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★ 7.0•1989•2 Seasons•ANIME
Comedy

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.

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Top Cast

Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

James Shepherd

Lucy Benjamin

Lucy Benjamin

Kate Shepherd

A

Andrew Read

Robbie Shepherd

J

Jane Briers

Rose

Pippa Guard

Pippa Guard

Vicky

Episodes

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1. Father and Family

30m

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.

Aired: 10/1/1989
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2. The Contract

30m

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

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Aired: 10/8/1989
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3. Double Date

30m

Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.

Aired: 10/15/1989
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4. The Horse Race

30m

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

Aired: 10/22/1989
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5. Helen's Parents

30m

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

Aired: 10/29/1989
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6. She's Leaving Home

30m

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

Aired: 11/5/1989
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7. A Matter of Decree

30m

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

Aired: 11/12/1989
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8. Katie's Broken Heart

30m

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

Aired: 11/19/1989
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9. Helen the Receptionist

30m

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

Aired: 11/26/1989