#1
S2E5
Le Weekend
The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids.
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#2
S3E4
School Trip
Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.
#3
S3E5
Amanda's FUNraiser
At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev’s attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.
#4
The After Party
S1E5
#5
No Mum Left Behind
S2E1
#6
The Purge
S2E4
#7
Good Job
S2E6
#8
Christmas Special
S3E0
#9
Nit Blitz
S3E1
#10
Mother's Day
S3E3
Lowlights
Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.
#18
The Pool Party
S1E3
#17
Auction of Promises
S1E2
#16
The Birthday Party
S1E1
#15
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S3E2
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