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1989 · 2 seasons · 19 episodes · Ended · ITV1
Comedy
TMDB 7.0 · 3 votes
A situation comedy about divorcee James Shepherd, a charismatic vet, who struggles to run both a successful surgery and a home for his two teenage children.
Episodes
- S01E01Father and Family1989-10-0130m
James' ex-wife Helen arrives, saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. However, Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, comes looking for her.
- S01E02The Contract1989-10-0830m
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.
- S01E03Double Date1989-10-1530m
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.
- S01E04The Horse Race1989-10-2230m
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
- S01E05Helen's Parents1989-10-2930m
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.
- S01E06She's Leaving Home1989-11-0530m
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
- S01E07A Matter of Decree1989-11-1230m
James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.
- S01E08Katie's Broken Heart1989-11-1930m
Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.
- S01E09Helen the Receptionist1989-11-2630m
Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.
