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Party of Five Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
Moving On
Wed, Sep 16, 1998 60 mins
Charlie looks to fatherhood with a pregnant Daphne (Jennifer Aspen) living at the house; Julia settles into collegiate life at Stanford with new roommate Maggie (Heather McComb); Claudia packs for prep school in New England. Josh: Adam Scott.
Episode 2
Separation Anxiety
Wed, Sep 23, 1998 60 mins
Daphne has second thoughts as she struggles to make it on her own; Josh and Ned (Adam Scott, Scott Bairstow) get into a row because of Julia; Charlie gets advice from an attorney. Dave: Rodney Eastman. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves: Richard Gilliland, Alyson Reed.
Episode 3
Naming Names
Wed, Sep 30, 1998 60 mins
Charlie delights in learning the sex of his unborn child, but Daphne doesn't; Sarah tries to reconnect with her birth mother; Julia seems incapable of interacting with Josh (Adam Scott). Hallie: JoAnna Garcia. Parker: Lynsey Bartilson. Ned: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 4
A Mid-Semester's Night Dream
Wed, Oct 28, 1998 60 mins
Julia can't get Ned (Scott Bairstow) out of her mind; Will pays an unexpected visit and brings along his excess emotional baggage; bed rest is ordered for Daphne. Hannah: Kim Murphy. Maggie: Heather McComb. Jamie: Ross Malinger.
Episode 5
The Baby
Wed, Nov 4, 1998 60 mins
Daphne's pregnancy crisis lands her in the hospital and jeopardizes her life and that of the baby; Bailey helps Hannah (Kim Murphy) make a decision about her future. Will: Scott Grimes. Ned: Scott Bairstow. Maggie: Heather McComb. Daphne: Jennifer Aspen.
Episode 6
Forgive and/or Forget
Wed, Nov 11, 1998 60 mins
The family maintains a vigil at the hospital; Claudia delays returning to school to help Charlie; Maggie's anger overflows at Julia; Sarah has second thoughts about Bailey. Daphne: Jennifer Aspen. Nurse Cactis: Dori Drenner. Maggie: Heather McComb.
Episode 7
Tender Age
Wed, Nov 18, 1998 60 mins
Fears that Owen has been abducted grip the family; Bailey tries to ease Sarah's fears about their relationship; Paul and Kirsten have a spat. Off. Flaherty: Scott Paetty. Owen: Jacob Smith. Leon: Ezra Buzzington. Carlin: David Hart. Mrs. Chao: Alison Lo.
Episode 8
Love and War
Wed, Dec 2, 1998 60 mins
Charlie is afforded little quality time with Owen; a ruthless competitor (Anthony Tyler Quinn) plans a trendy eatery across the street; Julia catches Ned in a lie. Barbara: Christina Pickles. Dr. Grayson: Daniel Von Bargen. Mr. Kroop: Willie Garson. Alix: Tracey Costello.
Episode 9
Gifts
Wed, Dec 9, 1998 60 mins
Kirsten steps in when Daphne seems unable to handle motherhood; Julia upsets Ned by trying to get to know Richie (Tim Griffin); Griffin pays Claudia a visit; Bailey's generosity has Sarah feeling like a "kept" woman. Nora: Denise Dowse. Paul: Tim Dekay. Arthur: Paul Willson.
Episode 10
One Christmas to Go
Wed, Dec 16, 1998 60 mins
Daphne gets an unexpected holiday visit from her inattentive mom (Karen Black), who arrives with her latest beau (O'Neal Compton), claiming she wants to be a family again. Meanwhile, Charlie is angry with Claudia and Griffin; a dejected Owen is staying at Bailey's.
Episode 11
Rings of Saturn
Wed, Jan 13, 1999 60 mins
Daphne's puzzling behavior begins to worry Charlie; Julia sees a new side of Ned; Bailey takes Owen on a disastrous camping trip; Paul (Tim Dekay) has a change of heart. Karen: Michele Grogin. Michael: Gary Le'Roi Gray. Teresa: Yvette Nipar.
Episode 12
Witness for the Persecution
Wed, Jan 20, 1999 60 mins
Charlie must cope with being alone; a traumatic incident at the restaurant leaves Sarah in need of counseling and Bailey feeling helpless; Julia wonders if she really knows Ned; Griffin and Claudia find a common musical connection. Albert: Freddy Rodriguez.
