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The A Word

The A Word

2016Ended3 Seasons18 Episodes7.9TMDB
BBC One

The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

Created by: Keren Margalit

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Diagnosis

Mar 22, 2016 · 1h

At Joe's birthday party, tensions rise when it's suggested he has communication problems.

Episode 2: Home School

Mar 29, 2016 · 1h

Following Joe’s diagnosis, Alison wants to protect her son and takes him out of school without telling Paul. He and Rebecca believe that Joe shouldn’t have to change to fit into the world.

Episode 3: Therapy

Apr 5, 2016 · 1h

Alison has to deal with a blast from her past after Maggie, a speech and language therapist, shows up to assess Joe.

Episode 4: Sleepover

Apr 12, 2016 · 1h

An impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison, but how long can it last? Maurice and Louise come to blows over Joe, while Rebecca turns to Eddie for relationship advice.

Episode 5: Goodbye

Apr 19, 2016 · 1h

Alison is hit hard when Joe's helper Maya looks set to be deported. As Paul and Eddie discover their wives both want different things, Maurice is left kicking himself for letting Louise go.

Episode 6: Lost

Apr 26, 2016 · 1h

Alison brokers a peace with Paul in time for the gastropub opening, but Joe goes missing.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The A Word Season 1 premiere?

The A Word Season 1 premiered on March 22, 2016.

How many episodes are in The A Word Season 1?

The A Word Season 1 has 6 episodes.

What is the first episode of The A Word Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Diagnosis". It aired on March 22, 2016.

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