Sucio
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7.33
1685 votes

#9 - Su-Su-Sucio

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

Nancy gets a surprise visit from Jill; Nancy's bodyguard goes missing; Celia's micromanaging gets her sent back to the U.S.; Silas and Doug seek law enforcement approval.

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Machetes Up Top
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7.30
1833 votes

#10 - Machetes Up Top

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

Nancy pays a secret visit to Guillermo in prison; Celia puts her time in the rebel camp to good use by organizing their supplies; Shane decides to visit Nancy's estranged sister (Jennifer Jason Leigh); Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.

Directors: Michael Pressman
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A Distinctive Horn
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7.28
1767 votes

#11 - A Distinctive Horn

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2009

The tension between Nancy and Esteban mounts as Pilar adds to the conflict. Nancy looks to Andy for help, just as hes focused on his relationship with Audra. Dean offers to help Silas and Doug get their dispensary back on track, but Celia sees an opportunity and steps in.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Chris Offutt
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Wonderful Wonderful
star
7.19
1902 votes

#12 - Wonderful Wonderful

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009

After showing Esteban the proof of her baby, a sonogram picture. Nancy returns to Ren Mar to her family, but still unsure of her fate. Meanwhile, Celia is held hostage in Mexico by her estranged daughter Quinn who tries to ransom her off to all her friends, but they hilariously decline to deliver the cash for her release. Back in Ren Mar, Andy, Silas and Doug discuss plans to grow pot in a national forest.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Super Lucky Happy
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7.12
1944 votes

#13 - Super Lucky Happy

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2009

Nancy is visited by DEA agent Roy Till who has gone rogue and homecomer Celia moves into Nancy's garage. Meanwhile, Andy tries to access his brother's old bank account.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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