Ep 1. The House

Grace and Frankie season 5 episode 1 opens with the title sequence showing Grace, Frankie, Robert, and Sol sitting on a beach together. The peaceful flashback is broken when Grace and Frankie arrive at their beach house to find it completely renovated. They had no idea that their ex-husbands had sold the beach house, and now it is a rental property. To make things worse, the rental company sent a family to occupy the house for a week.

Grace and Frankie are not happy about the situation, but the family of five warmly welcomes them. The father, Ken, reassures Grace and Frankie that they will take care of the house, which eases some of their anxiety. Ken, his wife Julie, and their kids immediately make themselves at home, which leads to Grace and Frankie feeling left out of their own house.

Meanwhile, Robert and Sol are also living in a new home, which they call the spaceship because of its futuristic design. Sol is excited about the move and the modern amenities, but Robert misses the old familiarities of their old home. They invite Grace and Frankie over to celebrate the new house but end up getting into an argument about their marriage and their past. The two couples are still trying to navigate through their new lives and relationships.

Back at the beach house, Grace and Frankie stumble upon a lost item belonging to the former owner, making them wonder about who is renting their beloved home. They take advantage of the opportunity and sneak into the renters' rooms to investigate, which inevitably leads to chaos. Grace and Frankie are caught when Ken and Julie return, and tensions rise between the two couples.

As the week progresses, Grace and Frankie find themselves growing closer to the family of five. They learn about their struggles and try to offer a helping hand when needed. Frankie connects with the kids, and Grace bonds with Julie over their shared experiences of being a mother. When the week comes to an end, the family leaves the beach house, and Grace and Frankie are left with a clean slate.

The episode ends with Grace and Frankie standing on the beach, reflecting on their past and their lives as they now know them. They realize that they are lucky to have each other and that their ex-husbands, whether they like it or not, are a part of their lives. They begin to feel hopeful about what the future may bring and look forward to the next chapter of their lives.

Season 5 Episode 1 of Grace and Frankie titled The House showcases the complexities of relationships and the struggles that come with moving on. The characters are faced with new challenges, both big and small, but through it all, they stick together. The episode emphasizes the importance of family, no matter what form it may take, and the value of letting go of the past to move forward.