Season 5 Plot
The fifth and final season of Rhoda aired on CBS from September 23 to December 9, 1978. The last four episodes produced aired in syndication.
Rhoda Season 5 aired on September 23rd, 1978.
Season 5 Episodes
1. Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Rhoda and Brenda are disappointed that Martin isn't feeling well enough to come to his 60th birthday party at Rhoda's apartment, until they learned that Martin moved out over 2 months ago.
2. In Search of Martin
Rhoda, Brenda and Benny head to Florida to search for Martin.
3. Rhoda vs. Ida
Ida and Rhoda quarrel over Ida's dating a younger man.
4. Brenda Gets Engaged
Benny proposes to Brenda, but Brenda's happiness is marred when Ida refuses to give her blessings.
5. Meet the Goodwins
Brenda insists that Rhoda accompany her when she meets her prospective in-laws for the first time, and Rhoda becomes an unexpected hit with Benny's big brother, leading unfortunately to one of the most harrowing dates of her life.
6. Ida's Roommate
Ida advertises for a roommate and gets more than she bargained for when she chooses a couple to share her home.
7. Martin Comes Home
Martin returns from his ""fling"" in Florida ready for a reconciliation, but Ida insists on a second courtship before she's willing to forgive and forget.
8. Jack's New Image
Rhoda convinces her boss that he needs some new clothes to go with his new svelte physique, but both learn a valuable lesson that beauty is only skin deep.
9. The Total Brenda
When Benny starts to feel down-and-out, Brenda tries to cheer him up by catering to his every whim.
10. The Date in the Iron Mask
No, it's not an alien from outer space. It's only Rhoda's date--who's managed to get his head stuck inside a silly-looking mask right before an awards dinner.
11. Martin Swallows His Heart
Martin accidentally swallows a heart-shaped gold charm he bought as a gift for Ida.
12. Earl's Helping Hand
Benny's brother, Earl, generously offers to lend Jack the $5,000 he needs to get his company out of debt, but only because it means being able to spend a week with Rhoda on her job.
13. Brenda Runs Away
Feeling trapped and confused when everybody tries to run her life for her, Brenda runs away.