Seasons & Episodes
Nobodys Perfect
When Mel skips school to visit her mother's grave (she won't explain why at first) her teacher Mr Coleman decides it's t
The Home Team
Brian decides that he and everyone else should become a proper family so Brian enters a quiz night, however Lucy doesn't
The Date
Mel arrives home late and expects to be grounded by Brian and Sophie but isn't. She keeps trying to get into trouble unt
It's a Dog's Life
Lucy finds an injured dog, which she names Dennis, and starts nursing it back to health. Mel disapproves, warning Brian
The Box
When Lucy calls Brian and Sophie "Mum and Dad", Mel gets angry and shows Lucy and Josh a box of things she kept to remin
The Makeover
Lucy discovers she and her best friend are 'geeks' after they are the only two girls in the class not to be invited to a
The Challenge
When Lucy wins tickets to see Blink 182 in a competition, Josh is desperate to take them off her hands – after all, he
The Genius
Josh injures himself during sports, so Brian attempts to fix him with a home-made machine. However, the machine instead
The Holiday
Josh wants to have a wild party for his class (including resident tough-guy, Big Verne) so he tries to make the rest of
The Sleepover
Lucy and Wendy are on the verge of falling out, as Wendy is upset that Lucy never invites her to her house. They arrange
The Bribe
Lucy is selected to represent the school in a Science Tournament where she has to build a rocket with maximum propulsion
Skirting the Issue
Mel goes to school in trousers, as she feels the school rule that girls must wear skirts is sexist, whilst Lucy is looki
El Presidente
Lucy manages to get her way in the house, organising chess nights and debates. Due to this, Josh gets the idea to run fo
The Family Way
Lucy's birthday is arriving, and she wants a party. While she thinks no-one is interested, the family is planning a secr
First Christmas: Part 1
Mel asks Scott Taylor to the school Christmas disco, causing Trent to get jealous. Lucy is cast as Mary in the Nativity
First Christmas: Part 2
Mel asks Scott Taylor to the school Christmas disco, causing Trent to get jealous. Lucy is cast as Mary in the Nativity
Crazy for You
Mel gets a job offer as an assistant to a fashion photographer. However, her audition takes place during school, so she
When Swaps Go Bad
Brian and Sophie become hooked on a trading card game, and will go to any lengths to obtain more cards. They end up stea
Enter the Duck
Lucy discovers she has a talent for judo, and Brian thinks the only way to keep her as his friend is to tag along. Sophi
The Wedding
Brian and Sophie are not technically married, so Lucy arranges a wedding to bring the family closer together, but her gr
Testing Times
Josh fails his biology exam and has to retake it in 2 days. Brian goes to see Mrs Hardman and says he can do better and
The Valentine
It's Valentine's Day, and Josh is trying to get a date with Tanya Thomas, but makes the foolish mistake of taking Brian'
Magic Johnson
When Lucy wants Brian's help with her magic act, his ambitions go far beyond being her assistant. Mel runs in the school
Aliens Go Home
An alarm sounds in the household – signaling that there is a Valux rescue ship nearby. Brian and Sophie are faced with
Halloween
On Halloween, Josh has a plan to run a tour of the school, with Frankie and Pete helping to spook the students. Mel want
Howie
Brian and Sophie adopt a new child: Howie. Howie turns out to be a safety freak, much to the exasperation of Mel, Josh a
Textual Relations
To celebrate their "phone-iversary" Josh convinces Sophie and Brian to buy him a new mobile phone. Sophie also gives a m
Beauty and the Breast: Part 1
On Father's Day, Sophie gets upset that she has never received any Mother's Day gifts. Brian sets out to prove he is the
Beauty and the Breast: Part 2
Continued from the previous episode. Brian and Sophie's attempts to embrace the opposite gender become more and more ext
The Naked Truth
When Lucy gets in trouble with one of her teachers for apparently copying homework, Brian and Sophie discover the power
Operation Date
Today Mel is fed up with Lucy's controlling behaviour and decides to move out of their bedroom and into the attic. Sophi
Rat’s Entertainment
Brian feels rejected when Sophie chooses to watch repeats of Geoff Jefferson, Criminal Prosecutor, on cable TV, instead
Fish Fingers
Brian has a new pet: Fluffy the goldfish, but when she's fed on a diet of fried egg, bacon and beans, the unfortunate Fl
Secrets and Lies
Josh is confident that his "treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen" tactics will eventually win the heart of his school friend Ta
