7.3/10184 votes#1 - 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
7.4/10170 votes#2 - 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
7.4/10157 votes#3 - 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
7.6/10147 votes#4 - 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
7.8/10143 votes#5 - 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
7.4/10139 votes#6 - 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
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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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Birthday Party" is the best rated episode of "Motherland" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Juliet May and written by Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan, it aired on 11/7/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Auction of Promises".