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   9.0/10(41 votes)

   #1 - Apocalypse Wow!

   S2:E218/7/1997

   Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?

   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic

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   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic
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   8.2/10(26 votes)

   #2 - Wish You Were Queer

   S2:E136/12/1997

   Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Annie Caulfield

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   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Annie Caulfield
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   8.2/10(26 votes)

   #3 - The Secret of My Excess

   S2:E177/10/1997

   Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

   Director:Joe Ahearne

   Writer:William Gaminara

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   Director:Joe Ahearne

   Writer:William Gaminara
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   8.1/10(25 votes)

   #4 - Secrets and Wives

   S2:E207/31/1997

   Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.

   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic

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   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic
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   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #5 - He's Leaving Home

   S2:E74/28/1997

   Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.

   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Joe Ahearne

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   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Joe Ahearne
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   7.9/10(25 votes)

   #6 - Unusual Suspect

   S2:E64/21/1997

   Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.

   Director:Dominic Lees

   Writer:Mark Davies Markham

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   Director:Dominic Lees

   Writer:Mark Davies Markham
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   7.9/10(24 votes)

   #7 - Room With a Queue

   S2:E85/8/1997

   Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.

   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid

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   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid
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   7.9/10(23 votes)

   #8 - From Here to Maternity

   S2:E156/26/1997

   Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.

   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Jimmy Gardner

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   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Jimmy Gardner
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   7.9/10(26 votes)

   #9 - Milly Liar

   S2:E197/24/1997

   Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.

   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Joe Ahearne

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   Director:Morag Fullarton

   Writer:Joe Ahearne
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    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Just Sex

    S1:E95/13/1996

    Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.

    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Matthew Graham

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    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Matthew Graham
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    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Father Figure

    S1:E105/20/1996

    O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.

    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Amy Jenkins
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    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #12 - When the Dope Comes In

    S2:E105/22/1997

    Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore
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    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #13 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice

    S2:E126/5/1997

    Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Eirene Houston

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Eirene Houston
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    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #14 - One Bedding and a Funeral

    S2:E167/3/1997

    Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.

    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:Jimmy Gardner

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    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:Jimmy Gardner
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    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Diet Hard

    S2:E187/17/1997

    Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.

    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:William Gaminara

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    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:William Gaminara
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    7.7/10(58 votes)

    #16 - Coming Together

    S1:E13/18/1996

    Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.

    Director:Sam Miller

    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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    Director:Sam Miller

    Writer:Amy Jenkins
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    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Sex, Lies and Muesli Yoghurt

    S1:E44/8/1996

    Delilah outstays her welcome and Anna resorts to devious means to get her way.

    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Richard Zajdlic

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    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Richard Zajdlic
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    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Family Outing

    S1:E64/22/1996

    Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.

    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Patrick Wilde
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    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Brief Encounter

    S1:E74/29/1996

    Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.

    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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    Director:Audrey Cooke

    Writer:Patrick Wilde
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    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Let's Get It On

    S1:E116/3/1996

    Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.

    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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    Director:Nigel Douglas

    Writer:Amy Jenkins
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    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Small Town Boyo

    S2:E54/14/1997

    Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.

    Director:Dominic Lees

    Writer:Mark Davies Markham

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    Director:Dominic Lees

    Writer:Mark Davies Markham
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    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Men Behaving Sadly

    S2:E95/15/1997

    Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.

    Director:Joy Perino

    Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid

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    Director:Joy Perino

    Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid
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    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #23 - She's Gotta Get It

    S2:E115/29/1997

    The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore
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    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Who's That Girl?

    S2:E146/19/1997

    Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Annie Caulfield

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    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Annie Caulfield
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    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Happy Families

    S1:E23/25/1996

    Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.

    Director:Sam Miller

    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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    Director:Sam Miller

    Writer:Amy Jenkins