Albert offers to help Eleanor avoid an exchange visit embarrassment, Martin manages to find a bit of work as a debt collector and Bernie's furious when he learns the truth about Lucy's spending habits.
Martin rages when he finds a pregnancy test, believing his wife has had an affair with his brother. It turns out the test belongs to his eldest daughter which is still little comfort to an enraged Martin.
Martin gives a week's notice on the flat when Bernie increases the rent. Later, Bernie is rushed to hospital with chest pains and Martin and his family are forced to look for a new home.
Bernie moves back in after a row with Lucy about buying a new suit and the discovery of his father's building society book comes as a bit of a shock to Martin.
Bernie and Lucy announce their engagement and Prudence insists on having a party for them. Meanwhile, Loretta's not too happy about Martin's plan to buy their flat as an investment.
When the bank calls in his overdraft, wealthy Martin Sweet is put out of business and forced to move his family into the grotty council flat where he grew up.