Close to HomeClose to HomeSeries 2Season 2 · 1990 · 10 episodesEpisodes1As One Door OpensJames takes the children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky.2Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?James goes on a date with three women — one of whom is Helen.3Fete Takes a HandJames invites Vicky to dinner — but they are joined by Helen.4Council of WarVicky's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm.5Square PegsJames's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.6Mum's the WordAn overheard phone call from Vicky to James about an unplanned pregnancy leads to a predictable but amusing misunderstanding.7Motor MadnessJames rashly promises to buy Kate a new car if she passes her driving test on the first go.8And Then There Was OneAs Rose announces she's leaving for work in Australia, Helen announces she's emigrating to Sicily to reunite with Frank and wants the children to go with her. Kate and Robbie overhear Vicky receiving a proposal from a gentleman.9The Night the Earth MovedA storm means all the women staying the night at the Shepherds'.10While the Vet's AwayVarious family members plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James and Vicky leave for the weekend.Season 1