As of July 2026, Parenthood Season 5 aired in 2013 with 22 episodes — streaming now on Netflix. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Parenthood Season 5

2013 22 Episodes Drama ⭐ 7/10

Parenthood Season 5 is currently streaming on and , and it rewards the patience it asks of you. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 183 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Peter Krause leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Parenthood Season 5 keeps coming up in conversation. The writing in Parenthood Season 5 treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Season 5 of Parenthood includes 22 episodes. It aired from September 2013 to April 2014. This season stars Peter Krause, Lauren Graham and Dax Shepard. Peter Krause and Lauren Graham lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. What elevates Parenthood Season 5 is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in Parenthood Season 5. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Peter Krause is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

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🎬 Parenthood Season 5 — Episode Guide

E1
It Has to Be Now
2013-09-26
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 ...
E2
All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
2013-10-03
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.
E3
Nipple Confusion
2013-10-10
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.
E4
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
2013-10-17
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. Cros...
E5
Let's Be Mad Together
2013-10-24
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.
E6
The M Word
2013-10-31
Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.
E7
Speaking of Baggage
2013-11-07
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.
E8
The Ring
2013-11-14
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.
E9
Election Day
2013-11-21
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.
E10
All That's Left is the Hugging
2013-12-12
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...
E11
Promises
2014-01-02
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.
E12
Stay a Little Longer
2014-01-09
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.
E13
Jump Ball
2014-01-16
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.
E14
You've Got Mold
2014-01-23
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.
E15
Just Like Home
2014-02-27
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.
E16
The Enchanting Mr. Knight
2014-03-06
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 linge...
E17
Limbo
2014-03-13
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.
E18
The Offer
2014-03-20
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 hi...
E19
Fraud Alert
2014-03-27
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.
E20
Cold Feet
2014-04-03
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.

🎭 Cast of Parenthood Season 5

Peter Krause
Peter Krause
Adam Braverman
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham
Sarah Braverman
Dax Shepard
Dax Shepard
Crosby Braverman
Erika Christensen
Erika Christensen
Julia Braverman-Graham
Monica Potter
Monica Potter
Kristina Braverman
Sam Jaeger
Sam Jaeger
Joel Graham
Joy Bryant
Joy Bryant
Jasmine Trussell
Mae Whitman
Mae Whitman
Amber Holt
Miles Heizer
Miles Heizer
Drew Holt
Max Burkholder
Max Burkholder
Max Braverman

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