Melrose Place: Season 5
Melrose Place Season 5 continues the overarching saga across thirty-four episodes, following the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex. As a drama and soap opera, the series explores the intricate personal lives, conflicts, and relationships of the residents residing at the titular location. Based on the provided materials, no further specific plot points, character arcs, or narrat
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex.
- The overarching saga is categorized as a drama and soap opera.
- At Melrose Place, no one is innocent.
- The setting for the ongoing narrative is the brownstone apartment complex.
Season overview
Melrose Place Season 5 continues the overarching saga across thirty-four episodes, following the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex. As a drama and soap opera, the series explores the intricate personal lives, conflicts, and relationships of the residents residing at the titular location. Based on the provided materials, no further specific plot points, character arcs, or narrative events are mentioned for this season, maintaining a focus on the ongoing drama among the young adults in the apartment complex.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Living With Disaster
Sep 9, 1996 · 45 min
Richard torments Jane's conscience by leaving clues about the murder around her home and office. Detective Wylie tells Amanda that Peter is actually Dr. Peter Howell, who is wanted
Over Dick's Dead Body
Sep 16, 1996 · 45 min
Jane suspects that Richard is still alive. Sydney suggests that they dig up the body to alleviate her sister's fears. They find that the body is gone, and someone has left a note t
Moving Violations
Sep 23, 1996 · 45 min
Jane and Sydney escape when Jane hits Richard in the gut with a shovel. As a deputy is driving Jane and Syd to meet Samantha, they see Richard come out of a grocery store. Richard
Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love
Sep 30, 1996 · 45 min
Peter fires Sydney after learning that she sold his house (which he had listed as a company asset) to pay the practice's debts. Peter has to move into Amanda's apartment. Sydney go
Un-Janed Melody
Oct 28, 1996 · 45 min
Jane saves Jake and Alison from the fire. Jane apologizes for her outburst, but later tries to seduce Billy to make the couple jealous. She also makes crank calls and throws a bric
Jane's Addiction
Nov 4, 1996 · 45 min
Jane slashes Alison's tires. Jake catches Jane following Alison and him, and orders her to stop stalking them. Jane files a restraining order against Jake. Sam pushes Billy away af
Young Doctors in Heat
Nov 11, 1996 · 45 min
Amanda and Peter continue to fight constantly. Peter decides to stay with Michael and Kimberly for a while. He spends one night on the McBrides' couch after drinking heavily. While
Mission: Interpersonal
Nov 11, 1996 · 45 min
Taylor reveals that she is the younger sister of Peter's late wife Beth. She hangs out with Peter while Amanda is away on a business trip, and helps him pick out a ring for her. Sa
Farewell Mike's Concubine
Nov 18, 1996 · 45 min
Kimberly orders Megan to stop ""servicing"" Michael, but he refuses to stay away from her. Michael cuts off Megan's relationship with her clients. Kimberly tells Megan that she is
Nice Work if You Can Get It
Nov 25, 1996 · 45 min
Craig takes the reins of D&D. Arthur pays Amanda to keep an eye on Craig so that the business can stay afloat until he resumes control. Kimberly pretends to catch Michael with Mega
Sole Sister
Dec 2, 1996 · 45 min
Kyle rejects Sydney and vows to make his marriage work. Jane also pushes Syd away as she searches for her birth mother. She learns that her mother is a former actress named Sherry
Quest for Mother
Dec 9, 1996 · 45 min
Kimberly rejects Michael's final attempt at a reconciliation. He decides to stay with Matt for a while, but Kimberly urges Megan to get Michael back. Dan pressures Matt to move in
Crazy Love
Dec 16, 1996 · 45 min
Sydney resents Jane's new relationship with her mother. Sherry lies about the identity of Jane's biological father, but later reveals that he was a producer with whom she had slept
The Accidental Doctor
Jan 6, 1997 · 45 min
Michael tries to reunite Peter and Amanda in the hopes that Peter will again make a contribution at the office. Kyle tries to play matchmaker at his birthday party, but Amanda isn'
Escape From L.A.
