The day goes from bad to worse when James' ex wife Helen arrives saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. Then Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, arrives looking for her.
Kate's 35 year old boyfriend comes to dinner.
Robbie enrols his Dad in a computer dating scheme.
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.
This episode makes a promising start when vet James has a farting dog to deal with. Then Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer songwriter girlfriend.
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.
James & Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.
Katie's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.
Helen's new husband announces from Sicily that's he's found someone else.
James takes his children to a farm and meets attractive Vicky (Pippa Guard)
James goes on a date with three women - one of whom is his ex-wife.
James invites Vicki to dinner - but they are joined by Helen.
Vicki's Council leader creates problems for her at the farm; James's VAT inspector helps
James's trainee Graham starts; Robbie's unwillingness to dissect a frog causes problems at school.
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James rashly promises to by Kate a new car if she passes her driving test first time.
Rose announces she's leaving to work in Australia; Helen announces she's emigrating to Sicily to be reunited with husband Frank and wants the children to go with her; Kate and Robbie overhear Vicki receiving a proposal from a gentleman.
A storm l means all the women staying the night at James's.
Various members of his family plan to use the house for their own romantic assignations when James takes Vicky away for the weekend.