Birds of a Feather
Overview
Birds of a Feather, a beloved British sitcom, entertained audiences on BBC One from 1989 to 1998 and later on ITV in 2013. Created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, it features the comedic talents of Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, and Lesley Joseph. The story kicks off when sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos unite after their husbands are imprisoned for armed robbery. Sharon relocates from her council flat in Edmonton to Tracey's affluent home in Chigwell, Essex. Their charismatic neighbor, Dorien Green, a middle-aged woman with a penchant for younger men, adds to the hilarity. The show concluded its nine-year run on Christmas Eve 1998.
Episodes
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1
Nicked
Sharon heads over to Tracey’s upscale home, 'Dalentrace', located in Chigwell, where she has her first encounter with Dorien. At the same time, thei...
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2
Just Visiting
Sharon is overjoyed that her worthless husband Chris has been locked away, but Tracey is struggling with the absence of her cherished Darryl and is re...
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3
Shift!
Sharon's morning takes a turn for the worse when she accidentally shatters a mug, sending coffee flying everywhere. To make matters worse, Tracey conf...
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4
Women's Troubles
Tracey suspects she could be pregnant. When she goes to the doctor, Sharon is shocked to learn that she is expecting a baby with Dave, a guy she has j...
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5
Cheat!
Sharon is furious to find out that 'Fat Stan', the tenant she sublet her Edmonton flat to, is using the space to stash merchandise and host prostitute...
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6
Substitute
Sharon is contemplating ending her marriage to Chris, while Dorien has welcomed football star Patsy Edwards into her home, who quickly develops a soft...
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7
Sailing
Tracey unexpectedly finds two tickets for a "Christmas Cruise" in her mailbox, a romantic gesture from Darryl who arranged it before his imprisonment....
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Getting a Grip
Tracey is taken aback when she receives a stack of overdue bills. Along with them is a letter from Garth, informing her that he got into a fight at sc...
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2
Sweet Smell of Success
Sharon's old neighbor, Lisa, has struck it rich by selling a budget-friendly perfume named 'Aromantique' around town. Desperate for cash, Sharon and T...
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3
Young Guns
Garth invites his attractive 17-year-old schoolmate, Richard, to spend the holidays with his family. This sparks suspicion in Sharon and Tracey, who b...
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4
Muesli
Darryl spirals into a deep depression following the release of a fellow inmate, and Tracey, feeling his pain, decides to experience prison life for he...
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5
Keep Off the Grass
Sharon and Tracey catch sight of their husbands' acquaintance, Vinny Hutchins, making a hasty escape from a post office heist that leaves an elderly m...
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6
Mice
Tracey is appalled by the mess in Sharon's bedroom, and her shock deepens when she realizes that Sharon's lack of cleanliness has infiltrated the enti...
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7
Brief Encounter
Sharon intervenes when 53-year-old Don Sheridan is mugged at the Chigwell tube station. Later that evening, they unexpectedly run into each other at a...
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8
You Pays Yer Money
As a parliamentary by-election approaches, Sharon realizes that Tracey failed to register her to vote in Chigwell, though she did manage to register D...
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9
Trust
Tracey is determined to quit smoking and seeks therapy, where she finds herself infatuated with her therapist, Gerald. Darryl, her partner, grows susp...
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10
Thirty Something
As Sharon nears her 30th birthday, she reflects on her life and feels remorse over her educational choices. She visits her council flat in Edmonton an...
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11
Love on the Run
Darryl finds himself in the hospital but is determined to sneak out for a night with Tracey. With a nurse's help, they manage to sedate the police gua...
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12
Old Friends
While shopping, Tracey bumps into her old school friend Trish Taylor, who has just separated from her husband. Excited to reconnect, Tracey invites Tr...
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13
Parting
Chris pleads with Sharon to come and see him, but she responds that she's determined to sell her wedding ring and erase any memory of him. In a surpri...
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14
Jobs for the Girls
To earn some extra cash for Christmas, Sharon takes on the roles of dog-walker and cat-sitter, only to find herself in fierce competition with Adrian ...
