Party of Five (1994–2000)

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 12, 1994—The five Salinger siblings struggle to make ends meet following the deaths of their parents, but Charlie is unsteady with the purse strings.
2. S01E02HomeworkSeptember 19, 1994—Bailey tries to break the ice with Kirsten; Julia's on thin ice at school; and Claudia searches for their long-lost grandfather.
3. S01E03Good SportsSeptember 26, 1994—Julia offers the Salinger home as a party pad for her friends; Bailey risks getting kicked off the football team; Charlie's noble act backfi
4. S01E04Worth Waiting ForOctober 3, 1994—Claudia has questions about sex---and so does Julia; things heat up between Kirsten and Charlie.
5. S01E05All's FairOctober 10, 1994—Charlie squirms when an old girlfriend returns; Bailey tires of being Kate's friend; Julia lies about her age, as does Claudia.
6. S01E06Fathers and SonsOctober 17, 1994—Charlie has a hard time trying to fill his father's shoes; the family takes in Julia's ex-boyfriend, who's running from an abusive stepdad;
7. S01E07Much AdoOctober 24, 1994—A solar eclipse casts a shadow of gloom over Claudia's plans and foreshadows a family crisis; and Charlie's confession clouds Kirsten's hope
8. S01E08Kiss Me KateNovember 2, 1994—As Julia's priorities change, responsibility falls to Charlie, who's saddled with his own priorities. Meanwhile, Bailey can't accept Kate's
9. S01E09Something Out of NothingNovember 7, 1994—The Salingers welcome a houseguest, a free-spirited friend of their mother's, who makes everyone feel special; and Claudia's dreams are dash
10. S01E10ThanksgivingNovember 14, 1994—Thanksgiving brings back troubling memories for the Salingers, whose grief is compounded by news that the drunken driver who killed their pa
11. S01E11Private LivesNovember 21, 1994—When a social worker visits unexpectedly, Claudia is missing, Julia's in a revealing outfit, and Charlie is doing another disappearing act.
12. S01E12Games People PlayNovember 28, 1994—Relationships are put to the test as Kate knocks the wind out of Bailey's sails, Kirsten challenges Charlie's one-track mind, Morgan comes c
13. S01E13GrownupsDecember 12, 1994—Charlie takes a great leap of faith with Kirsten; passion overpowers friendship for Bailey and Jill; Claudia feels unprepared for the intern
14. S01E14Not Fade AwayJanuary 4, 1995—Kirsten moves into Charlie's room and gets the cold shoulder from Julia. Meanwhile, Julia finds an old journal of her mother's hinting of an
15. S01E15It's Not Easy Being GreenJanuary 11, 1995—Charlie questions Kirsten's relationship with her advisor; envy wrecks Claudia's relationship with Artie; and Bailey's relationship with bes
16. S01E16AftershocksJanuary 18, 1995—An earthquake leaves Claudia trembling and Jill babbling, but Charlie suspects Jill has a drug problem; and Julia's relationship with Justin
17. S01E17In Loco ParentisFebruary 1, 1995—Jill doesn't seem to want Bailey's help; Julia alienates Justin by getting chummy with his mom.
18. S01E18Who Cares?February 15, 1995—Everyone is too busy to celebrate Claudia's birthday: Bailey is in L.A. searching for Jill, Julia sets an unrealistic songwriting deadline,
19. S01E19Brother's KeeperFebruary 22, 1995—Charlie's once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity threatens to break up the family; Bailey and Julia end up in the same math class; and Ross push
20. S01E20The Trouble with CharlieMarch 1, 1995—Kate surprises Bailey with a return visit, as does Jill; Charlie's decisions get no respect; and Julia's creative writing humiliates her sib
21. S01E21All-NightersMarch 8, 1995—Charlie discovers that he's needed more than ever at home; Bailey interferes with Jill's planning of a school dance marathon; and Julia is i
22. S01E22The Ides of MarchMarch 15, 1995—Jill's drug problems lead to a tragedy; Jill's brother rejects Julia's kind gestures; Ross tries to adopt a child; Charlie plans a surprise.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Ready or NotSeptember 27, 1995—A surprise visit from an old girlfriend threatens to destroy Charlie's relationship with Kirsten.
