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Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.

Walking Out

Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.

Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.

Mr Burton

Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.

Dawn

Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits

Maggie's Dad

Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.

Douglas

Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.

Barbados

Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.

After the Holiday

Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.

Ruth Makes An Effort

Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.

Maggie Gives Notice

Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.

Competition

Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.

Meeting Jane Webster

Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.

A Date With Jane Webster

The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.

The Golf Tournament

Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.

The Fishing Trip

Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.

Temporary Secretary

Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.

Parental Choice

Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.

Stephanie

Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.

Divorce

On the Up is a British sitcom written by Bob Larbey about a self-made millionaire and his staff of domestic helpers who he treats like family, much to the annoyance of his upper class wife. The show ran for three series, from 1990 to 1992.

The Best Seasons of On the Up

The Best Seasons of On the Up

Season 1

Season 3

Season 2