Always Greener

A dysfunctional city family joins their country relos for Christmas - with touching, hilarious and literally explosive results. Then, a New Year's Eve crisis pushes the two close families towards a drastic decision about their lives.

Predictable - and totally unpredictable - reactions ensue after the suggestion of a city-country house-swap. Trust issues are passionately raised when John decides on a vasectomy, and Liz finally meets Marissa's body-building boyfriend Skid.

Liz's decision to move and her sense of herself is challenged by the humour and chaos of a school reunion, and Pip declares war on puppy-killer Bert Adams. Meanwhile, Marissa's assumptions about her father and his work are turned on their head when Mickey accompanies him on a night on the streets.

A practical joke by Marissa leaves a young suitor in a very compromising position. Sandra's day turns from bad to worse and it appears only Tom will be her saviour. Meanwhile, Kimberley confronts her nemesis.

Marissa's not in the country five minutes before she's managed to put half the town offside. Sandra's hellish day doesn't get any better on her arrival in the city. She's starting to wonder if the swap has been a huge mistake. Plus, Pip realises her new friend could, in fact, be an enemy.

Sandra's search for a job becomes serious as she realises just how much it costs to live in the city. Finding a small marijuana crop in the bush near the house, makes John realise the family haven't left all their problems behind them. Hosting a church barbecue could help integrate the Taylors into the community at last - or ostracise them forever.