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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!

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.

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  1. Background image for School Trip
    8.1/10(133 votes)

    #1 - School Trip

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Le Weekend
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #2 - Le Weekend

    S2:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Amanda’s FUNraiser
    8.0/10(134 votes)

    #3 - Amanda’s FUNraiser

    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The After Party
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    #4 - The After Party

    S1:E5

    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.

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  5. Background image for No Mum Left Behind
    7.8/10(198 votes)

    #5 - No Mum Left Behind

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Purge
    7.8/10(149 votes)

    #6 - The Purge

    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Good Job
    7.8/10(149 votes)

    #7 - Good Job

    S2:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Mother's Day
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #8 - Mother's Day

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Nit Blitz
    7.7/10(157 votes)

    #9 - Nit Blitz

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Cavalry
    7.5/10(176 votes)

    #10 - The Cavalry

    S1:E4

    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.

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    7.5/10(153 votes)

    #11 - Soft Opening

    S2:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Mother's Load
    7.4/10(146 votes)

    #12 - Mother's Load

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Catchment Area
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    #13 - Catchment Area

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Birthday Party
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    #14 - The Birthday Party

    S1:E1

    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.

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  16. Background image for Auction of Promises
    7.3/10(199 votes)

    #15 - Auction of Promises

    S1:E2

    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.

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    7.3/10(186 votes)

    #16 - The Pool Party

    S1:E3

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Caretaker
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    #17 - The Caretaker

    S1:E6

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"School Trip" is the best rated episode of "Motherland". It scored 8.1/10 based on 133 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/31/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Le Weekend".