Hot in Cleveland

Season 5

TV-PG

82%

Three middle-aged best friends from Los Angeles are flying to Paris when their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland. Realizing that all the norms from Los Angeles don't apply anymore, they decide to celebrate a city that values real women and stay where they're still considered hot.

Where to Watch Season 5

24 Episodes

Stayin' Alive
E1
Stayin' AliveAfter Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes from prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is not-so-secret and already occupied by other criminals.
Surprise!
E2
Surprise!Since Victoria's husband's disappearance, the women have been monitored closely by an FBI agent (Thomas Lennon). Melanie tells Alec (Jay Harrington) that she's pregnant and Joy discovers she's now irresistible to men.
Dr. Who?
E3
Dr. Who?Joy's baby daddy Simon meets his son and grandson for the very first time as they pretend to be a happy family to get Wilbur into a prestigious pre-school. Melanie and Elka try to find the perfect doctor.
The Undead
E4
The UndeadElka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so she can join her husband in hiding. Her nemesis, Susan Lucci attends. Simon and Joy face a dilemma in their relationship.
Elka Takes a Lover
E5
Elka Takes a LoverOn the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.
Rusty Banks Rides Again
E6
Rusty Banks Rides AgainVictoria wants to get nominated for an Oscar, so she gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Melanie is assigned a teen idol, Joy is assigned an indie darling, and Elka reunites with Roy.
The One with George Clooney
E7
The One with George ClooneyWhen the women try to adopt a puppy, the Rescue Center's volunteer, Doug (Max Greenfield), determines if they are dog-worthy. Elka's relationships with Mamie (Georgia Engel) and Roy (John Mahoney) take an interesting turn.
Brokeback Elka
E8
Brokeback ElkaMelanie uses her illness to get tickets to country star Chase Jackson's (Chris Isaak) sold-out concert, while her friends also cash in on her "tumor perks." Vicotoria's new online suitor may not be the man he says he is.
Bad George Clooney
E9
Bad George ClooneyThe ladies take their depressed puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist who has her own radio show. Dr. Deb blames the women for George’s bad behavior and gives them assignments to better their lives and their dog’s.
Bucket: We're Going to New York
E10
Bucket: We're Going to New YorkThe ladies fly to NYC. Victoria wants to come clean to Maddie Banks for not telling her about an audition call back for 'Sofia's Choice' when they were roommates years earlier; Melanie, Joy and Elka cross things off their bucket lists.
Undercover Lovers
E11
Undercover LoversLines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.
I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry
E12
I Just Met the Man I'm Going to MarryThe women fly to Los Angeles to watch Victoria announce the Oscar nominations. Elka gets campaign advice from a statistics expert, Victoria has nerves over the unknown, and Joy meets the man she’s going to marry.
People Feeding People
E13
People Feeding PeopleElka needs Ross Barkley’s endorsement for City Council so Melanie gets strong-armed into going on a date with him. Meanwhile, Joy hides her feelings for Mitch while he tries to get over Melanie.
Murder House
E14
Murder HouseDuring a super storm, the ladies get stuck in the house with some unwanted guests: Victoria's island boyfriend, Melanie's downer friend and Joy's mother. Elka thinks the ghost of a murdered woman has come back, seeking revenge.
Playmates
E15
PlaymatesElka decides to write and direct a play about their life in Cleveland and the ladies are surprised and upset on how they are portrayed.
Auction Heroes
E16
Auction HeroesJoy decides to finally tell Mitch how she feels but a handsome dating coach gets in the way. Victoria is surprisingly taken with a very Clevelandy screenwriter.
Straight Outta Cleveland
E17
Straight Outta ClevelandVictoria gets a visit from the son she always forgets and Joy and Mitch debate their compatibility.
The Animated Episode
E18
The Animated EpisodeIn an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.
Strange Bedfellows
E19
Strange BedfellowsMelanie rekindles a relationship with Donald and discovers he's coaching Elka's political opponent for the debate. Things heat up between Victoria and J.J. but he has the jitters because the only women he has slept with was his late wife.
The Italian Job
E20
The Italian JobThe women go to Melanie's radio co-host for advice, making Melanie feel slighted; Victoria meets J.J.'s family.
Mystery Date: Oscar Edition
E21
Mystery Date: Oscar EditionWhile deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.
Win Win
E22
Win WinVictoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.
Don Elka
E23
Don ElkaSimon sneaks back into Joy's life; Elka gets carried away with some new-found power.
The Bachelors
E24
The BachelorsEvery year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.