Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
Episode 6
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
Episode 7
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
Episode 8
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.