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A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. We follow her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband. Mum

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mum Season 1 Episode 1 - January
    7.6/10(208 votes)

    #1 - January

    S1:E1

    It’s the morning of Cathy’s husband’s funeral and her family gather at the house to wait for the funeral cars. Battling her brother's partner and meeting her son's new and over-enthusiastic girlfriend Kelly, Cathy prepares herself for a day of great emotion with help from her friend Michael.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mum Season 3 Episode 2 - Tuesday
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #2 - Tuesday

    S3:E2

    It is first thing in the morning and Cathy has a hangover. She and Michael try to piece together what happened the night before.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mum Season 1 Episode 4 - August
    7.8/10(158 votes)

    #3 - August

    S1:E4

    It’s a hot summer’s day, and while Kelly and her cousin sunbathe in the garden, Cathy is getting ready to go for lunch with a new - male - friend. Michael is taking her and is keen to find out more about this friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mum Season 1 Episode 2 - February
    7.9/10(165 votes)

    #4 - February

    S1:E2

    It’s Cathy’s first Valentine’s day since she lost her husband. Her brother Derek comes round to keep her company, but his partner Pauline wishes that she was anywhere else. Cathy's son, Jason, has some surprising news for her and when Michael turns up unannounced he's concerned to find that Cathy has received a Valentine’s card.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mum Season 1 Episode 3 - May
    7.9/10(159 votes)

    #5 - May

    S1:E3

    Cathy is clearing out her garage and the family come round to help. Her brother and his partner are fresh from playing golf and making friends with a millionaire. Kelly’s mum comes round to take an old fridge and Cathy sees a new side to Kelly. Michael is helping out too and faces a decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mum Season 3 Episode 3 - Wednesday
    7.9/10(116 votes)

    #6 - Wednesday

    S3:E3

    Cathy and Michael get ready to go for a walk in the countryside, but Jason has concerns.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mum Season 1 Episode 5 - October
    8.0/10(153 votes)

    #7 - October

    S1:E5

    It's early morning and Cathy is trying to get ready for work. Jason has an interview for a job in Australia and Kelly's upset that she might have to move there. After a heavy night out with Derek, Michael finds himself on Cathy’s sofa with a secret to keep from Cathy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mum Season 2 Episode 2 - April
    8.0/10(137 votes)

    #8 - April

    S2:E2

    It is Easter Sunday and Cathy and Michael have plans to clear the front room together. Jason and Kelly have got other ideas.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mum Season 3 Episode 1 - Monday
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    #9 - Monday

    S3:E1

    Cathy and her family arrive in the countryside to celebrate Derek’s birthday. Michael arrives too, which Jason finds troubling.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mum Season 2 Episode 1 - March
    8.1/10(150 votes)

    #10 - March

    S2:E1

    It is Cathy's 60th birthday and the family are going for lunch.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mum Season 2 Episode 3 - June
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #11 - June

    S2:E3

    Cathy is having a barbecue. Michael hasn't replied to her email and she wants to know why.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mum Season 2 Episode 5 - September
    8.3/10(150 votes)

    #12 - September

    S2:E5

    As summer draws to a close, Cathy and Michael see each other for the first time in months. And with Maureen in hospital, Reg anxiously waits for news.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mum Season 3 Episode 4 - Thursday
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    #13 - Thursday

    S3:E4

    After a night out at a restaurant, Cathy and her family head to bed. Pauline's had too much to drink and Jason has something he needs to say to Cathy.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mum Season 1 Episode 6 - December
    8.5/10(167 votes)

    #14 - December

    S1:E6

    It’s New Year’s Eve, and while Cathy’s trying to have a nice little party, Kelly and Jason have come back arguing. Michael turns up, and as Cathy’s trying to sort out Jason and keep her party going, she tries to find the right moment to give him his Christmas present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mum Season 2 Episode 4 - July
    8.5/10(155 votes)

    #15 - July

    S2:E4

    Kelly and Jason are up early and going on holiday. Meanwhile, Michael has had a terrible night and has something he wants to tell Cathy.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mum Season 2 Episode 6 - November
    8.5/10(151 votes)

    #16 - November

    S2:E6

    It is Fireworks Night and Cathy is having a bonfire. As Michael moves on after the death of his mother, Cathy feels she needs to tell him something.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mum Season 3 Episode 5 - Friday
    8.5/10(117 votes)

    #17 - Friday

    S3:E5

    It's raining and Cathy and her family are stuck indoors. Pauline has a visitor and Cathy makes an important decision.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mum Season 3 Episode 6 - Saturday
    8.8/10(133 votes)

    #18 - Saturday

    S3:E6

    It's Derek's birthday. The family come together to get the house ready for the party.

    Director:Stefan Golaszewski
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"January" is the worst rated episode of "Mum". It scored 7.6/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/13/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tuesday".