The Conners - Season 5

First aired: 9/21/2022 22 episodes

New beginnings and unexpected challenges arise. Darlene and Ben, along with Jackie and Neville, embark on joint honeymoons, leading to comedic mishaps. The family navigates evolving relationships, career changes, and the ever-present trials of daily life in Lanford.

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Episodes

1. Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double

Aired: 9/21/2022

In an effort to save money, Darlene and Ben join Jackie and Neville on a joint honeymoon, where the newlyweds’ cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway. Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose go to a water park.

2. Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much

Aired: 9/28/2022

Jackie moves in with Neville and discovers that being newlyweds produces new problems when Neville shows up to their home with an excess of animals from his vet office. Meanwhile, Darlene and Ben have an argument as Ben points out Darlene is turning into her father.

3. Driving, Dating and Deceit

Aired: 10/5/2022

Mark is anxious to get his driver’s license when a job opportunity presents itself across town. Darlene attempts to teach him to drive, but her frantic energy sends him running to Ben for help. Meanwhile, Harris meets a new guy online, whom Becky recognizes from her past.

4. Parent Traps and Heart Attacks

Aired: 10/12/2022

When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.

5. A Little Weed and a Bad Seed

Aired: 10/19/2022

Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

6. Book Bans and Guillotine Hands

Aired: 10/26/2022

It’s Halloween at the Conners, and Dan encourages the family to decorate the house. When everyone is feeling too busy and overwhelmed to help, Becky tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Harris takes a stand on an issue that ruffles a few feathers in Darlene’s new neighborhood.

7. Take This Job and Shove It Twice

Aired: 11/2/2022

Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns the fancy title is not all it’s cracked up to be. Meanwhile, when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.

8. Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries

Aired: 11/16/2022

It’s Thanksgiving at the Conners and Jackie must come to terms with her mother, Beverly, becoming ill. Meanwhile, Darlene is on the job hunt which proves to be more difficult than anticipate

9. Crumbs and Couch Surfers

Aired: 11/30/2022

Darlene, Ben, Becky and Beverly Rose move into the new house, where Darlene implements a new set of rules. Meanwhile, Harris welcomes a guest at Dan and Louise’s.

10. The Dog Days of Christmas

Aired: 12/7/2022

Dan meets his in-laws for the first time when Louise's family comes to visit; Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.

11. Two More Years and a Stolen Rose

Aired: 1/11/2023

The death of a beloved teacher from Dan and Jackie’s high school brings old classmates together. Elsewhere, Becky asks Darlene and Ben for a big favor.

12. Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past

Aired: 1/18/2023

Darlene and Ben get into a fight and ignore Becky’s boundaries in the house. Elsewhere, Dan accuses Jackie of losing all of their home videos.

13. New Pipes and Old Secrets

Aired: 2/8/2023

Darlene has issues with Dan’s plumbing work in her new house. Elsewhere, Jackie tries to find a caregiver for Bev.

14. Adding Insult to Injury

Aired: 2/15/2023

Darlene continues her search for a new job. Elsewhere, Becky is desperate to spend more time with Beverly Rose.

15. Possums, Pregnancy and Patriarchy

Aired: 2/22/2023

Harris makes a big announcement. Meanwhile, Ben is overwhelmed with family responsibilities.

16. Hiding In and Moving Out

Aired: 3/1/2023

Harris takes her anger out on Darlene. Elsewhere, Dan and Louise spend an entire day in bed together.

17. The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler

Aired: 3/8/2023

Mark fights for a spot in the Lanford High chamber orchestra. Elsewhere, Jackie puts a lottery machine in the Lunch Box.

18. Road Trip and Guilt Trip

Aired: 3/15/2023

Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben.

19. Text Thread and the Marital Bed

Aired: 4/5/2023

Louise gets into a feud with Becky after accidentally sending a rude message in the family text thread. Meanwhile, Darlene tries to spice up her sex life with Ben.

20. What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?

Aired: 4/19/2023

Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark's college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy. 

21. Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic

Aired: 4/26/2023

Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money. Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark.

22. The Grad Finale

Aired: 5/3/2023

As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.