Season 5

Season 5
Season
Episodes
5
13
Aired	February 8, 2023 - May 3, 2023
Premiere	"The Last Dance"
Finale	"One Big Thing"
Slogan	"The Farewell Season" "It begins and ends with..."
Starring David Giuntoli as Eddie Saville Romany Malco as Rome Howard Allison Miller as Maggie Bloom Christina Moses as Regina Howard Grace Park as Katherine Kim James Roday Rodriguez as Gary Mendez Tristan Byon as Theo Saville Lizzy Greene as Sophie Dixon Chance Hurstfield as Daniel Dixon
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This page is dedicated to the fifth and final season of ABC's A Million Little Things. The renewal was announced on May 13, 2022. Filming began on September 7, 2022 and ended on March 3, 2023.

The season consisted of a total of thirteen episodes. It aired on Wednesdays at 10:00 PM. It premiered on February 8, 2023 with "The Last Dance", and concluded with "One Big Thing" on May 3, 2023.

On November 7, 2022, ABC announced that A Million Little Things would end with its fifth season.

Season Summary

Overview

Season four saw our A Million Little Things friend group face many challenges. Some humorous, others heartbreaking, but all made easier by the love and support these friends show each other.

After his accident left him wondering if he'd ever be the person he was before, Eddie proved to himself and the people he loves that the answer was no; he'd be even better. By allowing those who count on him to witness his true grit, Eddie has become an even more important role model than he could have possibly imagined. This season, with Delilah and Charlie still in France, Eddie will face the challenge of being a long-distance co-parent, all while pursuing a new career path helping others who've gone through similar challenges.

Season four saw Katherine find the courage to confront her past and come to terms with her sexuality, finally coming out to her family and friends as she developed a romance with her high school crush, Greta. This season, we'll see if Katherine can forge a lasting relationship with Greta while navigating a complicated co-parenting relationship with Eddie on a journey that ultimately reflects on true love and what it really means to be a family.

Last season, we saw Rome make the decision to face his past trauma and begin teaching at the school where he was discriminated against as a teenager. In the process, Rome was able to be there for a student who was also ostracized, helping them reclaim their voice in a way Rome's own teachers did not. This season, we'll see Rome tackle a different kind of challenge, one more personal and heartbreaking, as he deals with his father's health problems. But using humor as a coping mechanism as he always does, Rome has the pleasant discovery that his relationship with his only living parent might just be stronger than he thought.

As for Regina, she finally put the heartbreak of her failed restaurant behind her and started a successful new food truck enterprise. As this new mom to a foster child must suddenly cope with having an empty nest, Regina turns her attention to work, finding that being on a food truck puts her out in front of her community in a way that will change her life forever.

Sophie and Danny came into their own as young adults last season. Danny with his first true romantic relationship, and Sophie processing her sexual assault and beginning to heal. Season five will find them both leaning on their surrogate parents when they need them the most and finding the strength to return that favor in some beautiful and unexpected ways.

Finally, back together and stronger than ever, Gary and Maggie set their sights on having a child last season, but just as they got good news amidst their difficult fertility journey, Gary learned his cancer was back. This season will be a challenging one for Maggie, balancing her pregnancy, a demanding job as a successful radio host, and her worry over what the future holds for her and her growing family. Gary, faced with his own mortality, must make some difficult choices about his future that force him to do the one thing that's always been the hardest for him — need someone.

As the fifth and final season unfolds, we'll watch through laughter and tears as we bring this incredible journey to its conclusion. Along the way, we'll explore the depths of friendship, love and sorrow as we bid this special family of friends goodbye, once again proving that friendship really is a million little things.

Cast

Starring

• David Giuntoli as Eddie Saville
• Romany Malco as Rome Howard
• Allison Miller as Maggie Bloom
• Christina Moses as Regina Howard
• Grace Park as Katherine Kim
• James Roday Rodriguez as Gary Mendez
• Tristan Byon as Theo Saville
• Lizzy Greene as Sophie Dixon
• Chance Hurstfield as Daniel Dixon

Recurring

Cameron Esposito as Greta Strobe Lou Beatty Jr. as Walter Howard Stephanie Szostak as Delilah Dixon Halston Owen as Charlotte Dixon Bresha Webb as Jessica Bruno Adam Swain as Tyrell Epps Andrea Bang as Claudia Rachel Nichols as Nicole David Walton as Colton Cutler Jordan R. Coleman as Kevin Watkins Jan Bos as Dr. Stein Donald Sales as Dustin Emrik Lopez as Milo

Ash Spencer as Maddox Ainsworth Sam Pancake as Carter French Susan Hanson as Joo Hee Kim Donia Kash as Meetra Kelsey Lopes as Brianna Ron Livingston as Jonathan Dixon Erin Karpluk as Anna Benoit Karen Robinson as Florence Davis Paul Rodriguez as Javier Mendez Andrea Navedo as Valerie Sandoval Christopher J. Hanke as Ashley Anderson Nicole Muñoz as Vali

