Peter cannot get the family out of the house on time, Peter tries to bond with Jake, and Karen is horrified when she contracts lice.
Dad has strayed into a job-threatening controversy at school, Mum is starting a turf war with her sister and young Ben is further developing his extraordinary talent for lying.
Stuck in a traffic jam, Mum tries to keep the peace in a car containing three fractious kids, a new-age aunt and a bewildered grandfather.
Dad faces a barrage of questions when seven-year old Ben takes his talent for lying to a whole new level. Mum makes plans for a romantic night in.
Ben's got a mystery illness and claims to be far too ill to go to school. Dad worries that he could be out of a job.
Mum and Dad prepare for a dinner party, which leads to Ben being allowed to crack some eggs and getting his first taste of gin.
Claire Skinner
Sue Brockman
Hugh Dennis
Pete Brockman
Daniel Roche
Ben Brockman
Tyger Drew-Honey
Jake Brockman
Ramona Marquez
Karen Brockman