The Robinsons (2005–2005)

TV ShowEndedBBC TwoComedy1 season, 6 episodes
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Plot

After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, successful older brother George, and perfectionist sister Vicky—to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2005Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode OneMay 5, 2005—Constantly depressed Ed Robinson has been fired from his job because his office lover has become his boss. Elsewhere, Ed's organized brother
  2. S01E02Episode TwoMay 12, 2005—Vicky has become irritated with the fact that her boyfriend who won't stop crying. However, she soon discovers that his sensitivity is what
  3. S01E03Episode ThreeMay 19, 2005—Ed's mother Pam sets his up on a date with one of her friend's daughter, Connie who Ed has known since he was young. Vicky starts dating a
  4. S01E04Episode FourMay 26, 2005—Ed begins dating literally the girl next door, Zara who soon becomes obsessed with his family. George is heartbroken when Albert reveals tha
  5. S01E05Episode FiveJune 2, 2005—Ed has become haunted by his past failures. George realizes that Albert actually has no friends. Vicky decides the time is right for her to
  6. S01E06Episode SixJune 9, 2005—As his 33rd birthday approaches, Ed seek out advice to find a new direction in life. Vicky is in search of another sperm donor as things wit

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Cast

Martin FreemanMartin FreemanEd RobinsonHugh BonnevilleHugh BonnevilleGeorge RobinsonAbigail CruttendenAbigail CruttendenVicky RobinsonAnna MasseyAnna MasseyPam RobinsonRichard JohnsonRichard JohnsonHector RobinsonAmanda RootAmanda RootMaggie Robinson

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