Life Begins at 40
E1
As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.
Secrets
E2
Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.
Bedtime
E3
Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
E4
It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.
Teenage Kicks
E5
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
Rules
E6
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
The Pierced Ear
E7
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
Wedding Vows
E8
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.