Emily in Paris Season 5 Episode Guide & Recap

I finally powered through all ten episodes of Emily in Paris Season 5 in one long weekend binge, and wow—it’s a lot. The show dropped quietly right before the holidays on December 18, 2025, and while it’s still got that signature mix of pretty outfits, dramatic sighs, and over-the-top drama, this season feels like it’s trying to grow up a bit. Rome starts strong but fizzles fast, Paris pulls everyone back like always, and the romances? Messier than ever. Emily’s bob is cute, the locations are dreamy, but some plots drag and others resolve way too neatly. Here’s a detailed episode-by-episode breakdown—no holding back on spoilers, so stop here if you haven’t watched.

Episode 1: “La Dolce Emily”

We pick up right in Rome, with Emily settling into her new role heading the Agence Grateau satellite office. She’s all glowy with Marcello, rocking a fresh bob haircut, but reality bites quick. Sylvie realizes they don’t have enough Italian clients to keep everyone there long-term, so she starts hustling for more while enjoying time with Giancarlo. Emily pitches hard to Marcello’s mom Antonia for Muratori ideas, but Antonia shuts her down—sees the whole thing as temporary.

Gabriel shows up unannounced in Rome (heart eyes from last season), spots Emily kissing Marcello, and quietly backs off. Mindy bounces back from her judging gig abroad. Princess Gianna (Minnie Driver having fun) throws a big party, landing some wins like Antoine’s perfume tie-in. Emily suggests rebranding his failing baby scent under Muratori. Alfie confesses to Mindy he’s single now, and there’s spark. Ends with the party buzzing, but you feel the Paris pull already.

Episode 2: “Got to Be Real”

Agency scores Bavazza as a client—Mindy performs at the launch. Antoine and Alfie head to Italy for Muratori perfume details. Princess Gianna joins as “Senior Executive of Brand Relationships” (love her energy). Sylvie nails a Fendi pitch? Nope—Emily’s vintage bag gets called fake, pitch flops as too “Americana.”

Sylvie reminds Emily confidence means admitting when you don’t have answers. Mindy and Alfie keep flirting. Short film for perfume shoots; Sylvie over-directs, Giancarlo storms off. She finishes it alone. Bavazza event drama—Sylvie’s ex Laurent crashes, Giancarlo gets jealous, she speedboats away. Emily spirals over feeling “fake” in Rome. Marcello plans a sweet Fendi surprise for her bag drama.

Episode 3: “Intimissimi Issues”

Luc crashes in a convent (curfew chaos ensues). Emily bombs rehearsals for a dance show—can’t nail the Dirty Dancing lift until Alfie helps, leading to a kiss Mindy interrupts. Intimissimi pitch flops; Emily doubts her instincts in Italy.

Sylvie overrides on perfume film ending. Emily opens up to Marcello about conditional family love. Mindy warns off the lift due to injury—crashes anyway with partner. Mindy and Alfie hook up that night. Emily reframes Intimissimi pitch—lands the client, saving Rome office temporarily.

Episode 4: “Rome Has Fallen”

Big Muratori perfume launch in Solitano. Strict “one post only” rule backfires when influencers flood the town anyway—tourism boom wrecks the quiet vibe. Antonia furious, fires Emily. Marcello admits he never stopped JVMA negotiations—Emily feels used.

Luc’s double-dating blows up—loses Bavazza account. Rome office closes; everyone heads back to Paris. Princess Gianna leaked the location (twist!). Emily devastated, but Sylvie says she needs her in Paris.

Episode 5: “Bonjour Paris!”

Back home vibes—Emily slips into old routines. Sylvie walks in on Laurent with another woman. Mindy and Alfie plan to confess to Emily, but chicken out. Big hotel client Thomas Heatherton—Emily saves pitch with immersive Parisian idea.

Genevieve’s hat side-hustle annoys everyone. Gabriel quits restaurant after Antoine ultimatum—takes yacht chef gig worldwide. Emily fires Genevieve (dad drama). Mindy gives Nicolas another shot. Emily heartbroken over secrets.

Episode 6: “The One Where Emily Goes to the Embassy”

Emily and Mindy fight over secrecy—Emily hurt by lies. Mindy moves out temporarily. L’Oréal pitch uses Emily’s life as “boy-crazy American”—she calls it out. Reframed around friendship—lands it with Mindy and Sylvie/Yvette on shoot.

Emily hits American embassy party for comfort, meets Jake. Sylvie reconnects with old friend Yvette after backgammon fallout. Mindy and Emily make up. Campaign celebrates enduring bonds.

Episode 7: “Second Chances”

Marcello crashes convention—left family business, starting own label with Nicolas. Horseback weekend scheming. Sylvie hooks up with younger guy (“five to seven” fling).

Mindy gives Nicolas chance. Pride float for rebrand client. Emily and Marcello reconnect—second chance talk. Mindy spots Alfie chemistry lingering.

Episode 8: “Fashion Statement”

Hunt designer Noah Moreau for Marcello’s line—Emily charms via dog connection. Sketches impress, but “no drama” rule. Sylvie partners. Press lunch—Antonia sues for trademark. Moreau bails. Marcello admits sketches are his—Emily pushes him to design.

Episode 9: “La Belle Époque”

Venice Fashion Week slot secured. Absinthe party chaos—Sylvie slaps Laurent over debts. Mindy voices rat in animated film. Gabriel brief Paris stop—closure chat with Emily. Marcello doubts; Emily encourages belief in self.

Episode 10: “Veni, Vidi, Venezia”

Venice flood—pivot to boots/ponchos, turns charming. Show triumph; Antonia steps down, names Marcello head. Emily finds ring—assumes proposal. Gondola: Nico proposes to Mindy (yes). Emily rejects imagined one—realizes Paris is home. Breakup with Marcello.

Sylvie crisis—debts nearly sink agency; Princess Jane invests (palazzo windfall). Mindy doubts engagement seeing Alfie hurt. Gabriel postcards from Greece: invites Emily.

Season ends resetting—Emily single in Paris, Gabriel waiting, agency saved but tense, Mindy torn. Familiar cycle, but with more self-awareness. Stronger friendships, quieter growth amid chaos. Worth the binge? If you love the fluff, yes—but it’s showing wear. Greece next? We’ll see. What was your favorite mess this season?