Episode 13
Fillmore Street
Wed, Jan 27, 1999 60 mins
A courthouse confrontation spooks Sarah; Griffin gets bad vibes from Ned; Claudia walks on the wild side; adoption news lifts Kirsten's spirits---for now. Albert: Freddy Rodriguez. Cody: Chad Todhunter. Paul: Tim Dekay. Ms. Walsh: Mary Ward.
Episode 14
Stand by Me
Wed, Feb 3, 1999 60 mins
Justin's arrival fuels Ned's jealousy; Sarah bonds with her attacker (Freddy Rodriguez), but may soon regret it; Kirsten makes a major decision about her life. Justin: Michael Goorjian. Cody: Chad Todhunter. Elaine: Jane Kaczmarek. Det. Lopez: Rose Portillo.
Episode 15
Whatever Works
Wed, Feb 10, 1999 60 mins
A recently rediscovered file on Daphne (Jennifer Aspen) sends Charlie to L.A. and arouses jealousy in Kirsten; Griffin takes matters into his own hands with the abusive Ned; Bailey considers a risky business partnership. Sean: Anthony Tyler Quinn. Cody: Chad Todhunter.
Episode 16
Party of Freud
Wed, Feb 17, 1999 60 mins
The therapist's couch beckons Julia and Ned; Owen sees a psychologist for a suspected learning disability; and Charlie encourages Daphne to get help overcoming damage done by a neglectful mother. Dr. Kessel: Gregory Itzin. Michelle: Melissa Chan.
Episode 17
Fam-i-ly
Wed, Mar 3, 1999 60 mins
Family frustrations---and an impasse over custody of Owen---confront Bailey and Charlie, who also learn an alarming truth about Julia. Mrs. Reeves: Alyson Reed. Maggie: Heather McComb. James Day: Brian Markinson. Sally: Danielle Weeks.
Episode 18
Driven to Extremes
Wed, Mar 10, 1999 60 mins
Griffin whisks Julia away to talk sense into her about Ned (Scott Bairstow); Claudia feels pressured to take sides between Charlie and Bailey in their fight over Owen (Jacob Smith). Griffin: Jeremy London. Maggie: Heather McComb. Ms. Lo: Melissa Chan.
Episode 19
Judgement Day
Wed, Mar 17, 1999 60 mins
Bailey resorts to extreme measures when Charlie refuses to hand over Owen's guardianship to him; Julia makes another telling observation about Ned; Kirsten and Griffin try to make a clean break from the Salingers. Judge Whelan: Roxanne Hart. Kessel: Gregory Itzin.
Episode 20
The Wish
Wed, Apr 14, 1999 60 mins
A power failure traps Julia and Griffin in an elevator; returns Charlie to the hospital; and increases tension between Bailey and his new restaurant manager (Julie Warner). Meanwhile, Claudia frets about some of the boys at her birthday party. Paul: Tim Dekay.
Episode 21
Get Back
Wed, Apr 21, 1999 60 mins
Julia and Charlie express different thoughts on second chances with former mates; Bailey senses unrest in Owen, and may even have some within himself stemming from Lauren; Charlie makes some confusing moves around Kirsten (Paula Devicq). Lauren: Julie Warner.
Episode 22
Fragile
Wed, Apr 28, 1999 60 mins
Bailey rejects Lauren's resignation; Sarah takes Claudia to a gynecologist; a lauded alum of Julia's writing class critiques her work; Bailey's compulsion for control starts to get to him. Perry: Olivia D'Abo. Lauren: Julie Warner. Cody: Chad Todhunter.
Episode 23
I'll Show You Mine
Wed, May 5, 1999 60 mins
Bailey asks Sarah to co-host a dinner party to promote the restaurant; Perry and Julia exchange favors; Claudia avoids being alone with Cody; Charlie hesitates to stay with Kirsten, who is offered a great position---in Chicago. Perry: Olivia D'Abo.
Episode 24
Haunted
Wed, May 12, 1999 60 mins
Daphne returns; Claudia adopts a new look; Sarah goes away to write an introspective essay; Julia lets a comment from Perry disrupt her date with Josh (Adam Scott). Daphne: Jennifer Aspen. Perry: Olivia D'Abo. Cody: Chad Todhunter. Kirsten: Paula Devicq.
Episode 25
Otherwise Engaged
Wed, May 19, 1999 60 mins
Charlie and Bailey plan proposals, but only one finds the right time; Claudia tries too hard to fit in with Cody's friends; Julia rejects help from Justin on a final exam that is pivotal to her scholarship chances. Daphne: Jennifer Aspen. Cody: Chad Todhunter. Kirsten: Paula Devicq.
