The A Word
Overview
The Hughes family, vibrant and imperfect, navigates the complexities of life, love, and conflict across generations. Their world is turned upside down when the youngest son is diagnosed with autism, prompting a profound shift in how they connect and communicate. As each family member grapples with this new reality, they must confront their own challenges and misunderstandings while striving to support one another. "The A Word" delicately explores the impact of autism on familial relationships, highlighting both the struggles and the deep bonds that ultimately unite them.
Episodes
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1
First Contact (1)
Devon Adair sees a new planet as a beacon of hope for her son, who has physical disabilities, and others in similar situations. Defying government dir...
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Diagnosis
During Joe's birthday celebration, the atmosphere becomes charged when someone brings up concerns about his difficulties in expressing himself. The re...
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2
Home School
After Joe's diagnosis, Alison decides to withdraw him from school to shield him, keeping this decision a secret from Paul. Meanwhile, Paul and Rebecca...
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3
The Man Who Fell to Earth (Two)
On the third day, as the colonists set off on their expedition, John Danziger is the first to spot Gaal. Gaal approaches the group, revealing that he ...
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3
Therapy
Alison is confronted with a reminder of her past when Maggie, a speech and language therapist, arrives to evaluate Joe. As they interact, old memorie...
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4
Life Lessons
After two weeks on the planet, Gaal attempts to befriend True but ultimately shows his true colors as an adversary. Noticing that young True is often ...
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4
Sleepover
In a spontaneous effort to help Joe make friends, Alison experiences a significant personal revelation, though its longevity remains uncertain. Meanwh...
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5
Promises, Promises
Alonzo Solace frequently encounters the Terrians in his dreams, but this time, one of them reaches out to him for assistance.
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5
Goodbye
Alison is devastated to learn that Joe's assistant, Maya, is facing deportation. Meanwhile, Paul and Eddie realize that their spouses have conflictin...
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6
A Memory Play
After three weeks on the planet, the settlers of Earth 2, much like the pioneers who journeyed across the American West, are aware of the numerous thr...
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6
Lost
Alison manages to negotiate a truce with Paul just before the grand opening of the gastropub, but tensions rise when Joe suddenly disappears.
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7
Water
As the Grendlers continue to pilfer their supplies, the colonists find themselves in desperate need of water. Danziger takes the initiative to venture...
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8
The Church of Morgan
On day 38, Bess and Morgan's marriage hangs in the balance. Julia witnesses Uly's arm disappear into the ground, feeling an unfamiliar force emanating...
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9
The Enemy Within
On Day 49, Julie persists in her experiments with Uly's DNA under Reilly's directives. However, True uncovers her deceit and is faced with the challen...
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10
Redemption
On day 51, the colonists are burdened with the heavy realization that Julia has been abandoned as they traverse the unforgiving landscape. Amid the gr...
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Moon Cross
On the 61st day, the morning air in the high desert is brisk as the team gears up for their tasks. They believe that winter is their biggest adversary...
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12
Better Living Through Morganite (1)
On Day 66, the vibrant mineral Morganite emits a pulsating glow, leading to significant distress for Yale and creating alarming challenges for the res...
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13
Better Living Through Morganite (2)
On Day 68, the chilling geo-lock approached the biosphere, closing in to just 100 meters from the camp. The colonists find themselves in urgent need o...
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14
Grendlers in the Myst
On day 72, Danziger and the others are on the hunt for warm clothing as they navigate the frigid landscape, following the swift trail of a scavenging ...
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15
The Greatest Love Story Never Told
In the desolate expanse of the frozen tundra, Danziger trudges through the biting cold in search of food, inadequately shielded from the unforgiving e...
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16
Brave New Pacifica
Deep within a cave, two curious Grendlers excitedly explore an insulated box labeled "Eden Project." As they clear away the cobwebs, they uncover the ...
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17
After the Thaw
On day 109, Danziger, Julia, and Walman stumble upon a Terrian body encased in ice, remarkably intact. Later that evening, Alonzo and Morgan experienc...
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18
The Boy Who Would Be Terrian King
On Day 104, Devon finds himself caught between the past and the future while desperately trying to save Uly. Set in the future within Expansionist Ter...
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19
Survival of the Fittest
On Day 117, Danziger gazes out at the vast, daunting landscape as he heads back to the dunerail, where Julia, Morgan, and Alonzo are waiting. Despite ...
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20
All About Eve
The colonists stumble upon a downed Earth re-entry research module. When they pry open the hatch of the century-old vessel, they are surprised to disc...
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21
Natural Born Grendlers
After being on the planet for a month, Alonzo finds himself in Dreamscape, stepping out of Julia's tent onto a vast cliff featuring a large circular l...
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22
Flower Child
On Day 130, Danziger, Bess, and Morgan explore their surroundings when they stumble upon vibrant flower buds. As the buds bloom, they release a cloud ...
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Naming Day
After Joe utters the A word for the first time, Paul and Alison realize it's time to have an important conversation with him about his autism. Meanwh...
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2
Get Away
The Hughes family's world is shaken when Joe enrolls in a specialized school in Manchester. As a result, Rebecca puts her relationship with James on h...
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3
Are We Still Here?
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
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4
Falling
Paul and Alison rekindle their relationship, sparking old feelings. Meanwhile, Maurice grapples with a profound existential dilemma, questioning the ...
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5
Family Album
Nicola decides to document Joe's actions in a unique video project. Meanwhile, Maurice surprises everyone with a startling suggestion that changes th...
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6
Same Deep Water
During the "End of Year Show" at Joe's former school, his family reunites. Paul confronts his profound emotions surrounding his son's autism when Nico...
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1
Episode 1
Feeling uneasy about a shift in his routine, Joe decides to forgo his headphones. Meanwhile, Maurice takes it upon himself to fix every issue within ...
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Episode 2
Joe's obsession with his teacher, Heather, raises alarms at school. Meanwhile, Paul supports Mark as he pursues his dream of enlisting in the military...
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Episode 3
During a children's camping expedition, Maurice and Eddie clash over their differing approaches. Meanwhile, Paul attempts to bond with Joe, seeking c...
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Episode 4
Alison unites the family by arranging a sponsored walk to support Joe. Meanwhile, Paul receives an unexpected gift from Sarah, leaving him pleasantly...
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Episode 5
Louise and Maurice are thrown into turmoil as an unexpected guest shows up just before Ralph’s wedding day. Meanwhile, Mark and Joe challenge Paul a...
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Episode 6
As Rebecca prepares to give birth, Joe steps up to support his sister through the experience. Meanwhile, Alison contemplates her future with Ben, whil...
