Motherland (2017)
Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.
- Sharon Horgan
- Graham Linehan
- Helen Linehan
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Episode 0 - Pilot
Release Date: 2016-09-06Harassed mother Julia is so disorganized she brings her children to school on the half term holiday and makes up an excuse about coming in to report bullying. With no help from her hippy mother Marion or ex-spouse Paul she aims to be part of a child minding share group run by the queenly Amanda but ends up minding the brood of amiable but slatternly Liz who cuts off her finger and needs a hospital visit. Finally rejected by Amanda's clique Julia and Liz decide to form their own group with shy house husband Kevin.
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Episode 1 - The Birthday Party
Release Date: 2017-11-07Julia throws a birthday party for Ivy, but with her mom refusing to help, Julia must rely on Liz and Kevin's party skills along with her own event-organizing savvy to make it a success.
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Episode 2 - Auction of Promises
Release Date: 2017-11-14Julia 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.
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Episode 3 - The Pool Party
Release Date: 2017-11-21A pool party ruins Julia's plans right before an important event at work. Liz looks for a date, and Kevin gets annoyed by a new dad on the scene, who goes way back with Amanda.
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Episode 4 - The Cavalry
Release Date: 2017-11-28Julia's in-laws arrive to help while her husband Paul is away. Luckily, Kevin is around and loves old people. Amanda reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which has a surprising effect on Liz.
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Episode 5 - The After Party
Release Date: 2017-12-05Anne's carpool propels her into the limelight. Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant for Amanda, who shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship teeters on the brink.
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Episode 6 - The Caretaker
Release Date: 2017-12-12Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.