Jack and Victor go on a retreat in Tighnahulish at Hogmanay with pals Winston and Tam. When Meena goes on holiday to India to visit her sister, Navid takes advantage of his freedom: but a love rival soon turns the tables on him.

Once Isa finds out Jack and Victor have joined the Community Choir, everyone's laughing in Craiglang. They regain some respect by digging out their marigolds to save the day for the choir but, as ever, life is never straightforward. Winston, meanwhile, gains some of the Christmas spirit when he takes over from Charlie the Lollipop Man. Tam develops a close, loving relationship with the puggy machine, setting his sights on winning the jackpot.

Tam and Frances enjoy fame and fortune with their new addition, but Jack and Victor feel the strain.

Jack and Victor discover Pete the Jakey was the inventor of the famous Beefy Bake and seek recompense on his behalf. Tam and Frances are having marital problems. Who can help them?

Navid's business is suffering at the hands of corporate giant Hyperdales as his regular customers' loyalty is put to the test. Tam is going through some bizarre changes.

Boabby the barman and Stevie the bookie vie for the attention of the new pizza girl. Jack and Victor are hell bent on getting a free pizza now that their old pal Winston works there.

Craiglang is plunged into darkness when the sub station goes on the blink. The vulnerable pensioners take radical measures to protect themselves from the night crawlers.

Jack and Victor get a taste of how the other half live when they are mistaken for two socialites by a couple of rich widows, but the gang from Craiglang are not happy at missing out.

Craiglang is in the grip of a hot spell. Jack and Victor have found the perfect place to relax in the park on the ultimate bench, but unfortunately Tam and Winston have the same idea. Isa receives news about her ex husband Harry that changes her life.