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Mixed Blessings

TV·1978–1980·3 seasons, 23 episodes·ITV1·Comedy·30m·Created by Sid Green

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Mixed Blessings is a British sitcom produced by LWT for broadcast on the ITV network between 1978 and 1980, It was created by comedy-writer Sid Green and starred Christopher Blake and Muriel Odunton. White Thomas Simpson and Black Susan Lambert are a young couple who wed without their families' knowledge, forcing them to navigate the challenges of introducing their families to their relationship. The show explores themes of cultural differences and family dynamics within the context of a mixed-race marriage.

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Episodes by season

Season017Episodes1978AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Welcome to the FamilyMarch 3, 1978Thomas and Susan have married without letting their families know. They intend to inform both parties, but there's a surprise in store.
  2. S01E02Your Place or Mine?March 10, 1978Thomas and Susan are temporarily living with Aunt Dorothy, but need to find a permanent home. Their families take it upon themselves to dete
  3. S01E03You Haven't Got Much, Have You?March 17, 1978Susan and Thomas move into Dorothy's basement apartment, but have no furniture to speak of, their respective families take care of that.
  4. S01E04Jobs for the BoysMarch 24, 1978Winston clashes with his father over his inability to get a job, Thomas also feels bad for relying on Susan to bring home the bread. William
  5. S01E05Happy Birthday, Dear FathersMarch 31, 1978While Susan bakes a cake, Thomas has gone out in search of a gift for Dad. Unfortunately for the couple, it soon becomes apparent that both
  6. S01E06We're Only Trying to HelpApril 7, 1978Thomas ends up in bed with flu, prompting Annie to fuss over him. Later, when Susan returns home sick, Matilda arrives to look after her. Pe
  7. S01E07The House WarmingApril 14, 1978Finally settled in, the young couple throw a housewarming party, inviting their friends and parents. However, Susan isn't amused to learn th

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S02E01A Leg from the PastOctober 6, 1978Susan isn't impressed when Deirdre, Thomas's flirtatious second cousin, arrives for a visit. Far from shy, Deirdre flirts openly, motivating
  2. S02E02The Loneliness of the Long Distance UnemployedOctober 13, 1978Thomas continues struggling to get a job and Susan is worried that he's getting bored at home, so se sends him one of her clients to help ou
  3. S02E03My Chap's Got WorkOctober 20, 1978Thomas finally lands a job; to celebrate, both families want to have Sunday dinner, leaving the pair to decide how to divide their time.
  4. S02E04Thou Shalt Deny MeOctober 27, 1978Mr. Huntley announces that an executive vacancy has arisen, and that Thomas is in the running. A social event is planned, and Huntley – who
  5. S02E05Your Money or Your LifeNovember 3, 1978Winston is desperate to buy a car, convinced it's the only way to be a hit with the ladies. He tries to get the funds from Thomas and Susan,
  6. S02E06You're Going to Have a What!November 10, 1978Susan has been having some very odd cravings, and Aunt Dorothy quickly realises that she's pregnant. After Thomas digests the news, it's tim

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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  1. S03E01Raising the RoofOctober 26, 1979The new Vicar visits Thomas and Susan, seeking new recruits. Despite their frequent rejections, he invites them to a bring and buy. Meanwhil
  2. S03E02Away from It AllApril 12, 1980Susan is desperate for a holiday, only Thomas is keen to save the pennies. Edward suggests the couple join him and Annie on their annual tri
  3. S03E03Up in the WorldApril 19, 1980Thomas is desperate to impress his boss and jet-set friends, so he joins the badminton club and started using crystal liquor glasses. Susan
  4. S03E04The Anniversary WarsApril 26, 1980It's Annie and Edward's silver anniversary, but the pair don't want a fuss. Thomas and Susan organise a surprise party, only sorting out the
  5. S03E05The Law and Mr. LambertMay 3, 1980The police call Thomas and Susan early to inform them that Winston has been arrested for breaking into a car. When William hears, he wants t
  6. S03E06Goodbye CharlieMay 10, 1980Edward informs Thomas that his estranged Uncle Charlie has died, Thomas isn't upset, but he's shocked when Edward informs him that the body
  7. S03E07Your Turn for GrandadMay 17, 1980Edward and Annie pay a visit to Thomas and Susan, together with Grandad. The young couple are placed in an awkward situation when Edward ann
  8. S03E08Practice Makes PerfectMay 24, 1980Susan is now seven months pregnant, and her mother is treating her like valuable china as is Thomas. To become the perfect father, Thomas at
  9. S03E09SurvivalMay 31, 1980A friendly game of family cards turns sour. Edward leaves in a fit of pique, only to encounter heavy snow, meaning the whole family has to s
  10. S03E10Onto Us a ChildJune 7, 1980Thomas gets an early morning call, Susan is set to have the baby. Thomas finds the whole thing somewhat overwhelming. William and Edward are

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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