Episode guide
Rhoda: Season 5
13 episodes · first aired Sep 23, 1978
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.
- 1 Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore Sep 23, 1978 · 30m 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 Sep 30, 1978 · 30m Rhoda, Brenda and Benny head to Florida to search for Martin.
- 3 Rhoda vs. Ida Oct 7, 1978 · 30m Ida and Rhoda quarrel over Ida's dating a younger man.
- 4 Brenda Gets Engaged Oct 14, 1978 · 30m Benny proposes to Brenda, but Brenda's happiness is marred when Ida refuses to give her blessings.
- 5 Meet the Goodwins Oct 21, 1978 · 30m 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…
- 6 Ida's Roommate Oct 28, 1978 · 30m 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 Nov 11, 1978 · 30m 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 Dec 2, 1978 · 30m 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 Dec 9, 1978 · 30m 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 Oct 31, 2011 · 30m 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 Dec 9, 1978 · 30m Martin accidentally swallows a heart-shaped gold charm he bought as a gift for Ida.
- 12 Earl's Helping Hand 30m 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 Nov 3, 2011 · 30m Feeling trapped and confused when everybody tries to run her life for her, Brenda runs away.