The Hawthornes are envious at Gavin's constant spending. He's bought a special bed, and new wallpaper. Gavin says that they can have his old bed, though there's a catch — he wants them to do the wallpapering!

Fliss's friend Jill pays a visit. Young, sexy and successful, her presence makes Fliss reevaluate her life. Jill persuades Fliss to go to a literary party in her place, where she meets a bit of rough.

Gavin tries to chat up an air hostess. When he finally succeeds, he needs someone to make up a foursome. As he's no friends, Gavin thinks of Chris, who then lies to Fliss as to his whereabouts.

Gavin has bought a new Super 8 camera, anxious to show it off. Fliss wants Chris to take her and the kids out as a family, as it's been ages. They go to 'Belle Vue' — all on £2.60.

Fliss and Connie are off to watch a 'disgusting' movie, and with Chris playing football, they need a babysitter. Step in Gavin's new office temp, the gorgeous Harriet. She doesn't realise, however, that Gavin is also part of the household though.

Gavin has spent over two weeks staying in. He doesn't even want to play Strip Lexicon. Has he lost his interest in girls? Fliss tries to change his mind.

Manchester reporter Chris Hawthorne and his wife Fliss live simple with few possessions, and their twin babies. Their life changes when they take in Gavin Rumsey as a lodger, as his wife Carol has just left him. However, he brings with him lots of modern furniture, and a Scalextric set!

Seven days later, Chris and Fliss continue trying to get Gavin to move out, but when he brings in a new colour television, Chris begins to think he's not so bad.

Fliss complains about the cost of living, she can't feed three as cheaply as two, so Gavin gives a very generous contribution. But when Chris demands a share, he finds himself locked out.

It's the Hawthornes' wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match, leaving Fliss to tag along.

It's Chris's day off, but his and Fliss's plans are ruined when Gavin turns up from work ill. Dr MacKenzie thinks there's not really that much wrong with him. Having had enough, Fliss goes to her mum's and leaves the men to it.

Gavin gets promoted. Chris wants to go down to Fleet Street for work, while Connie introduces Fliss to Tarot. The Hawthornes go for a reading with Madame Stellaris, followed by a trip to London.