The Upper Hand

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  • : 1990
  • : 95
  • : 3
  • ITV1
  • Comedy

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1x1
Just the Job
Episode overview
01, 1990
Charlie moves from London to the country to give his daughter Joanna a better life. But the attractive Caroline is shocked to find her mother Laura considers him - a man - suitable to be their housekeeper.
1x2
Briefless Encounter
Episode overview
08, 1990
Laura tells Charlie he can use Caroline's private bath, as she is not supposed to be home for hours
1x3
Dinner for Two
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15, 1990
Laura takes the children camping, so Caroline invites her latest beau round for a dinner with waiter service. But when he is unable to make it, Charlie feels bad for her
1x4
The Old Girl Network
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22, 1990
Caroline's well-bred former school friend turns up, and leaves the Whestley household cheesed off
1x5
Caroline's First Fight
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29, 1990
Caroline and Charlie have to chase after the children who have run away to Charlie's former London estate, due to disagreements about their behaviour. But Caroline's fish out of water status leaves her ending up the naughty one.
1x6
Who's Who
Episode overview
05, 1990
Caroline is unlucky in love because men are intimidated by her position, but Charlie can pull a woman just as simply as talking to her in a supermarket. What new tactics can Caroline learn for a taste of date success?
1x7
Growing Pains
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10, 1990
Tomboy Jo and Charlie both feel confused and awkward when she is just about to turn 12 and suddenly feels differently about herself and unable to play football any more
1x8
Paint Your Wagon
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17, 1990
Bodywork is the theme of the day, when Charlie admires the women at his aerobics class, and Caroline's Jaguar needs a new coat of paint. But the line between employer and employee is crossed when Charlie chooses the colour.
1x9
Welcome Home (1)
Episode overview
24, 1990
Caroline's estranged husband returns from his jungle explorations, and despite having already agreed to a divorce quickly worms his way back into her emotions, and puts his stamp back on the house
1x10
Welcome Home (2)
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31, 1990
Charlie has got a new job since Michael let him go, but Caroline and Michael's sickly-sweet renewed romantics are already starting to wear thin
1x11
Just Like Charlie
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06, 1990
Tom's behaviour begins to cause concern, but could it be due to the influence of Charlie?
1x12
First Kiss
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14, 1990
The kids go away on a boat trip. Caroline gets drunk for her Birthday and Charlie gets drunk at his former employer's leaving do, which leads to a spontaneous moment
1x13
Requiem
Episode overview
27, 1990
It's Christmas, and Charlie is moonlighting to make extra money. But what for? Maybe budding new writer Laura can solve the mystery.

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