The Brockman family find themselves having to some difficult decisions about work, video games and who should go to a family funeral. They end up leaving the vicar wishing none of them had attended.

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

Karen is at a sleepover and Ben is away staying at an adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a fog to look after, and see what life might be like once the children have all left home.

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

Mum still believes that Jake has a secret. Ben wants to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Some surprise callers at the door end up making life more difficult than usual for the family.

The family attempts to get rid of Auntie Angela but another guest ends up coming to stay as well. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen talk about dreams, the mafia and trampolining bears.