Ep 2. Forefathers and Two Mothers

Upper Middle Bogan is an Australian television sitcom that revolves around the lives of the Wheeler family. They are a middle-class family living in the suburb of Brighton, Melbourne. The show follows the story of Bess Denyar (Annie Maynard) who is an upper-middle-class doctor married to Danny (Glenn Robbins) who is a mechanic. Bess is shocked to discover that she is adopted and that her biological parents are Wayne and Julie Wheeler, a bogan couple living in northern Melbourne. In this episode, Forefathers and Two Mothers, Bess is torn between two families as she visits her biological mother, Julie Wheeler, while her adopted mother, Margaret Denyar (Robyn Nevin), is in the hospital.

The episode starts with Bess getting ready to head to the hospital to visit her mother, Margaret, who has just had a heart attack. She is worried about her mother's health and how Danny is handling it. Bess is also struggling with her identity after finding out that her biological parents are Wayne and Julie. As she heads to the hospital, she receives a call from Julie, who asks her to come and visit her. Bess is hesitant as she doesn't want to upset her adopted parents, but Julie insists.

Bess arrives at Julie's house, which is located in a rough area of Melbourne. She is surprised by the differences between her two families, but she is also intrigued. Julie takes Bess on a tour of the house and shows her some old family photos. Bess is amazed to see that she looks just like Julie when she was younger. Julie even gives her a pair of leggings that she knitted herself, which Bess reluctantly accepts.

Bess returns home and finds out that her mother, Margaret, is doing better. She also confides in her sister, Amber, about her visit to Julie's house. Amber is shocked but supportive of Bess's decision to explore her biological family. Meanwhile, Danny is struggling to keep the family together while Margaret is in the hospital. He is also dealing with some car trouble and is hesitant to ask his brother, Brett, for help.

Later in the episode, Bess and Danny attend a meeting with Margaret's doctor, who explains that she needs a bypass operation. Danny is nervous about the procedure, but Bess reassures him that everything will be okay. After the meeting, they head back to Julie's house for a family dinner. Julie introduces Bess to her father, who is a lookalike of Bess's brother, Shawn. Bess is struck by the similarities between her two families and starts to question where she belongs.

As the episode comes to a close, Bess has a heart-to-heart conversation with Julie about her adoption. Julie admits that she was young and didn't have the resources to take care of Bess when she was born. She also reveals that Wayne didn't know about Bess until recently. Bess is touched by Julie's honesty and understanding. She realizes that she doesn't have to choose between her adopted family and her biological family, and that they can coexist.

In conclusion, Forefathers and Two Mothers is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of family dynamics. Bess is torn between two families, but she learns that love and acceptance can bridge any divide. The episode also sheds light on the bogan culture and challenges stereotypes about class and identity. Upper Middle Bogan is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys Australian comedy and family dramas.