In Sickness and in Health: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of In Sickness and in Health Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Power Cut
Sep 1, 1990
As a result of a power cut, Alf and Camille repair to the candlelit pub where Alf sounds off about Margaret Thatcher, despite her being a Conservative. This sets off an argument wi
Suicide
Sep 8, 1990
They may be halfway up the aisle but Alf and his bride-to-be are still arguing, especially when she wants to throw out his furniture as being tat. A fake overdose attempt cuts no i
X-Rays
Sep 15, 1990
Complaining that Alf is a shabby dresser, Camille also wants him to take out life insurance in case he goes first. At the pub, a discussion on health does anything but allay Mr. Ca
Window Cleaning
Sep 22, 1990
Alf decides to earn some money by window cleaning for Mrs. Carey. Despite failing to get any wages, he gets lots of free groceries after catching the milkman in a compromising posi
Dogs
Sep 29, 1990
Alf tries his hand with man's best friend, much to Fred Johnson's delight, but who's taking who for a walk?
Jury
Oct 6, 1990
Initially delighted when summoned for jury service, Alf becomes increasingly paranoid that he is being stalked.
Courtroom
Oct 13, 1990
As jury service draws closer, Alf is worried about the possibility of revenge from the criminal fraternity.
Bus
Oct 20, 1990
Alf forgets his pass and is unable to get on the bus. The following day, he arranges a day trip for a group of OAP's who, armed with their passes, commandeer a bus.
Storm
Oct 27, 1990
Camille is forcing Alf to try and save money for their wedding. That includes no smoking and no drinking.
Wedding
Nov 3, 1990
As Alf's wedding to Camille approaches, the preparations unfold: gift giving, Alf's stag night, and finally the big event itself.