In the fifth-season finale, a surprise guest shows up at Sarah and Luc's wedding; and Kitty faces a tough decision. Directed by Ken Olin.
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Sarah faces off with Brody over a long-held secret, which creates a major dilemma for Nora; Olivia struggles to adjust to a new family dynamic.
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Justin guards a secret about a sibling's true paternity; Scotty learns there may be another member of the extended Walker family.
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Nora decides to follow her heart with Brody, though it's not a popular decision among her kids; Sarah and Luc mull adding to their family; Scotty's chance encounter with his and Kevin's former surrogate (Roxy Olin) makes him wonder where's she's been.
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Kevin and Scotty are faced with losing Olivia when her brother shows up seeking custody; Saul and Nora learn of the death of their mother, Ida.
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Under the guise of surprising Evan on his birthday, Nora and Sarah visit Washington, D.C., but they really want to find out what Kitty's been up to on the East Coast. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty finally become Olivia's parents, but their new daughter is a tad uneasy about starting over.
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Brody
Season 5, Episode 15
Nora is torn over a possible reconnection with her long-ago boyfriend Brody (Beau Bridges); Justin tries to help a homeless veteran who would rather go it alone. Directed by Matthew Rhys.
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Valentine's Day celebrations go awry when Tommy tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has been keeping hidden for years, while Saul's night out with Jonathan (Richard Chamberlain) is ruined by a well-known restaurant critic.
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Tommy (Balthazar Getty) visits with his new girlfriend, whose enthusiasm for Walker family history annoys the Walker family.
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Nora and Holly's reminiscing triggers a revelation about Nora's past that could have a major effect on Holly's future in California. Meanwhile, Justin is annoyed by the reappearance of Annie's former boyfriend; Kevin and Scotty take another look at their adoption prospects; and Saul tries to summon forgiveness for Jonathan.
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Nora's otherwise harmless date night somehow morphs into a scandal for the other Walker couples. Meanwhile, Kitty's relationship with Seth attracts unwanted attention on the Internet and from her boss.
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The Walkers are without their matriarch for Christmas when Nora impulsively takes off for a last-minute holiday vacation with Karl. Meanwhile, Saul runs into a former lover (Richard Chamberlain).
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Amorous encounters take Nora and Kitty by surprise; Sarah plans a romantic evening with Luc; Kevin's nervousness about the adoption process gets the best of him.
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Luc's charismatic mother (Sonia Braga) tries to play matchmaker for a reluctant Nora. Directed by Matthew Rhys.
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Resolved
Season 5, Episode 7
Justin finds another reason to continue to visit Holly; Nora is impressed by her radio colleague's handling of Sarah and Kitty's age-old quarrels; Paige helps Kevin and Scotty patch up their relationship woes.
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When Kevin's relationship with Scotty is rocked by the latter's infidelity, the entire family is drawn into a dramatic confrontation. Meanwhile, Kitty is at odds with Jack's latest pursuits; and Sarah and Luc unveil surprising news.
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Call Mom
Season 5, Episode 5
Nora's radio days may be over before they started when an audition pits her against a celebrity doctor (Debra Monk); Kitty decides to jump back into the dating pool with her handyman (Jeremy Davidson) in Ojai.
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Holly's memory lapses take a toll on her psyche; Kitty and Saul do some soul searching over their romantic dilemmas; Justin and Rebecca wonder where their relationship is headed; Cooper gets a lead role in a production of "Romeo and Juliet."
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Faking It
Season 5, Episode 3
Still hiding out in Ojai on her journey of self-discovery, Kitty may finally be ready to move on when she meets a handsome handyman (Jeremy Davidson). Meanwhile, the Walkers secretly plan a birthday party for Sarah, though it's Luc who could be surprised by her actual age.
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Luc's career as an underwear model takes off at a launch party, where teenage Paige engages in some questionable behavior. Meanwhile, Nora's part-time job as a florist may come to an end after an offer from a radio-show producer; Kevin deals with a troubled runaway; and Justin tries to help Holly jog her memory.
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The fifth season begins one year after the Walkers were shaken by a horrific car accident, and now the somewhat estranged family prepares for an uneasy reunion on the occasion of a homecoming party for Justin. Meanwhile, Kevin is practicing law again; Sarah is obsessed with Narrow Lake; Saul and Scotty's restaurant is up and running; and no one wants to discuss Kitty's personal life.
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