Footballers' Wives (2002)
S01E04 A Funny Old Game
Episode Overview
Tanya turns to cocaine as a way to escape her haunting nightmares, but her addiction spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Donna decides to pursue custody of Daniel on her own and kicks Ian out of their home, only to realize she’s in over her head without his legal support. Ian finds himself at the same hotel as his Italian teammate, Sal Biagi, and they begin to bond. Newlywed Chardonnay struggles with her insecurities and impulsively chops off her long hair, worrying Kyle while her mother Jackie remains unsupportive. Jason informs Tanya that their marriage is finished, but she has other plans and blackmails him into staying. Tanya cultivates a friendship with Frank's nurse, Janette Dunkley, claiming they had an affair to keep an eye on Frank's condition, unaware of Janette's questionable motives... and Tanya is suspicious!