The day goes from bad to worse when James' ex wife Helen arrives saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. Then Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, arrives looking for her.

Kate's 35 year old boyfriend comes to dinner.

Robbie enrols his Dad in a computer dating scheme.

Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.

This episode makes a promising start when vet James has a farting dog to deal with. Then Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer songwriter girlfriend.

James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.

James & Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.

Katie's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.

Helen's new husband announces from Sicily that's he's found someone else.