Episode
Coupling: The End of the Line
Overview
Steve and Susan's relationship is drifting into a new phase. They are beginning to get on each other's nerves. A bizarre set of misunderstandings brings on a crisis.
Details
- Series
- Coupling
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2001-10-29
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The End of the Line is Episode 9 in Season 2 of Coupling. It aired on 2001-10-29. The runtime is 30 min.
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