Skins (U.K.)
Episode 5
TV Flash files “Episode 5” as hour 50 of 61 in the TV Flash guide — Skins (U.K.) (2007–2013) on E4, season 6, episode 5, aired 2012-02-20, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S06E05: listed hour 50 of 61 in the Skins (U.K.) guide, hour 5 of 10 in season 6. It aired 2012-02-20 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Episode 4” (S06E04). Next is “Episode 6” (S06E06).
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Mini's mother has hooked up with a pervy new live-in boyfriend who Mini really dislikes. To make matters worse, Alo has broken the rules of their 'no strings attached' relationship and admitted that he is in love with her. Mini decides that she needs to get away and ends up seeking refuge in the arms of her father.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Episode 5 sit in the Skins (U.K.) guide?
S06E05 is listed hour 50 of 61 — hour 5 of 10 in season 6, season 6 episode 5.
When did Skins (U.K.) S06E05 air?
Episode 5 aired 2012-02-20 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Do I watch all of Skins or one generation?
Each generation recasts after two series so nobody ages out of the dare. Start with generation one; treat later casts as new ensembles, not a continuation homework.
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Bristol teenagers recast every two generations so nobody ages out of the dare. Skins is E4 coming-of-age at full frankness — sex, mental health, friendship, stylish chaos — and a U.S. remake that proved you could photocopy the parties and still miss the nerve.
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