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The Robinsons

The Robinsons

★ 6.4/10•2005•30m•15•Comedy
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After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, successful older brother George, and perfectionist sister Vicky—to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 5, 2005

Episodes

E130m

Episode One

Constantly depressed Ed Robinson has been fired from his job because his office lover has become his boss. Elsewhere, Ed's organized brother George tries to cope with his son's birthday party which has become chaotic.

May 5, 2005

E230m

Episode Two

Vicky has become irritated with the fact that her boyfriend who won't stop crying. However, she soon discovers that his sensitivity is what she finds so attractive about him. George tries to explain what death is to his 5 year old son, Albert. Meanwhile, Ed can't remember answers to simple questions he's being asked at his job interview.

May 12, 2005

E330m

Episode Three

Ed's mother Pam sets his up on a date with one of her friend's daughter, Connie who Ed has known since he was young. Vicky starts dating a gynecologist who is attracted to the fact that she is so honest with him. George tries to toughen up son Albert by making him play rugby with players twice his age.

May 19, 2005

E430m

Episode Four

Ed begins dating literally the girl next door, Zara who soon becomes obsessed with his family. George is heartbroken when Albert reveals that his hero is his best friend's father. Elsewhere, Vicky begins dating a man in his 60's.

May 26, 2005

E530m

Episode Five

Ed has become haunted by his past failures. George realizes that Albert actually has no friends. Vicky decides the time is right for her to have a baby and that a gay co-worker, Leo is the perfect sperm donor.

Jun 2, 2005

E630m

Episode Six

As his 33rd birthday approaches, Ed seek out advice to find a new direction in life. Vicky is in search of another sperm donor as things with Leo didn't go as planned. George gets a promotion to Executive Director in his company, but his family shows little interest in the fact.

Jun 9, 2005

Actors

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Ed Robinson

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

George Robinson

Abigail Cruttenden

Abigail Cruttenden

Vicky Robinson

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Pam Robinson

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Hector Robinson

Amanda Root

Amanda Root

Maggie Robinson

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