My Family

Seasons

2000

7.5

Ben Harper, a misanthropic dentist, has little time for most people, including his wife Susan, and their children Nick, Janey, and Michael.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Serpent's Tooth

While Nick chats up a girl on the internet, Michael's bought a pet rabbit which soon weaves its way into the family.

S1 • E2

Pain in the Class

Michael is being bullied by a classmate, and Susan discusses the issue with the boy's parents. Meanwhile, Janey is determined to get a tattoo.

S1 • E3

Droit de Seigneur Ben

Ben learns a patient's son is making advances toward his daughter. Susan has tickets to the opera.

S1 • E4

The Last Resort

Ben takes Susan away for her birthday, and Nick is left in charge.

S1 • E5

Farewell to Alarms

Susan wants a burglar alarm. Nick wants to become a stripper.

S1 • E6

Death Takes a Policy

As one of Susan's tour group dies unexpectedly, she decides that the family needs life insurance. Nick agrees, but only in order to win favour with his new girlfriend - a life insurance salesperson!

S1 • E7

Awkward Phase

Michael's on his first date and asks Nick for the facts of life. Meanwhile, Nick breaks his father's chair and Janey has her eye on a £98 pair of jeans.

S1 • E8

Much Ado About Ben

Ben is rushed to hospital after turning white and is forced to reveal that he took Viagra. Placed on a low-carb diet, he turns to Brigitte's guru for help. Meanwhile, Susan's yoga teacher has fallen out with her husband and the class takes place in the Harpers' house.