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Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.

Found and Lost

In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.

Match of the Day

Bill decides it's time he spent the night at Faith's house. But with two children and a dog to contend with, it's not going to be easy.

Night Moves

Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.

She Who Hesitates

When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.

Nursing a Conscience

With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.

The Late Late Show

Bill and Faith decide to take the plunge and marry forthwith. But they find that such split decisions often have repercussionsâ€¦

Marriage of Inconvenience

Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.

Rebel without a Pause

Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.

Overtaken by Events

Bill gives Faith a weekend at a health farm for a birthday present, leaving him in charge at the house on his own for the first time.

Health and Efficiency

Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.

The Rhythm of Strife

With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.

Maybe, Baby

Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.

Love and Hisses

With Hannah about to leave for university, Faith, Bill and Joe are keen to acquire her soon-to-be-vacant bedroom.

Room with a Queue

Now that Hannah has left for university in Liverpool, Faith, enjoying the extra space, is none-too-pleased when Joe is keen to accommodate an Italian exchange student.

Foreign Exchange

Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.

Recipe for Disaster

Bill has been working late almost every night recently to cover up for the adulterous Richard, and it is beginning to affect his home life with Faith.

Affair Assessment

Faith has a heart-to-heart with Richard and convinces him to end his affair for Marjorie's sake. Meanwhile, Liza finds a new man.

Come as You Were

Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

Love, Honour and Delay

While collecting her daughter from university, Faith is shocked to discover that Hannah has been sleeping with her boyfriend.

Sleeping Partner

What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.

Youth and Consequences

Bill decides to work on ideas for a new magazine at home for a week. But with Faith working there as well, there are problems abound.

Vice Principle

Faith and Bill spend a night away from home in a nearby hotel in the hope of a romantic break.

Double Booked

Bill is fed up with Joe being inconsiderate, and Faith contrives to reunite Richard and Marjorie.

Is Everybody Happy?

Faith is looking forward to having a holiday with Bill, but her plans may have to be put on hold when news of Bill's new business venture comes through.

Occupational Hazard

When Faith finds out Bill is coming home for a few days, she plans a romantic weekend for them both.

Hello, Goodbye

Now redundant, Bill decides on a complete change of career, starting with a bit of DIY.

Labour of Love

Faith asks Richard to give Bill his job back, while Bill is considering moving upmarket.

Short Change

Liza has been appointed editor of Vista, much to Bill's dismay. Meanwhile, Richard seems to have found a new vocation in life.

Sobering Thoughts

Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.

Old Problem

Bill's doctor advises him to relax, but with Hannah having boyfriend troubles, it's not that simple.

Heartburn

Hannah's fainting in the wine bar causes Richard to set Bill thinking about what may be the cause of it.

Faint Possibility

Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?

Otherwise Engaged

Bill and Faith's relationship is going through a sticky patch. Matters aren't helped when he and Liza are sent on a management training course in Wales.

Management Decision

Hannah endeavours to console a distraught Faith, who is in shock after discovering Bill and Liza in a compromising situation.

Last Words

Bill is determined that all is over between him and Faith and moves in with Richard permanently.

Into the Fire

Bill and Faith are reconciled, but Faith suggests they take their relationship one step at a time, beginning with a romantic courtship.

One More Time

Bill takes Faith to Scotland to spend a weekend with his mother.

Auld Acquaintance

Domestic strife returns when Bill and Faith decide to add a conservatory to the rear of their premises.

Mr. Fixit

Faith gets very excited over Joe's eighteenth birthday. But will her plans for a big family occasion be spoiled?

Whose Birthday is it Anyway?

Hannah begins a relationship with the wine bar's new pianist, who just so happens to be married.

Playing Away

Joe is having a bad day and decides not to go to work, causing Faith to worry about him.

What's New?

Liza leaves her job as Vista's editor, paving the way for Bill to take over the magazine's top job.

Work Experience

Faith finally has enough of her offspring's demands and decides to move out to teach them a lesson.

She's Leaving Home

Faith's new job for a health magazine makes her more aware of health-related issues, and she begins advising everyone else on how they should eat and live.

Mortal Thoughts

Faith has a temperature and has to stay in bed. As a result, Bill has to search for someone else to accompany him to the magazine's annual dinner.

Dress Circle

Faith comes over all protective when Joe starts college. Meanwhile, Richard organises a charity week at the wine bar.

Sporting Chance

Faith discovers her ex-husband, John, is coming to England for their goddaughter's wedding.

Full House

Joe prepares to take his driving test, while Bill anticipates the board's decision on confirming his position as the magazine's editor.

Friday the Thirteenth

Second thoughts is a British sitcom that ran from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994. It was broadcast on  ITV and made by LWT. It was followed by a sequel, Faith in the future. Second thoughts followed the lives of two middle-aged divorcees, Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott, from very different backgrounds trying to develop a relationship, despite the pressures pulling it apart.

Second thoughts was based upon the real-life relationship of the writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. It originally aired as a radio series on BBC Radio 4 broadcast between 1 November 1988 and 23 July 1992. The radio series consisted of four series and a Christmas special broadcast in 1992 with a total of 31 episodes. The radio scripts were used for the television series on ITV. The fifth series was considered weaker than the first four series; it was the only series not to be based on the original radio scripts.

Second thoughts ended on 14 October 1994, but has since been repeated on ITV3. The original radio series is often replayed on BBC7.

The Best Seasons of Second Thoughts

The Best Seasons of Second Thoughts

Season 2

Season 5

Season 3

Season 1

Season 4