Cuckoo

2012-09-25 · The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.

S01 E01 · 2012-09-25 · 30 min

The Homecoming

Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel again when she returns from her gap year, but are surprised when she introduces them to her new husband - travelling hippie and huge goon, Cuckoo. Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

S01 E02 · 2012-10-02 · 29 min

Family Meeting

Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting, but getting his own way has knock-on effects.

S01 E03 · 2012-10-09 · 30 min

Ken on E

Ken is delighted to be picked as a local councillor. Naturally, Cuckoo has some advice.

S01 E04 · 2012-10-16 · 27 min

Grandfather's Cat

Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law Tony to an early grave.

S01 E05 · 2012-10-23 · 28 min

Connie Sings

Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

S01 E06 · 2012-10-30 · 30 min

The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

2014-08-07 · Just as things seem to be settling down for Ken Thompson, a young man from Cuckoo's past shows up at his door and throws his life into disarray again.

S02 E01 · 2014-08-07 · 30 min

A New Beginning

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

S02 E02 · 2014-08-14 · 27 min

Potato Party

Dale is determined discover his own path in life and alights on Cuckoo’s potato van in an effort to follow in his father’s footsteps. Rachel is still with boring boyfriend Ben. Dylan decides to take advantage of Ken being away on a university reunion as he males plans a party where he intends to finally seduce Zoe.

S02 E03 · 2014-08-21 · 29 min

Tribunal

Ken attempts to defend Steve for medical malpractice. Ben decides to set Dale up on a date with one of Rachel's friends.

S02 E04 · 2014-08-28 · 27 min

Funeral

When Ken and Dale take a trip into town, they bump into Ken's former professor, Dr. Rafferty. He has a dying wish, he wants them both to fulfill.

S02 E05 · 2014-09-04 · 28 min

Ken at Work

The senior partner at Ken's firm is retiring and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives.

S02 E06 · 2014-09-11 · 27 min

Neighbourhood Watch

An intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together.

S02 E07 · 2014-12-24 · 31 min

Christmas Special

Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special and Ken gets stuck in the middle.

2016-02-15 · Life is returning to normal six months after Dale's departure, but he suddenly returns from China to shake up the Thompson family.

S03 E01 · 2016-02-15 · 26 min

Birth

A week past her due date, Lorna springs some new ideas on Ken about baby care. Rachel is delighted when an old friend returns.

S03 E02 · 2016-02-22 · 29 min

The Application

Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out.

S03 E03 · 2016-02-29 · 28 min

Mums' Group

Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a group for mothers, but Lorna is worried that one of the members has her eye on him.

S03 E04 · 2016-03-07 · 27 min

Life of Dale

Ken's special birthday evening is interrupted when Steve stages an invasion and a game of Trivial Pursuit conjures up memories of Dale's secret past.

S03 E05 · 2016-03-14 · 27 min

University Challenged

Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

S03 E06 · 2016-03-21 · 28 min

Sid’s Big Day

It’s the day of baby Sid’s naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

S03 E07 · 2016-03-28 · 30 min

The Holiday

The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.

2018-08-06 · Hoping to build a career for himself, Dale gives hospitality a try, while lawyer Ken copes badly with some professional issues of his own.

S04 E01 · 2018-08-06 · 25 min

Lawyer of the Year

Ken has been nominated for Lichfield Lawyer of the Year. Unfortunately, his dastardly work rival Jane has been nominated too. Ken’s convinced Jane is going to win, until Lorna thinks of a way to fix it… Meanwhile, Dale is still enjoying his adopted home town of Lichfield and relationship bliss with Rachel - and he is thinking of taking the next step… Now Sid is in nursery Dale needs to think of what he’s going to do for a job, while Rachel is not ready to settle down. She’s still living with Lorna and Ken, tyrannised by her boss Nina and getting serious wanderlust.

S04 E02 · 2018-08-13 · 26 min

The Licence

Ken finds himself suspended from work and tries to engineer a way back in before Lorna finds out. Lorna tells a little white lie and employs an underhand tactic to get Sid in to an exclusive local nursery. Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for Dale and Steve's new bar - unfortunately for Rachel. But with the meeting to confirm an alcohol license on the horizon, Rachel sees an opportunity to stop it from happening.

S04 E03 · 2018-08-20 · 28 min

Ken's New Friend

It's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later.Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

S04 E04 · 2018-08-27 · 24 min

Trapped

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

S04 E05 · 2018-09-03 · 25 min

Walkabout

When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

S04 E06 · 2018-09-10 · 28 min

Opening Night

It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals, with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel he's the kind of serious safe bet she can spend her future with. Rachel's work has thrown up a different future for her and she's forced to choose between Dale and a dream job in Sierra Leone. Meanwhile Ken, now fired from work, is a man on a mission - with one last roll of the dice to get his job back...

2019-01-04 · Ken thinks he's hit the big time when he discovers a wealthy half sister he never knew he had, but her fortunes and his hopes are soon reversed.

S05 E01 · 2019-01-04 · 24 min

Ivy Arrives

Ken is really excited about his long-lost sister arriving, but it turns out that billionaire Ivy Mittlefart might not really want to get to know the Thompsons at all.

S05 E02 · 2019-01-04 · 26 min

Ivy Nanny

Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can Ken change her mind with the help of new family member Ivy? Ben introduces Tash to Rachel for the first time, and they get on like a house on fire. A little too well, maybe?

S05 E03 · 2019-01-04 · 24 min

Weed Farm

Ivy is getting to know the different members of the family, and discovers Dylan is running a weed farm in one of the properties he’s supposedly selling. Ivy sees an opportunity!

S05 E04 · 2019-01-04 · 26 min

Macbeth

A strange old lady in a pub gives Ken a prediction - he will one day become a Lib Dem candidate! Could Ken's dream become a reality? Ivy decides to get involved.

S05 E05 · 2019-01-04 · 22 min

Divorce Party

Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party!

S05 E06 · 2019-01-04 · 24 min

Two Engagements and a Funeral

A terrible misunderstanding occurs resulting in an untimely funeral. Meanwhile, a run in with an ex-boyfriend of Lorna's might be just what Ken needs to help his campaign.

S05 E07 · 2019-01-04 · 25 min

Election

Ken is getting ever closer to becoming an MP with Ivy, never happier, directing his campaign. However, can a small boy calling him 'fatty' and an unwelcome stranger affect the final outcome for Ken and Ivy.