Close to Home (Season 2)

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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    As One Door Opens (Episode 1)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-09-16

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.

  • Poster for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Episode 2)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-09-23

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.

  • Poster for Fete Takes a Hand

    Fete Takes a Hand (Episode 3)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-09-30

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.

  • Poster for Council of War

    Council of War (Episode 4)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-10-07

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.

  • Poster for Square Pegs

    Square Pegs (Episode 5)

    Writer: Alex Shearer

    Air date: 1990-10-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.

  • Poster for Mum's the Word

    Mum's the Word (Episode 6)

    Writer: Lucy Flannery

    Air date: 1990-10-21

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.

  • Poster for Motor Madness

    Motor Madness (Episode 7)

    Writer: Lucy Flannery

    Air date: 1990-10-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: James rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.

  • Poster for And Then There Was One

    And Then There Was One (Episode 8)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-11-04

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Night the Earth Moved

    The Night the Earth Moved (Episode 9)

    Writer: Jack Huffham

    Air date: 1990-11-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.

  • Poster for While the Vet's Away

    While the Vet's Away (Episode 10)

    Writer: Brian Leveson

    Air date: 1990-11-18

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.

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