Close to Home

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.

Première diffusion : 1 octobre 1989

The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.

Première diffusion : 8 octobre 1989

Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.

Première diffusion : 15 octobre 1989

Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 1989

James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.

Première diffusion : 29 octobre 1989

James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.

Première diffusion : 5 novembre 1989

James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.

Première diffusion : 12 novembre 1989

Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.

Première diffusion : 19 novembre 1989

Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.

Première diffusion : 26 novembre 1989

James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.

Première diffusion : 16 septembre 1990

James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 1990

James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.

Première diffusion : 30 septembre 1990

Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 1990

James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.

Première diffusion : 14 octobre 1990

An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 1990

James rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 1990

As Rose announces she's leaving for work in Australia, Helen announces she's emigrating to Sicily to reunite with Frank and wants the children to go with her. Kate and Robbie overhear Vicky receiving a proposal from a gentleman.

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 1990

A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.

Première diffusion : 11 novembre 1990

Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 1990