Rhoda: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Rhoda Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Sep 23, 1978
Rhoda and Brenda are disappointed that Martin isn't feeling well enough to come to his 60th birthday party at Rhoda's apartment, until they learned that Martin moved out over 2 mon
In Search of Martin
Sep 30, 1978
Rhoda, Brenda and Benny head to Florida to search for Martin.
Brenda Gets Engaged
Oct 14, 1978
Benny proposes to Brenda, but Brenda's happiness is marred when Ida refuses to give her blessings.
Meet the Goodwins
Oct 21, 1978
Brenda insists that Rhoda accompany her when she meets her prospective in-laws for the first time, and Rhoda becomes an unexpected hit with Benny's big brother, leading unfortunate
Ida's Roommate
Oct 28, 1978
Ida advertises for a roommate and gets more than she bargained for when she chooses a couple to share her home.
Martin Comes Home
Nov 11, 1978
Martin returns from his ""fling"" in Florida ready for a reconciliation, but Ida insists on a second courtship before she's willing to forgive and forget.
Jack's New Image
Dec 2, 1978
Rhoda convinces her boss that he needs some new clothes to go with his new svelte physique, but both learn a valuable lesson that beauty is only skin deep.
The Total Brenda
Dec 9, 1978
When Benny starts to feel down-and-out, Brenda tries to cheer him up by catering to his every whim.
The Date in the Iron Mask
Oct 31, 2011
No, it's not an alien from outer space. It's only Rhoda's date--who's managed to get his head stuck inside a silly-looking mask right before an awards dinner.
Martin Swallows His Heart
Dec 9, 1978
Martin accidentally swallows a heart-shaped gold charm he bought as a gift for Ida.
Earl's Helping Hand
Benny's brother, Earl, generously offers to lend Jack the $5,000 he needs to get his company out of debt, but only because it means being able to spend a week with Rhoda on her job
Brenda Runs Away
Nov 3, 2011
Feeling trapped and confused when everybody tries to run her life for her, Brenda runs away.