Sid decides to write a song to try and win a cash prize in a competition. The problem is, despite what he thinks, he is not exactly in the same league as Lennon and McCartney; especially when he's inebriated.

After getting a warning from a gypsy, that someone she loves will be involved in an accident involving water, Jean tries to prevent Sid from going fishing. But is this the accident that the gypsy was talking about?

Sid brings a new chair home, but Sally and Jean are worried it has woodworm. Meanwhile Mike offers his friend a place to stay at the Abbott household. However, she has a guest with her that Sid and Jean don't know about.

Sally and Mike are trying to raise money for a holiday, and come up with a plan to raise the money. However, they soon realise that they've bit off more than they can chew. Sid sails in to save the day though.

Jean feels like a frumpy boring housewife, and as much as she loves Sid, she feels that their marriage has gone stale. She has a plan to spruce it up; Sid is far from keen on the idea though.

Sid's boss wants Jean to star in his production of Pirates of Penzance. Sid is OK with this, but then he discovers his boss wants him in the show too. Meanwhile Sally starts chatting to a policeman and Trev brings some paint home for Sid.

It's Sid's birthday, and his whole family are being very secretive about this great gift they're planning on getting him. Sid is very excited, but will he like his birthday gift?

Mike and Sally have a new friend; a tramp called Wally. Not content with giving him the family's food and Sid's new clothes, they invite him to stay at the Abbott household. This does not go down well with Sid.

Sid reluctantly attends the Residents Association Meeting. He complains about a lot of things, and inadvertently gets nominated as the New Chairman. He tries to take control of the issues everyone is concerned about, but fails dismally.

Sid is asked by Jean's cousin, to organise a wedding for her daughter, and her daughter's husband-to-be. He refuses, until he realises that there may be something in it for him.