Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

Two doctors, estranged from their spouses, become roommates...but they also happen to be father and son! Can they share an apartment without driving each other crazy? No, but they do it anyway.... Tom Latimer is a young and hard working general practitioner who has managed to survive an expensive and nasty divorce. Now he lives in an apartment while his ex lives in their beautiful home. And things get worse for Tom when his father, dermatologist Toby Latimer, arrives at Tom's place with the news that he and Tom's mother will also be getting divorced” and that he's moving in! It's shades of The Odd Couple as father and son must learn to tolerate one another's idiosyncracies.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1983-10-25

Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1983-11-01

When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing situation.

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1983-11-08

Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out at Covent Garden.

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1983-11-15

Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation: the Rolls is stolen as well.

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1983-11-22

Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private practice and manages to offend everyone.

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1983-11-29

When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working with a colleague who suffered a heart attack.

7. Episode Seven

Air Date: 1983-12-06

Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home when she learns who sponsored the weekend.

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1984-10-18

Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashed.

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1984-10-25

After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1984-11-01

Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—who just happens to be his ex-wife.

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1984-11-08

Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1984-11-15

Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a decided advantage.

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1984-11-22

Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1985-12-02

It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is also threatened.

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1985-12-09

Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1985-12-16

Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allowed dogs in the flat. But surprises abound....

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1986-01-06

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1986-01-13

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1986-01-20

7. Episode Seven

Air Date: 1986-01-27

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1987-03-02

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1987-03-09

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1987-03-16

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1987-03-23

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1987-03-30

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1987-04-06

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1988-06-06

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1988-06-13

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1988-06-20

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1988-06-27

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1988-07-04

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1988-07-11

7. Episode Seven

Air Date: 1988-07-18

1. Episode One

Air Date: 1990-02-18

2. Episode Two

Air Date: 1990-02-25

3. Episode Three

Air Date: 1990-03-04

4. Episode Four

Air Date: 1990-03-11

5. Episode Five

Air Date: 1990-03-18

6. Episode Six

Air Date: 1990-03-25

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Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

1983-10-25

Episodes

39 (6 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast