Motherland

Motherland

Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.

Comedy

Seasons

The Birthday Party

1. The Birthday Party

Air Date: 2017-11-07

Julia throws a birthday party for Ivy, but with her mom refusing to help, Julia must rely on Liz and Kevin's party skills along with her own event-organizing savvy to make it a success.

Auction of Promises

2. Auction of Promises

Air Date: 2017-11-14

Julia gets involved in a school fundraiser, where she hopes to impress a former colleague. Kevin has a battle with the cloakroom, and despite Anne's protests, Liz takes care of the bar.

The Pool Party

3. The Pool Party

Air Date: 2017-11-21

A pool party ruins Julia's plans right before an important event at work. Liz looks for a date, and Kevin gets annoyed by a new dad on the scene, who goes way back with Amanda.

The Cavalry

4. The Cavalry

Air Date: 2017-11-28

Julia's in-laws arrive to help while her husband Paul is away. Luckily, Kevin is around and loves old people. Amanda reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which has a surprising effect on Liz.

The After Party

5. The After Party

Air Date: 2017-12-05

Anne's carpool propels her into the limelight. Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant for Amanda, who shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship teeters on the brink.

The Caretaker

6. The Caretaker

Air Date: 2017-12-12

Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.

No Mum Left Behind

1. No Mum Left Behind

Air Date: 2019-10-07

A new mum at the school gates attracts the attention of Julia, Liz and Kevin. Does high-flyer Meg really have it all? Meanwhile, Julia agonises over a promotion and the gang have a night out.

Soft Opening

2. Soft Opening

Air Date: 2019-10-14

Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post threatens to destroy her good work.

Mother's Load

3. Mother's Load

Air Date: 2019-10-21

Julia finds that working from home is impossible due to all the other tasks loaded upon her. Liz finds herself at a loose end when her youngest starts nursery.

The Purge

4. The Purge

Air Date: 2019-10-28

Kevin reluctantly hosts a last minute Halloween party. Julia takes the kids trick or treating in an attempt to meet a celebrity who has just moved into the neighbourhood.

Le Weekend

5. Le Weekend

Air Date: 2019-11-04

The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids.

Good Job

6. Good Job

Air Date: 2019-11-11

Julia struggles to abide by the rules at sports day. Kevin is devastated that a work presentation means he will miss the dads' race.

Nit Blitz

1. Nit Blitz

Air Date: 2021-05-10

As a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia stands accused of triggering a second wave, so she throws a nit treatment party that brings all the drama (and headlice) to her door.

Catchment Area

2. Catchment Area

Air Date: 2021-05-17

The mums (and dad) join the merry go round of secondary school open days as they face the choice of where to send their kids at 11. Julia panics about which catchment area she lives in and even considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system. As Kevin’s divorce progresses, Liz helps him navigate the shark pool of lawyers and makes a worrying discovery about her own situation along the way. Meanwhile, queen bee Amanda struggles with playing second fiddle to Meg’s illness.

Mother's Day

3. Mother's Day

Air Date: 2021-05-24

Mother’s Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg gets spoilt rotten. Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley.

School Trip

4. School Trip

Air Date: 2021-05-31

Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.

Amanda’s FUNraiser

5. Amanda’s FUNraiser

Air Date: 2021-06-07

At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev’s attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

2017-11-07

Episodes

17 (3 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Merman

Merman

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