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15
Someone Else's Baby
As the Antiques Roadshow prepares to visit Chigwell, Sharon, Dorien, and Tracey sift through the loft belonging to Sharon and Tracey. During their sea...
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16
Falling in Love Again
Chris is in deep trouble, owing £3000 to two fellow inmates whose wives are now threatening Sharon and Tracey. To settle the debt, Chris devises a pl...
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1
Keeping Up Appearances
Chris hits the jackpot with a premium bond, prompting Sharon to attempt to coerce him into signing it over to her. In a separate storyline, Tracy drop...
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2
Tinker, Tailor
One evening, Charles Fitzroy arrives at Sharon's door, requesting water for his car. Intrigued, he listens as she shares details about Dorien and her ...
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3
Baby Come Back
Sharon unexpectedly runs into Dave, her former boyfriend from the time after the boys were sent away. This encounter stirs up old emotions tied to her...
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4
Just Family
Darryl's parents, Les and Olive Stubbs, reach out for the first time since his trial. Despite her deep-seated dislike for them, Tracey decides to invi...
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5
Confidence
Facing financial difficulties, Sharon has found employment, but Tracey is hesitant to join in, even with the support of Sharon and Dorien. Tracey conf...
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6
The Lost Weekend
On a Thursday evening, Dorien finds herself with a canceled date, leaving Sharon and Tracey feeling restless. When the VCR unexpectedly malfunctions, ...
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7
History
Dorien proposes organizing a car-boot sale, and the girls are excited about the idea—Sharon sees it as a chance to clear out some of Chris's old bel...
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8
Poetic Justice
Chris and Darryl find themselves in Albany prison on the Isle of Wight for a short stint. Sharon decides to skip her visit with Dorien in order to int...
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9
Favour of the Month
Desmond, a former prison buddy of Darryl, unexpectedly arrives at Dalentrace. Meanwhile, Marcus is sidelined at home due to a squash injury, which als...
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10
Cuckoo
Sharon's apartment has become a battleground with unruly squatters, Cedric and Egbert, taking over. To make matters worse, her neighbor has been using...
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11
Schooling
Sharon cautions Tracey that her son might become overly attached to her if she doesn't watch it. Meanwhile, Sharon has been frequently dressing up and...
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12
Business
Sharon and Tracel fall out over an inheritance.
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13
We'll Always Have Majorca
Sharon and Tracy score a getaway at a holiday villa in Majorca, courtesy of an old friend of the boys. Garth, who’s employed by Dor's husband, secur...
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1
Breadwinner
As the café thrives, Sharon finds herself financially successful, but Tracey feels discontented with her role as a dependent partner.
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2
Food for Thought
Tracey is not on board with Garth's choice to sign up for catering college.
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3
Commitments
Sharon's husband, Chris, is planning to leave her for another woman and seize control of the café. At the same time, Dorien is ready to abandon her h...
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4
Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape
Sharon is on the lookout for a partner and decides to send a video of herself to a dating service. She soon connects with the cocky Mike, who brings h...
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5
Caring
Fresh from her hospital stay, Auntie Sylvie arrives at Tracey and Sharon's place to recover, but quickly becomes quite a handful. She pushes Garth to ...
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6
Nine and a Half Days
Sharon has found a new love, Gil, and she believes this relationship might be the one. However, he wants her to relocate to Norfolk, which doesn’t s...
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7
Belongings
Frustrated with the messy habits of her Greek clientele, Sharon resolves to elevate her café's style and enlists a Jewish caterer recommended by Dori...
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8
Hungry for Love
When Darryl mentions that Tracey has gained some weight, she decides to go on a diet. Despite the challenges, she manages to shed ten pounds. However,...
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9
Time and Tides
Dorien is feeling down as she navigates menopause, but hormone replacement therapy quickly lifts her spirits. Meanwhile, Tracey is frustrated with Dar...
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10
Sisters Are Doing It...
Tracey is facing difficulties with her inappropriate new boss. Fortunately, the dynamic duo, Sharon and Dorien, are ready to step in and help out.
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11
The Front
Dorien's life, filled with scandalous secrets, is set to be published, but she's suddenly feeling hesitant. In a last-ditch effort, she tries to convi...
