Cuckoo

Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel again when she returns from her gap year, but are surprised when she introduces them to her new husband - travelling hippie and huge goon Cuckoo. Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting. But getting his own way turns out to have devastating knock-on effects at Rachel's coming home party.

Ken is over the moon when he is picked to become a local councillor. Cuckoo is full of advice, as politics is his special subject. But Ken is devastated when Dylan kicks a guy in the testicles and unwittingly ruins everything. Can wise Cuckoo pull Ken out of his hole and get him his dream back?

The family are off to see Lorna's dad Tony to celebrate his birthday. Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law to an early grave, but thanks to the intervention of a surprise feline guest, Cuckoo is a big hit. But events surrounding the cat put Ken in the doghouse.

Lorna's best friend Connie is round for dinner, and self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate her to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer. The only cloud on the horizon is the fact that Connie's voice is horrible. Ken survives three days listening to the caterwauling harpie before he realises it's time to act.

Rachel and Cuckoo discover that their nude Thai ceremony on the beach wasn't quite as official as they thought. In fact, they are not legally married. Lorna is delighted that she's finally going to see her Rach get married, but Ken realises this might be his one opportunity to get rid of nitwit Cuckoo once and for all.

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest now that Dylan has got into university, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

Dylan plans a party as an elaborate way to seduce Zoe, while Dale is looking for a path in life - and alights on Cuckoo's potato van.

Ken defends Steve for medical malpractice. Ben wants to set Dale up with one of Rachel's friends.

When Ken's old professor's dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle.

The senior partner at Ken's firm is retiring and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives.

A night-time intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together and Rachel has a decision to make.

Lorna has some new idea about baby care for Ken, with a week left before her due date. Rachel is delighted when an old friend reappears.

Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out.

Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a mums' group, but Lorna's worried that a yummy mummy has her eye on him.

Ken's special birthday is invaded by Steve. A game of Trivial Pursuit conjures memories of Dale's secret past.

Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

It's the day of Baby Sid's naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.

Ken has been nominated for Lichfield Lawyer of the Year. Unfortunately, his dastardly work rival Jane has been nominated too. Ken's convinced Jane is going to win, until Lorna thinks of a way to fix it…

Ken finds himself suspended from work and tries to engineer a way back in before Lorna finds out. Lorna tells a little white lie and employs an underhand tactic to get Sid in to an exclusive local nursery.

It's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later.Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company.Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals, with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel he's the kind of serious safe bet she can spend her future with.Rachel's work has thrown up a different future for her and she's forced to choose between Dale and a dream job in Sierra Leone.Meanwhile Ken, now fired from work, is a man on a mission - with one last roll of the dice to get his job back…

Ken is really excited about his long-lost sister arriving, but it turns out that billionaire Ivy doesn't really want to get to know her brother at all.

Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can he change her mind?

Ivy is getting to know the different members of the family, and discovers Dylan is running a weed farm in one of the properties he's supposedly selling. Ivy sees an opportunity!

A strange old lady gives Ken a prediction in a pub – he will be Lib Dem Candidate. Weirdly, events seem to conspire to make Ken's political dreams a reality when the local MP dies.

Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party!

Ivy accidentally puts her dog down, due to a misunderstanding of the phrase "put to sleep". Ivy is utterly distraught, and forces the Thompsons to attend a weird funeral for her.

Ken looks like a shoo-in to become MP. Ivy has is directing Ken's campaign with vigor. However can a small boy calling him Fatty and a stranger affect the outcome of the vote.