A thunderstorm brings chaos to the Brockman family. Ben wants to go out and dodge the lightning, while Karen writes to the prime minister, asking him to fire her teacher.

It is Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars. Seven-year-old Karen is obsessing over a missing hamster, nine-year-old Ben is causing havoc with a mechanical hand, Jake and Mum are trying to find Grandad, and Dad is preparing for dinner guests - some welcome, some not.