The Gathercole kids must try to preserve their family when their mother takes ill and Aunt Olive doesn't show up to help.
On Monday morning, the kids have to go to school. Unfortunately, there are chores to be done and shopping to be bought.
When Willy finds an electric bill that hasn't been paid, he tries to pay it. However, it's too late, and the kids are going to lose power.
George is extremely upset when the television set breaks, so the kids try to find a new one.
While Miss East and Mr. Stephens are away, Jess can't attend an audition to be a model.
George gets scared when he's left home alone.
Binny treats everyone to a homemade Indian meal. Unfortunately, once everyone is done, she discovers problem with the food.
Binny is excited to be the star in her ballet recital. However, when the boys are asked to fill in for several ill performers, they are not as enthusiastic.
Willy decides to try a fool-proof method for making money.
The kids are thrilled when their nosy neighbour leaves. However, the new neighbour may be worse.
Jess is shocked by Binny's reading assignment and decides to have a conference with the teacher.
Willy and George are tired of doing chores and decide to hire a housekeeper.
Binny writes a romance novel that she sends to publishers.
Mr. Grubb gets out of prison and comes to the apartment to visit.
Everyone celebrates mum's return home from the hospital, until George goes missing.