Ep 8. The Ring

In Parenthood season 5 episode 8, titled "The Ring," the Braverman family faces various challenges as they navigate through their personal and professional lives.

Sarah faces a tough decision when Mark asks her to marry him. She turns to her family for advice, but their conflicting opinions leave her confused and unsure of her own feelings. Meanwhile, Drew struggles to come to terms with the fact that his relationship with Amy is over. He finds solace in his family, but it's clear that he's still hurting.

Elsewhere, Julia and Joel continue to work on their marriage, but the pressures of their individual careers are taking a toll. Julia struggles to balance her successful law career with being a full-time mom, while Joel feels unfulfilled in his construction job. They both realize that change is needed, but they're not sure how to make it happen.

Amber and Ryan navigate the ups and downs of their relationship as Ryan tries to adjust to civilian life after serving in the war. They consider taking their relationship to the next level, but their different perspectives threaten to pull them apart.

Finally, Crosby and Jasmine face a new challenge when Crosby's old flame, Katie, reenters his life. Despite Jasmine's initial jealousy, she chooses to trust Crosby and their relationship, but the encounter sends shockwaves through their family.

As always, the Bravermans come together to support each other through the highs and lows of life, but the decisions they must make will have far-reaching consequences for all of them. "The Ring" highlights the complexity of family relationships and the importance of communication and understanding.