The BEST episodes of Stella (2012)
Every episode of Stella (2012) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Stella (2012)!
Ruth Jones stars as a 40-something mum juggling the ups and downs of family life amid the chaos of her eccentric friends, relatives and children's fathers. Stella's world is populated by a wealth of characters including her best friend Paula (Elizabeth Berrington), who is a functioning alcoholic and funeral director. Then there’s lollipop man and youth rugby coach Alan (Steve Spiers), who has been in love with Stella since 1984 but who finds stiff competition in the form of dishy Sean (Kenny Doughty)... The brainchild of Ruth Jones, co-writer and co-star of the multi-award-winning Gavin and Stacey, Stella is a ten-episode family saga set against the backdrop of the Welsh valleys.
#4 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2012
Stella is fed up with her appearance. Attempting to glam herself up, she has a bit of fun in daughter Emma's bedroom, trying on her clothes and playing with make-up. But the fun comes to an abrupt halt when she makes a startling discovery.
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#5 - Episode 1
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2014
Stella has sworn to stay away from men, but a new arrival could prove to be distracting. She is also training to become a nurse.
#6 - Episode 3
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2016
It's Stella who gets the shock when she heads to London to surprise Michael. Back in Pontyberry, Jag's mother Nina shows up and drops a bombshell.
#8 - Episode 2
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2016
As Stella and Michael try to get their relationship back on track, BeyoncÉ starts making outrageous demands. Meanwhile, Karl and Nadine take up dancing.
#9 - Episode 1
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2016
Beyonce's pregnancy causes tension between Stella and Michael.
#11 - Episode 9
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/3/2015
Arrangements for Alan and Celia's wedding are in full flow as friends and family come together for their stag and hen dos. Zoe learns about Luke's debts.
#12 - Episode 8
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/27/2015
It is election day and Aunty Brenda can taste victory until a slimy new rival decides to enter the race. Ben and Lily go on a disastrous date.
#13 - Episode 7
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2015
Stella is pleased after sister-in-law and best friend Paula makes a surprise return to Pontyberry. Big Alan is concerned about Celia and ex-husband Dan.
#14 - Episode 6
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/13/2015
Stella finds it hard to move on from Michael and Celia receives a blast from the past. Aunty Brenda's political campaign runs into problems.
#15 - Episode 5
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/6/2015
Having given Michael the cold-shoulder treatment for a couple of days, Stella is ready to thaw and make amends - until she uncovers yet more secrets and lies. Luke's gambling problem looks set to spiral when he accepts cash from a stranger, while Dai Davies decides to run for the local council and hits the campaign trail - with Aunty Brenda as his spin doctor
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Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2015
Trouble looms for Stella and Michael when the latter makes a monumental mistake. Big Alan, meanwhile meets his match, and Dai organises a poker game.
#18 - Episode 6
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2017
The day of Stella's graduation day arrives, but despite three years of hard graft she is not in the mood to celebrate as the divide between her and Michael has grown even bigger - and the return of an old friend isn't going to help much either. Meanwhile, Aunty Brenda is borderline hysterical when she arranges to meet her real father, and love is in the air for Nadine. Last-ever episode of the comedy drama, starring Ruth Jones. Last in the series
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Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2016
The early arrival of Michael and BeyoncÉ's baby throws Michael and Stella's lives into turmoil. Over at the Frisky Fox, Nina discovers Carole and Jag's secret.