Close to Home (1989)
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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Episode 1 - As One Door Opens
Release Date: 1990-09-16James takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.
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Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Release Date: 1990-09-23James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.
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Episode 3 - Fete Takes a Hand
Release Date: 1990-09-30James invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.
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Episode 4 - Council of War
Release Date: 1990-10-07Vicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.
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Episode 5 - Square Pegs
Release Date: 1990-10-14James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
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Episode 6 - Mum's the Word
Release Date: 1990-10-21An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.
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Episode 7 - Motor Madness
Release Date: 1990-10-28James rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.
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Episode 8 - And Then There Was One
Release Date: 1990-11-04As 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.
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Episode 9 - The Night the Earth Moved
Release Date: 1990-11-11A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.
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Episode 10 - While the Vet's Away
Release Date: 1990-11-18Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.