Guest Starring

David Marshall Grant as Gene Grant Jessica St. Clair as Amelia Kuba Oms as Alex Joseph Dana Gourrier as Melissa Ty Barnett as Evan Fisher Johanna Braddy as Claire Fisher Dwain Murphy as Terrence Clare Filipow as Brie Liz Vassey as Andrea Craft Lauren Lapkus as Mallory Renée Victor as Inez

Mary-Beth Manning as Dottie Lewis JoBeth Williams as Lana Strobe Jay Pharoah as Omar Howard George Wyner as Lonny Strobe Sebastien Roberts as Clark Ainsworth Christopher Lloyd as Himself Michael Hogan as Tim Andres Collantes as Benjamin Hernandez Anita Barone as Sophie Lance Lim as Adult Theo

Crew

Writers

• DJ Nash ("The Last Dance", "A Bird in the Hand", "Spilled Milk", "Ironic", "One Big Thing")
• Terrence Coli ("Think Twice", "Dear Diary", "The Salesman", "Tough Stuff")
• Elizabeth Laime ("Think Twice", "Mic Drop", "Tough Stuff")
• Christopher Luccy ("In the Room")
• Natalie Mercedes Smyka ("In the Room")
• Michelle Leibel ("A Bird in the Hand", "Father's Day", "Ironic")
• Susan Jaffee ("No Place Like Home")
• Katie Scheines ("No Place Like Home", "The Salesman")
• Jessie Stegner ("Mic Drop")
• Royale Watkins ("Spilled Milk")
• Lily Citrin ("Dear Diary")
• M.D.J. Clarke ("Father's Day")
• James Roday Rodriguez ("One Big Thing")

Directors

• Joanna Kerns ("The Last Dance", "In the Room", "Spilled Milk", "Tough Stuff")
• John Fortenberry ("Think Twice")
• Richard J. Lewis ("A Bird in the Hand")
• Romany Malco ("No Place Like Home")
• David Warren ("Mic Drop")
• Rebecca Asher ("Dear Diary")
• DJ Nash ("Father's Day", "One Big Thing")
• Christina Moses ("The Salesman")
• Tessa Blake ("Ironic")

Episodes

The Last Dance

See main article: "The Last Dance"

Original air date: February 8, 2023

Written by: DJ Nash

Directed by: Joanna Kerns

Plot Synopsis: The family of friends gathers once again to celebrate the life of a loved one who dies unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Katherine shows Maggie the secret to registering for baby gifts, and Rome supports his father through a difficult transition.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Jordan R. Coleman (Kevin Watkins), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Erin Karpluk (Anna Benoit), Karen Robinson (Florence Davis), Paul Rodriguez (Javier Mendez)

Think Twice

See main article: "Think Twice"

Original air date: February 15, 2023

Written by: Terrence Coli & Elizabeth Laime

Directed by: John Fortenberry

Plot Synopsis: An unexpected fan steps behind the mic at Maggie's radio show, and Walter attempts to convince Rome he is more than capable of being behind the wheel. Meanwhile, Eddie makes moves to reenter the dating pool and gets some help from an unexpected ally.

Recurring Guest Stars: Andrea Bang (Claudia), Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), David Walton (Colton Cutler), Bresha Webb (Jessica Bruno)

In the Room

See main article: "In the Room"

Original air date: February 22, 2023

Written by: Christopher Luccy & Natalie Mercedes Smyka

Directed by: Joanna Kerns

Plot Synopsis: The ladies treat Maggie to one last hurrah before the baby's arrival, and the guys attend a Bruins game for the last time. Meanwhile, Eddie toys with the idea of going back to college and Rome anxiously awaits news about his father.

Recurring Guest Stars: Andrea Bang (Claudia), Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Emrik Lopez (Milo), David Walton (Colton Cutler), Bresha Webb (Jessica Bruno)

A Bird in the Hand

See main article: "A Bird in the Hand"

Original air date: March 1, 2023

Written by: DJ Nash & Michelle Leibel

Directed by: Richard J. Lewis

Plot Synopsis: Gary and Maggie gain much more than breathing techniques at their birthing class. Meanwhile, Rome and Regina's quest to hire a caregiver for Walter takes an unexpected turn, and Theo learns a tough life lesson from an unlikely duo.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Donald Sales (Dustin), Ash Spencer (Maddox Ainsworth)

No Place Like Home

See main article: "No Place Like Home"

Original air date: March 8, 2023

Written by: Susan Jaffee & Katie Scheines

Directed by: Romany Malco

Plot Synopsis: Maggie and Gary explore the possibility of a home birth, while Regina and Rome adjust to life with their new roommate. Katherine and Greta reach a crossroads in their relationship.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Christopher J. Hanke (Ashley Anderson), Rachel Nichols (Nicole), Sam Pancake (Carter French), Donald Sales (Dustin)

Mic Drop

See main article: "Mic Drop"

Original air date: March 15, 2023

Written by: Elizabeth Laime & Jessie Stegner

Directed by: David Warren

Plot Synopsis: With the impending arrival of their baby, Maggie wraps things up at work while the guys help Gary set up the nursery. Regina's efforts to help Dustin cause a rift with Rome. Katherine plans a surprise for Greta's birthday.

