Parenthood: Season 5

2013 · 22 episodes · ★ 9.1

What Season 5 of Parenthood

Season five opens with new arrivals and new beginnings for the family: a newborn, new businesses, and the changes they bring. Kristina gets involved in a political campaign that makes Adam uncomfortable, and the family has to put up with the fallout. Julia and Joel go through a delicate stage in their relationship, while Sarah clashes with Hank and worries about Zeek. Crosby and Jasmine face the challenges of raising a baby, and Drew, Amber, and Sarah are shaken up by a wedding and new friendships. The Bravermans lean on each other as a clan to balance work, romance, and parenthood.

22episodes

Sep 26, 2013premiered

Apr 17, 2014Latest episode

15.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 It Has to Be Now
Sep 26, 2013 · 43 min
Jasmine and Crosby’s unnamed newborn causes quite a stir in their house and serves as a Braverman family magnet. While Adam and Kristina reset their life after her cancer ordeal, she quickly decides to take on another kind of fight, and Joel and Julia face personal and professional challenges. Hank moves back to town, unbeknownst to Sarah and Amber welcomes her soldier boyfriend home.
Directing: Lawrence Trilling · Starring: Matt Lauria, Josh Stamberg, Jonathan Tucker, Rose Abdoo
5x02 All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
Oct 3, 2013 · 43 min
Julia discovers that she has a lot in common with a school parent volunteer; Hank visits unexpectedly and shares advice with Sarah; Zeek doesn't want to talk about the future.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, David Denman, Ray Romano
5x03 Nipple Confusion
Oct 10, 2013 · 43 min
Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, David Denman, Nick Krause
5x04 In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Oct 17, 2013 · 43 min
Another of Adam’s comfort zones is challenged by Kristina’s campaign, while Sarah and Amber struggle to talk to one another about the wedding. Drew tries to get closer to new friend Natalie and Zeek gets a chance to provide big teaching moments to grandkids Sydney and Victor, especially Victor. Crosby handles high-maintenance rockstar Oliver Rome.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Ian Kahn, Dennis L.A. White, Jurnee Smollett-Bell
5x05 Let's Be Mad Together
Oct 24, 2013 · 43 min
Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.
Starring: Matt Lauria, William Duffy, Josh Stamberg, Matthew Atkinson
5x06 The M Word
Oct 31, 2013 · 42 min
Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Matthew Atkinson, David Denman, Jonathan Tucker
5x07 Speaking of Baggage
Nov 7, 2013 · 43 min
Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Matthew Atkinson, David Denman, Tyson Ritter
5x08 The Ring
Nov 14, 2013 · 43 min
Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Josh Stamberg, Matthew Atkinson
5x09 Election Day
Nov 21, 2013 · 43 min
Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Dennis L.A. White, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Matthew Atkinson
5x10
5x10 All That's Left is the Hugging
Dec 12, 2013 · 43 min
Amber addresses Ryan about his issues with her hanging out with the band and struggles on whether or not to lean on Sarah for support. Drew asks his uncle Crosby for advice on girls. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel put their best foot forward for their family's sake and Adam shows his support for his wife Kristina.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Josh Stamberg, Skyler Day
5x11
5x11 Promises
Jan 2, 2014 · 42 min
Julia gets confronted by Ed and Joel steps in. Zeek makes a new friend while Camille is away. Drew remembers old feelings and Natalie gets jealous. Carl attends a fundraiser with Sarah and she is pleasantly surprised to learn more about him.
Starring: Paul Dooley, Josh Stamberg, Skyler Day, David Denman
5x12
5x12 Stay a Little Longer
Jan 9, 2014 · 43 min
Sarah gets some 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 less than thrilled. Meanwhile, Joel and Peet work closely to finish their project and Amber deals with an extremely painful reality.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Hayden Byerly, Josh Stamberg, Sonya Walger
5x13
5x13 Jump Ball
Jan 16, 2014 · 43 min
Camille returns home to an ecstatic Zeek, but not everyone makes an appearance at her welcome home party. Joel continues to spend long hours at work and away from Julia. Hank spends time with Adam and confronts his problems, while Amber runs away from hers.
Directed by: Ken Whittingham · Starring: JOHN CORBETT, David Walton, Skyler Day, Nick Krause
5x14
5x14 You've Got Mold
Jan 23, 2014 · 42 min
Sarah starts her new project with Hank, meanwhile Kristina becomes the community counselor. Crosby discovers mold in his house and Jasmine isn’t pleased. Julia and Joel decide to explain to Sydney and Victor what has been going on.
Directed by: Ken Whittingham · Starring: Tina Holmes, Munda Razooki, Josh Stamberg, Ray Romano
5x15
5x15 Just Like Home
Feb 27, 2014 · 42 min
Julia leans on her siblings for support during this trying time with Joel. Jasmine and Crosby move in with Zeek and Camille while their house is under repair. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Amber for advice on girls.
Starring: Josh Stamberg, Skyler Day, Alexandra Barreto, Tom Amandes
5x16
5x16 The Enchanting Mr. Knight
Mar 6, 2014 · 43 min
Kristina goes in for a checkup, but that doesn’t stop her from starting a new adventure. Amber encourages Drew to move on from his past, while Julia struggles to let go of hers. Sarah gets an appealing offer from Carl, but decides her work is more important. Hank admits that feelings are still lingering for an old relationship.
Starring: Josh Stamberg, Kurt Fuller, David Denman, Nick Krause
5x17
5x17 Limbo
Mar 13, 2014 · 43 min
Jasmine and Crosby disagree over a crucial point in Aida’s upbringing. Julia finds out some unsettling news about Joel, but then is pleasantly surprised by his final decision. Sarah and Hank continue to work together, but Max is interrupting their flow, which causes Kristina and Adam to intervene.
Starring: Brooklyn McLinn, Joyce Guy, Nick Krause, Tina Lifford
5x18
5x18 The Offer
Mar 20, 2014 · 42 min
Joel misunderstands where to pick up Victor from baseball and old feelings of abandonment overtake his thoughts. Sarah is anxiously awaiting a response from the ad agency on her final project. Amber tries to talk Drew into taking his life back. Max goes on a class trip and struggles to understand his classmates.
Starring: Chris Flanders, Phil Levesque, Alexandra Barreto, Zachary Knighton
5x19
5x19 Fraud Alert
Mar 27, 2014 · 43 min
Joel and Sarah celebrate their accomplishments; Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up after a field trip gone wrong; Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.
Starring: Kathryn Winslow, David L. King, Barry Corbin, David Denman
5x20
5x20 Cold Feet
Apr 3, 2014 · 43 min
Zeek and Camille finally agree on what to do with the house. Julia jumps back into work helping out Kristina and Adam, but is struggling on how to proceed in her personal life. Sarah discovers what her children have been up to and puts her foot down with Drew.
Starring: Matthew Atkinson, David Denman, Nick Krause, Alexandra Barreto
5x21
5x21 I'm Still Here
Apr 10, 2014 · 42 min
Crosby reaches out to Joel for help with a housing situation; Julia works up the nerve to talk to Sarah; Amber and Kristina each receive upsetting news.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker, Rose Abdoo, Sonya Walger
5x22
5x22 The Pontiac Season Finale
Apr 17, 2014 · 43 min
Adam and Crosby talk about their childhood; Amber struggles with letting Ryan go; Sarah addresses Hank's request; Julia and Joel support Victor as he conquers his fears; Drew goes after what he wants.
Starring: Matt Lauria, Annabeth Gish, Tavi Gevinson, Ray Romano