Parenthood Season 5, Episode 8: The Ring

1

It Has to Be Now

Jasmine and Crosby’s unnamed newborn causes quite a stir in their house and serves as a Braverman family magnet. While Adam and Kristina reset their life after her cancer ordeal, she quickly decides to take on another kind of fight, and Joel and Julia face personal and professional challenges. Hank moves back to town, unbeknownst to Sarah and Amber welcomes her soldier boyfriend home.

43 min

2

All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard

Julia discovers that she has a lot in common with a school parent volunteer; Hank visits unexpectedly and shares advice with Sarah; Zeek doesn't want to talk about the future.

43 min

3

Nipple Confusion

Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.

43 min

4

In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

Another of Adam’s comfort zones is challenged by Kristina’s campaign, while Sarah and Amber struggle to talk to one another about the wedding. Drew tries to get closer to new friend Natalie and Zeek gets a chance to provide big teaching moments to grandkids Sydney and Victor, especially Victor. Crosby handles high-maintenance rockstar Oliver Rome.

43 min

5

Let's Be Mad Together

Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.

43 min

6

The M Word

Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.

42 min

7

Speaking of Baggage

Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.

43 min

8

The Ring

Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.

43 min

9

Election Day

Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.

43 min

10

All That's Left is the Hugging

Amber addresses Ryan about his issues with her hanging out with the band and struggles on whether or not to lean on Sarah for support. Drew asks his uncle Crosby for advice on girls. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel put their best foot forward for their family's sake and Adam shows his support for his wife Kristina.

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11

Promises

Julia gets confronted by Ed and Joel steps in. Zeek makes a new friend while Camille is away. Drew remembers old feelings and Natalie gets jealous. Carl attends a fundraiser with Sarah and she is pleasantly surprised to learn more about him.

42 min

12

Stay a Little Longer

Sarah gets some good news about a job, which prompts Hank to question her. Crosby opens his house to Oliver Rome after the band hits a breaking point and Jasmine is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, Joel and Peet work closely to finish their project and Amber deals with an extremely painful reality.

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13

Jump Ball

Camille returns home to an ecstatic Zeek, but not everyone makes an appearance at her welcome home party. Joel continues to spend long hours at work and away from Julia. Hank spends time with Adam and confronts his problems, while Amber runs away from hers.

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14

You've Got Mold

Sarah starts her new project with Hank, meanwhile Kristina becomes the community counselor. Crosby discovers mold in his house and Jasmine isn’t pleased. Julia and Joel decide to explain to Sydney and Victor what has been going on.

42 min

15

Just Like Home

Julia leans on her siblings for support during this trying time with Joel. Jasmine and Crosby move in with Zeek and Camille while their house is under repair. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Amber for advice on girls.

42 min

16

The Enchanting Mr. Knight

Kristina goes in for a checkup, but that doesn’t stop her from starting a new adventure. Amber encourages Drew to move on from his past, while Julia struggles to let go of hers. Sarah gets an appealing offer from Carl, but decides her work is more important. Hank admits that feelings are still lingering for an old relationship.

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17

Limbo

Jasmine and Crosby disagree over a crucial point in Aida’s upbringing. Julia finds out some unsettling news about Joel, but then is pleasantly surprised by his final decision. Sarah and Hank continue to work together, but Max is interrupting their flow, which causes Kristina and Adam to intervene.

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18

The Offer

Joel misunderstands where to pick up Victor from baseball and old feelings of abandonment overtake his thoughts. Sarah is anxiously awaiting a response from the ad agency on her final project. Amber tries to talk Drew into taking his life back. Max goes on a class trip and struggles to understand his classmates.

42 min

19

Fraud Alert

Joel and Sarah celebrate their accomplishments; Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up after a field trip gone wrong; Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.

43 min

20

Cold Feet

Zeek and Camille finally agree on what to do with the house. Julia jumps back into work helping out Kristina and Adam, but is struggling on how to proceed in her personal life. Sarah discovers what her children have been up to and puts her foot down with Drew.

43 min

21

I'm Still Here

Crosby reaches out to Joel for help with a housing situation; Julia works up the nerve to talk to Sarah; Amber and Kristina each receive upsetting news.

42 min

22

The Pontiac

Adam and Crosby talk about their childhood; Amber struggles with letting Ryan go; Sarah addresses Hank's request; Julia and Joel support Victor as he conquers his fears; Drew goes after what he wants.

43 min