Motherland

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  1. The Birthday Party

  29m

  Julia throws a birthday party for Ivy, but with her mom refusing to help, Julia must rely on Liz and Kevin's party skills along with her own event-organizing savvy to make it a success.

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  2. Auction of Promises

  29m

  Julia gets involved in a school fundraiser, where she hopes to impress a former colleague. Kevin has a battle with the cloakroom, and despite Anne's protests, Liz takes care of the bar.

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  3. The Pool Party

  29m

  A pool party ruins Julia's plans right before an important event at work. Liz looks for a date, and Kevin gets annoyed by a new dad on the scene, who goes way back with Amanda.

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  4. The Cavalry

  29m

  Julia's in-laws arrive to help while her husband Paul is away. Luckily, Kevin is around and loves old people. Amanda reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which has a surprising effect on Liz.

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  5. The After Party

  29m

  Anne's carpool propels her into the limelight. Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant for Amanda, who shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship teeters on the brink.

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  6. The Caretaker

  29m

  Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.

Cast

Anna Maxwell Martin

Julia

Diane Morgan

Liz

Paul Ready

Kevin

Lucy Punch

Amanda

Phillipa Dunne

Anne

Tanya Moodie

Meg