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The Best Episodes of Mother and Son

Every episode of Mother and Son ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mother and Son!

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When his widowed mum, Maggie, sets fire to the kitchen, recently-single Arthur Gbeme moves back in to the family home, only to realise he is facing life in a hilarious purgatory in which the eccentric

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 5 - Arthur has a Fall
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Arthur has a Fall

    S2:E5

    When Arthur breaks both his wrists in a fall, Maggie has to look after the son who usually looks after her... and in the process foils his attempt at instant internet fame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 6 - A Night to Remember
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - A Night to Remember

    S2:E6

    Terrified that her memory is failing her, Maggie decides to throw a "70th Birthday to remember" and unwittingly drags Arthur and Robbie into a chaos they'd soon wish to forget.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Smoke and Mirrors

    S2:E2

    When Arthur notices Maggie's hearing has started to decay, he comes up with creative ways to force her into acceptance. But it's soon revealed that Maggie isn't the only Boye in denial about their shortcomings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 4 - Bondi Arthur
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Bondi Arthur

    S2:E4

    Arthur wants to be a different person - to be in his Bondi era - but Maggie and bestie troublemaker Heather chain themselves in the way of his personal development.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 3 - The Scam
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Scam

    S2:E3

    When Maggie reveals that she's been keeping a $30,000 nest egg "for a rainy day", she becomes a target to her own conniving kids, not to mention the endless other scammers preying on Australia's elderly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mother and Son Season 2 Episode 1 - The Resort
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - The Resort

    S2:E1

    When Maggie falls for a suave Activities Director on a family holiday, Arthur suspects 'Ronaldo' is out to exploit Maggie, while Robbie's sure Liz is getting more than just upgrades from the Resort Manager

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Arthur is concerned that Maggie's friend Heather may be a bad influence. Robbie's marriage faces a crisis after Arthur unwittingly gets involved. Maggie and Heather cause chaos at Tony and Maya's new restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Arthur battles with his identity when Maggie takes in a Ghanaian lodger at her house. Maggie and her new 'son' decide to run a Ghanaian food stall at the local markets. Arthur helps Dee pack for her move to Canberra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Maggie keeps going missing, leaving Arthur and Robbie to get creative in their attempts to keep track of her so Arthur can go on a date. Arthur meets Maya, whose family has taken over the dance studio that Maggie frequents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Maggie and Arthur aren't speaking to each other after Arthur finds out Maggie's plans to take her health into her own hands. Maya and Arthur grow closer when Arthur agrees to review the new restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Arthur is determined not to take Maggie to Canberra with him to visit his ex, Dee, but Maggie has other plans. Maggie fears she is becoming 'invisible'. Arthur comes to terms with the nature of his relationship with Dee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Arthur and Maggie both engage in sexual misadventures with disastrous results. Maggie is horrified to learn that Leo's restaurant has been leased. Robbie tries to convince Maggie to sign over her Power of Attorney.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Maggie tries to inspire a visit from her grandchildren, while Robbie seeks a sperm donation from Arthur for her friends, a lesbian couple.

    Director:Neil Sharma
    Writer:Sarah L. Walker

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  14. Mother and Son Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.7/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Following a break-up from his long-suffering girlfriend Dee, Arthur puts his future on hold to move back home with his widowed mother, Maggie.

    Director:Neil Sharma
    Writer:Matthew Okine

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Best Episodes Summary

"Arthur has a Fall" is the best rated episode of "Mother and Son". It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Night to Remember".