I Have Children Season 2, Episode 32: Excuses

News

The Politi family – Michalis, Sara, Tasos and Chara – returns with a vengeance. With them, the ever-critical grandmother Antigoni, the strict kyr-Stelios, but also Ioanna with Ektoras and their son, Maximilianos. The puzzle is completed by the best friends, Stella and Stavros, Toni, the eccentric boss of Urbanic, as well as Sara’s Gen Z employers, Sofi and Stef. What news does the Politis family have to share with us?

33 min

Night Time

Michalis and Sara implement an ambitious plan: to put the kids to bed early to have some precious time for the two of them. However, their mission proves to be more difficult than they expected. Sara tries to get Stella to reveal details about a secret she has, while Stavros faces off against his nemesis, Alexis from the accounting department.

30 min

Denial

After yet another "spectacular" accident of Tasos, Michalis and Sara choose the certainty of denial: they stubbornly refuse to accept that their son is prone to blows. At the same time, Ioanna and Ektoras end up at the psychologist's office looking for answers, while Stavros is overcome with panic when an app on his phone warns him of an impending major earthquake.

32 min

Children at Work

A strike disrupts family planning and Michalis and Sara are forced to take the children to their workplaces. Little Chara unexpectedly becomes Toni's "lucky charm" and is proclaimed Chenua's creative guru. At the same time, Tasos undergoes the "training" of Stef and Sofi and brings Urbanic one step closer to total collapse.

30 min

Memories

Sara and Michalis face the existential anxiety of every parent: "What will our children remember from their childhood?" In their attempt to build the perfect family album, they realize that the best moments are not planned. Ioanna and Ektoras try to discover the source of Maximilianos' happiness. At the same time, Stavros accompanies Stella to the doctor for a routine ultrasound, but ends up making a revelation about his own health that upsets him.

33 min

Promises

"We'll see" and "starting on Monday" are not the solution, as Sara and Michalis decide to break the habit of unfulfilled promises. Their attempt to be honest with Tasos and Chara proves to be a demanding challenge. Meanwhile, Ioanna makes the big decision to get a job, upsetting the family's balance. Finally, Stavros, amidst his insecurity, sets a goal to convince Toni to get health insurance.

34 min

Carnival

Sara and Michalis get into carnival mood and, while the house is filled with costumes, they struggle to find the perfect ones that will make them stand out. Stef and Sofi, true to their unconventional nature, declare themselves completely opposed to the philosophy of the carnival. Ioanna and Ektoras's grandiose plans for an impressive evening are canceled in the most episodic way. The party culminates when Stavros and Stella, instead of the dance floor, end up in the hospital's Emergency Room.

33 min

Parents and Guardians Association

Sara decides to take on the Parents and Guardians Association, with a sacred goal: to finally get Tasos' school a working refrigerator. At the same time, Tonι makes a surprise move and hires Mr. Stelios at Urbanic, creating an unexpected dynamic in the office, while Ioanna enlists Stavros's skills to create an application dedicated to the Lycabettus tortoise.

32 min

Children's Lies

When Chara is caught lying, Michalis and Sara embark on a "truth-revealing" operation that has unexpected consequences. Stavros and Michalis try to figure out why Toni is locked in his office, assuming the worst. Meanwhile, an old childhood friend of Ioanna's appears, bringing with her memories, but also unexpected things.

33 min

Cleaning Lady

A cleaning lady seems like a godsend, but for Michalis it's the beginning of a new ordeal. While Sara can't wait for a bit of rest, the obsessively tidy Michalis is pushed to the brink of paranoia. At the same time, Stef and Sofi are trying to create the ultimate "inspiring" Chenua moments for the most Gen Z beer out there. Stavros has a full-blown FOMO crisis, convinced that whenever something fun happens at the office, he's always the one who misses it.

32 min

Babies

Stella persistently asks Sara and Michalis for advice, forcing them to open “Pandora’s box”: the time when they themselves had babies. Through a lively flashback, they share the raw truth about diaper changes reminiscent of “Mission: Impossible,” the feeding battle that always ends in a chaotic retreat, and the “Holy Grail” of parenthood: sleep. A dive into memories that proves that if you emerge unscathed from the first months of becoming a parent, then you can achieve anything.

35 min

Gifts

A gift from Ioanna to Chara causes an incredible uproar in Pagrati. Sara and Michalis start a race to make it disappear before their young daughter sees it, at the same time that Ioanna also tries to get it back. In the midst of it all, Michalis is confronted with a big secret from his past.

