Parenthood season 5 explained

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Num Episodes:	22
Network:	NBC
Prev Season:	Season 4
Next Season:	Season 6
Episode List:	List of Parenthood episodes

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.

Cast

Main cast

• Peter Krause as Adam Braverman
• Lauren Graham as Sarah Braverman
• Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman
• Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman
• Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman-Graham
• Sam Jaeger as Joel Graham (21 episodes)
• Savannah Paige Rae as Sydney Graham (19 episodes)
• Xolo Maridueña as Victor Graham (19 episodes)
• Max Burkholder as Max Braverman (21 episodes)
• Joy Bryant as Jasmine Trussell (21 episodes)
• Tyree Brown as Jabbar Trussell (19 episodes)
• Miles Heizer as Drew Holt (18 episodes)
• Mae Whitman as Amber Holt (20 episodes)
• Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman (17 episodes)
• Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman (21 episodes)

Recurring cast

• Mia Allan and Ella Allan as Nora Braverman
• Ray Romano as Hank Rizzoli^[2]
• Tyson Ritter as Oliver Rome^[3]
• Matt Lauria as Ryan York^{[4] [5]}
• David Denman as Ed Brooks^[6]
• Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Heather Hall^[7]
• Sonya Walger as Meredith Peet^[8]
• Kelly Wolf as Mrs. McKindall
• Tina Lifford as Renee Trussell
• Lyndon Smith as Natalie
• Courtney Grosbeck as Ruby Rizzoli
• Nick Krause as Chad "Berto" Roberto
• Jonathan Tucker as Bob Little
• Skyler Day as Amy Ellis
• Tom Amandes as Dr. Pelikan
• Matthew Atkinson as Zach
• Josh Stamberg as Carl Fletcher
• Alexandra Barreto as Karen Fillman
• Zachary Knighton as Evan Knight
• Rose Abdoo as Gwen Chambers
• David L. King as Principal Radford

Special guest stars

• Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman^[9]
• David Walton as Will Freeman (of About a Boy) in episode 13 "Jump Ball"^[10]

Episodes

See also: List of Parenthood episodes.

Ratings

U.S. Live Ratings

No.	Episode	Air Date	Rating	18-49 (Rating/Share)	Viewers (m)	Ref
1	"It Has to be Now"			1.6/5	5.06
2	"All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard"			1.5/4	4.17
3	"Nipple Confusion"			1.2/3	3.77
4	"In Dreams Begin Responsibility"			1.3/4	4.02
5	"Let's Be Mad Together"			1.3/4	3.95
6	"The M Word"			1.2/4	3.67
7	"Speaking of Baggage"			1.3/4	3.88
8	"The Ring"			1.2/4	3.77
9	"Election Day"			1.2/3	3.65
10	"All That's Left is the Hugging"			1.2/4	3.93
11	"Promises"			1.3/3	3.96
12	"Stay a Little Longer"			1.3/4	4.26
13	"Jump Ball"			1.2/4	3.98
14	"You've Got Mold"			1.3/4	4.26
15	"Just Like at Home"			1.1/3	3.59
16	"The Enchanting Mr. Knight"			1.2/4	3.80
17	"Limbo"			1.2/4	3.87
18	"The Offer"			1.3/4	4.220
19	"Fraud Alert"			1.4/4	4.400
20	"Cold Feet"			1.2/4	3.760
21	"I'm Still Here"			1.1/4	3.660
22	"The Pontiac"			1.3/4	3.990

Notes and References

1. Web site: NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New Season Including 'The Voice', 'The Blacklist', 'The Michael J Fox Show', 'Grimm', 'Revolution' & More. https://web.archive.org/web/20130624054712/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/21/nbc-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-new-season-including-the-voice-the-blacklist-the-michael-j-fox-show-grimm-more/188411/. dead. June 24, 2013. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. June 21, 2013. June 22, 2013.
2. Web site: Parenthood: Ray Romano Books Season 5 Encore. TVLine.com. 21 June 2013. June 22, 2013.
3. http://newsok.com/video-tyson-ritter-releases-new-single-air-to-be-featured-on-nbcs-parenthood-thursday/article/3901373 The Oklahoman
4. Web site: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Parenthood, Nashville, Once, Walking Dead, Girl Meets World and More. TVLine.com. 2 July 2013. July 8, 2013.
5. Web site: Parenthood Exclusive: Matt Lauria Inks Season 5 Deal — Find Out How Long Ryan Will Be Around. TVLine.com. 11 July 2013. July 11, 2013.
6. Web site: David Denman Joins 'Parenthood': Will 'Office' Star Threaten Joel And Julia's Marriage In Season 5?. Huffington Post. July 23, 2013.
7. Web site: Ausiello. Michael. Parenthood Raids FNL Talent Pool Again, Casts Jurnee Smollett for Season 5. TV Line. July 28, 2013.
8. Web site: Ausiello . Michael. Parenthood Scoop: Lost Vet Has Designs on Joel . TV Line. July 11, 2013.
9. Web site: Parenthood Exclusive: Look Who's Returning!. TVLine.com. 20 February 2014. February 23, 2014.
10. Web site: 'Parenthood' Season 5 Spoilers: Crosby Gets Cameo on New NBC Sitcom 'About a Boy'. The Latino Post.