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The Conners: Season 5

22 episodes Premiered Sep 21, 2022 Updated Oct 17, 2026

New beginnings and unexpected challenges arise during the fifth season of The Conners. Darlene and Ben, along with Jackie and Neville, embark on joint honeymoons, which lead to comedic mishaps. Throughout the season, the family navigates evolving relationships, career changes, and the ever-present trials of daily life in Lanford. The iconic family, featuring Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and D.J., continues to grapple

Previously on The Conners

Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The iconic family features Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and D.J.
  • ⚡ The family grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, and financial pressures.
  • ⚡ The characters also face aging and in-laws while living in working-class America.
  • ⚡ The series takes place in Lanford and is categorized as a comedy and sitcom.
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Season overview

New beginnings and unexpected challenges arise during the fifth season of The Conners. Darlene and Ben, along with Jackie and Neville, embark on joint honeymoons, which lead to comedic mishaps. Throughout the season, the family navigates evolving relationships, career changes, and the ever-present trials of daily life in Lanford. The iconic family, featuring Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and D.J., continues to grapple with parenthood, dating, financial pressures, aging, and in-laws while living and working in working-class America.

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S5·E1 Mytharc

Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double

Sep 21, 2022 · 22 min

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, Bec

S5·E3 Core

Driving, Dating and Deceit

Oct 5, 2022 · 22 min

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

S5·E4 Core

Parent Traps and Heart Attacks

Oct 12, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S5·E5 Core

A Little Weed and a Bad Seed

Oct 19, 2022 · 22 min

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 f

S5·E6 Core

Book Bans and Guillotine Hands

Oct 26, 2022 · 22 min

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

S5·E7 Core

Take This Job and Shove It Twice

Nov 2, 2022 · 22 min

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 oppo

S5·E8 Core

Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries

Nov 16, 2022 · 22 min

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

S5·E9 Core

Crumbs and Couch Surfers

Nov 30, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S5·E10 Core

The Dog Days of Christmas

Dec 7, 2022 · 22 min

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

S5·E11 Core

Two More Years and a Stolen Rose

Jan 11, 2023 · 22 min

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.

S5·E12 Core

Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past

Jan 18, 2023 · 22 min

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.

S5·E13 Core

New Pipes and Old Secrets

Feb 8, 2023 · 23 min

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

S5·E14 Core

Adding Insult to Injury

Feb 15, 2023 · 22 min

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

S5·E16 Core

Hiding In and Moving Out

Mar 1, 2023 · 22 min

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

S5·E18 Core

Road Trip and Guilt Trip

Mar 15, 2023 · 22 min

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.

S5·E19 Core

Text Thread and the Marital Bed

Apr 5, 2023 · 22 min

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.

S5·E21 Mytharc

Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic

Apr 26, 2023 · 22 min

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

S5·E22 Mytharc

The Grad Finale

May 3, 2023 · 23 min

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

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