Close to Home
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.
Seasons
1. Father and Family
Air Date: 1989-10-01
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.
2. The Contract
Air Date: 1989-10-08
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.
3. Double Date
Air Date: 1989-10-15
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.
4. The Horse Race
Air Date: 1989-10-22
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
5. Helen's Parents
Air Date: 1989-10-29
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.
6. She's Leaving Home
Air Date: 1989-11-05
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
7. A Matter of Decree
Air Date: 1989-11-12
James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.
8. Katie's Broken Heart
Air Date: 1989-11-19
Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.
9. Helen the Receptionist
Air Date: 1989-11-26
Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.
1. As One Door Opens
Air Date: 1990-09-16
James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.
2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Air Date: 1990-09-23
James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.
3. Fete Takes a Hand
Air Date: 1990-09-30
James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.
4. Council of War
Air Date: 1990-10-07
Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.
5. Square Pegs
Air Date: 1990-10-14
James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
6. Mum's the Word
Air Date: 1990-10-21
An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.
7. Motor Madness
Air Date: 1990-10-28
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: 1990-11-04
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: 1990-11-11
A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.
10. While the Vet's Away
Air Date: 1990-11-18
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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Rating
5.5/10
Release Date
1989-10-01
Episodes
19 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