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12
Okey-Cokey-Karaoke
Sharon and Tracey are longing for a getaway, and they think entering a karaoke contest might be the perfect solution.
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13
Loyalty
Sharon faces a challenge when her café's landlords demand an additional eight thousand upfront due to a rent increase linked to her new lease. Tracey...
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14
The Chigwell Connection
After a judge dismisses the case against Darryl's friend Trevor Mimms due to Inspector Tatum's questionable evidence—who had previously arrested Dar...
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High Fidelity
Sharon is on the hunt for a romantic partner, but the guy she has her eye on is more interested in Tracey.
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2
Bang
Chigwell is buzzing with excitement as Sharon, Tracey, and Dorien experience significant changes in their lives.
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3
Non-Starter
Dorien struggles to offload her unwanted furniture, while Sharon relentlessly pressures Tracey into providing her with driving lessons. Following one ...
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4
Absent Friends
Following a series of break-ins, the sisters are brought up at a Neighbourhood Watch meeting hosted by Dorien. As they discuss the recent thefts, Trac...
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5
Suspicious Minds
When Dorien’s husband disappears without a trace, she’s caught in the act of digging a hole in her garden that suspiciously resembles a human shap...
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6
Dead Loss
When a heartbreaking incident strikes the family, Sharon's husband is granted a temporary release from prison. However, instead of returning home to s...
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7
A Brush with the Law
Sharon appears to have finally discovered love, but her journey is anything but smooth. Meanwhile, Tracey faces challenges of her own as she embarks o...
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8
Mind Over Matter
Sharon is suffering from a painful toothache but refuses to see a dentist. When Dorien steps in to lend a hand, things quickly spiral into disarray.
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9
East Side Story
Garth, Tracey's son, finds himself caught up in the whirlwind of romance, but his journey to find true love is anything but easy—especially with Dor...
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10
Find the Lady
A puzzling payment from a pension fund sends Tracey, Sharon, and Dorien on an unexpected journey of exploration, culminating in a shocking revelation.
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11
An Inspector Stays
The police approach Tracey and Sharon about using their house for a surveillance mission, leading the girls to believe that their new neighbor might b...
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12
All Gone Pear Shaped
Sharon encounters a significant challenge in her relationship with Colin, while Tracey finds herself bonding with a new friend. Meanwhile, Dorien stru...
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13
A Beautiful Game
Tracey is in charge of a boys' football team, tirelessly working to guide them to victory. Meanwhile, Dorien discovers a psychic who promises to trans...
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14
It Happened in Hollywood
After discovering that their biological father might be the actor George Hamilton, Sharon and Tracy enlist Dor to take them on an adventure to Hollywo...
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1
Not in My Backyard
A well-known celebrity is relocating to Chigwell, accompanied by a team of bodyguards and her kids, Harry and William. It's easy to see why Tracey, Sh...
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2
Mrs Robinson
Garth is in a relationship with a divorced woman who is older than him, while Chris has taken up a passion for writing creatively.
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3
First Time Caller
As Tracey reflects on her role in society, she stumbles upon a radio phone-in that presents her with a potential solution.
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4
Compulsion
Dorien's shopping binges are becoming increasingly extravagant, but what’s driving her to splurge like this?
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5
All Day and All of the Night
Chris's cousin appears determined to transform the café into a bar.
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6
Appreciation Society
Following a fiery dispute, Sharon and Tracey come to a mutual decision to swap lives for a week.
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7
Moving
Tracey contemplates relocating to the countryside while Garth makes himself comfortable in the apartment above the café.
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8
Out
Sharon is livid upon discovering that Chris has requested time off to return home.
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9
In at the Deep End
Sharon believes that putting in a swimming pool will be a breeze, especially with a café full of builders at her disposal.
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10
Buisness is Buisness
Sharon finds it challenging to manage both the café and the pool business simultaneously.
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11
Puppy Love
Dorien and the sisters embark on a journey to uncover the stories of their first loves, leading to unexpected revelations at every turn.
