Five children orphaned by their parent's fatal auto accident seek to make their way in San Francisco.

Episode 1 of 22, Party of Five

Following his parents' tragic death, 24-year-old Charlie Salinger is back at home - and in over his head - as his siblings' legal guardian. Through it all, as they learn to run their parents' restaurant, manage disastrous relationships and school problems, the Salingers know that in order to survive, they must help each other.

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Following his parents' tragic death, 24-year-old Charlie is his siblings' legal guardian.

Bailey develops a crush on Kirsten; Julia strives to be popular; Claudia searches for the Salingers' long lost grandfather.

Episode 2 of 22, Homework

Bailey's loyalty to his football teammates places him in jeopardy; Julia's generosity to some popular new friends causes problems for her siblings.

Episode 3 of 22, Good Sports

Julia is tempted by sex; Kirsten gives Charlie another chance; Bailey falls in love.

Episode 4 of 22, Worth Waiting For

An old girlfriend tempts Charlie; Claudia and Julia both lie to get what they want.

Episode 5 of 22, All's Fair

Bailey tries to impress Kate's father; Charlie balks at the constant comparisons with his own dad.

Episode 6 of 22, Fathers and Sons

Charlie's infidelity jeopardises his relationship with Kirsten; Bailey's preoccupation with Kate angers Claudia.

Episode 7 of 22, Much Ado

Bailey and Kate disagree over sex; Charlie sets out to impress a potential employer; Claudia's success goes to her head; and Julia struggles in school.

Episode 8 of 22, Kiss Me Kate

The arrival of an old family friend disrupts the Salinger household.

Episode 9 of 22, Something Out of Nothing

The release of the drunk driver who killed their parents divides the family.

Episode 10 of 22, Thanksgiving

Keeping too many secrets from each other threatens the Salinger's future together.

Episode 11 of 22, Private Lives

Bailey learns a secret about Kate; Julia and Claudia each try keeping secrets from prospective boyfriends; a personal crisis prompts Kirsten to turn to Charlie.

Episode 12 of 22, Games People Play

As Claudia and Julia each face the challenges of growing up, Charlie proposes to Kirsten while Bailey finds himself in a relationship based solely on sex.

Episode 13 of 22, Grownups

Sparks fly when Charlie moves Kirsten in without consulting his siblings; Julia uncovers evidence that heir mother may have had an affair.

Episode 14 of 22, Not Fade Away

The Salingers each face problems with their friends and lovers.

Episode 15 of 22, It's Not Easy Being Green

As aftershocks rock their home, Bailey discovers Jill is using drugs; Charlie regrets accepting a loan from Kirsten; and Julia comes between Libby and her boyfriend.

Episode 16 of 22, Aftershocks

Bailey and Claudia each struggle to help friends in need, while Julia falls in love with an old friend.

Episode 17 of 22, In Loco Parentis

On the eve of Claudia's birthday, Bailey heads to Los Angeles to find Jill.

Episode 18 of 22, Who Cares?

The family is thrown into turmoil when Charlie is offered a job in Seattle.

Episode 19 of 22, Brother's Keeper

As Charlie tries getting some time for himself, the pressures of being the head of the household mount.

Episode 20 of 22, The Trouble With Charlie

Just as Charlie finds a new apartment, he's needed more than ever at home.

Episode 21 of 22, All-Nighters

Bailey is shocked by Jill's death; Ross' homosexuality threatens his adoption of a little girl.

Party of Five

Episode 1 of 22, Party of Five

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