Weeds Season 5

Weeds Season 5 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Mary-Louise Parker — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Weeds Season 5 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Weeds Season 5 from the crowd. The fifth season of Weeds consisted of 13 episodes. Its debut, on June 8, 2009, attracted 1.2 million viewers, with a rerun on the same night adding another 500,000 viewers for a cumulative 1.7 million. The season finale episode premiered on Monday, August 31, 2009, averaging 1.3 million viewers, up versus season 4's finale that averaged 1 million. Mary-Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2009. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Weeds Season 5 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Weeds Season 5 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Mary-Louise Parker sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.