About this season
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 (10)
1. As One Door Opens
Aired 16 September 1990 • 30 min
James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.
2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Aired 23 September 1990 • 30 min
James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.
3. Fete Takes a Hand
Aired 30 September 1990 • 30 min
James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.
4. Council of War
Aired 7 October 1990 • 30 min
Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.
5. Square Pegs
Aired 14 October 1990 • 30 min
James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
6. Mum's the Word
Aired 21 October 1990 • 30 min
An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.
7. Motor Madness
Aired 28 October 1990 • 30 min
James rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.
8. And Then There Was One
Aired 4 November 1990 • 30 min
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.
9. The Night the Earth Moved
Aired 11 November 1990 • 30 min
A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.
10. While the Vet's Away
Aired 18 November 1990 • 30 min
Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.