2. S02E02FalsiesOctober 4, 1995—Pamela's change of heart leaves Charlie and Kirsten torn about their future; Julia and Justin become the "poster kids for the kissing cause"
3. S02E03Dearly BelovedOctober 18, 1995—Charlie and Kirsten plan a hasty retreat as friends and family take over their wedding plans; Justin catches Julia in lies about her whereab
4. S02E04Have No FearOctober 25, 1995—Julia considers going all the way with Griffin; a medical crisis has Charlie searching for a replacement for Joe; another medical emergency
5. S02E05Change Partners ... and DanceNovember 1, 1995—A fortuneteller's prediction sends Kirsten and Charlie to ballroom-dancing lessons; Bailey gets off on the wrong foot with Sarah; Julia is s
6. S02E06AnalogiesNovember 8, 1995—A surprise visit from Kirsten's parents results in angry clashes; Claudia warms to Griffin; and Bailey's need for encouragement is met with
7. S02E07Where There's SmokeNovember 15, 1995—Charlie lands on the hot seat following a fire at the restaurant; Julia stands by her man despite his betrayal; Will sets his sights on Sara
8. S02E08Best Laid PlansNovember 22, 1995—Plans go awry at Charlie's bachelor party after the groom-to-be encounters a needy woman whose husband is cheating on her; Julia forces a co
9. S02E09The WeddingDecember 13, 1995—Charlie and Kirsten's wedding day arrives with a flurry of second thoughts for Charlie---leading to a crisis that everyone must weather.
10. S02E10Grand DelusionsDecember 20, 1995—With little to celebrate at home, Charlie seeks understanding---and forgiveness---elsewhere; Sarah seeks understanding from Bailey; Claudia
11. S02E11Unfair AdvantageJanuary 3, 1996—A favorite teacher betrays Julia's trust; Charlie misreads a fun-loving employee; Sarah seems to be using Bailey to punish her parents.
12. S02E12Hold on TightJanuary 10, 1996—Justin and Sarah are thrust into the middle of an argument between Julia and Bailey; Kirsten and Charlie fall back into familiarity; and Cla
13. S02E13Poor SubstitutesJanuary 17, 1996—Owen fails to meet Charlie's expectations for pre-school; Sarah considers visiting her biological mother; Julia bonds with Justin's British
14. S02E14Strange BedfellowsJanuary 24, 1996—Justin's parents disapprove of Julia and Justin's sexual involvement; Charlie takes an interest in Claudia's math teacher; and Will introduc
15. S02E15BenefactorsJanuary 31, 1996—Bailey finds himself at the mercy of a mysterious benefactor; Charlie becomes distracted by an affectionate client; a desperate Julia turns
16. S02E16Comings and GoingsFebruary 7, 1996—Claudia warms to Jake, while Julia eyes him with suspicion; Sarah meets with a series of disappointments; and Charlie gets a taste of his ow
17. S02E17Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 1996—Griffin's return takes the wind out of Justin's sails; Sarah's Valentine's Day plans don't involve Bailey; Charlie whisks Kathleen away from
18. S02E18Before and AfterFebruary 21, 1996—Julia shuts out Justin in her rush to have her problem "taken care of"; Bailey and Sarah anticipate intimacy; and Jake encourages Claudia to
19. S02E19Altered StatesFebruary 28, 1996—Julia turns to an old friend for comfort; Sarah's sexy new attitude turns off Bailey; Charlie feels increasingly trapped by Kathleen.
20. S02E20Happily Ever AfterMarch 20, 1996—Bailey issues a painful ultimatum after discovering more truths about Jake; Charlie's lies backfire; and Justin and Julia drift further apar
21. S02E21Spring Breaks (1)March 27, 1996—Thanks to Charlie, the family stands to lose their father's restaurant. So Charlie turns to Jake---and to ex-fiancée Kirsten---for support.
22. S02E22Spring Breaks (2)March 27, 1996—The family could lose their father's restaurant.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Summer Fun, Summer NotAugust 21, 1996—Bailey and Will take their girlfriends to Mexico, and Kirsten's mother makes a surprise visit to the Salingers.
2. S03E02Going, Going, GoneAugust 28, 1996—Charlie stays behind when Kirsten accepts a new teaching job, Julia and Griffin resume dating, and Will leaves for college.
3. S03E03Short CutsSeptember 4, 1996—A fellow freshman instructs Bailey on how to breeze through college.
4. S03E04Deal with ItSeptember 11, 1996—Charlie helps Kirsten deal with her depression, and Claudia handles house problems by herself.
5. S03E05Mixed SignalsSeptember 18, 1996—Bailey helps Callie with boyfriend trouble, and Charlie helps Claudia's friend deal with a personal problem.
6. S03E06Going HomeSeptember 25, 1996—Kirsten's depression deepens shortly before her parents come for a visit.
7. S03E07Personal DemonsOctober 30, 1996—Sarah tries to convince Bailey to go to the Halloween dance, and Claudia wants to rid the family home of a curse.
8. S03E08Not So FastNovember 6, 1996—Bailey reconsiders breaking up with Sarah after she nurses him through the chicken pox, and Julia asks a novelist to critique her writing.
9. S03E09Gimme ShelterNovember 13, 1996—Charlie's refusal to serve homeless people creates bad press for Salingers.
10. S03E10Close to YouNovember 20, 1996—Bailey rescues Callie from a bad date, making her more dependent on him, and Claudia writes an advice column for the school newspaper.
11. S03E11I DoNovember 27, 1996—Joe returns to the Salingers to be married, and Charlie takes Grace to Joe's wedding.
12. S03E12Desperate MeasuresDecember 11, 1996—Charlie convinces Kirsten to return to San Francisco without telling her parents.
13. S03E13ChristmasDecember 18, 1996—Charlie suspects a hidden motive behind Grandpa Jake's holiday visit.
14. S03E14Life's Too ShortJanuary 8, 1997—Guilt plagues Julia after a friend commits suicide, and Charlie attends a high school reunion.
15. S03E15Significant OthersJanuary 15, 1997—Julia and Sam become a couple despite their age difference, and Callie asks Bailey to move out.
16. S03E16I DeclareJanuary 22, 1997—Passion overcomes Charlie and Grace, a reluctant Julia is accepted at Stanford, and Claudia reveals a teacher's secret.
17. S03E17Misery Loves CompanyJanuary 29, 1997—Will questions Bailey about his drinking, and a fire destroys Grace's apartment, prompting her to move in with Charlie.
18. S03E18MYOBFebruary 5, 1997—Things heat up between Charlie and Grace, Julia spends a lot of time with Griffin, and Bailey takes off for a weekend of intoxication.
19. S03E19Point of No ReturnFebruary 12, 1997—Bailey's drunken antics as a birthday party clown frighten the children, and Julia dumps Sam when she learns he is a racist.
20. S03E20InterventionFebruary 19, 1997—The Salingers hold an intervention for Bailey, and the business partner of Bailey's late father reveals a shocking family secret.
21. S03E21Hitting BottomFebruary 26, 1997—Rejected by everyone, Bailey continues to drink and endangers lives when he gets behind the wheel of his car.
22. S03E22Leap of FaithMarch 5, 1997—Bailey finally admits he has a drinking problem, Sarah is released from the hospital, and Grace decides to run for local office.
23. S03E23Promises, PromisesMarch 19, 1997—Sarah is torn when she meets an attractive medical student, but she continues to help Bailey recover.
24. S03E24A Little FaithMarch 26, 1997—Charlie hesitates letting Bailey serve as soloist Claudia's chaperon, and Julia and Griffin take a motorcycle trip.
25. S03E25You Win Some, You Lose SomeApril 2, 1997—Justin invites Julia to Europe for the summer, Bailey talks candidly with Coach, and Sarah chooses her college.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01What a DragSeptember 17, 1997—Bailey is arrested for a driving accident that happened five months earlier, and Charlie contends with Owen's cross-dressing.
2. S04E02Past ImperfectSeptember 24, 1997—Bailey focuses on college, while Sarah quarrels with her parents.
3. S04E03HandicapsOctober 1, 1997—Bailey discovers being a convicted felon is a problem, and Claudia refuses to do her community service.
4. S04E04ZapOctober 15, 1997—Charlie meets Nina during an outing with Owen, while Bailey and Sarah deal with an annoying tenant.
5. S04E05Fight or FlightOctober 22, 1997—Bailey gives cookie-jar money to Annie, and Nina accepts an assignment in China.
6. S04E06Immediate FamilyOctober 29, 1997—Charlie fails to notice Griffin's attempts at friendship, and Reed informs Claudia of his infatuation for someone.
7. S04E07Positive AttitudeNovember 5, 1997—Charlie collapses on the racquetball court, and Griffin gets into more trouble because he doesn't tell Julia about his financial problems.
8. S04E08Sickness, Health / Richer, PoorerNovember 12, 1997—Charlie hosts a wedding ceremony and reception for Julia and Griffin, and confides in Nina about his illness.
9. S04E09Truth Be ToldNovember 19, 1997—Charlie decides to tell family members, one by one, his secret.
10. S04E10AdjustmentsDecember 3, 1997—Charlie's pride gets in the way after radiation treatments begin to take their toll.
11. S04E11S'Wunnerful LifeDecember 10, 1997—Everything goes wrong when Charlie accompanies Kirsten on a trip, and Justin returns and trades lies with Julia.
12. S04E12Empty ShoesJanuary 7, 1998—Bailey tells Julia she's doing a bad job at the restaurant, and Claudia attempts to win Reed's love and attention.
13. S04E13Parent TrapJanuary 14, 1998—Griffin has a hard time coping with Julia's new responsibilities, and Bailey and Annie tell Natalie about their relationship.
14. S04E14Of Human BondingJanuary 21, 1998—Time spent with another cancer victim helps change Charlie's view on life.
15. S04E15Here and NowJanuary 28, 1998—Julia convinces Griffin to make a commercial for the motorcycle shop, and Claudia writes a school time-capsule essay.
16. S04E16I Give UpFebruary 4, 1998—Charlie decides to make out a will after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
17. S04E17Of Sound Mind and BodyFebruary 11, 1998—Griffin is attracted to another woman when Julia spends more time at home, and Charlie must name a guardian for Claudia and Owen.
18. S04E18True or FalseFebruary 25, 1998—Julia finds a love letter in Griffin's jacket, and Bailey discovers Annie is drinking again.
19. S04E19Go AwayMarch 4, 1998—The family visits its mountain cabin and reminisces.
20. S04E20Square One (1)April 22, 1998—His cancer in remission, Charlie wants to throw a life-affirming party.
21. S04E21Free and Clear (2)April 22, 1998—Uncle Joe tells the family that he wants out of the restaurant business.
22. S04E22Opposites DistractApril 29, 1998—Charlie gets involved with an exotic dancer, Justin and Griffin feud over Julia, and Sarah confronts her feelings for Bailey.
23. S04E23Fools Rush InMay 6, 1998—Daphne gives Charlie some shocking news, Bailey deals with the return of Annie's husband, and Julia aids a beaten Griffin.