33 min

Safety

A random incident makes Michalis see his life flash before his eyes, leading him to a sudden obsession with life insurance. At the same time, Sara decides to attend first aid seminars, but her performance proves... threatening for the "victim". Meanwhile, Ioanna and Ektoras apply a new, revolutionary pedagogical method to Maximilianos: they try to make him bored, believing that boredom breeds creativity. The result, of course, proves them wrong.

34 min

Deadlines

Every parent's nightmare becomes reality: Michalis and Sara miss the payment deadline for Chara's ballet class, resulting in her being dropped from the lessons. Meanwhile, Stavros is frantically preparing for a school reunion, hoping to impress an old classmate. Sara and Ioanna take their rivalry onto the tennis courts, and their competition spirals completely out of control.

30 min

Trust

The big moment has arrived: Tasos stays home alone for the first time. Sara, though in a state of panic, summons all her composure in order to show him she trusts him. Meanwhile, Stavros decides to give his appearance a radical rebranding, starting naturally with his wardrobe. Having ignored his son Michalis's efforts for so long, Stelios is convinced by a friend to make a genuine attempt to open up and express his feelings.

31 min

Video Games

Tasos sinks deep into the world of video games, and the Politis family declares... a full mobilization to bring him back to reality, with rather questionable results. At the Urbanic office, Michalis and Stavros launch their own "crusade" with the sole mission of getting their hands on the new ergonomic chairs. Meanwhile, at Ioanna and Ektoras' home, a new painting brings a breath of high art and refined aesthetics.

33 min

Stereotypes

Can a color trigger a family crisis? When Stelios convinces Tasos to give up his favorite t-shirt because it's pink, Sara and Michalis take on the difficult task of breaking down gender stereotypes. Meanwhile, Ektoras applies the most advanced self-improvement techniques to free Stavros from work-related stress, while the family's new neighbors introduce themselves in the loudest way possible: as incorrigible party animals.

32 min

Sibling Rivalry

Tasos and Chara are not on speaking terms following a fight, and their parents employ every diplomatic skill they have to broker a reconciliation before the situation spirals permanently out of control. At the same time, Stavros feels the first arrows of love for someone "off-limits": Toni's sister! Stef and Sofi decide to transform the Chenua office into a tropical zone, bringing nature into the workplace.

31 min

Stuck Indoors

A major storm traps the Politis family at home, turning the living room into a testing ground for their nerves and creativity. Meanwhile, Ioanna and Ektoras feel threatened by their home's "smart" technology. Stella finds herself cooped up at home, with Stavros for company — along with a stranger she happened to meet at the playground. Will the storm outside prove less dangerous than the awkward cohabitation within?

Arrangements

A solo night out is never a straightforward affair. Sara and Michalis launch a relentless points-scoring competition to decide which one of them has finally earned the right to leave the house without the rest of the family. At the same time, Stavros, as the ultimate market research expert, takes it upon himself to help Stella choose the perfect pram — a mission that turns out to be far more complicated than he ever imagined. Meanwhile, at Chenua, Stef and Sofi are struggling to come up with the most impactful TikTok Challenge for their Gen Z beer.

31 min

Second Children

The classic guilt that haunts every parent comes back to haunt Sara when she realizes she hasn't devoted the same amount of time to her second child, Chara. She therefore decides to put together the ultimate photo album for her — with results that border on the excessive. At the office, Stavros makes it his mission to create a personal "sanctuary" for Michalis within Urbanic, a space where his friend can breathe away from everyone and everything. At the same time, Stef and Sofi set a new, ambitious goal: to secure an international wellness certification for Chenua.

34 min

Easter

The Politis family, along with relatives and friends, decides to seek some peace and quiet at Antigoni's countryside home over the Easter holidays. However, as is often the case, nothing goes according to plan and the unexpected turns out to be the only constant. Maximilanos develops an unprecedented "addiction" to Easter sweets, while his parents, Ioanna and Ektoras, stubbornly refuse to take part in any of the traditional customs. Meanwhile, Stavros and Stella manage to get completely lost on the way to their destination. Amid this climate of general chaos, Sara and Michalis are confronted with a shocking possibility that will make them see the holidays in a whole new light.

34 min

Dentist

Sara and Michalis struggle to convince Tasos to sit in the dentist's chair, as his toothache leaves no room for further delay. Michalis and Stavros are set to appear as extras in their favorite crime series. Meanwhile, Ioanna, ever faithful to celebrity trends, takes it upon herself — in her own flamboyant way — to organize a spectacular gender reveal party for Stella.

33 min

Sweets

A new rule is imposed at home: Tasos and Chara must stay away from sweets of all kinds for 48 hours. Sara and Michalis do their best to enforce it, but the mission proves impossible. At Urbanic, Stavros takes charge of the office's technological upgrade, on the hunt for a company to replace the ancient computers. Finally, Ektoras watches his financial plans crumble when the fund in which he had invested all his savings… freezes.