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12
Still Waters Run Deep
Potential client Monty Kray is eager to have a pool installed and wants it done within a matter of days.
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13
On the Glass
Sharon finds herself without any orders to fill, and Dorien discovers that her credit card limit has been drastically reduced.
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14
Christmas in Dreamland
On Christmas Eve, after a bit too much festive cheer, Sharon drifts off and imagines an alternate reality. In her dream, Chris has become a wealthy an...
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15
The Chigwell Years
After indulging a bit too much, Sharon drifts off to sleep and finds herself in a vivid dream, envisioning an entirely different life...
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1
Stand by Your Man
A phone call delivers thrilling news: Darryl is set to be released in two weeks, and Chris will follow shortly after.
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2
Nearest and Dearest
As Darryl heads home, Sharon's moments spent with Tracey are drawing to a close.
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3
Cheers
Once Chris is released, he quickly ends up back in confinement—this time in a hospital room.
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4
Relative Strangers
After being thrown out by Marcus, Dorien finds herself living with her mother, only to uncover that her husband has been hiding a secret life. Meanwhi...
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5
Porridge
Sharon is desperately attempting to prevent Chris from staying in her bed, willing to do whatever it takes to secure a place of her own. Meanwhile, Do...
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6
Rising Damp
Tracey is eager to catch up on missed opportunities and sets out to find some fun, but she’s left wondering where all the straightforward encounters...
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7
Three Up, Two Down
Dalentrace faces a serious financial crisis as Sharon and Tracey struggle with mounting debts; Dorien's kindness can't provide a long-term fix. In the...
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8
Are You Being Served?
Tracy and Sharon have settled into their new home when Dor pays a visit after her trip to Monaco. She reveals that she had a fling with Ralph Gardener...
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9
Never the Twain
Dorien is tucked away in a hotel in the Lake District, brainstorming scandalous stories with journalist David Kane. Meanwhile, Sharon has begun to con...
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10
Three's Company
Sharon continues her evaluation of men based on their ability to reproduce, leaving Tracey feeling quite uneasy. Meanwhile, Dorien, now living in redu...
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11
Reservoir Birds
Sharon and Tracey are employed at a casino when they decide to join a publicity event where it seems like Sharon has just won a million pounds. Howeve...
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1
Trouble and Strife
After Sharon accidentally damages Tracey's bed, it pushes them to a breaking point. Determined to help, she vows to find a job, especially with Tracey...
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2
The Essex Patient
Tracey and Sharon come up with a catchy name for their cleaning venture: 'Maids of Ongar.' However, after a long and exhausting day on the job, Sharon...
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3
Maids of Ongar
In need of some cash, the girls pay a visit to bank manager Martin Mann. However, they can't help but burst into laughter when Tracey mistakenly addre...
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4
Baggage
Sharon and Tracey go to their school reunion, where they find that Margie hasn't changed a bit and continues to be a bully. Poxy Loxy remains as sleaz...
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5
Can't Judge a Book
Chris has a surprise in store, but Sharon's happiness takes a hit when she receives the dreaded medical news that all women fear—she needs to shed s...
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6
Money
Tracey gets an endowment policy for Garth in the mail and is torn over what to do. Should she give the money to him as intended, or should she follow ...
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Ghost
Tracey, heavily pregnant and increasingly frustrated, can't stand Sharon's messy ways, especially her habit of leaving the kitchen drawers wide open. ...
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2
Mummies and Daddies
Tracey is taken aback to learn that Garth has seemingly deserted his pregnant ex, Kimberley, a move that Sharon dismisses as "just typical male behavi...
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3
Sunday
Looking for the perfect wedding gift for Garth, the girls head to an antique market set up in a vintage warehouse. Upon their arrival, it seems like t...
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4
Model
Sharon finds herself the center of attention from an unlikely source, while Tracey discreetly heads to a clinic for a secretive appointment.
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5
Nuptials
As Garth's wedding day unfolds, Sharon realizes she must step into a role that feels completely foreign to her.
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6
Holy Ground
Sharon and Tracey get a letter from a solicitor in Ireland, and since Dorien also has some matters to attend to there, the three of them set off on wh...
