Parenthood season 5

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Parenthood
Season 5
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No. of episodes22
Release
Original network NBC
Original releaseSeptember 26, 2013 (2013-09-26) 
April 17, 2014 (2014-04-17)
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The fifth season of the American television series Parenthood premiered on September 26, 2013 and concluded on April 17, 2014. [1] It consisted of 22 episodes.

Contents

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Special guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
US viewers
(millions)
691"It Has to Be Now" Lawrence Trilling Jason Katims September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)5015.06 [11]
A cancer-free Kristina looks to seize the moment: after being invited to run Bob Little's mayoral campaign, she decides instead to run against him. The Braverman family gets a new member. Hank discovers Max's aptitude for photography when Max visits Hank's studio.
702"All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard"Lawrence Trilling David Hudgins October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)5024.17 [12]
Jasmine and Crosby have their hands full between the baby and Jabbar. Julia befriends a parent at her kids' school; Adam struggles with Kristina's campaign. Hank gives Sarah advice which Adam disagrees with. Zeek avoids discussing anything about the future with Camille.
713"Nipple Confusion" Patrick Norris Sarah WatsonOctober 10, 2013 (2013-10-10)5033.77 [13]
Crosby and Jasmine continue to struggle with parenthood. Kristina and Adam deal with a new dynamic with her campaign. Joel and Julia argue; Sarah turns to Hank and Zeek doesn't want to move. Ryan and Amber intervene when Drew's roommate keeps locking him out.
724"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities"Patrick Norris Gina Fattore October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)5044.02 [14]
Adam is out of his comfort zone due to Kristina's campaign. Kristina struggles over whether to accept a donation from a developer; Adam approaches a former client for a donation. Sarah and Amber have a fight about the wedding as Drew tried to get close to a girl he likes. Zeek teaches his grandkids about cars as Crosby handles a demanding rock artist at The Luncheonette.
735"Let's Be Mad Together"Dylan K. Massin Jessica Goldberg October 24, 2013 (2013-10-24)5053.95 [15]
Julia and Camille learn that they have things in common as Sarah deals with Ryan and Amber. Max takes an unwanted photograph for the yearbook.
746"The M Word" James Ponsoldt Julia BrownellOctober 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)5063.67 [16]
Sarah and Amber are still fighting as Julia and Joel try to keep their relationship together. Kristina and Adam enlist the family for help. and Kristina faces off against Bob Little in a mayoral candidate debate. Jasmine helps Crosby and the band as Zeek finally gives into Camille.
757"Speaking of Baggage" Millicent Shelton Ian Deichtman & Kristin Rusk RobinsonNovember 7, 2013 (2013-11-07)5073.88 [17]
Kristina and Amber talk about Adam; Drew develops a crush as Julia gets attention from her friend. The Luncheonette, per Amber's suggestion, holds a live event for Ashes of Rome to record a song. Zeek is alone as Max finds old photographs of Hank and Sarah.
768"The Ring"Lawrence TrillingJustin W. LoNovember 14, 2013 (2013-11-14)5083.77 [18]
The family watches out for Zeek, but he ends up giving Sarah some much needed advice. Tension rises in Julia's household when she receives some unsettling news from Victor's school. The media uncovers some skeletons in Kristina's closet that attract unwanted media attention on Adam. Meanwhile Amber makes a tough decision that rocks the boat with Ryan.
779"Election Day"Lawrence TrillingJason KatimsNovember 21, 2013 (2013-11-21)5093.65 [19]
Election day stirs up emotions amongst the family - Jasmine and Crosby use the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar, while Kristina and Adam keep hopes high. Julia and Joel deal with Victor's reservations and Amber has some of her own, when the band asks her to sing guide vocals. Meanwhile Sarah helps Hank with a family affair.
7810"All That's Left is the Hugging" Jessica Yu Sarah WatsonDecember 12, 2013 (2013-12-12)5103.93 [20]
Kristina regroups, Carl charms Sarah, a kiss impacts Julia and Joel, and Amber and Ryan deal with the aftermath of his arrest. Drew seeks Crosby out for advice on girls while Adam supports Kristina. Amber confronts Ryan about an issue. Drew gets a surprise visit from Amy.
7911"Promises"Michael WeaverDavid HudginsJanuary 2, 2014 (2014-01-02)5113.96 [21]
The Bravermans try to step out of their comfort zone making both new friends and enemies along the way. Julia gets confronted by Ed and Joel steps in. Zeek makes a new friend while Camille is away in Europe. Drew remembers old feelings and Natalie gets jealous. Carl attends a fundraiser with Sarah and she is pleasantly surprised to learn more about him. Hank reads a book to understand Max, and makes a startling discovery about himself.
8012"Stay a Little Longer"Michael WeaverJulia BrownellJanuary 9, 2014 (2014-01-09)5124.26 [22]
Work and personal relations collide for many of the Bravermans. Sarah get good news about a job, which prompts Hank to question her. Crosby opens his house to Oliver Rome after the band hits a breaking point and Jasmine is not thrilled. Meanwhile Julia makes a confession that threatens her marriage and Amber deals with her painful reality.
8113"Jump Ball" Ken Whittingham Jessica GoldbergJanuary 16, 2014 (2014-01-16)5133.98 [23]
Mistakes are hard to forget, especially for the Bravermans without an apology. Camille returns home to find an ecstatic Zeek, and not everyone comes to her welcome home party. Joel continues to spend more time at work. Hank bonds with Adam and confronts his problems, while Amber runs from them. However, Amber ends up venting her frustrations at her dad Seth, saying that she is like him, but the next morning, Seth assures her she's not.
8214"You've Got Mold"Ken WhittinghamGina FattoreJanuary 23, 2014 (2014-01-23)5144.26 [24]
Sarah starts working with Hank. Kristina takes on her new role in her community. Crosby and his family have to vacate the house when mold is found. Joel and Julia try to explain recent events to the kids. Max keeps getting sent to the library during class. Camille takes a class online; Zeek agrees to sell the house.
8315"Just Like at Home" Allison Liddi-Brown Ian Deichtman & Kristin Rusk RobinsonFebruary 27, 2014 (2014-02-27)5153.59 [25]
Julia deals with an empty house now that her kids are spending time at Joel's new place. Crosby isn't too pleased about Zeek and Camille's plan to sell the house he grew up in. Sarah and Hank disagree about certain aspects of their work. Drew and Amy's living situation changes. Kristina and Adam take a vacation. Julia gets some surprise visitors.
8416"The Enchanting Mr. Knight"Allison Liddi-BrownJulia BrownellMarch 6, 2014 (2014-03-06)5163.80 [26]
Kristina decides she wants to open a charter school for kids like Max. Amber encourages Drew to move on by going to a frat party. Julia sets boundaries with Ed, and has a difficult time letting go of her past when Sydney wants to stay with her when she was supposed to stay at Joel's. Sarah considers an offer from Carl to go to Africa as Hank makes a confession.
8517"Limbo"Lawrence TrillingJessica GoldbergMarch 13, 2014 (2014-03-13)5173.87 [27]
Jasmine and Crosby butt heads over how to raise Aida. Julia is troubled by news about Joel. Kristina and Adam intervene when Max interrupts Sarah and Hank's work flow. Drew is mad when he finds Natalie and Berto sleeping together. Zeek intervenes when Joel doesn't attend Aida's baptism dinner.
8618"The Offer"Lawrence TrillingSarah WatsonMarch 20, 2014 (2014-03-20)5184.22 [28]
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 when he avoids classes that Natalie's in; Natalie finds and confronts Drew. Max has a field trip that goes wrong. Zeek and Camille get a good offer on the house.
8719"Fraud Alert" Bethany Rooney Jason KatimsMarch 27, 2014 (2014-03-27)5194.40 [29]
Joel and Peet celebrate their accomplishments. Crosby goes with Zeek on a road trip to get a car part from a sketchy auto salvager. Adam and Kristina are dissatisfied with the school's handling of the incident on Max's field trip. Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up. Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.
8820"Cold Feet"Michael WeaverDavid HudginsApril 3, 2014 (2014-04-03)5203.73 [30]
Zeek and Camille make a major decision on their house. The Luncheonette celebrates its first album. Julia works with Adam and Kristina to push forward with the new school. Drew returns to campus and resolves his issues with Berto.
8921"I'm Still Here"Scott SchaefferIan Deichtman & Kristin Rusk RobinsonApril 10, 2014 (2014-04-10)5213.66 [31]
Adam and Kristina continue to advance in the development of their new school. Gwen takes a turn for the worse in her battle with cancer. Drew and Natalie work through relationship difficulties. Ryan is involved in an accident; Hank helps distraught Amber go to see Ryan.
9022"The Pontiac"Lawrence TrillingJason KatimsApril 17, 2014 (2014-04-17)5223.99 [32]
Haddie comes home for the summer, with a best friend - whom she's dating; Kristina is supportive, and Adam tries to keep an open mind. As Adam and Crosby move their parents' items from the house, they remember their childhood and start acting like kids. Amber reunites with Ryan, and when his mother comes to bring him home, Amber has trouble accepting that it's time to let him go. Hank's request is approved by Sarah. Julia and Joel help Victor vanquish his fears when he is to read his contest-winning essay. Zeek surprises his grandson with a driving lesson and Drew finally finds his quest of life.

