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TV·1989–1994·6 seasons, 38 episodes·BBC One·Comedy·30m·Created by Paul Mendelson

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Comedy about a Pinner solictor who falls for a woman half his age.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01It Never Entered My MindS01E01 · 7.0Romance sparks between a charming middle-aged lawyer and an attractive 27 year old gym teacher, but explaining it to their family and close friends proves to be a bit of a problem.
  2. 02Fools Rush InS01E02 · 6.0Zoe and Alec have a lunch time meeting to discuss her impending divorce, and Alec decides to ask her for a real date.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1989Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S01E01It Never Entered My MindApril 2, 1989 7.0Romance sparks between a charming middle-aged lawyer and an attractive 27 year old gym teacher, but explaining it to their family and close
  2. S01E02Fools Rush InApril 9, 1989 6.0Zoe and Alec have a lunch time meeting to discuss her impending divorce, and Alec decides to ask her for a real date.
  3. S01E03Send In the ClownsApril 16, 1989When a twisted ankle forces Zoe to cancel her first date with Alec, he decides to bring a musical to Zoe's bedside. The only problem is Zoe'
  4. S01E04Anything You Can DoApril 23, 1989In an attempt to learn more about each others work, Alec suffers on the squash courts, and Zoe suffers through the law courts.
  5. S01E05They Didn't Believe MeApril 30, 1989Believing it is time for Zoe to meet his family, Alec asks her to go with him to a tea in honor of his birthday. There she will meet the ent
  6. S01E06There's a Small HotelMay 7, 1989Alec's memories of his late wife are brought up while at an intimate dinner with Zoe, so the couple plan a weekend on neutral grounds.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season027Episodes1990AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01What Kind of Fool Am I?January 4, 1990Zoe's divorce decree has come through and Alec shows up with a surpise gift and a bottle of champagne to celebrate, and is equally surpised
  2. S02E02I Remember It WellJanuary 11, 1990When Zoe introduces Alec to her parents. Age is a common thread, and they really get along great, but poor Zoe feels lost in the generation
  3. S02E03You're Driving Me CrazyJanuary 18, 1990Zoe decides its time to learn to drive, and with Alec teaching, their relationship starts to feel the strain. Zoe's birthday is soon, and sh
  4. S02E04Time After TimeJanuary 25, 1990Alec's daughter, Simone, is concerned about her father's health. She thinks he might be be overdoing things with Zoe. Alec must seattle his
  5. S02E05There's a Place for UsFebruary 1, 1990Alec has not made up his mind about moving in with Zoe. He feels his house would be better, but Zoe won't feel comfortable there.
  6. S02E06No Other LoveFebruary 8, 1990Alec moves into Zoe's little flat and he becomes jealous of a new teacher at Zoe's school.
  7. S02E07My Funny ValentineFebruary 15, 1990Hillary tries to get Alec and Zoe back together on Valentines' Day. She secretly arranges a Valentine's Day date between Alec and Zoe, but s

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season037Episodes1991AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01That'll Be the DayJanuary 7, 1991It's the anniversaries of both the Death of Buddy Holly and Alec and Zoe have been together for one full year. Alec wants to announce a wedd
  2. S03E02The Look of LoveJanuary 14, 1991Alec and Zoe endure the frustrations of trying to buy a home together. Alec and Zoe seem to be looking for different things in home.
  3. S03E03Too Close for ComfortJanuary 21, 1991Alec and Zoe buy a new house near the village vicarage where Simone lives. Alec feels that Jamie is getting too close to a glamorous client.
  4. S03E04It's All in the GameJanuary 28, 1991Alec gets a taste of Zoe's competitiveness streak when she applies for promotion, and Vera dissapproves of of Hilary's relationship with her
  5. S03E05The Way You Look TonightFebruary 4, 1991Zoe is worried about comparisons to Alec's ex-wife when his brother-in-law comes for a short visit.
  6. S03E06FeelingsFebruary 18, 1991Jamie worries about an upcoming operation and it effects his job performance so much that Alec is thinking of letting him go. Hillary finds
  7. S03E07I Guess I'll Have to Change My PlansFebruary 25, 1991The office is full of passion, and Alec and Hillary are in the middle of it. Zoe tells everyone that she is pregnant.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season046Episodes1992AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01This Could Be the Start of Something BigMarch 8, 1992Alec and Zoe return from their honeymoon and Simone announces that she is pregnant.
  2. S04E02Just Like a WomanMarch 15, 1992Alec hires a french girl to help a pregnant Zoe around the house.
  3. S04E03I'm Old FashionedMarch 22, 1992Zoe believes Alec revealed a negative attitude towards homosexuality.
  4. S04E04The Party's OverApril 5, 1992Things don't go as Alec planned when he invites friends over to play a party game.
  5. S04E05The Crying GameApril 12, 1992Zoe begins to recuperate after her miscarriage, while Alec tries to help by bringing a puppy home.
  6. S04E06Catch the BouquetApril 19, 1992Vera questions whether or not to marry Grant, until Alec and Zoe help her make up her mind.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season056Episodes1993AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Splish SplashMarch 10, 1993Zoe wants a water birth for her baby, but Alec sees this as an unconvention method of delievery. Alec get a chance to emulate his hero, Perr
  2. S05E02Baby LoveMarch 17, 1993Alec's nurturing side comes out after the birth of their baby, but Zoe thinks it's too much.
  3. S05E03School DaysMarch 24, 1993Alec and Zoe develop conflicting views on how best to raise baby Fleur.
  4. S05E04Who Can I Turn to?March 31, 1993Jamie tries to update the office equipment. Debbie has to decide between life with Trevor or Roy's marriage proposal.
  5. S05E05Let There Be LoveApril 7, 1993Alec tries to get a new and prestigious client for the firm. Zoe is rundown caring for baby Fleur. Hilary goes sweepstakes-mad. Alec saves t
  6. S05E06The Best Is Yet to ComeApril 14, 1993Alec and Zoe try to decide on a godmother. Alec sees a doctor for insurance purposes.Hilary thinks she is pregnant! Debbie tries her hand at

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season066Episodes1994AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Nice Work If You Can Get ItApril 22, 1994Zoe wants to go back to work, but Alec doesn't want her to do that. Vera is burning through secretaries even though she is overworked. Simon
  2. S06E02Take Good Care of My BabyApril 29, 1994Alec and Zoe are looking for a nanny for Fleur. Rosie is still getting used to 'Big City' ways, but working farm hours. Dot has an admirer.
  3. S06E03Son of My FatherMay 6, 1994Vera takes the plunge and gives the new secretary a helping hand with her disastrous love life. Meanwhile, Jamie has a crisis of conscience
  4. S06E04Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom WhiteMay 13, 1994Dot leaves Zoe and Debbie's father and ends up staying with Zoe and Alec. Simone has an accident that has potential lawsuit ideas in her min
  5. S06E05Let the Heartaches BeginMay 20, 1994Alec hires an au pair when he thinks Zoe is overdoing things. This causes bad reactions from everyone but Alec.
  6. S06E06Until It's Time for You to GoMay 27, 1994Vera starts to grumble that she's not receiving enough attention, and she isn't the only one feeling left out. Alec is also having a crisis

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

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