The extended Hughes family reunites for Joe's fifth birthday party. Tensions soon rise when it's suggested that Joe has communication problems. Show more
When Joe says the word 'autistic' for the first time, seeing it as something bad, Paul and Alison know they need to talk to him about it. Show more
A show at Joe's old school brings his family members together. As Joe takes the stage, it is clear what they mean to him. Show more
A missing person’s case turns to murder as Frank and Lu investigate the disappearance of an eastern European oligarch.
Alison is hit hard when Joe's helper Maya looks set to be deported. Paul and Eddie discover their wives both want different things. Show more
Alison brokers a peace with Paul in time for the gastropub opening, but plans for their big day are ruined when Joe goes missing. Show more
An impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison, but how long can it last? Maurice and Louise come to blows over Joe. Show more
Following Joe's autism diagnosis Paul, Alison and Rebecca clash over how best to deal with his first weeks at school. Maurice tries to avoid his singing teacher. Show more
Alison gets a blast from her past when speech and language therapist Maggie arrives to assess Joe. For the family, it is time to face some uncomfortable truths.
Joe starts his first day at a specialist school. Louise reveals a truth about her son Ralph to a shocked Maurice. Vincent attempts to atone for his misdemeanours. Show more
Rebecca sends Paul and Alison on a weekend away, Maurice has an existential crisis during a fell race, and Eddie is determined to teach Joe to ride a bike. Show more
Rob does some soul searching. Al's act of kindness backfires. Heston attempts to uncover the naked truth from a life model.