Julia is struggling without her mum’s help. She tries to get in with the Alpha Mums but finds herself trapped in a world of chaos as she tries to navigate the maze of motherhood.

Julia throws Ivy a birthday party but, with her mum refusing to help, she relies on Liz & Kevin’s party skills. Plus, she organises events for a living so this will be a breeze…

Paul's has the perfect solution to help Julia out while he's away: he sends his parents over. Luckily, Kevin has a huge fondness for the elderly and assists Julia with her in-law wrangling. Meanwhile, Amanda is having a clear-out and reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which seems to have a strange effect on Liz.

Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the mums try to get in on her carpool, and Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant to Amanda. Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire as Liz realises she is just a `mum' friend.