Bill is still unemployed after losing her job at the bakery. Meanwhile, Ben recruits a new assistant to help with his central heating repair business.

Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.

Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.

Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.

Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.

David complains about feeling ill, but Bill is too busy preparing the food for Rona's wedding to pay much attention to him.

David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.

The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.

It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.

When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary - and radio phone-ins.

Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to drum up interest in the catering business.

Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.

Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.

The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.

The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in the country.

Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.

Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.

A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.

Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!

Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!

Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.

The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.

Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.

Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.

Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.