While out on his rounds Harold falls for a wealthy married woman. Albert is unimpressed and tries to talk Harold out of making a fool of himself.

Harold has arranged a poker game with a few friends. Albert is morally outraged by the idea of gambling. However, he sees Harold is being cheated by his 'friends' and decides to help.

Harold has acquired a collection of classical music records and plans a cultural evening. Albert hates it so much he takes some drastic action.

Harold takes Albert on a big night out in the West End to celebrate his birthday. But with no beer and horrible food, the night soon turns into a disaster.

Albert decides to get married again but, despite the qualities of his future stepmother, Harold does everything to put a stop to it.

Albert's habit of having a bath in the front room is ruining his son's love life. Harold has had enough and decides to build a proper bathroom but Albert is not happy.

Hercules the horse is sick and the Steptoes' business is under threat. Fellow totters rally around and Albert and Harold hatch a plan to profit.