In Sickness and in Health: Series 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 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
Initially delighted when summoned for jury service, Alf becomes increasingly paranoid that he is being stalked.
Courtroom
Oct 13, 1990 · 30 min
As jury service draws closer, Alf is worried about the possibility of revenge from the criminal fraternity.
Bus
Oct 20, 1990 · 30 min
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 · 30 min
Camille is forcing Alf to try and save money for their wedding. That includes no smoking and no drinking.
Wedding
Nov 3, 1990 · 30 min
As Alf's wedding to Camille approaches, the preparations unfold: gift giving, Alf's stag night, and finally the big event itself.