Close to Home(1989)

Close to Home is a sitcom following James Shepherd, a charming veterinarian balancing the demands of a thriving practice with single parenthood. After his divorce, James juggles long hours at the surgery while raising two teenage children at home. The series explores the comedic chaos that erupts when professional ambitions collide with domestic responsibilities, as James navigates school runs, homework crises, and the unpredictable moods of adolescence. His veterinary clinic becomes a refuge from family drama, though work emergencies often interrupt his parenting duties. With warmth and humor, Close to Home captures the messy reality of modern family life, where good intentions frequently give way to hilarious mishaps. The show balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine heart, celebrating the resilience required to keep both a business and a household running.