Ratings

U.S. Live Ratings

No.EpisodeAir DateRating18-49 (Rating/Share)Viewers (m)Ref
1"It Has to be Now"September 26, 20131.6/55.06 [11]
2"All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard"October 3, 20131.5/44.17 [12]
3"Nipple Confusion"October 10, 20131.2/33.77 [13]
4"In Dreams Begin Responsibility"October 17, 20131.3/44.02 [14]
5"Let's Be Mad Together"October 24, 20131.3/43.95 [15]
6"The M Word"October 31, 20131.2/43.67 [16]
7"Speaking of Baggage"November 7, 20131.3/43.88 [17]
8"The Ring"November 14, 20131.2/43.77 [18]
9"Election Day"November 21, 20131.2/33.65 [19]
10"All That's Left is the Hugging"December 12, 20131.2/43.93 [20]
11"Promises"January 2, 20141.3/33.96 [21]
12"Stay a Little Longer"January 9, 20141.3/44.26 [22]
13"Jump Ball"January 16, 20141.2/43.98 [23]
14"You've Got Mold"January 23, 20141.3/44.26 [24]
15"Just Like at Home"February 27, 20141.1/33.59
16"The Enchanting Mr. Knight"March 6, 20141.2/43.80
17"Limbo"March 13, 20141.2/43.87
18"The Offer"March 20, 20141.3/44.220
19"Fraud Alert"March 27, 20141.4/44.400
20"Cold Feet"April 3, 20141.2/43.760
21"I'm Still Here"April 10, 20141.1/43.660
22"The Pontiac"April 17, 20141.3/43.990

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