31 min

Foreign Languages

Michalis and Sara's guilt goes through the roof when they realize that Tasos is falling behind his peers in foreign languages and decide he must start English lessons. Meanwhile at Urbanic, Toni demands more experiential articles with clickbait titles, and Michalis, with Stavros's help, tries to rise to the challenge. Finally, Ioanna pulls a surprise and asks for Sara's help for the very first time.

31 min

Pride

The drama teacher praises Tasos' acting talent, sending waves of pride through Sara and Michalis, who now see their son as a future star. Meanwhile, Chara, determined to right a wrong at school, calls in the big guns: her grandmother and the family lawyer. At Chenua, Sara tries to win the attention of Stef and Sofi by speaking their Gen Z language — that is, through a video.

35 min

New Friends

Sara and Michalis experience the rare luck of meeting two other parents with whom they seem to be a perfect match. The hope that they have finally found their "new friends" soon evaporates. Toni wins a new business venture in a card game and appoints Michalis and Stavros as those responsible for running it. Antigoni decides to retire.

31 min

Career

Sara struggles to turn down a tempting job offer from a major multinational company, but saying no proves far more complicated than expected. At the same time, Antigoni and Stelios fall victim to a con artist, throwing the whole family into turmoil. Meanwhile, Stavros and Michalis realize in the most comical way that the symptoms they have been feeling have a name: it's the classic midlife crisis, and it's knocking at their door.

31 min

Secrets

Sara and Michalis suspect that Tasos and Chara are hiding something important from them and mount an entire operation to find out what it is. In their effort to get to the bottom of it, they enlist the help of friends and relatives, but the plan ends in complete chaos!

35 min

Advices

Tasos has grown up and is getting ready for his first flirtation! Sara and Michalis try to be the cool parents who give perfect romantic advice, without becoming overbearing. At the same time, Ioanna and Ektoras feel increasingly shut out by their social circle, while Stavros decides to take legal action against a company and enlists Antigoni to help him win the court battle.

33 min

Guilts

Sara is confronted with the most classic of parental guilt: she feels she isn't spending as much quality time with Chara as she would like. Meanwhile at Chenua, Stef and Sofi task Michalis with writing an appealing article about their new flavor. At the same time, Maximilanos' birthday is approaching and Ioanna wants to throw the greatest party her son has ever had.

29 min

I Have Parents

In this special episode, the camera switches sides! Tasos and Chara become the narrators of the story and share with us their own perspective on their parents. With the disarming honesty that only children possess, they tell us about the difficulties, the quirks and the challenge of growing up… your parents. A different, tender and thoroughly enjoyable look at the everyday life of the Politis family.

29 min

Levels

Michalis and Sara hatch imaginative schemes to get Tasos and Chara to study on their own, hoping to advance to the next "level" of parenthood. Meanwhile, Stavros is utterly convinced that a woman has put a curse on him. Finally, Stella is confronted with a very unpleasant surprise at her workplace.

32 min

Joint Decisions

Responsibility for every unlikely question or demand from the children gets passed around like a hot potato between Michalis and Sara. The two of them deploy every possible excuse to avoid committing to Chara and Tasos' wild wishes, but the big question remains: how much longer will this trick keep working in the Politis household before the plan dissolves into glorious chaos?

31 min

Mysteries

Sara and Michalis try to solve a series of mysteries they discover around their home upon returning from a night out. Along the way, they find that relatives and friends are all tangled up in the story, each one holding a vital clue to solving the puzzle.

33 min

Environment

In the Politis family home, one "green" activity follows another with one single purpose: to raise Tasos and Chara's awareness about environmental protection. At the same time in Ekali, Ektoras is thrilled by the inspiration his muse generously bestows upon him. Meanwhile at Urbanic, Stavros opens up an online front against readers who are leaving negative comments on one of Michalis's articles.

31 min

Mistakes

Michalis and Sara try to teach Chara that mistakes are part of life, but their efforts hit one obstacle after another. At the same time, Toni, having already dabbled in gambling and clickbait titles for Urbanic, decides to take the next step and try his luck in politics.

29 min

Birth

Sara recounts, with plenty of humor, her experiences giving birth to the two Politis children. Through flashbacks, viewers relive the funniest moments from the past, leading up to the moment Stella brings the newest member of the family into the world.

32 min

Last Times

Sara and Michalis make an important decision about how they'll spend their summer, after talks with family and friends, in an episode full of emotion and farewells.

38 min