Cuckoo

Series 1

2012 · 6 episodes · 2h 54m in all · 9.0/10

The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Homecoming

   25 Sept 2012 · 30 min · 0.0/10

   Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel again when she returns from her gap year, but are surprised when she introduces them to her new husband - travelling hippie and huge goon, Cuckoo. Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

2. 

   2. Family Meeting

   2 Oct 2012 · 29 min

   Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting, but getting his own way has knock-on effects.

3. 

   3. Ken on E

   9 Oct 2012 · 30 min · 9.0/10

   Ken is delighted to be picked as a local councillor. Naturally, Cuckoo has some advice.

4. 

   4. Grandfather's Cat

   16 Oct 2012 · 27 min

   Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law Tony to an early grave.

5. 

   5. Connie Sings

   23 Oct 2012 · 28 min

   Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

6. 

   6. The Wedding

   30 Oct 2012 · 30 min · 0.0/10

   The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.