The BEST episodes of My Family season 8

Every episode of My Family season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of My Family season 8!

My Family is about the life of the Harpers, a fictional middle-class English family, who live in 78 Lancaster Road, Chiswick, London. Ben, a dentist, and Susan, a tour guide who later works for an art gallery, have three children, Nick, Janey and Michael, all of whom cause problems in their own way. While Susan is a control freak, Ben prefers to leave the children to it and tries not to get involved.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Cards on the Table
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9.04
52 votes

#1 - Cards on the Table

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2008

Ben's poker addiction is costing him a fortune, while Susan's addiction to seeing a clairvoyant turns out to be far worse when a horrible prediction is revealed to her.

Directors: Baz Taylor
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Neighbour Wars
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9.02
53 votes

#2 - Neighbour Wars

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2008

Having run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all it is worth - and it seems that it may be worth quite a lot.

Directors: Baz Taylor
Writer: Darin Henry
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Let's Not Be Heisty
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8.00
24 votes

#3 - Let's Not Be Heisty

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2008

Ben's attempt to deposit some money into his bank coincides with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.

Directors: Baz Taylor
Writer: Ed Dyson
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The Parent Trap
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7.94
80 votes

#4 - The Parent Trap

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2008

Michael announces that his girlfriend is pregnant, and she ends up moving in with them after her deeply religious parents throw her out, but it turns out that they were not as religious as everyone thought.

Directors: Baz Taylor
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The Wax Job
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7.88
26 votes

#5 - The Wax Job

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2008

Ben decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.

Directors: Baz Taylor
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Can't Get No Satisfaction
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7.85
20 votes

#6 - Can't Get No Satisfaction

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2008

Michael and Alfie's internet dating does not go quite according to plan, and Kenzo's piano playing may leave a lot to be desired, but will Ben's attempt to get his old band back together prove a bigger hit?

Directors: Nic Phillips
Writer: David Cantor
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The Abi Habit
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7.76
21 votes

#7 - The Abi Habit

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2008

According to Susan, abstinence makes the heart grow fonder and she decides that she and the girls should abstain from even the slightest physical contact with men for three weeks in order to spice their sex lives, but will Abi take it too far?

Directors: Nic Phillips
Writer: Tom Anderson
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