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The Best Episodes of Motherland

Every episode of Motherland ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Motherland!

Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

Best Episodes Summary

"School Trip" is the best rated episode of "Motherland". It scored 8.2/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/31/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Le Weekend".

  • School Trip
    8.2/10115 votes
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    #1 - School Trip

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/31/2021

    Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Le Weekend
    8.0/10142 votes
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    #2 - Le Weekend

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2019

    The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Mum Left Behind
    7.9/10172 votes
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    #3 - No Mum Left Behind

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2019

    A new mum at the school gates attracts the attention of Julia, Liz and Kevin. Does high-flyer Meg really have it all? Meanwhile, Julia agonises over a promotion and the gang have a night out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Good Job
    7.9/10133 votes
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    #4 - Good Job

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2019

    Julia struggles to abide by the rules at sports day. Kevin is devastated that a work presentation means he will miss the dads' race.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother's Day
    7.9/10111 votes
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    #5 - Mother's Day

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/24/2021

    Mother’s Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg gets spoilt rotten. Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amanda’s FUNraiser
    7.9/10115 votes
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    #6 - Amanda’s FUNraiser

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2021

    At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev’s attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The After Party
    7.8/10143 votes
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    #7 - The After Party

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2017

    Anne's carpool propels her into the limelight. Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant for Amanda, who shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship teeters on the brink.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan

  • The Purge
    7.8/10130 votes
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    #8 - The Purge

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2019

    Kevin reluctantly hosts a last minute Halloween party. Julia takes the kids trick or treating in an attempt to meet a celebrity who has just moved into the neighbourhood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nit Blitz
    7.7/10134 votes
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    #9 - Nit Blitz

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2021

    As a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia stands accused of triggering a second wave, so she throws a nit treatment party that brings all the drama (and headlice) to her door.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cavalry
    7.6/10147 votes
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    #10 - The Cavalry

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2017

    Julia's in-laws arrive to help while her husband Paul is away. Luckily, Kevin is around and loves old people. Amanda reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which has a surprising effect on Liz.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan

  • Soft Opening
    7.6/10132 votes
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    #11 - Soft Opening

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2019

    Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post threatens to destroy her good work.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother's Load
    7.5/10127 votes
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    #12 - Mother's Load

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2019

    Julia finds that working from home is impossible due to all the other tasks loaded upon her. Liz finds herself at a loose end when her youngest starts nursery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Catchment Area
    7.5/10109 votes
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    #13 - Catchment Area

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/17/2021

    The mums (and dad) join the merry go round of secondary school open days as they face the choice of where to send their kids at 11. Julia panics about which catchment area she lives in and even considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system. As Kevin’s divorce progresses, Liz helps him navigate the shark pool of lawyers and makes a worrying discovery about her own situation along the way. Meanwhile, queen bee Amanda struggles with playing second fiddle to Meg’s illness.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Auction of Promises
    7.4/10170 votes
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    #14 - Auction of Promises

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2017

    Julia gets involved in a school fundraiser, where she hopes to impress a former colleague. Kevin has a battle with the cloakroom, and despite Anne's protests, Liz takes care of the bar.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan

  • The Pool Party
    7.4/10157 votes
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    #15 - The Pool Party

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2017

    A pool party ruins Julia's plans right before an important event at work. Liz looks for a date, and Kevin gets annoyed by a new dad on the scene, who goes way back with Amanda.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan

  • The Caretaker
    7.4/10139 votes
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    #16 - The Caretaker

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2017

    Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan

  • The Birthday Party
    7.3/10184 votes
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    #17 - The Birthday Party

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2017

    Julia throws a birthday party for Ivy, but with her mom refusing to help, Julia must rely on Liz and Kevin's party skills along with her own event-organizing savvy to make it a success.

    Director: Juliet May

    Writer: Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan