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6 episodes

Cuckoo - Series 1

First aired Sep 25, 2012Season 1

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

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Episode 1

The Homecoming

NR
Sep 25, 201230 min1 votes

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.

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Episode 2

Family Meeting

NR
Oct 2, 201229 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.

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Episode 3

Ken on E

9.0
Oct 9, 201230 min2 votes

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

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Episode 4

Grandfather's Cat

NR
Oct 16, 201227 min

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

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Episode 5

Connie Sings

NR
Oct 23, 201228 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.

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Episode 6

The Wedding

NR
Oct 30, 201230 min1 votes

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.