Just My Luck
When Lucy insists that there's no such thing as luck (it's all just a question of mathematical probability), Brian is de
The Opposites
Josh is woken by a trumpet-playing Brian and is offered tiddlywinks for breakfast. His sisters may be technically human
The Invosibibble Mam
Lucy and Wendy have an argument that might end their friendship for ever. Josh has laryngitis, but despite Sophie's best
The Musical
With Wendy away, Lucy is lonely and Mrs Hardman invites her to audition for Oliver, the school musical. Brian studies mu
Brian of the Brownies
Brian is desperate to join Lucy at the Brownies, but she refuses for obvious reasons. Undeterred, Brian forms his own as
Age Concerns
Brian and Sophie learn about age concerns which leads them to either wanting to move in a retirement home or get wrinkle
Big Mother
Lucy is the captain of the school chess team and Brian starts to feel proud of her achievements. In an attempt to feel p
Burglars Can't Be Choosers
After Brian accidentally leaves the front door open, Brian and Sophie come home to find all their furniture stolen. Bria
King Brian
Brian decides to give the attic, now filled with a bed, cinema screen, drinks cooler, &c., to the member of the family w
Warts and All
Lucy is horrified to find a wart growing on her face. But not as horrified as Brian, who has discovered the real purpose
Educating Sophie
Sophie decides to accompany Lucy to advanced mathematics classes after school, but it soon becomes clear that Sophie has
April Fools
Brian dreads the arrival of April Fool's Day, convinced Josh is bound to play a practical joke on him – but Sophie wel
Wheels of Misfortune: Part 1
Brian is out buying a bicycle, but ends up in a wheelchair. Not that he had been beaten up, but he loved the wheelchair
Wheels of Misfortune: Part 2
Brian is still protesting for disabled access at the diner. But soon everyone notices that he is just lazy, until he act
Mel Barker Superstar
Mel heads for stardom as the presenter on the lunchtime programme on the school radio putting Trent's show out of the li
Pygmalien
Josh introduces Brian to a weekend of slobbing and Mel teaches Brian about manners. Josh bets with Mel that he can turn
Smotherly Love
Brian becomes obsessed with death and tries to secure immortality for himself and the children – but things don't go a
Nappy Rash
Sophie helps herself to a baby in the supermarket. Shocked the kids insist it must be taken back, which leaves Sophie fe
Super Brian
Brian turns himself into a super hero. Josh won't act as his sidekick so Brian brings home eight-year-old CJ. Soon, the
Le Freak C'est Chic
Mel notices a hunky boy who seems to attract all the girls. He seems to know her too – but there's a shock in store fo
The Crying Game
Mel goes into training to become an ace pool player, so as to be able to play with the boys. Brian gets in touch with hi
Joshferatu
Brian is turned into a vampire for Hallowe'en and targets teacher Whiteside as his first victim, while Josh and Pete vow
Robojosh
Dissatisfied with the level of affection his foster son is prepared to show him, Brian creates a robot double of Josh...
Melerella
Sophie starts to read fairy tales and soon notices that having a wicked stepmother is a necessary first step on the road
Brian's Ark
Brian kills a spider and is so ashamed that he sets up an animal sanctuary – in the house. Sophie suspects Lucy has a
My Fair Mel
Brian gives Mel an alien-style makeover in the middle of the night, but the effects prove short-lived
Sticky Situations
Josh finally manages to land a date with gorgeous Tania Thomas, the girl of his dreams, but it soon goes all wrong after
Wrongs of Praise
Brian looks for meaning in his life and invents a religion (which he names Brianism), while Sophie becomes obsessed with
The Alienist
Josh's latest scheme ends in detention after he sells a computer password to Frankie, while Brian watches a series of sc
Dirty Dancing
The children are outraged to discover Sophie has put them up for sale on the Internet – and what's even more mortifyin
Fangs For The Mammaries
Brian makes his first ever visit to the dentist – with predictably chaotic consequences. And Sophie tries out a bit of
Brian’s Eleven (Minus Eight)
Lucy grumbles that her school work is too easy, but is horrified when Brian and Sophie tell her teacher about her compla
Help!
Josh builds up his muscles to impress a sporty girl, but Brian's attempts to help him land a date with her end in disast
Anoraknophobia
Brian decides to take up a hobby and begins collecting spoons. Mel tries to express her feelings for Trent by putting to
Oh Brian!
