House Husbands (2012)
Synopsis
House Husbands centres around four families with one thing in common, the husbands stay home to raise the children. Firass Dirani plays a fallen AFL hero, struggling with the burden of family life. In the midst of losing the ability to see his two twin boys (primary school age) and his eight month daughter, he is offered a contract to play football again in Perth. He rejects the offer made by his former manager (who is in a relationship with his ex wife)
Creator
David Taylor
Network
Nine Network
Episodes
Episodes
First Day
Follows four families with one thing in common: the dads are in charge of raising the kids. On the first day of school term, four very different men unite to take on the challenges of parenthood, marriage and mateship.
Show and Tell
When his ex puts their house up for sale, Justin makes a last-ditch attempt to prove he can be a reliable dad and partner, and Gemma stages an intervention to help Lewis adapt to life as a house husband.
Music Mayhem
Lewis is in deep trouble when Gemma catches him flirting with a lucrative business opportunity. Sparks fly when Abi and Kane receive a surprise visit from their meddling father, and Lucy helps Justin make a fresh start.
Trivia Night
Abi struggles with being a working mum after she misses her daughter's birthday and clashes with the "mummy mafia" at school. Mark is arrested after taking extreme measures to prove his macho credentials.
Soccer Grand Final
Kane's focus on coaching the kids' soccer team is derailed when star player Stella has a major health crisis. Abi, Gemma, and the men embrace their competitive instincts at the kids' soccer grand final.
Phoebe Arrives
Lewis is shocked when his teenage daughter, Phoebe, turns up and reveal she is six months pregnant. Abi's plans for Gemma's hen's night go awry, so she hosts the wedding instead. Mark worries about his job when his boss asks him to help talk to her son about his future. Kane and Tom are surprised at how well Stella has recovered.
Harmony Day
With the clock ticking on his child custody hearing, Justin learns the truth about Rodney's role in the end of his marriage and football career. Lucy has second thoughts after she and Justin decide to move in together.
Court Case
On the most stressful day of his life, Mark makes a mistake he will regret forever. Justin's custody hearing is interrupted when a school excursion goes horribly wrong.
Farewell at the Dodgems
Mark decides to take responsibility for problems at home and work, but has he left it too late? Abi chooses the worst possible time to volunteer as a parent helper in Miss Nadir's classroom. Kane and Tom's home life is under the microscope.
Head Lice
Justin takes his children camping without telling Nicola, so Rodney calls the police. A head lice infestation breaks out among the children.
Cast
Details
Original Title
House Husbands
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
58
Production
Playmaker Media
