Final Episode
The final episode of Family Affairs was broadcast on 30 December 2005 in the UK and on 29 June 2007 in Australia and New Zealand. 1.3 million people tuned in to watch the final in the UK.
The episode revolved mainly around the lead up to the Stanley Street New Year's Eve party and the wedding of Nathan and Eve Fletcher. During the last half hour, Eileen returned and announced she had won the lottery and was now very wealthy; she also bought a house for the Costello family. Yasmin and Damian kissed and announced themselves as being a couple. Dr Hector Price and George finally became a couple after a falling out with nurse and flatmate Meridith. Babs Woods' longtime boyfriend Howard returned.
The final episode also featured the murder of Hester by her brother Rex Randell, after barmaid Katie saw footage of Rex murdering his late wife. After the murder Rex faced up to Katie; the outcome of the showdown was not shown.
The final scene saw most of the cast of characters celebrating the New Year. Katie and Rex and Cat and Doug were absent: Katie was in the pub with Rex and Doug had split from his long-term wife Cat, moments before.
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