My Hero (series 2)

My Hero Series 2
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of episodes	6
Release
Original network	BBC1
Original release	14 May – 18 June 2001
Season chronology

The second series of British television comedy My Hero ran from 14 May 2001 to 18 June 2001. The series featured six episodes, and the entire main cast reprised their characters from series one, with the exception of minor character Avril. This series saw Janet Dawkins become Janet Sunday, after marrying George, and Janet and George having their first child, Ollie Sunday. The series was broadcast on BBC1, and was again overseen by series creator Paul Mendelson. The series was released on DVD in the United States on 7 August 2007 in Region 1 format.

Episodes

#	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code
1	"Parents"	Paul Mendelson, Paul Mayhew-Archer	John Stroud	14 May 2001	IPEA341Y
When George's actions ruin an amateur dramatics production, held by the Northolt Amateur Dramatic Society, that Janet's parents, Stanley and Ella, are participating in, Janet finally snaps, and in an attempt to deflect their anger, admits to them that George is Thermoman. Although George enjoys his new relationship with the in-laws, their inability to keep his secret results in him being forced to erase the memories of most of their friends, culminating in Mrs. Raven attempting to seduce him, dressed as Marilyn Monroe.
2	"Girlfriend"	Simon Braithwaite, Paul Alexander	John Stroud	21 May 2001	IPEA344F
George is horrified when a woman from Ultron, claiming to be his fiancée, turns up at the flat. Little does Janet know that her would-be boyfriend is already engaged - to a six-foot warrior princess back on Ultron, Xil. When she arrives to claim him as her rightful husband, Janet, who had just been complaining things were getting predictable, is mortified – and extremely upset. Her mother, Ella, misinformed that the newcomer is from Ireland, and is ecstatic when she realises that her daughter will at last be free of George.
3	"Car"	Simon Braithwaite, Paul Alexander	John Stroud	28 May 2001	IPEA343L
George takes time out from his superhero duties to continue working hard in the health shop, to save up some money to buy Janet a much-needed car. Thus, he arranges for Arnie to be given his powers back, to help out with his superhero work. But when Arnie steals the crown jewels on his first day at work, George realises that he can't be trusted. Can he save his cousin from certain imprisonment? Meanwhile, Mrs. Raven realises that she is attracted to the American hunk, and attempts to ask Arnie out on date. But things do not quite go to plan.
4	"Nemesis"	John Phelps, Gary Lawson	John Stroud	4 June 2001	IPEA345A
George has to contend with an old school rival who takes over Piers' body, to create an Earth-born superhero who will put him out of business. "Miracle Man" manages to ruin George's life, taking away all of his clients, and even attempting to seduce his girlfriend. Arnie realises that there is only one way that George can regain his crown – and that is to challenge Miracle Man to the ancient rite of 'Chong-Ching' – known here on Earth as rock-paper-scissors – to force him to leave Earth. But will his plan go off without a hitch?
5	"Pregnant: Part 1"	Paul Mayhew-Archer, Paul Mendelson	John Stroud	11 June 2001	IPEA342S
When Janet discovers that she is pregnant, George is over the moon – and gives her special powers to protect herself and the unborn baby. However, he begins to regret his decision when Janet's enthusiasm with her new powers changes her into a woman he barely recognises. In an attempt to change Janet back into the woman she once was, George revokes her powers – but not before Mrs. Raven accidentally lets slip to Janet's mother Ella that she is pregnant. Janet forceably denies that she is pregnant, until a growth spurt reveals a surprising large baby bump.
6	"Wedding: Part 2"	Paul Mayhew-Archer, Paul Mendelson	John Stroud	18 June 2001	IPEA346T
Janet's father, Stanley, insists that her and George's baby must not be born out of wedlock, and due to Ultronian law, George's bosses are somewhat agreed, claiming that George will get in trouble with the Ultron Council for failing to set a good example for humans, a matter made more difficult by the fact that Ultronian pregnancies only last six days. But just as Janet is walking down the aisle, her waters break – will the vicar manage to complete the ceremony before the baby arrives, or will George be condemned to a life under Ultronian ruling?

References

• My Hero at the BBC Comedy Guide.
• My Hero at Big Bear Films home page
• My Hero at BBC America.
• My Hero at the Internet Movie Database
• British TV Comedy Guide
• My Hero episode guide and forum at TV.com
• My Hero at the British Sitcom Guide
• My Hero News, episode guide and interviews at downthetubes.net