The Royle Family Season 1 Episode 5 Another Woman?
- TV-PG
- October 12, 1998
- 28 min
In The Royle Family season 1 episode 5, entitled "Another Woman?", the Royles gather together to celebrate Antony's birthday. Barbara is excited to surprise her son with a special present, but her plans are derailed when she discovers that her husband Jim has been secretly spending time with another woman.
As the family bickers and jokes around the dinner table, tensions rise between Jim and Barbara as they try to hide their marital issues from their children. Meanwhile, Dave and Denise try to navigate their own relationship problems as they argue over Denise's smoking habits.
Despite the family's usual antics and sense of humor, this episode takes a more serious turn as the characters confront issues of infidelity and trust. Fueled by her suspicions and hurt feelings, Barbara can't help but confront Jim about the other woman in his life, leading to a tense and emotional exchange.
The episode also features appearances by other memorable characters like Joe, the Royles' eccentric neighbor who drops by for a visit, and Cheryl, Antony's on-again off-again girlfriend who shows up unannounced and causes even more chaos.
As always, the episode is full of witty one-liners and relatable family drama, but it also offers a poignant and honest portrayal of the challenges that come with long-term relationships. In the end, the Royles might not have it all figured out, but they still manage to laugh and love each other through whatever life throws their way.