Coupling: Season 4

Season 4 overview

Oliver navigates a disastrous blind date and a group phone call that sets the stage for the season's interpersonal chaos. His initial interactions highlight his social discomfort and the group's tendency to blur boundaries.

Key story beats

1. Blind Date Mix-up — Oliver goes on a blind date with Jane but is mistaken for a gynaecologist by Susan and Steve.
2. Sally's Ultimatum — Sally forces Patrick to choose between a golf trip and sex, setting a chaotic tone for the season.
3. Five-Way Phone Call — The group engages in a wild phone call where shocking secrets and wild opinions are shared.
4. Tamsin Pregnancy Reveal — Oliver discovers his ex-girlfriend Tamsin is pregnant during the call, complicating his past.
5. Dinner Party Panic — Oliver panics about protruding nipples before attending Sally's first dinner party.
6. Nipple Anxiety — Oliver's physical discomfort escalates as the dinner party progresses, highlighting his awkwardness.
7. Sally's Descent — Sally drinks heavily and dons a blonde wig as guests prepare to leave, escalating the chaos.
8. Antenatal Class Debate — Oliver attends an antenatal class led by Jill, where boys and girls discuss pain relief attitudes separately.
9. Epidural Discussion — The group debates Susan's potential choice to forgo an epidural, reflecting broader relationship dynamics.
10. Supermarket Encounter — Oliver and Jane run into each other and begin to feel each other out in a casual setting.
11. Flat Visit & Porn Discovery — Jane visits Oliver's flat and discovers he forgot to hide his pornography due to prolonged singleness.
12. Emotional Exposure — Oliver and Jane expose each other emotionally, culminating in Jane stripping after his criticism.
13. Photo Interruption — Oliver is put off from intimacy by a framed photo of Steve near Jane's bed.
14. Steve's Arrival — Steve arrives using Jane's key, adding to the crowded and tense atmosphere.
15. Susan's Labor — Susan goes into labor and lies on the bed next to Oliver, bringing the season to a chaotic close.

Seasons

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3
• Season 4

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Episode Guide