Seasons & Episodes
No Place Like Home
Arthur and Beryl look forward to a new and peaceful life as the last of their four children leaves home. But they don't
One Enchanted Evening
Arthur's despair mounts as his oldest daughter Lorraine leaves her husband and returns home. He frantically attempts mar
Home and Away
Neighbor Trevor also suffers from "noisy lodgers", but of a different breed: his wife Vera collects stray animals of all
Just The Job
The kids decide that Beryl needs a change of lifestyle and plan an exciting new career for her. Arthur decides he has th
Alternative Accommodation
Tracy has gone off with a new boyfriend, so Arthur decides to try to find new accommodations for Paul and Nigel as well.
Goodbye Father
Arthur finally gets his wish as the last of his brood leaves home for good. Loraine and her husband are off to live with
Grandfather Arthur
Arthur must face the fact of grandfatherhood as Louise, Paul's girlfriend, is expecting a baby. Next-door neighbor Vera
Arthur Unfaithful
Arthur has been keeping very odd hours, and is seen in the company of an attractive woman on several occasions. Is it bu
Arthur Redundant
Arthur becomes depressed when he learns that he may lose his job. But when his family starts to speculate on the size of
The Curfew
Arthur is upset at the late-night activities of his offspring and, at Trevor's suggestion, attempts to impose a curfew.
The Mating Season
Loraine leaves home, while her husband Raymond arrives...for good.
An Empty Nest
Arthur decides the best solution is to sell the house and move into a small apartment with Beryl. Son-in-law Raymond add
Beryl's Mother
Finally Arthur has an ally who is equally opposed to the loose morals of his family. It's Beryl's prim and proper mother
Be It Ever So Humble...
Arthur's first grandchild is due at any moment. A last-minute wedding is in the cards, and Arthur hopes the family will
Christmas Special
Arthur Crabtree balks at having to pay the seasonal bill for his impoverished children and their friends. But when Arthu
Marriage Guidance
Daughter Lorraine and son-in-law Raymond are sent to a marriage counselor to talk over their troubles. Arthur decides to
Arthur Acting
Tracy brings home an actress friend, Abigail, who inspires Arthur to take up acting as well—as an amateur, of cou
Comings and Goings
The amount of traffic in and out of the Crabtree house puts enormous strain on Arthur and the only bathroom in the house
The Summons
Neighbor Vera is issued a court summons over her collection of noisy animals, and decides to defend her own case.
The Crabtree Code
Son Paul and live-in girlfriend Louise think they should get married, but their decision is not made any easier by all t
Happy Families (Part One)
New characters arrive at the Crabtree household: Raymond's traffic warden friend, Elsie; Nigel's girlfriend's Polish aun
Happy Families (Part Two)
Aunt Eva does not seem to be keeping up the housework she has agreed to do in exchange for the Crabtrees' hospitality, w
Dear Miss Davenport
Suspicions and misunderstandings abound when Arthur gets an attractive new secretary, Miss Celia Davenport, at the offic
Great Uncle Herbert
The Crabtrees see the name of their great uncle Herbert in a newspaper announcement seeking beneficiaries for some money
Trevor's Last Stand
Beryl is away, and Arthur becomes ill, and is nursed by Vera. Meanwhile, Vera's husband Trevor goes away on business and
The Video
The Crabtrees think they have achieved star status when they are chosen for the subject of a video project on family lif
Arthur's Move
Arthur decides that buying another small house will provide peace and quiet for Beryl and him. Then he decides that lett
Silver Wedding
Arthur and Beryl each arrange a surprise for the other to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, while the children
You'll Never Walk Alone
Eldest daughter Lorraine is having a trial separation from husband Raymond, who is trying to find alternative accommodat
Mixed Doubles
Arthur returns home from work to find that Beryl has decided to cook Trevor a wonderful steak meal, and give him the onl
Sons and Lovers
Arthur and Beryl are concerned about Trevor's loneliness in Vera's absence. They give a dinner-party for him and invite
The Family Reunion
Beryl is desperately missing her noisy brood, who have all left home. So Arthur decides to cheer her up by inviting them
Raymond's Rotten Luck
Arthur and Beryl try to keep the peace as daughter Lorraine and son-in-Iaw Raymond find new friends, romance and jealous
The Great Escape
Arthur and Beryl's plans to go away for a well-earned break are thwarted by unexpected family crises. An ailing Nigel re
Beryl Branches Out
Beryl decides she wants to go out to work, and persuades Arthur to let her apply for a job in his office. But complicati
Take Your Partners
Arthur and Beryl find themselves involved in their neighbors' marriage problems and Lorraine's new advances.
Fortifying the Over-Forties
Arthur challenges Beryl's handsome new squash instructor and learns a painful lesson.
The Dinner Party
Arthur's managing director's visit gets mixed up in Trevor's surprise birthday party, with almost disastrous results.
Arthur's Home Help
Arthur's expectations of a quiet Sunday are shattered by the local marathon.
A Marathon Sunday
Arthur's and Trevor's fishing trip is ruined by a clairvoyant's prediction of an accident involving water.
Accidental Fishing
Arthur is confused by his children's latest romantic attachments.
The Attachment
Arthur tries to keep the peace between Lorraine and Raymond as new-found friends, romance and jealousies arise.
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