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Episode 8.1

UK: January 14, 2019
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Wedding bells ring, but for whom? Jenny and Pete can't get enough of each other, until some unexpected news sends Jenny into a tailspin. Meanwhile, David and Karen lock horns when it comes to parenting, and Adam hears some hurtful home truths.

Starring: James Nesbitt as Adam Williams, Robert Bathurst as David Marsden, Hermione Norris as Karen Marsden, John Thomson as Pete Gifford, Fay Ripley as Jenny Gifford

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Episode 8.2

UK: January 21, 2019
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After hearing some harsh home-truths from Matt, Adam seeks counselling in the form of Drama Therapy. He ends up acting out scenarios but struggles to see the merit in it. His perseverance stirs up unexpected emotions and he's surprised to learn what's really behind his inability to commit to relationships.

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Episode 8.3

UK: January 28, 2019
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The gang head to a music festival to support young Adam and his band. Jenny's determined to make the most of her festival experience; living it up with Ellie and her college mates. As Pete's suspicions grow about Jenny's erratic behaviour, she struggles to keep a lid on her secret.

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Episode 8.4

UK: February 04, 2019
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Jenny's feeling stifled as she heads off for an appointment with Karen. Pete can't shake the feeling Jenny isn't being honest with him and ropes Adam into following her. They track her to the hospital.

Adam's hung up on his festival kiss with Karen but gets the message loud and clear when Karen sets him up on a date with her sparky book illustrator, Caitlin. Meanwhile, finding a man is the last thing on Karen's mind but when she has a surprisingly good rapport with hospital Chaplain, Dan, she can't help but be intrigued.

With nowhere to stay and no job prospects, David's problems go from bad to worse and catching a break proves impossible. He's too proud to go to his friends for help and resolves to doing whatever he can to keep his head above water.

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Episode 8.5

UK: February 11, 2019
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Karen and Adam's double 'date' with their prospective new squeezes goes well but Adam can't resist a few jibes about Dan being a vicar. Socially conscious Dan challenges Adam and reminds Karen of whom she used to be. As Karen's relationship blossoms, Adam struggles to shut out his growing feelings for Karen.

Jenny starts chemotherapy, supported by cancer buddy Charlie — he even encourages her to join the hospital choir. Out wig shopping with Karen, Jenny jumps at the chance to be the face of Karen's new book. Back at home, Pete finds himself in a dilemma when Chloe, terrified her mum is going to die, asks him to formally adopt her.

Homeless, David takes refuge at the airport but a chance encounter with ex-wife, Robyn forces him to admit his plight. After being welcomed back by his friends, David shares his newfound perspective on life with Olivia when she cracks under the pressure of her exams.

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Episode 8.6

UK: February 18, 2019
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Adam and Karen realize that their secret needs to come out soon, but when the bomb drops on their close friends, it has unexpected results. Jenny has some sad news and it helps her decide, with Pete's help, what she has to do.

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