Comedy200011 seasonsTV-PG★ 7.0
Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.
Created by Fred Barron
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Episodes
1The Serpent's Tooth
Sep 19, 200030 min
Ben becomes incredibly angry when he discovers that Janey is seeing another dentist, the Australian Mel Fraser. Meanwhile, Nick meets a French swimwear model on the Internet and Michael rebels in an odd way.
2Pain in the Class
Sep 26, 200030 min
Michael appears to be having trouble with a classmate. Will confronting the problem make things any better? Elsewhere, Nick is trying to become a dotcom millionaire and Janey wants a tattoo.
3Droit de Seigneur Ben
Oct 3, 200030 min
When Janey is set up on a date with the son of one of Ben's patients, things go horribly wrong. Also, Susan gets tickets for the opera but Ben is less than enthusiastic.
4The Last Resort
Oct 10, 200030 min
Ben decides to take Susan back to one of their old romantic haunts for her birthday, but instead, romance comes back to haunt them. Meanwhile, at home, Michael is left alone by his siblings.
5Farewell to Alarms
Oct 17, 200030 min
Susan insists that they purchase an expensive, over-the-top burglar alarm after Brigitte thinks her van has been stolen, but it fails to serve its purpose. Also, Nick's career takes an unexpected turn.
6Death Takes a Policy
Oct 24, 200030 min
When Nick suggests his parents take out a life insurance policy to further his chances of romance, Michael begins to worry about their life expectancy.
7The Awkward Phase
Oct 30, 200030 min
Nick wants a job, Janey wants new jeans, Michael needs dating tips, and Ben and Susan want peace and quiet.
8Much Ado About Ben
Nov 7, 200030 min
Susan finds Viagra in her son's trousers and confiscates it, Janey tries to get Marilyn Manson tickets, Susan lets her yoga instructor give lessons at her house and Ben is put on a diet.
Cast
Robert Lindsay
Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker
Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson
Michael Harper
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Daniela Denby-Ashe
Janey Harper
Keiron Self
Roger Bailey
Tayler Marshall
Kenzo Harper
