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

To teach the children to be more responsible, Lee and Lucy get a family pet.

Pets

Lucy's father reluctantly allows Lee to help Lucy clear up the builder's mess in their new kitchen extension.

Home Improvements

As a surprise for Lee's birthday, Lucy invites the whole family to join them in an escape room.

Escape Room

A missing toy keyring causes a rift between Lee and Lucy and best friends Toby and Anna.

Stolen

Lee and Lucy open up a can of worms when they cancel dinner with Toby and Anna at the last moment.

Pants on Fire

Lee and Lucy object to the school lollipop man handing out lollipops to the kids.

Lollipop Man

Encouraged by Anna, Lucy considers whether a breast augmentation is for her.

Bust Up

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.

S9 E4 Pets

Full Episodes

Season 9, 7 Episodes