Gordon finds himself worse for wear, and well out of pocket. Sue tells Terry that she is pregnant, but misses out one small detail. Unexpected revelations have a major effect on the final outcome of Tracy's industrial tribunal.

Gordon is determined to prove that he is not a loser, and stakes everything on a winner. Cheryl discovers Sue with her head in the oven. Frank tries to reassure Growler that he is still proud of him.

It is Growler's first day back at school, and Chrissy is depressed about her future. Rod and Tommo have conflicting views on the article about Tracy. Sue goes to have an abortion, but changes her mind.

Gerrard resorts to a variety of tricks to persuade Tracy to drop her case against him, and Rod is annoyed to find out about it from a newspaper. More than one member of the Rogers' family is convinced that they are going to look foolish.

Owen comes clean about his true motives, and Sammy is suitably intrigued. Cheryl tries to help Sue with a major dilemma. An educational welfare officer arrives to check on Chrissy's teaching of Growler at home, but Growler has disappeared again.

Sammy is confronted by a young man bringing something from Ronnie. Tired of talking about his upcoming wedding, Rod seeks comfort elsewhere. Sue discovers she is pregnant.

Annabelle is impressed with Paul's handling of her brother Teddy, but Emma is not as impressed with Rod's handling of a domestic incident. Growler finds it difficult to concentrate on studying, and Tracy tries to persuade Nikki to speak her behalf.

Annabelle cooks a special breakfast, but Paul still isn't happy. Tracy's solicitor tries to convince her to go ahead with her action. Growler finds that Chrissy is a much stricter teacher than he expected, but Frank and Katie are not as convinced.

Gordon tries to make Paul and Annabelle realise that they need each other, and things come to a head for them. Chrissy reaches the end of her tether, and makes a decision about Growler's schooling.

Gordon takes further chances in his bid to meet his target. Harry receives another disappointment, as Kevin is unwilling to change or extend his grandson's name.

Sheila's religious convictions still trouble her, much to Billy's annoyance. Gordon's dodgy deals start to get even more dodgy. Mona announces her engagement, and Sammy and her friends have a night out.

Betty is less than impressed with Paul when she thinks she is being used to prove a point. An important conclusion is reached about Growler.

Sheila moves furniture and comes clean. Sammy does her best to convince Nisha's parents to let them stay overnight at Ronnie's.

Sheila is relieved that Barry won't be telling Bobby what he has discovered. Growler's first day at the remedial class goes badly. Chrissy and Frank, so preoccupied with his problems, don't notice Katie is now played by a different actress.

Billy and Sheila are alone together at last, until Barry walks in on them. Sammy and her friends make plans.

After a lot of soul-searching, Sheila makes a major decision. Rod makes a horrifying discovery.

It is a big day for Harry, but should he have listened to Ralph? Chrissy is visited by the mother of another child with dyslexia. Gordon makes a promising start towards his target.

Mona advises Annabelle to make up or break up. Billy is missing Sheila. Emma convinces Rod to do some overtime, and Frank realises he has been conned by the management.

Rod tells Kirsty about his suspicions. Gordon tells Paul about his last day at work, and Tracy has an interview at Head Office.

When Jonathan and Cheryl return from their holiday, they discover that the decoration hasn't been done yet. Harry prepares his proposal to Betty. Rod needs to come up with some good explanations for not wanting Kirsty to iron his shirt.

Sheila asks for forgiveness, and Frank has some explaining to do. Paul has a few suggestions for Annabelle, Debbie has advice for Barry, and Gordon gets his revenge on Brian.

Tracy is grilled by her lawyer. Gordon plans to leave Brian's employment, but is persuaded to stay on. The workforce want Frank to call a strike, and Paul forbids Annabelle to use his car.

It's New Year on the Close, and a particularly subdued one for the Collins'. Sinbad has something for Ralph, and Barry's scheming causes Kirsty and Rod to be apart as 1989 arrives.

Jonathan wants to pay his dues, and Sheila is saying her goodbyes, as Sinbad and Barry continue to hunt for the missing seals.

Tracy seeks help from the Citizens Advice Bureau, while Sheila consults a priest. Gordon tries to help Paul and Annabelle reconcile. Terry emerges as a hero when a dramatic rescue is required.

As Christmas Day continues, Billy dishes out the rosaries, and makes a major admission about Doreen. Sinbad and Barry are breaking and entering, while Paul is a broken man.

It is a rowdy Christmas Day at the Corkhills', and there is a surprise arrival. Chrissy has a theory about Growler's problem, while Frank is called work.convince Terry that he was mistaken, and Paul confronts Annabelle and Brian about their affair.

Terry sees something disturbing at a wine-bar, and Tracy gets the sack. Paul discovers Brian's Christmas present to Annabelle. When Ralph receives some bad news, Barry and Sinbad need to act quickly.

Barry and Sinbad enter a Christmas venture together, but it gets off to a slow start. Billy receives a card and a note from Doreen. Sheila and Julia argue.

Gordon learns a few tricks and makes a sale. Brian and Annabelle get their cover-stories mixed up, and Rod is confronted about his lost trousers.

Tracy tells Gerrard to back off, and there is bad news for Billy as Julia confesses to telling a lie. Rod's superintendent tries to persuade him to reveal more about Operation Hickory.

Brian thinks that Gordon lacks motivation. As they await Doreen's return, Billy and Rod argue. Tracy confides in Sheila, and Terry receives an offer.

The furniture gets on top of Harry, and Gerrard gets Tracy down. Terry looks for a partnership, while Sheila looks for somewhere else to live.

Harry is expecting a family of Arabian brain surgeons to move into his house, but he is about to be disappointed. Meanwhile, Julia causes conflict.

Kathy and Julia's cunning plan turns out not to be cunning enough. Gerrard returns from his holiday, determined to convince Tracy to go out with him. Katie is upset because Growler makes her believe she was adopted.

Gordon confronts Brian over what he is up to with Annabelle and is surprised by his reaction. Kathy enlists Julia's help to get rid of Linda.

Sue has to explain her reaction to Martin, and Terry doesn't find her explanation entirely convincing. Sheila has to face the anniversary of Damon's death alone.