Mixed Blessings

Season 2

1978 · 6 episodes · 3h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Leg from the Past

   6 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   Susan isn't impressed when Deirdre, Thomas's flirtatious second cousin, arrives for a visit. Far from shy, Deirdre flirts openly, motivating Susan to take action.

2. 2

   2. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Unemployed

   13 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   Thomas continues struggling to get a job and Susan is worried that he's getting bored at home, so se sends him one of her clients to help out, Fred, who's about to enter a mixed-race marriage of his own.

3. 3

   3. My Chap's Got Work

   20 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   Thomas finally lands a job; to celebrate, both families want to have Sunday dinner, leaving the pair to decide how to divide their time.

4. 4

   4. Thou Shalt Deny Me

   27 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   Mr. Huntley announces that an executive vacancy has arisen, and that Thomas is in the running. A social event is planned, and Huntley – who is prejudiced – wants to meet Susan, unaware that she's Black.

5. 5

   5. Your Money or Your Life

   3 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   Winston is desperate to buy a car, convinced it's the only way to be a hit with the ladies. He tries to get the funds from Thomas and Susan, but fails, leaving his only option is to ask Edward at the bank.

6. 6

   6. You're Going to Have a What!

   10 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   Susan has been having some very odd cravings, and Aunt Dorothy quickly realises that she's pregnant. After Thomas digests the news, it's time to tell both sets of parents.