

Colin and Jane have decided that their marriage isn't working and that the best thing is to separate. This could be tough on their children, Joe and Emily, but their parents are civilized about the whole thing and determined to remain friends. In fact, after the split their relationship improves considerably. Jane, a nurse, embarks upon a new relationship with Roger, a single parent of three children, the terrible trio of David, Felicity and Robbie. Colin, meanwhile, has started to see Jennifer, the therapist he and Jane consulted when trying to work through their problems.
Nov 17, 1999
Parker and Smart bet the boys that they can't be nice for an entire day.
Nov 24, 1999
Joe has to decide which of his "dads" he will play with in the forthcoming father-and-son football match. Meanwhile, Robbie's attempts to be helpful threatens to ruin Emily's going away surprise for Colin.
Dec 1, 1999
Joe is building a model space rocket for his school science project, and comes under suspicion when things start to go missing around the house.
Dec 8, 1999
Emily seeks David's help when Roger objects to her outfit for a seventies party at the local rugby club.
Dec 15, 1999
Worried about household security after his friend Toby is burgled, Joe pesters Roger to fit more locks and an alarm to the house.
Dec 22, 1999
Felicity and Robbie organise a sponsored dog walk to raise money.
Jan 5, 2000
Joe's academic skills are recognized with an award nomination.
Jan 12, 2000
Emily is unhappy at having to babysit for free and decides to go on strike. Joe signs up for martial arts classes.
Jan 19, 2000
Jane and Emily try to become fit together, while David becomes a fanatical vegetarian to impress Lisa.
Jan 26, 2000
Joe and Felicity are delighted when cousin Danny comes to stay. But who has taken Emily's diary?
Feb 2, 2000
Emily is left in charge when all the adults in the house go down with a mystery bug.
Feb 9, 2000
The return of Roger's wife Ursula causes mixed reactions. Joe is concerned when his pet snake goes off its food.
Feb 16, 2000
Joe is offered a place at Swindon School of Science, but receives conflicting advice on whether he should go.