Plebs

Marcus and Stylax are pleased when two attractive young women, Cynthia and her slave Metella, move into the apartment next door.

Cynthia's charming new gladiator boyfriend Cassius impresses everyone except jealous Marcus, who arranges with their sleazy landlord to have him put up against a formidable opponent in his next bout.

Stylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby. Marcus has done nothing for his slave and, under pressure from the girls, suggests they swap roles for the day. Stylax hangs out with his cousin Lucretia, with whom he has an unusually close relationship.

To endear himself to Cynthia, Marcus befriends a mangy cat she's rescued from the courtyard, but the cat is accidentally killed.

Mass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with sexy Thracian lodger Irina, and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit - the banana.

It's the festival of Saturnalia and the celebration on the stroke of midnight is the perfect opportunity for Marcus to make a move on Cynthia, but she thinks she's cursed and doesn't feel like coming out.