Whilst drinking in the pub, George runs into a man who claims to be his long lost son.

Mildred decides to have a new shower installed in the bathroom. After several quotes, Jerry gets the job.

George quits his job but cannot bring himself to inform Mildred.

Mildred is out at a pottery class, leaving George stuck with the Fourmiles' baby. But while looking after him, George gets a call to join the pub's darts team.

Mildred wants the dog to have puppies but George sees it as an opportunity to get some extra cash.

The Ropers are having another boring Christmas, so the Fourmiles invite them over for a drink. George then challenges Tristram to a game of computer tennis and wins. Afterwards, George plays Jeffrey, but ends up losing sixteen times... and owing a hefty debt!