This Way Up
Overview
Aisling Bea stars as Aine, a spirited young woman on a journey of healing following a nervous breakdown. As she navigates the complexities of life, love, and family dynamics, Aine grapples with her mental health while striving to regain her independence. The show delicately balances humor and poignancy, showcasing Aine's relationships with her sister, Shona, and a vibrant cast of supporting characters. With its relatable themes of resilience and recovery, "This Way Up" offers a heartfelt look at the challenges of rebuilding one's life amidst adversity.
Episodes
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1
Dear Diary-Et Al
In the first episode, Gidget discovers her passion for both surfing and her crush, Jeff, the surf boy. Everything seems perfect until her overprotecti...
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Episode 1
Feeling snubbed after not being invited to a dinner party, Aine reaches out to a former rehab buddy for some companionship, but their reunion leads ...
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Episode 2
Aine prepares for an interview for a tutoring position with a young French boy who is grieving the loss of his mother. As she navigates the challenges...
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2
In God, and Nobody Else, We Trust
Anne feels anxious when she learns that John is attending a luau with Gidget.
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3
Episode 3
Aine and Richard's connection takes a turn for the complicated when an unintentional dinner invitation leads to an uncomfortable situation. As the eve...
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3
The Great Kahuna
A 28-year-old surfer dates Gidget.
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4
Episode 4
Aine and Shona’s mother arrives from Ireland for a visit with Vish’s family, creating a charged atmosphere. Aine is estranged from her mother, hav...
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4
Daddy Come Home
Gidget starts to feel uneasy when she spots her father with a woman who isn’t her mother.
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5
Episode 5
Aine is taken aback when she receives an unexpected message from her former boyfriend, Freddie. Seeking a break from her thoughts, she decides to joi...
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5
Gidget Gadget
Gidget attempts to get Anne and John to make-up.
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6
Episode 6
Aine and Richard’s relationship begins to flourish, but her excitement quickly turns to confusion when she arrives at his home unannounced and disco...
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6
A Hearse, a Hearse, My Kingdom for a Hearse
Gidget decides to buy a used hearse.
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7
Gidget is a Proper Noun
Gidget's English teacher turns out to be an old acquaintance of Russ.
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8
Image Scrimmage
Gidget has a crush on Larue's cousin.
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9
Is it Love or Symbiosis?
Gidget's intrusive sister and brother-in-law persuade her dad that he relies on her too much. As a result, he makes the decision to send Gidget off to...
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10
All the Best Diseases are Taken
Gidget decides to take action against the increasing cost of movie tickets.
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11
My Ever Faithful Friend
Gidget believes that Russ and Larue are about to become a couple. In reality, Larue is simply seeking guidance and support from Russ.
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12
Chivalry Isn't Dead
Gidget feels that the boys are not appreciating the girls as they should.
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13
The War Between Men, Women and Gidget
Gidget and her friends, along with the guys, battle for control of a secluded cove by the beach.
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14
Gidget's Foreign Policy
Gidget makes an effort to introduce a girl from another country to the "American way" of life. She takes on the challenge of sharing her culture and t...
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15
Now There's a Face
Gidget falls for a fashion photographer.
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16
Too Many Cooks
Gidget finds herself with an overload of date offers for the upcoming dance, having two more than she can handle.
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17
I Love You, I Think
Gidget develops a crush on a charming surfer, only to discover that he is actually her math teacher.
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18
Like Voodoo
Gidget is voodoo'd by a fortune teller.
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19
Gidget's Career
Gidget becomes part of a charming folk singing ensemble. They try out for a popular music television program aimed at teens and land the spot! Eager t...
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20
Ego-A-Go-Go
Gidget gets a boy to be more self-confident.
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21
In and Out with the In-Laws
Gidget meets Jeff's parents.
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22
We Got Each Other
Gidget becomes jealous of her dad's dates.
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23
Operation Shaggy Dog
Gidget rallies to save the local burger joint.
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24
Ring-a-Ding-Dingbat
Gidget helps a singer have a quiet wedding day.
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25
Love and the Single Gidget
Anne and John have arranged for a college student to accompany Gidget as her chaperone.
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26
Take a Lesson
Gidget receives a late-night call from a friend urging her to come over quickly. Dashing out of her house in her pajamas and a raincoat, she’s unawa...
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27
Independence -- Gidget Style
Russ mistakenly believes that Gidget has taken a job at a nightclub. In reality, she has found work at a different place to save up for a birthday gif...
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28
One More for the Road
Gidget learns to drive for a new job.
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29
Ask Helpful Hannah
Gidget steps in to write the school’s advice column and soon finds herself immersed in the challenge of matchmaking two individuals who are feeling ...
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30
A Hard Night's Night
While Russ is away, his friend decides to move into the Lawrence house for some tranquility. However, Gidget unexpectedly returns home early from Laru...
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31
I Have This Friend Who . . .
Gidget and her boyfriend make an effort to dissuade the boys' dad from going out on dates with them.
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32
Don't Defrost the Alligator
A frozen alligator is the cause of some confusion.
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1
Episode 1
Aine is buzzing with anticipation as she gets ready for her first date with Richard, Etienne's father. On the other hand, Shona finds herself navigati...
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Episode 2
Aine and Richard experience a series of uncomfortable moments while Shona works to mend the fractured friendship between her and Charlotte. As they n...
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3
Episode 3
Aine introduces some excitement into her relationship with Richard, prompting him to share more of his feelings. Meanwhile, Shona's failure to back A...
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4
Episode 4
Vish confides in Shona about his plans to meet his former partner in New York. In a different storyline, Aine steps in to support Bradley as he organ...
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5
Episode 5
Shona reflects on Vish's idea of becoming parents through adoption. Meanwhile, Aine encounters Richard's buddy Mark and accidentally hears him making...
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Episode 6
Aine is devastated to learn that her friend Tom has taken his own life. Meanwhile, Shona inadvertently sends a compromising voice message meant for C...