Brian adds canned laughter and sound effects to the house after watching too many sitcoms, even arranging a series of sl
Full Metal Sophie
Brian and Sophie are equally disturbed to learn the children will eventually grow up and leave home. So, Brian (with hel
The Naughty List: Part 1
Brian is excited about what he will get for Christmas until he finds out that Santa has a "naughty" list, and he's afrai
The Naughty List: Part 2
In order to mend his friendship with Pete, Josh goes to the store and buys the last Samurai sword they have left, but on
The Trouble With Harry
Josh, Pete and Frankie are in competition for the attention of a new girl in school, but there's a surprise in store for
Prêt A Brian
"Great Versace's ghost!" Brian cries as he takes the role of fashion designer and forces the children to wear his fruity
Hotel Sophie
Harry gets angry with Sophie for not providing for her properly, even though she is doing the best she can. The example
Hallowe'en Tales
Josh and Brian vie to see which of them can tell the scariest Hallowe'en story, but Sophie can't understand why it's fun
Worst Aid
After CJ nearly chokes on a gobstopper, Brian decides to learn some first aid in order to keep the family safe. After in
Sophie Ltd.
After worrying that he will not be remembered when he dies, Brian goes on a quest to find the Holy Grail with CJ. Josh p
Million Dollar Harry
Harry signs up for a boxing tournament after Trent says girls shouldn't compete in the sport, but her confidence takes a
What The Romans Did For Brian
Sophie tries to help Josh woo Tania by turning him into a talented musician. Brian is introduced, by CJ, to the ancient
The Love Bug
When Harry cooks Brian and Sophie a romantic meal to help them patch up their differences after an argument, the aliens
Snappy Families
Lucy is due for a vaccination at school and it becomes evident that uncharacteristic though it may be for her, she is de
Goodbye Mr Flips
Sophie decides that she must become a nanny in order to see more of the children. Meanwhile, Mr. Whiteside thinks he's s
Wrestlemaniac
Confused by ideas of right and wrong, Brian decides wrestling is the best way to settle arguments. Meanwhile, Sophie is
A Choco-Lips Now!
All the children are revising for exams (apart from Josh – obviously, he has stolen all the answers already). Then, Jo
The Tail Of The Knitted Map
Josh needs an alibi from Harry to cover himself from some misdemeanor, but Harry of course refuses. Trent advises him he
Neighbours From Hell
Brian's hostile behaviour puts the family at loggerheads with their new neighbours, Brian doesn't get on well with them
Fools Of A Feather
Brian buys a racing pigeon for Harry. The pigeon is called Humphrey and Harry likes him for the outset. When Humphrey go
Meet And Two Veg
Harry does her best to stop Brian and Sophie inviting Trent's parents to tea. Harry learns a "shocking" secret about Tre
Hot Gossip
Sophie learns about gossip and thinks that Mrs. Hardman and Mr Whiteside have fallen in love with each other. Brian find
House Swarming Party
Sophie has discovered how pollen from flowers can give you hay fever and almosts destroys all plants. But with an explan
Thanks for All the Earthworm Custard
Mel finds out that the children have or had an aunt and uncle in Canada who look suspiciously like Brian and (the origin
Meteor Parents
Brian and Sophie crash-land by the sea and find four more children to foster – however their memories of the past seve
Ship of Friends
Brian and Sophie decide they need to make a new friend – and with the children starting school, a teacher seems the pe
Spies and Dolls
Brian plants a bug in Jaq’s mobile phone to keep track of her every move and Sophie decides that Eddie would be the pe
The Babysitter
Jaq's arch-enemy Selena is drafted in to look after the kids, but when Brian and Sophie come home, she refuses to leave
Home Is Where the Dart Is
Sophie develops an interest in darts and is delighted when Eddie manages to score a bull's-eye. However, the youngster s
Abandon Chip!
Sophie's involvement with an international crime ring puts the family under threat, while Brian believes a visiting exch
Rain Stops Play
Sophie turns the living room into a pleasure beach. However, Brian's attempts to have fun have miserable repercussions f
Becky The Freak
Sophie and Brian try to act like normal human beings – though unfortunately he opts to be the model wife while she wea
The Great Cake Robbery
Brian embarks on a miniature crime spree, ordering Eddie to steal all of the cakes he can get his hands on. Meanwhile, S
Lord Of The Bling
Brian discovers a treasure chest, and sets out on a mission to splash the cash. Meanwhile, Sophie confronts a teacher th
Dan The Man
Brian tries to make Dan a hero by staging a series of fires in the school toilets, while Sophie manages to fill the hous
The Plague
Brian has the crazy idea that having a cold will be really fun, so he gets Becky to infect him. However, his first sneez
Big Head
Sophie rescues Jaq from a surfing accident, and soaks up the praise that accompanies her heroics. However, to regain the
Winter Blunderland
Brian and Sophie find a huge Christmas tree. Without knowing how much energy it uses up, it threatens to blow up the spa
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