Grownups (2006–2009)

Plot
Follows the trials and tribulations of a group of twentysomething friends in Manchester, facing the decision to either settle down or carrying on partying.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Sour MilkMay 7, 2006—Michelle has to get control over her life again, to hold on to her boyfriend Dean. While Mike is searching a place to stay, Grant's dreams s
- S01E02GivesiesMay 14, 2006—Michelle tells her boyfriend Dean that she loves him, however, according to him it's too early in the relationship to love each other. After
- S01E03Naked Splitty Dress GirlMay 21, 2006—Dean buys Michelle a dress which is a size fourteen, however Michelle cannot fit into it. Claire tells her that it's probably because of her
- S01E04ReflectomozMay 28, 2006—Mike purchases a new mirror from EBay with a picture of Morrissey on the right hand side. However, he soon sees a picture of a new michropho
- S01E05PoorlyJune 4, 2006—Michelle is allowed to work from home, but is persistently distracted by Dean; Mike is depressed at being almost 30 and so considers Botox;
- S01E06Tronsiau Tronsiau O Answawdd DaJune 11, 2006—Dean's lack of respect for Michelle's career as a nutritionist causes problems as she endeavours to show just how vital her job is. Mike off
- S01E07Surprise!June 18, 2006—Michelle tries to dump her boyfriend, and Mike is bitten by a tramp.
- S01E08ChimpsJune 25, 2006—Michelle has a spare ticket for a secret gig and stages a Scrabble competition and a penalty shoot-out to decide who'll accompany her, while
Season02
- S02E01MooseAugust 5, 2007—Michelle runs into her old college buddy Chris who soon moves in with her. To show him how she got on with her own life, she tells him she g
- S02E02SendAugust 5, 2007—Michelle hooks him up with one of her girlfriends. However when the two become a real couple, she tries to break them up again. Claire acts
- S02E03BleurghAugust 12, 2007—Michelle sets herself a challenge to be ugly so that people may find her attractive after Alex tells her otherwise. Chris has had enough and
- S02E04RingAugust 19, 2007—Chris buys a ring for Claire which causes her to flee. Rachel gives Grant one last chance to choose her, with incalculable consequences.
- S02E05HonkAugust 26, 2007—Chris finally finds the courage to present his fiancee to his parents, but it turns out they already know her. Michelle is frustrated with h
- S02E06ClapSeptember 2, 2007—Michelle really likes her new job until she discovers what Grant's daily life really looks like. Chris wakes up with gonorrhoea. When he tri
Season03
- S03E01Convenient PuppyJanuary 13, 2009—Chris struggles with his broken heart. Michelle tries to win Grant's heart and Jenny's heart calls for Chris, while Alex' calls for Jenny.
- S03E02WinksJanuary 20, 2009—Alex gets Grant involved in an illegal underground tiddlywink betting ring. Michelle tries to change her life and Jenny wants to date Chris.
- S03E03Little Blind BoyJanuary 27, 2009—Michelle finds herself in the middle of Grant and Chris. Grant dresses as Kylie. Chris tries to impress Jenny.
- S03E04Clam UpFebruary 3, 2009—Michelle's lesson in responsibility backfires when Alex asks her to marry him. Grant gets caught having sex with his legal secretary at work
- S03E05CowFebruary 10, 2009—Michelle tries her hand at providing 'care in the community'. But it all ends in Bar Salade with Chris drinking milk, Grant riding a cow, Je
- S03E06No Win, No FeeFebruary 17, 2009—Michelle and Jenny's girlie night out ends in disaster. Grant maims pensioners in his bid to drum up business for his law firm. Alex comes f
- S03E07Me, Me, MeFebruary 24, 2009—Michelle visits 'Alex' in hospital and realises, for a very short moment, that she's not actually the centre of the universe. Jenny and Gran
- S03E08BallsMarch 3, 2009—Chris has money worries and searches for a new flatmate. Alex and Jenny look after Grant while he deals with the lump on his testicle. Miche
Cast
Photos
View all1 / 1
Grownups
Poster · 1 of 1
Trailers & Videos
View allShows like Grownups all similar shows
The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.
- 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeFargo2014·FX
Fargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.Compare - 02ComedyThe Big Bang Theory2007–2019·CBS
The Big Bang Theory is a comedy about brilliant physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, who are the kind of "beautiful minds" that understand how the universe works.Compare - 03Comedy·FamilyThe Simpsons1989–present·FOX
The Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.Compare - 04Comedy·FamilyFamily Guy1999–present·FOX
Family Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.Compare - 05ComedySouth Park1997–present·Comedy Central
South Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.Compare - 06Comedy·FamilyAmerican Dad!2005–present·FOX
In American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.Compare
Head-to-head pick any opponent
Stack Grownups's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.
Keep exploring top shows
ShortcutThe essential episodes
Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.
MatchupCompare with another showTwo shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.
NetworkBest BBC Three showsMore from the same network, ranked by rating.
GenreBest comedy shows & filmsThe top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.



















