Season 5
(2005)
Overview
Everything. Everyone. Everywhere...Ends. Story elements established in the first four seasons reach a series of emotional climaxes, with Ruth overwhelmed by her mentally fragile husband George, Nate struggling to reaffirm his relationship with Brenda while raising his daughter Maya, David and Keith longing for children of their own, Claire trying to broaden her horizons, and Federico attempting to fill the void left by Vanessa. By season's end, all will come to embrace the cycle of life—birth, …
Cast
as Nate Fisher
as David Fisher
as Ruth Fisher
as Claire Fisher
as Federico Diaz
as Keith Charles
as Brenda Chenowith
as Vanessa Diaz
as Maggie Sibley
Episodes
A Coat of White Primer 8.0
June 6, 2005
Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis; Nate and Brenda prep for a big day, but…
Dancing for Me 7.3
June 13, 2005
Nate hangs with some high-school friends but finds that, as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth …
Hold My Hand 8.5
June 20, 2005
Claire is seduced by Billy's lust for life but hits a roadblock trying to fund the next leg of her educational journey;…
Time Flies 8.5
June 27, 2005
Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circ…
Eat a Peach 8.7
July 4, 2005
Nate and Brenda discuss giving Maya a 'coherent narrative'; David and Keith await news from Mary, and meet a special li…
The Rainbow of Her Reasons 8.8
July 10, 2005
Ruth happily helps 'circle the wagons' when Sarah calls; David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Ant…
The Silence 7.3
July 18, 2005
David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries; When Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news, it confirms t…
Singing for Our Lives 8.2
July 25, 2005
A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture--and future--of Fisher and Diaz. Meanwhile, David and Keith…
Ecotone 8.4
July 31, 2005
David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life; Claire is shocked to discover she and Ted share a passion f…
All Alone 9.1
August 7, 2005
While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job; Brenda is challenged by …
Static 8.4
August 14, 2005
As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him--and the boys; Billy attends to his sister; Claire goes on a dru…
Everyone's Waiting 9.0
August 21, 2005
David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives 'tough love'; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fight…