Home to Roost (1985–1990)

1. S01E01A New LifeApril 19, 1985—Divorced office worker Henry Willows is content in his uneventful life, one of his few domestic contacts being Enid, who comes in to clean f
2. S01E02Bad ApplesApril 26, 1985—Henry and Matthew's differences in age and taste are constant and comic irritants in their daily confrontations, but they rise to new levels
3. S01E03All You Need Is LoveMay 3, 1985—When Matthew brings a girlfriend home, the cleaning lady finds incriminating evidence in his bedroom.
4. S01E04SuspectMay 10, 1985—When Henry's next door neighbour's son returns from college, comparisons between Matthew and the student are inevitable. But while the neigh
5. S01E05Dating HenryMay 17, 1985—Wine is chilling, candlesticks are on the table and Henry has shaved. Who is coming to dinner? Matthew attempts to find out.
6. S01E06Small ChangeMay 24, 1985—As most young people are, Matthew is desperate for money, but his father refuses to invest in his future unless he finds more suitable emplo
7. S01E07The Way We WereMay 31, 1985—It's Henry's wedding anniversary, but after seven years of separation there is nothing to celebrate, so he goes to the club. While he is out

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01ProtestOctober 3, 1986—Henry and Matthew's relationship is strained further when Matthew becomes an animal rights activist.
2. S02E02Open HouseSeptember 12, 1986—Henry comes home to find the house full of Matthew's friends—more of an orgy than a party, says Henry—but rather than throw them all out, he
3. S02E03Plastic DreamworldSeptember 5, 1986—Matthew inherits a large sum of money, but finds it impossible to hold on to. Matthew opens a bank account, but how long can he withstand th
4. S02E04Acting OutSeptember 19, 1986—Henry is stunned to find Matthew wearing makeup, and even more stunned when he finds out Matthew wants to become an actor. Matthew has joine
5. S02E05The TestSeptember 26, 1986—Henry suffers every father's nightmare—teaching his son to drive. Inevitably, Henry's pristine new car begins to show signs of stress.
6. S02E06Any Questions?October 10, 1986—Prospective candidate Henry is opposed by an attractive woman in the election, creating a quandary for first-time voter Matthew.
7. S02E07JulieOctober 17, 1986—Matthew's sister Julie decides to stay, but Henry and Matthew soon find that three's a crowd.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Human InterestOctober 24, 1987—
2. S03E02Success StoryOctober 31, 1987—
3. S03E03High SpiritsNovember 7, 1987—
4. S03E04The Real ThingNovember 14, 1987—
5. S03E05Crime WatchNovember 21, 1987—
6. S03E06Getting OnNovember 28, 1987—
7. S03E07Paper ChaseDecember 5, 1987—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Bridge of SighsDecember 1, 1989—
2. S04E02Front RunnerDecember 8, 1989—
3. S04E03The BoyfriendDecember 15, 1989—
4. S04E04Thought for the DayDecember 22, 1989—
5. S04E05Return to ClagthorpeJanuary 5, 1990—
6. S04E06High NoonJanuary 12, 1990—
7. S04E07LeavingJanuary 19, 1990—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed