Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author, while Kate attempts to discover her lighter side at Clown School.

Not Going Out

Serious

Tim’s grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee’s concern. He’s encouraged to share his thoughts with a therapist, who is not impressed with Lee’s inability to have a proper conversation.

Death

Ruth (JULIA MORRIS), an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. But how long can they keep up the charade?

Aussie

LEE finds himself increasingly stressed out having volunteered to teach Kate to drive. Following Kate's advice, he decides to try Yoga - but his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

Stress

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger – a surly 14-year-old boy Nicky (RUPERT SIMONIAN). Lee’s attempts to bond with the teenager prove less than successful, while Tim and Nicky discover they have quite a lot in common.

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat. Kate interviews potential new flatmates including PETE (DUNCAN DUFF) and TIM sees an opportunity to get back together with Kate.

Caretaker

Pluto

Lee's hopes for a stress-free ferry trip to France with Lucy and the children are dashed when they don't leave enough time for the car journey.

After seven years of marriage, Lee and Lucy disagree about the best way to keep the romance alive.

Romance

Lucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.

Babysitting

Lee and Lucy play hot tub fantasy date with Anna and Toby, causing them to end up in hot water.

Hot Tub

Lee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.

Charlie

If Lee and Lucy's marriage wasn't in trouble before they go to marriage counselling, it is by the time they leave.

Marriage Guidance

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

Enough

Can Lee and Lucy agree on the true meaning of Christmas?

The True Meaning of Christmas

The mishaps of slacker Lee, Lee's best mate Tim, Lee's long-suffering landlady and the love of Lee's life, Lucy, and Tim's well-meaning but dim-witted girlfriend Daisy.

Caretaker

Full Episodes

Season 8, 8 episodes