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A new breed of parent.

In season four of FX’s Breeders, it’s been five years since we last saw the Worsley family, caught up in the dramatic events at the end of season three — “Paul” (Martin Freeman) and “Ally” (Daisy Haggard) on the verge of splitting up, “Jim” (Alun Armstrong) and “Jackie” (Joanna Bacon) in turmoil, “Luke” finding a new relationship and “Ava” mending an old one. 

This season of Breeders brings the biggest parenting challenge that Paul and Ally have ever faced, as 18-year-old Luke (Oscar Kennedy) drops a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone’s lives forever. No longer in Luke’s shadow, 16-year-old Ava (Zoë Athena) experiences her own bombshell moment as she meets and immediately falls for the charismatic “Holly” (Jessie Williams). Paul and Ally continue to try, fail and try again as they face these latest parenting challenges, while also having to support the increasingly troubled Jim and Jackie. 

The 10-episode fourth season is produced by Avalon and FX Productions for FX and Sky. Academy Award®-nominee and double Emmy® Award-winner Simon Blackwell is showrunner. Breeders is created by Blackwell, double Emmy Award and Directors Guild of America Award-winner Chris Addison and Emmy and BAFTA®-winner Martin Freeman, who also stars alongside BAFTA-nominee Daisy Haggard. Executive producers are Blackwell, Addison, Freeman, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, David Martin, Toby Welch and Michael Wiggs. Kenny Tanner is producer. 

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Season 4

Season four of FX’s comedy series Breeders brings the biggest parenting challenge that Paul and Ally have ever faced.

1
Noël

It’s five years since we last saw the Worsleys, with Paul and Ally on the verge of splitting, and Jim and Jackie in turmoil. Things are no less dramatic now as Luke and girlfriend Maya drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone’s lives forever. Written by Simon Blackwell; directed by Chris Addison.

2
No Alternative

The reality of Luke’s announcement hits, and Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya have made and whether they should support them. As a New Year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya’s family, united in their love and worry. Written by Simon Blackwell; directed by Chris Addison.

3
No Age

Ally is appalled that she’s about to turn 50 and bans the family from ever mentioning that number. Paul tries to help Luke, who is overwhelmed by learning to drive and becoming a dad, while Ava meets a charismatic girl called Holly. Written by Gabby Best and Rose Heiney; directed by Chris Addison.

4
No Dinner

A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally’s fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsley’s house. Written by Daniel Cullen; directed by Chris Addison.

5
No Regrets

Paul and Ally find themselves parenting Jim and Jackie as well as a conflicted Luke. Ava and Holly get closer and Ava decides to take a risk, while Paul meets an old friend and realizes that he might, after all, be happy. Written by Simon Blackwell; directed by Chris Addison.

6
No Arseholes

A chat with Darren and a chance encounter convince Ally she needs more friends, so she decides to reunite her antenatal class. Ally tells Luke and Ava this was a friendship group with no arseholes. But 17 years is a long time. Written by Rebecca Callard; directed by Ollie Parsons.

7
No Kids

Paul and Ally are disappointed that their planned family holiday has become just the two them. But they soon make new friends. Luke is preparing for his new life with Maya and makes a massive decision. What follows leaves them both terrified. Written by Taylor Glenn; directed by Ollie Parsons.

8
No Control

Paul and Ally rush to fly back from their holiday when they hear that Maya is giving birth five weeks early. Ava and Sunil try to help Luke step up and become a father, but everyone is in shock when complications set in. Written by Sonya Kelly; directed by Ollie Parsons.

9
No Matter What: Part One

As Paul and Ally try to help Luke, struggling with being both a dad and a student, they find they have very different ideas about the best way forward. Jackie’s condition is becoming more noticeable, and Jim is determined to help out. Written by Simon Blackwell; directed by Ollie Parsons.

10
No Matter What: Part Two

Jackie’s health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke but finds himself in more conflict with Ally. At Baby Jay’s naming party, Ava declares her love, and Paul makes an offer that will take him and Ally back in time. Written by Simon Blackwell; directed by Ollie Parsons.

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"Breeders’ Season 4 review: One of the Best shows about parenting takes a remarkable final bow"

-The A.V. Club

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