Ep 1. Episode 1

At Home with the Braithwaites is a British television drama series that revolves around a suburban family named the Braithwaites. The show premiered in 2000 and ran for four seasons until 2003. The series centers around the life of the Braithwaite family and their struggles with their personal and corporate lives.

Season 2 of At Home with the Braithwaites premiered on January 20, 2002, and opens with its first episode, Episode 1. This episode picks up where the last season ended, and the family is still reeling from the revelation that Alison won the lottery and has kept it a secret from everyone.

The episode opens with Alison and David sitting in their living room, discussing their win and deciding what they will do with their newfound wealth. David seems thrilled, but Alison is still in shock over the amount of money they won. They agree to keep the news from their daughters until they can figure out how to break the news without causing a lot of drama.

Meanwhile, Virginia, Alison's mother, is staying with the family after losing her home in a fire. She's not happy with the way that Alison is handling the family's finances and suggests that they should invest their money in her son-in-law David's company. Alison takes her mother's suggestion under consideration, but she's not entirely convinced.

The Braithwaites' eldest daughter, Charlotte, is upset because her boyfriend, Matthew, has left her to pursue his dreams in America. Charlotte is heartbroken and struggling to cope with the breakup. Her sister, Sarah, is also heartbroken and reeling from the fact that her father had an affair with her best friend.

Despite the family drama, Alison and David try to keep things normal by hosting a dinner party for their close friends. However, the night doesn't go as planned when Alison's sister-in-law, Megan, announces that she is pregnant. The news takes everyone by surprise, and Alison is not pleased when her sister-in-law reveals that she's having her second child after struggling to conceive her first.

Throughout the episode, Alison is conflicted about the money and what her next steps should be. She confides in her friend, Pauline, and tells her about the win. Pauline encourages her to donate some of the money to charity, and Alison decides to take her advice.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Alison is about to break the news of their win to her family. The scene cuts off, leaving the audience to wonder how the family will react to the news.

At Home with the Braithwaites is an excellent drama series that explores family dynamics, personal struggles, and explores the impact of sudden wealth and how it affects the lives of ordinary people. Episode 1 of season 2 sets the tone for what's to come, and it's clear that the Braithwaite family is in for a lot more drama in this season. The episode is well-written and perfectly executed, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish.