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Season 37 episodes · 2000
Episode 1 · 16 Oct 2000 · 20:30 · 30 min
Baby
Denise and Dave bring their newborn, Baby David, to visit his grandparents. Barbara is shocked that Denise is leaving all the work to Dave. Meanwhile, Antony brings Darren over, who was caught attempting to steal a fridge/freezer from his place of work.
Episode 2 · 23 Oct 2000 · 20:30 · 30 min
Babysitting
Baby David has stayed the night with Barbara and Jim so Denise and Dave could go to the pub for their anniversary. They arrive with hangovers. Meanwhile, Joe cut his hand while grating cheese for Cheryl.
Episode 3 · 30 Oct 2000 · 21:30 · 30 min
Decorating
Jim and Twiggy decorate the dining area for Baby David's christening by scraping off the wallpaper. Dave is blackmailed into helping when he arrives. Meanwhile in the kitchen, Barbara is cooking bacon sandwiches for everyone whilst talking to Denise and Cheryl.
Episode 4 · 6 Nov 2000 · 21:30 · 30 min
Funeral
Nana's old neighbour, Elsie, has died and Nana and Barbara have just returned from the funeral. Jim becomes annoyed with Nana as she fluctuates between mourning and planning to pilfer in Elsie's flat.
Episode 5 · 13 Nov 2000 · 21:30 · 30 min
London
Antony announces that he and Darren, the managers of their band, are going to London to find a record deal. Jim continues to pour scorn on their plans, while Nana contributes £3 to their trip.
Episode 6 · 27 Nov 2000 · 21:30 · 30 min
Christening
The day of Baby David's christening has arrived. Everyone has gathered at the Royle house for the buffet Barbara has prepared, including Twiggy's new girlfriend, Michelle. Denise worries she has nothing to talk about with Baby David while Antony announces that he and Emma are getting married (leading Barbara and Jim to guess that Emma is pregnant).
Episode 7 · 25 Dec 2000 · 22:10 · 30 min
The Royle Family at Christmas
Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles' sit down for Christmas dinner. They are joined by Darren and Emma – who is having a baby – and her parents. Emma's father, Roger constantly boasts about his wealth, which annoys Jim. After they leave, Jim's mood is turned around when he receives a Christmas present of Sky TV.
Season 27 episodes · 1999
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Season 16 episodes · 1998
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