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1
Gimme Shelter
Sharon, who’s outspoken and struggling, resides in an Edmonton high-rise, facing tough times. Meanwhile, her older sister Tracey continues her life ...
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2
Slave
With Sharon out of work, Tracey is the sole breadwinner, but her earnings fall short of covering the bills. In a generous gesture, Dorien decides to u...
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3
Hot Stuff
Tracey realizes that Garth and Marcie aren’t getting the privacy they need, so she takes it upon herself to rearrange the bedroom situation for them...
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4
Hearts for Sale
Tracey, Sharon, and Dorien each find themselves entangled with three distinct men, while Travis faces his own romantic dilemmas. Just as everyone is h...
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5
Tattoo You
Tracey decides to get Botox injections, while Travis opts for a new tattoo. The big question is how his mother will respond to his choice. At the same...
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6
Blinded by Love
Sharon receives a call from her estranged husband, Chris, who wants to finalize their divorce so he can wed his new girlfriend, Angie. However, Tracey...
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7
Back to Zero
When Tracey, Sharon, and Dorien find themselves unemployed, they confront a financial emergency that escalates into a heated dispute, exposing some ha...
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8
You Can't Always Get What You Want
While at the supermarket, Sharon and Tracey catch sight of two elderly sisters, prompting them to reflect on their own future and leaving them feeling...
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1
Birds on a Plane
Dorien is taking Sharon and Tracey on a festive getaway to the Canary Islands, but will everything go smoothly on their journey?
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2
There's Something About Sharon
Sharon surprises everyone when her impressive IQ is revealed, prompting Dorien to see an opportunity to take advantage of this newfound intelligence.
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3
Guess Who's Coming to Essex?
Sharon and Tracey stumble upon a secret that Dorien has hidden for more than fifty years, but Dorien is hesitant to face her history.
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4
The Girls with the Pearl Buttons
Auntie Vera has nominated both Tracey and Sharon to inherit her Pearly Queen title, sparking a fierce rivalry between the two. As they compete to prov...
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5
Tracey's Choice
Dorien is hosting her book club to delve into Crime and Punishment. In an unexpected turn, Tracy cautions Garth to keep his younger sibling on the rig...
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6
The Chef, the Cook, His Mum and Her Lodger
Sharon lands a position as a supervisor for school lunches and enlists Garth, who normally manages a restaurant, as her chef, while Tracey takes on th...
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7
Without a Trace
Sharon is excited to take Tracey and Dorien on a weekend trip inspired by the 70s, but while they’re out shopping for outfits, Dorien notices a susp...
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8
Spa Wars
As Naomi gets ready for her trip to New Zealand and the boys head off to a rock festival, Sharon, Tracey, and Dorien enjoy a weekend at a health spa. ...
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Knocking on Heaven's Door
Tracey is faced with the difficult task of planning a farewell for her late ex-husband. Sharon is focused on ensuring the funeral is appropriate for h...
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2
Too Much of Nothing
While attending Darryl's funeral, Tracey discovers that her home has been broken into. Determined to recover their stolen belongings, the family embar...
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3
Tombstone Blues
Sharon's dissatisfaction with Tracey’s relationship with Officer Barry, along with her disregard for Garth's emotions regarding his father, sparks a...
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4
Going, Going, Gone
Tracey reaches her breaking point with Dorien’s constant stream of suitors and Sharon’s lack of financial contribution, leading her to kick them b...
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5
Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You
Auntie Vera is struggling with her hip issues and the broken elevators in her building, so she informs Sharon and Tracey that she plans to move in wit...
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6
Abandoned Love
An unexpected guest, the charming Emma, arrives at Tracey’s home. While Sharon can't shake her skepticism, Tracey greets Emma with warmth, leaving D...
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7
Blonde on Blonde
Travis is facing some troubling news at school that he's anxious to share with his mum. To alleviate his fears, Sharon decides to impersonate Tracey t...
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8
Forever Young
Sharon and Tracey believe that Dorien's 70th birthday is just around the corner, and they are determined to throw her a celebration, regardless of her...
