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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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Brian Cooke
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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.
Brian Cooke
October 1, 1989 • 30m
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.
October 8, 1989 • 30m
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.
October 15, 1989 • 30m
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.
October 22, 1989 • 30m
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
October 29, 1989 • 30m
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.
November 5, 1989 • 30m
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
November 12, 1989 • 30m
James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.
November 19, 1989 • 30m
Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.
November 26, 1989 • 30m
Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.