24. S04E24Fools Rush OutMay 13, 1998—Bailey turns to Sarah for consolation, and Charlie seeks Kirsten's advice about Daphne.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Moving OnSeptember 16, 1998 6.0Overprotective Charlie prompts pregnant Daphne to return to her wild ways, and Claudia leaves for boarding school.
2. S05E02Separation AnxietySeptember 23, 1998—Charlie sees a lawyer about gaining custody of his unborn child, Sarah thinks her mother is having an affair, and Julia tries to dump Josh.
3. S05E03Naming NamesSeptember 30, 1998—Charlie and Daphne try to name the baby, Sarah tries to find her natural mother again, and Claudia tries to escape from the dorm.
4. S05E04A Mid-Semester's Night DreamOctober 28, 1998—Daphne doesn't get the bed rest her doctor orders, and Julia and Ned find romance at a Halloween frat party.
5. S05E05The BabyNovember 4, 1998—Daphne goes into premature labour, threatening both her and the baby's lives and causing Charlie to choose between them.
6. S05E06Forgive and/or ForgetNovember 11, 1998—Daphne and Owen have problems embracing the baby, and Bailey and Sarah differ on parenthood.
7. S05E07Tender AgeNovember 18, 1998—Owen disappears at the mall on Thanksgiving, and Claudia is upset at spending the holiday alone at boarding school.
8. S05E08Love and WarDecember 2, 1998—Bailey fights to stop the opening of a new restaurant across the street, and Julia catches Ned in a series of lies.
9. S05E09GiftsDecember 9, 1998—A huge tax refund sends Bailey on a spending spree, and Julia thinks Ned's brother may be a savant.
10. S05E10One Christmas to GoDecember 16, 1998—Daphne's mother and her boyfriend visit for the holidays, and Bailey scolds Owen for destroying Sarah's art project.
11. S05E11Rings of SaturnJanuary 13, 1999—After a luckless camping trip with Owen, Bailey doubts his abilities as a caregive.
12. S05E12Witness for the PersecutionJanuary 20, 1999—Bailey and Sarah surprise a robber at the restaurant, and Julia flees Ned's violent outbursts.
13. S05E13Fillmore StreetJanuary 27, 1999—Julia forgives Ned for hitting her and lies to Griffin about her bruises, and Sarah is undecided about testifying against her attacker.
14. S05E14Stand by MeFebruary 3, 1999—Griffin urges Justin to help a battered Julia, and Charlie finds out more about Daphne's background.
15. S05E15Whatever WorksFebruary 10, 1999—Griffin brawls with Ned, putting him in the hospital, and Bailey relishes his role as father figure to Owen.
16. S05E16Party of FreudFebruary 17, 1999—Charlie fights with Bailey over legal guardianship of Owen, and Julia convinces Ned that they should see a therapist.
17. S05E17fam-i-lyMarch 3, 1999—The Salingers are torn apart over the custody battle for Owen, and Maggie tells the family about Ned's abusive behavior.
18. S05E18Driven to ExtremesMarch 10, 1999—Bailey tries to convince his siblings that he and not Charlie should have custody of Owen, and Griffin plans to kidnap Julia.
19. S05E19Judgment DayMarch 17, 1999—Charlie is served with a subpoena in his custody battle with Bailey.
20. S05E20The WishApril 14, 1999—Julia and Griffin are trapped in an elevator during a blackout, and Sarah plans a sweet 16 party for Claudia.
21. S05E21Get BackApril 21, 1999—Bailey wants to return to the Salinger home with Sarah and Owen, while Kirsten receives an overseas job offer.
22. S05E22FragileApril 28, 1999—Julia plunges into a new friendship with a visiting professor.
23. S05E23I'll Show You MineMay 5, 1999—Julia and her professor share intimacies, and Claudia invites people to a party.
24. S05E24HauntedMay 12, 1999—When Daphne returns to see Charlie, Kirsten feels threatened, and Perry encourages Julia to date Josh.
