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The Worst Episodes of Motherland

Every episode of Motherland ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Motherland" is "The Birthday Party", rated 7.3/10 from 175 user votes. It was directed by Juliet May and written by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz. "The Birthday Party" aired on 11/7/2017 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Auction of Promises".

  • The Birthday Party
    7.3/10 175 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • Auction of Promises
    7.3/10 162 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • The Pool Party
    7.3/10 149 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • The Caretaker
    7.4/10 133 votes

    #4 - 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • Mother's Load
    7.5/10 123 votes

    #5 - 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

  • The Cavalry
    7.6/10 138 votes

    #6 - 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • Soft Opening
    7.6/10 128 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Catchment Area
    7.6/10 105 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Nit Blitz
    7.7/10 129 votes

    #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 After Party
    7.8/10 134 votes

    #10 - 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: Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz

  • The Purge
    7.8/10 125 votes

    #11 - 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

  • No Mum Left Behind
    7.9/10 165 votes

    #12 - 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
    7.9/10 129 votes

    #13 - 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
    7.9/10 108 votes

    #14 - 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
    7.9/10 113 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Le Weekend
    8.0/10 138 votes

    #16 - 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

  • School Trip
    8.2/10 111 votes

    #17 - 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