Mother and Son
Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1984 6 Seasons 42 Episodes ⭐ 7.2 Comedy

Mother and Son was a multiple Logie Award-winning Australian television sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden AM. Its classic theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing to I Want a Girl, a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s.

Mother and Son was a multiple Logie Award-winning Australian television sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden AM. Its classic theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing to I Want a Girl, a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Nursing Home

Arthur begins to finally consider putting Maggie in a rest home after his wife leaves him.

EP 2

The Milk

After sending Maggie out for some milk 3 hours ago, Arthur discovers Maggie has been faking a broken wrist to get meals

EP 3

The Oysters

Arthur discovers Maggie has been arriving home on the back of a garbage truck, and making a nuisance of herself at a loc

EP 4

The Tickets

Arthur tries his best to get out of the house, and away from Maggie, for a holiday with a new girlfriend. But a series o

EP 5

The Babysitter

After spending several Saturday nights at home with Maggie, Arthur questions why he doesn't have a girlfriend. So he mak

EP 6

The Boyfriend

It's Maggie's birthday and the entire family gets together to celebrate. Maggie sees the family gathering the perfect ch

EP 7

The Illness

Maggie thinks she's dying and finally wonders what to do about her will. After discovering Robert wants to sell the fami

EP 1

The Money

After receiving a letter from the government, Maggie thinks they think she's dead, but in fact, they are investigating w

EP 2

The Divorce

The day of Arthur's divorce is approaching, and Maggie can't understand why he has to divorce. This prompts Robert to c

EP 3

The Funeral

Arthur's uncle dies, and not even a funeral can keep peace within the family. After Maggie buys a bag of oranges and dr

EP 4

The Promotion

Arthur is offered a new job, but must make a move to Canberra. But trying to convince Maggie to move away with him prov

EP 5

The Aunt

Maggie's sister Lorna visits, and the meeting is far from pleasant. Arthur is hoping Lorna's company will give him a ch

EP 6

The Card Game

Arthur is having some friends over for a card game, and Maggie is shocked that she won't be joining them for the game. W

EP 7

The Morning After

Arthur's girlfriend spends the night, which shocks Maggie. Enough for her to walk out and threaten to move in with Rober

EP 1

The Christmas Drinks

It's a hot summer Christmas for Arthur, who is having a party for all his friends and family. But as far as Maggie is c

EP 2

The Sign

Maggie becomes anxious about the whereabouts of her late husband, so she finds solace in religion, in the hope of meetin

EP 3

The Picnic

A day at the park with the whole family turns out to be a disaster as Maggie goes missing...only to wonder off on a bus,

EP 4

The Accident

Arthur accidentally drops a typewriter on his foot, forcing him to stay home, and have Maggie as his carer...could thing

EP 5

The Last Will

Maggie reads her last will to the family, and Arthur is shocked at what she has to say-but not so for Robert and Liz.

EP 6

The Neighbours

A feud arises between Maggie and her next door neighbour, who is a Greek immigrant. After an exchange of threats and p

EP 7

The Cruise

Maggie and her new friend Claude make plans to go on a cruise, which surprises Arthur, and shocks Robert..but not is all

EP 1

The Medals

Maggie assumes that it's ANZAC day, and tries her hardest to go and see the parade...but Arthur tries his hardest to con

EP 2

The Friend

Arthur feels Maggie needs a friend after he discovers she's talking to herself...so he hires a woman to help Maggie with

EP 3

The Car

Maggie wishes to visit the place of her honeymoon, but Arthur wants to do otherwise..so Maggie wants to drive there hers

EP 4

The Surprise

Arthur, Maggie and Liz plan a surprise party for Robert's birthday but when Robert turns up late, Liz starts to think if

EP 5

The Dog

Robert needs to dump a dog that Liz doesn't want, so he gives it to Arthur and Maggie...who have more than a hard time l

EP 6

The Fridge

The fridge needs to be fixed, Maggie is working on her memoirs and at the same time, Robert begins to question his mothe

EP 7

The Last Straw

Arthur has finally had enough of Maggie, so walks out on her to go on a holiday..leaving Robert in charge...what will co

EP 1

The Deed

Trying to get Maggie to sign over Power of Attorney to the house is a hard journey for Arthur when she accidently loses

EP 2

The Budgie

Feeling that Maggie could use some companionship after a fight with Robert, Arthur brings home a budgie for her to look

EP 3

The Big Sleep

Maggie's having trouble falling asleep...causing Arthur sleepless nights too, for her fear of death has arisen once agai

EP 4

The Clock

All Arthur wants is a nice, quiet Saturday at home, but Maggie believes a neighbour across the street stole her clock ma

EP 5

The Rest

Maggie can't understand why Arthur is being so cranky lately, so she decides to visit the doctor to get some answers.

EP 6

The Baby

Secretly doing some babysitting during the day, Maggie gives away what shes doing when Arthur sees she's knitting a baby

EP 7

The Sunday Roast

All Arthur wants is to bring home a girlfriend for Sunday lunch, but convincing Maggie is the trouble. So he disguises h

EP 1

The Ride

It seems that Robert is about to turn over a new leaf when he takes Maggie out for a drive, but secretly is meeting up w

EP 2

The Trip

We see the return of Maggie's younger sister, Lorna, who has just lost her husband, and wants to take Maggie to England,

EP 3

The Family Feud

Maggie and Lorna are about to return home from England, and Robert has moved in with Arthur since Liz kicked him out. O

EP 4

The Caravan

After a bitter fight over "the favourite son contest", which Maggie is entering Robert in, Arthur moves into Robert's ca

EP 5

The Lamingtons

Maggie, without knowing it, promises to make 216 lamingtons for various groups at a cake stall, and at the same time mus

EP 6

The Promise

Arthur pleads with Maggie to start helping around the house cleaning when he goes to work, but even more so, he wants he

EP 7

The Ring Cycle

It seems that Arthur and Deidre may be getting back together, and hopes Maggie will accept it. Arthur tries to ship Ma

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