Close to Home - Series 2
1 - As One Door Opens
Air Date: September 16, 1990
James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.
2 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Air Date: September 23, 1990
James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.
3 - Fete Takes a Hand
Air Date: September 30, 1990
James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.
4 - Council of War
Air Date: October 7, 1990
Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.
5 - Square Pegs
Air Date: October 14, 1990
James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
6 - Mum's the Word
Air Date: October 21, 1990
An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.
7 - Motor Madness
Air Date: October 28, 1990
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
Air Date: November 4, 1990
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
Air Date: November 11, 1990
A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.
10 - While the Vet's Away
Air Date: November 18, 1990
Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.