TV series
Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
Motherland is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Lionsgate+ (Via Amazon Prime), Spectrum On Demand, and Prime Video in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.
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Episode 1
As a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia stands accused of triggering a second wave, so she throws a nit treatment party that brings all the drama (and headlice) to her door.
Guest stars Ellie Haddington, Jackie Clune, Anthony Stewart Head, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Nick Nevern
Episode 2
The mums (and dad) join the merry go round of secondary school open days as they face the choice of where to send their kids at 11. Julia panics about which catchment area she lives in and even considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system. As Kevin’s divorce progresses, Liz helps him navigate the shark pool of lawyers and makes a worrying discovery about her own situation along the way. Meanwhile, queen bee Amanda struggles with playing second fiddle to Meg’s illness.
Guest stars Oliver Chris, Ellie Haddington, Jackie Clune, Nick Nevern, Robbie Gee, Terry Mynott
Episode 3
Mother’s Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg gets spoilt rotten. Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley.
Guest stars Oliver Chris, Ellie Haddington, Robbie Gee, Terry Mynott, Tom Meeten, Joanna Lumley
Episode 4
Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.
Guest stars Ellie Haddington, Jackie Clune, Robbie Gee, Natalie Cassidy
Episode 5
At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev’s attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.
Guest stars Oliver Chris, Ellie Haddington, Jackie Clune, Robbie Gee, Terry Mynott, Tom Meeten
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Anna Maxwell MartinJulia
Diane MorganLiz
Paul ReadyKevin
Lucy PunchAmanda
Phillipa DunneAnne
Oliver ChrisPaul
Ellie HaddingtonMarion
Tanya MoodieMeg
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
MermanUnited Kingdom
