Outnumbered

It is Jake's first day at secondary school and Karen has nits and wants to keep one as a pet.

Dad strays into a job-threatening controversy, while Mum starts a turf war.

Mum, the children, their aunt and grandfather get stuck in a traffic jam on the A3.

Mum makes plans for a romantic night in, but she has to get rid of Karen's little friend.

Ben's got a mystery illness and claims to be far too ill to go to school.

Mum's nagging makes Karen plan a move abroad, and the family prepare for a dinner party.