25. S05E25Otherwise EngagedMay 19, 1999—Charlie proposes to Kirsten, Bailey proposes to Sarah, and Julia wins a fellowship and receives a surprise invitation.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Don't Let GoOctober 5, 1999—Charlie and Kirsten get married after searching for a wedding location, and an editor offers Julia a book deal.
2. S06E02NakedOctober 12, 1999—A Mexican honeymoon leaves Charlie and Kirsten sick and sunburned, and Julia has writer's block.
3. S06E03Bye, Bye, LoveOctober 19, 1999—Sarah feels compelled to find out more about her parents after meeting her mother's high-school friend.
4. S06E04Wrestling DemonsOctober 26, 1999—Owen gets Victor to let him have a haunted house for Halloween, and Julia's feelings for Evan run deeper than she thought.
5. S06E05The Shortest DistanceNovember 2, 1999—Bailey decides to drive cross country to New York and bring Sarah back, and Claudia feels torn about her relationship with Cameron.
6. S06E06Too CloseNovember 9, 1999—Charlie is charged with inappropriate behavior after he tries to help a troubled student.
7. S06E07We Gather TogetherNovember 16, 1999—Accusations are leveled against Charlie, and Julia tries to forge a reconciliation between her editor and his son.
8. S06E08Fate, Hope and CharityNovember 30, 1999—Bailey pursues a beautiful woman lost in his neighborhood, and Claudia is uneasy around her new friends, especially Derek.
9. S06E09Ties That BindDecember 7, 1999—The family takes care of Griffin after the motorcycle crash, and Charlie and Kirsten seek illegal fertility drugs.
10. S06E10Dog Day After New YearJanuary 11, 2000—The Salingers must decide what to do with their sick dog, and Julia's book may not be published.
11. S06E11Fear and LoathingJanuary 18, 2000—Bailey and Holly's newfound relationship falters, and Owen turns to Victor when he gets bullied at school.
12. S06E12Bad BehaviorJanuary 25, 2000—Charlie hires Daphne to help him at the furniture store, a fellow student impresses Julia, and Owen learns about discrimination.
13. S06E13The Declaration of Co-DependenceFebruary 1, 2000—Bailey meets a girl at an AA meeting, and someone is stealing money from the restaurant.
14. S06E14One for the RoadFebruary 8, 2000—Daphne moves out of town with her new boyfriend, and Bailey continues to drink in moderation.
15. S06E15What If ...February 22, 2000—Bailey's car accident transports him to an alternate reality where he witnesses what life would have been like if his parents had lived.
16. S06E16Blast the PastMarch 14, 2000—Kirsten receives news that will change the family forever, and Julia follows Justin to Las Vegas to discuss his wedding.
17. S06E17Getting ThereMarch 21, 2000—Bailey begins life after rehab, and Charlie turns to him for help.
18. S06E18Too Cool for SchoolApril 4, 2000—Bailey continues searching for a new career, and Claudia discovers that Victor is hiding a secret.
19. S06E19Isn't It RomanticApril 11, 2000—Bailey enlists Will's help to keep Holly in the country, and Claudia plays Cupid with Ross and Victor.
20. S06E20Great ExpectationsApril 18, 2000—Bailey is upset when Will and Holly exchange intimate details, and Claudia's dream affects her feelings toward Todd.
21. S06E21Taboo or Not TabooApril 19, 2000—Claudia struggles to balance school and Todd, and Will may tell Bailey about his true feelings.
22. S06E22Falling ForwardApril 26, 2000—Julia is offered a staff position at a magazine, Will reveals his feelings to Holly, and Claudia ponders having sex with Todd.
23. S06E23All's Well... (1)May 3, 2000—Bailey considers attending college in Philadelphia, and Charlie surprises everyone with a revelation of his own.
24. S06E24...That Ends Well (2)May 3, 2000 4.5During a family dinner at the restaurant, Bailey, Julia and Claudia all announce their plans to leave town to start over.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed