Mother and Son

·1984 ·6 Seasons ·Comedy

A beloved Australian sitcom, Mother and Son aired from January 16, 1984, to March 21, 1994, captivating audiences with its humor and heart. Starring Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, and Judy Morris, the show explored the comedic dynamics between a mother and her son. Created and penned by Geoffrey Atherden AM, it garnered multiple Logie Awards, solidifying its place in television history. The iconic theme song, featuring the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, is a jazzy rendition of Al Jolson's classic "I Want a Girl," adding a nostalgic charm to the series.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 7 ep
1
The Nursing Home
The Nursing Home
1984-01-16
2
The Milk
The Milk
1984-01-23
3
The Oysters
The Oysters
1984-01-30
4
The Tickets
The Tickets
1984-02-06
5
The Babysitter
The Babysitter
1984-02-13
6
The Boyfriend
The Boyfriend
1984-02-20
7
The Illness
The Illness
1984-02-27
1
The Money
The Money
1985-03-04
2
The Divorce
The Divorce
1985-03-11
3
The Funeral
The Funeral
1985-03-18
4
The Promotion
The Promotion
1985-03-25
5
The Aunt
The Aunt
1985-04-01
6
The Card Game
The Card Game
1985-04-08
7
The Morning After
The Morning After
1985-04-15
1
The Christmas Drinks
The Christmas Drinks
1985-02-27
2
The Sign
The Sign
1986-03-03
3
The Picnic
The Picnic
1986-03-10
4
The Accident
The Accident
1986-03-17
5
The Last Will
The Last Will
1986-03-24
6
The Neighbours
The Neighbours
1986-03-31
7
The Cruise
The Cruise
1986-04-07
1
The Medals
The Medals
1988-02-01
2
The Friend
The Friend
1988-02-08
3
The Car
The Car
1988-02-15
4
The Surprise
The Surprise
1988-02-22
5
The Dog
The Dog
1988-02-29
6
The Fridge
The Fridge
1988-03-07
7
The Last Straw
The Last Straw
1988-03-14
1
The Deed
The Deed
1992-02-10
2
The Budgie
The Budgie
1992-02-17
3
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
1992-02-24
4
The Clock
The Clock
1992-03-02
5
The Rest
The Rest
1992-03-09
6
The Baby
The Baby
1992-03-16
7
The Sunday Roast
The Sunday Roast
1992-03-23
1
The Ride
The Ride
1994-02-07
2
The Trip
The Trip
1994-02-14
3
The Family Feud
The Family Feud
1994-02-21
4
The Caravan
The Caravan
1994-02-28
5
The Lamingtons
The Lamingtons
1994-03-07
6
The Promise
The Promise
1994-03-14
7
The Ring Cycle
The Ring Cycle
1994-03-21

Actors

Ruth Cracknell
Ruth Cracknell
Acting
Garry McDonald
Garry McDonald
Acting
Henri Szeps
Henri Szeps
Acting
Judy Morris
Judy Morris
Acting

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