Jan 13, 1997 · 45 min
Michael signs the divorce papers, and marries Megan during their trip to Las Vegas. Peter learns that Kimberly has a brain tumor, and breaks the news to Michael. Jane is robbed at
Eyes of the Storm
Jan 20, 1997 · 45 min
Michael insists on spending time with Kimberly after learning of her terminal illness. She reveals to Megan that she will crash her car during the next rainstorm. After it begins t
Better Homes and Condos
Jan 27, 1997 · 45 min
Kimberly pulls Michael from the wrecked vehicle while Megan calls for help. Michael experiences internal bleeding, and flatlines. He dreams that Kimberly is a devil trying to lure
Great Sex-pectations (1)
Feb 3, 1997 · 45 min
Megan becomes concerned by the amount of time Michael is spending with Kimberly. When Megan convinces Michael to ignore a call from Kimberly and spend the night with her, Kimberly
Great Sex-pectations (2)
Feb 3, 1997 · 45 min
Kimberly persuades Michael to grant her dying wish by sleeping with her one last time. Amanda uses Craig's infatuation with her to trick him into giving her half of D&D. Craig lear
Catch Her in the Lie
Feb 10, 1997 · 45 min
Megan is furious to learn that Michael has slept with Kimberly. She forgives Michael, but then stakes out the beach house and nearly runs over Kimberly. Kimberly is astonished to l
Men Are From Melrose
Feb 17, 1997 · 45 min
Nick follows Taylor to Peter's house and witnesses a romantic encounter. He later photographs the couple's late-night rendezvous at a golf course. Megan discovers that Kimberly's i
Frames 'R' Us
Feb 24, 1997 · 45 min
Nick drops hints about the photos to Peter. Taylor drugs Nick while Peter removes the pictures from his apartment. When Kyle arrives home, Taylor pretends that Nick is attacking he
Screams From a Marriage
Mar 3, 1997 · 45 min
Amanda rejects Craig, who seeks a relationship after their night together. Kyle realizes that Taylor has been lying to him. He visits Nick's motel room and forces him to play the r
101 Damnations
Mar 10, 1997 · 45 min
Michael takes Megan back after learning that she has returned to the streets. A woman sues Sydney after she is injured by a display at the boutique. Kyle's plans to force Taylor fr
From Here to Maternity
Mar 17, 1997 · 45 min
Kimberly collapses during an argument with Michael. She learns that she has an aneurysm, but refuses to undergo surgery. Megan (who has been hired as Burns/Mancini's receptionist)
Last Exit to Ohio
Mar 31, 1997 · 45 min
Kimberly's mother and Michael argue when Mrs. Shaw announces her intention to take her daughter back to Cleveland. Michael insists that Kimberly is too weak to travel. Before her d
The Dead Wives Club
Apr 7, 1997 · 45 min
Jake and Alison hit the road in the hopes of finding a place to get married. Their car breaks down in a small town, where they eventually tie the knot. Jake allows Alison to sample
Deja Vu All Over Again
Apr 14, 1997 · 45 min
Sydney suffers broken ribs and a separated shoulder in her fall, but her pain is eased when she learns that she could receive five million dollars. Craig tells Amanda that he will
All Beths Are Off
Apr 21, 1997 · 45 min
While having lunch with Megan, Jennifer hears Kyle's voice. She slaps him. Kyle visits her at the beach house, and apologizes for the way he broke off their Boston affair. Michael
Ultimatums and the Single Guy
Apr 28, 1997 · 45 min
Amanda and Kyle seek divorces so that their spouses can't get a cut of the jazz club. Sydney decides to give up her lawsuit for a $50,000 settlement because she doesn't want to hur
Going Places
May 5, 1997 · 45 min
Michael decides to convince Peter that he has a disease called rage epilepsy. He and Taylor drug Peter, then tell him that he struck Taylor during a blackout. Taylor fears that Pet
Secrets and Lies and More Lies
May 12, 1997 · 45 min
The jazz club celebrates its grand opening. Amanda pushes Kyle away after he hires Jennifer as a bartender. Sydney undermines Amanda's authority at D&D. Amanda tries to get back at
Who's Afraid of Amanda Woodward? (1)
May 19, 1997 · 45 min
Sydney and Craig decide to quit D&D and start their own agency. They steal all of D&D's clients and employees. Syd and Craig get engaged. A panicked Amanda tries to back out of the
Who's Afraid of Amanda Woodward? (2)
May 19, 1997 · 45 min
Amanda suffers a breakdown as she sees her agency slip through her fingers. Alison convinces David to get Jake to invite Colleen and him to move to Ojai. Alison decides to divorce