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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

1973 – 1978Show3 seasons19 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Meet Frank Spencer, an eager young man trying to find his way in the world. He's enthusiastic, well-meaning... and disaster-prone.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em episodes

3 seasons · 19 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Getting a Job, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 George's House, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Love Thy Neighbour, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Have a Break, Take a Husband, 8.5
  5. S1 E5 The Hospital Visit, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 The Psychiatrist, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 The Employment Exchange, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 Frank Goes Over the Edge, 8.3
  2. S2 E2 The R.A.F. Reunion, 7.7
  3. S2 E3 The P.R. Course, 8.1
  4. S2 E4 Frank and Marvin, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Father's Class, 8.2
  6. S2 E6 The Baby Arrives, 7.9
  7. S2 E7 Jessica's First Christmas, 7.9
  8. S2 E8 Learning to Drive, 7.9
  1. S3 E1 Moving House, 8.1
  2. S3 E2 Wendy House, 7.9
  3. S3 E3 Scottish Dancing, 7.9
  4. S3 E4 Men as Women, 6.9
  5. S3 E5 Motorbike, 8.3
  6. S3 E6 Australia House, 8.1
  7. S3 E7 Learning to Fly, 7.8
  8. S3 E8 Sport Relief Special, 7.1

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sydney Lotterby
Written by
Raymond Allen
Produced by
Michael Mills

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 15, 1973 · December 16, 1978 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 1973
Last aired
December 16, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 19 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Special Effect Failure, Teetering on the Edge, Vandalism Backfire +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em?"

Questions about Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em?

10 h

About 10 hours: 19 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1978.

Will Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and slapstick (10 of 10).

Can I half-watch Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em use?

Special Effect FailureTeetering on the EdgeVandalism BackfireCritical Psychoanalysis FailureMeet CuteTitle Theme TuneObnoxious In-LawsMalaproperDisaster DominoesDisappeared DadCharacter CatchphraseLong Listand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Special Effect Failure, Teetering on the Edge, and Vandalism Backfire.