Recurring Guest Stars: Andrea Bang (Claudia), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Nicole Muñoz (Vali), Andrea Navedo (Valerie Sandoval), Donald Sales (Dustin), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon), David Walton (Colton Cutler), Bresha Webb (Jessica Bruno)

Spilled Milk

See main article: "Spilled Milk"

Original air date: March 22, 2023

Written by: DJ Nash & Royale Watkins

Directed by: Joanna Kerns

Plot Synopsis: Regina and Rome face challenges living with Walter, while Eddie cautiously navigates his friendship with Nicole. Gary reunites with a relative who provides a new perspective on the past.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Rachel Nichols (Nicole), Ash Spencer (Maddox Ainsworth)

Dear Diary

See main article: "Dear Diary"

Original air date: March 29, 2023

Written by: Terrence Coli & Lily Citrin

Directed by: Rebecca Asher

Plot Synopsis: Secrets are revealed when Katherine meets Greta's parents. Maggie returns to unexpected changes at her workplace. Rome and Omar reluctantly come together to make an important decision.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Rachel Nichols (Nicole), David Walton (Colton Cutler), Bresha Webb (Jessica Bruno)

Father's Day

See main article: "Father's Day"

Original air date: April 5, 2023

Written by: Michelle Leibel & M.D.J. Clarke

Directed by: DJ Nash

Plot Synopsis: Gary feels the weight of his first Father's Day as a new dad and his first without his own father. Eddie deals with an emergency. Meanwhile, Rome searches for a suitable environment for Walter.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Rachel Nichols (Nicole), Ash Spencer (Maddox Ainsworth), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon)

The Salesman

See main article: "The Salesman"

Original air date: April 12, 2023

Written by: Terrence Coli & Katie Scheines

Directed by: Christina Moses

Plot Synopsis: Delilah reminisces on the past as she closes a chapter, while Greta weighs an offer from Katherine's mother. Sophie and Tyrell discuss the future.

Recurring Guest Stars: Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Ron Livingston (Jonathan Dixon), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon)

Ironic

See main article: "Ironic"

Original air date: April 19, 2023

Written by: DJ Nash & Michelle Leibel

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Katherine and Greta celebrate their wedding in spite of several setbacks. Regina faces tough competition, while Maggie and Gary navigate parenting decisions.

Recurring Guest Stars: Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Emrik Lopez (Milo), Sam Pancake (Carter French), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon)

Tough Stuff

See main article: "Tough Stuff"

Original air date: April 26, 2023

Written by: Terrence Coli & Elizabeth Laime

Directed by: Joanna Kerns

Plot Synopsis: Gary and Maggie make a difficult decision. Katherine and Greta explore options for the future. Eddie and Delilah realize they need to make a change.

Recurring Guest Stars: Andrea Bang (Claudia), Jordan R. Coleman (Kevin Watkins), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon), Bresha Webb (Jessica Bruno)

One Big Thing

See main article: "One Big Thing"

Original air date: May 3, 2023

Written by: DJ Nash & James Roday Rodriguez

Directed by: DJ Nash

Plot Synopsis: A tight-knit circle of friends is reminded that friendship is a million little things.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Jordan R. Coleman (Kevin Watkins), Cameron Esposito (Greta Strobe), Emrik Lopez (Milo), Stephanie Szostak (Delilah Dixon), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps)

Videos

Gallery of videos used to promote the season.

Season 5 Announcement

Final Season Announcement

Final Season Announcement 2

Season 5 Promo

Season 5 Promo 2

Season 5 Promo 3 (Season 4 Recap)

Season 5 Promo 4

Season 5 Promo 5

Season 5 Promo 6

Season 5 Promo 7 (Valentine's Day)

Season 5 Promo 8

Gallery

Gallery of photographic stills used to promote the season.

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Trivia

• Following the series' renewal, Nash revealed that Season 5 would have less episodes than Season 4. He later confirmed that the season would have 13 episodes.
  • As many stories from the show come from the writers' real life experiences, Nash was thrilled to have a longer break between the two seasons and give the writers "a chance to go have some life experience". He added that the team was "on the same page" with ABC.
  • Series executive producer Terrence Coli also mentioned they are happy to "have a little breathing room to craft the season with some time; to really put thought and consideration into it."
• Per DJ Nash, the writers' room for Season 5 opened on June 28, 2022.