The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.
The best episode of "The A Word" season 2 is "Naming Day", rated 7.9/10 from 77 user votes. It was directed by Susan Tully and written by Peter Bowker. "Naming Day" aired on 11/7/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Get Away".
When Joe says the A word for the first time, Paul and Alison know they must talk to him about his autism. Maurice is catapulted back into the life of Louise, and Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep.
Director: Susan Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
Life for the Hughes family turns upside down as Joe starts at a specialist school in Manchester. Rebecca halts her plans with James, and Louise confides in a stunned Maurice.
Director: Susan Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
Director: Susan Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
Director: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker
Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
Director: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker
An "End of Year Show" at Joe's old school brings his family members together. Paul’s deepest feelings about his son’s autism emerge when Nicola makes a film of Joe’s behaviours. Eddie reaches D-Day with Holly, while Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
Director: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker