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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🏆 Top Episodes
#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. S1E5 "The After Party"
- 5. S2E1 "No Mum Left Behind"
- 6. S2E4 "The Purge"
- 7. S2E6 "Good Job"
- 8. S3E0 "Christmas Special"
- 9. S3E3 "Mother's Day"
- 10. S3E1 "Nit Blitz"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#19
S1E2
Auction of Promises
Julia gets involved in a school fundraiser, where she hopes to impress a former colleague. Kevin has a battle with the cloakroom, and despite Anne's protests, Liz takes care of the bar.
- 18. S1E1 "The Birthday Party"
- 17. S3E2 "Catchment Area"
- 16. S1E6 "The Caretaker"
- 15. S1E3 "The Pool Party"
The Quality Arc
Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.
Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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5 Standouts
5 Infamous
8 Hidden Gems
1 Forgettable
Top Standout: S2E5 Le Weekend
Most Infamous: S1E1 The Birthday Party
Best Hidden Gem: S3E4 School Trip
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Series Trajectory
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Season Momentum
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Season Consistency
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