Browse episode ratings trends for Close to Home. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Close to Home's 19 episodes.
Best Episodes of Close to Home
While the Vet's Away
S2 Ep10
9.0
18th Nov 1990
Various family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.
The Night the Earth Moved
S2 Ep9
9.0
11th Nov 1990
A storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.
And Then There Was One
S2 Ep8
9.0
4th Nov 1990
As Rose announces she's leaving for work in Australia, Helen announces she's emigrating to Sicily to reunite with Frank and wants the children to go with her. Kate and Robbie overhear Vicky receiving a proposal from a gentleman.
Motor Madness
S2 Ep7
9.0
28th Oct 1990
James rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.
Mum's the Word
S2 Ep6
8.0
21st Oct 1990
An overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.
Square Pegs
S2 Ep5
8.0
14th Oct 1990
James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
Worst Episodes of Close to Home
Father and Family
S1 Ep1
4.5
1st Oct 1989
James' ex-wife Helen arrives, saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. However, Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, comes looking for her.
The Contract
S1 Ep2
8.0
8th Oct 1989
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.
Double Date
S1 Ep3
8.0
15th Oct 1989
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.
The Horse Race
S1 Ep4
8.0
22nd Oct 1989
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
Helen's Parents
S1 Ep5
8.0
29th Oct 1989
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.
She's Leaving Home
S1 Ep6
8.0
5th Nov 1989
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
Close to Home Episode Guide
Father and Family
S1 Ep1
4.5
1st Oct 1989
James' ex-wife Helen arrives, saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. However, Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, comes looking for her.
The Contract
S1 Ep2
8.0
8th Oct 1989
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.
Double Date
S1 Ep3
8.0
15th Oct 1989
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.
The Horse Race
S1 Ep4
8.0
22nd Oct 1989
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
Helen's Parents
S1 Ep5
8.0
29th Oct 1989
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.
She's Leaving Home
S1 Ep6
8.0
5th Nov 1989
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
A Matter of Decree
S1 Ep7
8.0
12th Nov 1989
James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.
Katie's Broken Heart
S1 Ep8
8.0
19th Nov 1989
Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.
Helen the Receptionist
S1 Ep9
8.0
26th Nov 1989
Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.
The best rated episodes of Close to Home are:
While the Vet's Away S2E10 rated 9.0
The Night the Earth Moved S2E9 rated 9.0
And Then There Was One S2E8 rated 9.0
Motor Madness S2E7 rated 9.0
Mum's the Word S2E6 rated 8.0
Square Pegs S2E5 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of Close to Home are:
Father and Family S1E1 rated 4.5
The Contract S1E2 rated 8.0
Double Date S1E3 rated 8.0
The Horse Race S1E4 rated 8.0
Helen's Parents S1E5 rated 8.0
She's Leaving Home S1E6 rated 8.0
The first episode of Close to Home aired on October 01, 1989.
The last episode of Close to Home aired on November 18, 1990.
