Georgia Lyman

Michael and Kath go on a road trip and he realises that he still cares for her. Eileen tries to reform and Tommy tries for a promotion.

Michael convinces Tommy to help a local theatre; Eileen confesses to Mary Kate; Rose takes a new job.

Tommy and Michael's father resurfaces, Pete tries to help Eileen and Rose confronts Michael about how he makes his living.

Colin helps Michael and Eileen cope with the death of a friend, Freddie tries to avoid war with the Italians and Tommy helps the Speaker of the House.

Unhappy being the speaker's lackey, Tommy explores the possibility of leaving politics, Rose's birthday party attracts both of her feuding sons, and Declan is offered an opportunity to investigate government corruption.

Over Labour Day weekend Tommy, Eileen and the family spend the holiday at a waterfront property, where Tommy surprises Eileen with his plans for their new home away from the hill, his mum and Michael. However, Eileen won't let herself believe it until it happens. Meanwhile, an incident at Nozzoli's barbecue pushes Michael's growing paranoia into overdrive, and the absence of Kath and Colin does little to ease his mind.