Daddy Issues

Happy Tears follows Gemma as she learns she is pregnant, leaving her dependent on her well‑meaning but hapless father in a comedic take on unexpected family dynamics. The sitcom stars Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma and David Morrissey as her father.

Happy Tears is a sitcom episode presented as a self‑contained programme. Classified under the comedy genre, it follows the familiar structure of a half‑hour British sitcom, delivering humour through everyday situations. Each segment fits the half‑hour slot typical of British sitcoms, so the humour lands quickly and the story resolves neatly, making it easy to enjoy on its own. The central plot follows Gemma when she discovers she is pregnant. Faced with this life‑changing news, the only person she can turn to is her father, whose well‑meaning but clumsy nature provides the sole source of support. Gemma's attempts to manage her situation are paired with her father's blunders, creating awkward yet endearing moments that drive the episode’s comedic rhythm. Beyond the core storyline, the episode maintains the light‑hearted tone expected of a sitcom, using the father‑daughter dynamic to generate laughs. The concise runtime lets the writers focus on immediate reactions, keeping pacing brisk and jokes tight. As a result, Happy Tears offers a brief yet complete comedic experience centred on family and unexpected news.