When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy. While Simon struggles to make his mum realise that her new boyfriend Clive might not be the right man for her, Grandpa has discovered something that will leave Grandma in a panic. Meanwhile, Auntie Liz is struggling with her son Adam who appears to be starting a teenage rebellion.

Simon brings his mum Tanya an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept. He also tries to convince her that maybe she shouldn't marry Clive. It's Liz's birthday, but nobody seems to care, and Grandad has news from the doctor about his cancer scare. When Simon decides he might write a play for the theatre, the family aren't impressed.

Simon has fallen in love. He's also read a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe, but the family aren't very impressed with. Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit, but Grandma doesn't like her and is less than happy. Plus, Liz has had to take extreme measures to try and get her son Adam into a new school.

Simon is having a life crisis and is depressed. The situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the press. Meanwhile, Tanya is moving into Clive's house, much to Simon's irritation, and Grandma and Grandpa are planning a cruise.

Simon has been on a life changing course and has decided it's his job to heal the family. He starts by giving his Granddad an exercise ball. Meanwhile, Tanya has had a realisation that maybe Clive isn't the man for her, and when the family discover that Simon has organised a surprise for them, they are fearful what Grandma might do to him.

When Grandpa is taken ill, it's unsure whether Tanya and Clive will be able to get married. Grandma takes on the responsibility of trying to resolve the situation, but is she right to advise Tanya to get married? Meanwhile, Liz has a favour to ask of Simon which might help Adam sort out his schooling problems.