The combined help of Nudge and Betty don't seem to be able to prevent Debbie's formal from turning into a huge disaster.
When Nudge starts a charisma diet, the ensuing drama takes over the house. Meanwhile, Debbie needs some motherly advice concerning sex.
Martin's mum returns from trekking through Tibet, just in time to complicate the normal Kelly chaos.
Gentle chaos reigns as Nudge is staying overnight, Debbie gets a job and Betty's auditions for The Sound Of Music reach a heady climax.
Martin finally parts company with Betty, and Nudge keeps a date with Sesame Street.
Betty has finally found a flat, but a strange old friend arrives from Walgett, and just to complicate matters, Simon is struck down with a bad dose of love sickness.
The normal lines of battle are formalised when a wet day brings boredom and bickering to the Kelly household.
The combined talents of Jenny, Nudge and Betty turn Martin's Day of the Year into a night to remember.
Martin's normally chaotic life settles down to a mere shambles when Nudge decides to sit for his driver's licence. Betty gets a proposal and Debbie decides to quit school.
Martin's enthusiasm for Neighbourhood Watch is equalled only by the allure of the lady Sergeant and so the kids set up a cozy evening for two.
The family remembers Betty's arrival from Walgett, while Martin is confident he can solve Debbie's problem, if he knew what it was.
A visit to the pub, a damaged car and things are looking black for Simon, especially when Nudge decides to help out.
When Nudge is arrested and goes to jail, help comes from a most unexpected source.
Debbie's passion for new clothes complicates Simon's surprise birthday party, and Martin is the recipient of a horse that wears earrings.
When Martin gets fed up with the housework, Nudge decides to help arrange a date with Sergeant Anne
The normal Kelly confusion is helped along by Hamlet and Betty's new crazy hobby.
The famous Stan Hickey journeys from Walgett to claim his bride.
Simon is in danger of losing his best friend to the seductive power of a motorbike. Debbie gets a severe case of moodiness, and Betty explains the intricacies of a chook baler.
Simon's sense of morality is challenged by his loyalty to a friend while Debbie does her best to acquire a false identity.
Martin books a holiday for the family but things get complicated when he picks a tropical island that has everything - except television.
Martin's planning to sell the family home, but he hasn't told the kids yet. His globe trotting mother blows the whistle on his plans, then takes over as coach for Simon and Nudge's cricket team.
Martin's romance with Sergeant Anne Burke continues on a rocky road and Debbie's just got her L plates - and in her case L stands for Lethal.
There's a new girl in town and Nudge has lost his heart. Debbie decides to play matchmaker, while Dad is having trouble with a very creative house builder.
Nudge, Simon and Debbie enter the Have a Go (1987) television contest with an act designed to launch them to stardom.
Nudge and Simon discover they are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections, and while they agonise over their precious votes, Betty is agonising over the failing health of a loved one.
While Simon is hard at work preparing for upcoming exams, Nudge seems less than interested. Meanwhile, Betty buys Martin a friendly Panda to help him through the day.
A broken washing machine, a nine year old nun, a case of mid-teen crisis, a rollicking rendition of La Cucaracha, and a missing person. It's just another normal day at the Kellys'.
Martin is going through his mid-life crisis, watching the remaining minutes in his life tick away. Anne plans to cheer him up with a surprise party.
Martin needs to contact his mother urgently only to learn she's on another adventure jaunt. Meanwhile, Jenny comes down with a disease that looks suspiciously like the mumps.
Nudge, the Newshound, is on the trail of a big story, while Debbie is making a valiant attempt to modernise dad. Betty has trouble with a beer-swilling bull, and Simon has a pressing deadline.
Nudge has lost his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Betty has rented the house to her musical society and Simon solves Nudge's romantic problem.
Takeover fever has gripped the Kelly household as Nudge enters the finance world.
Stan Hickey comes to town with some bad news for Betty. Meanwhile, Nudge is faced with the perennial problem of finding a date for an upcoming 21st birthday party.
Martin's car is stolen, but nobody cares. Nudge invents a silent car alarm, but nobody hears. Sergeant Anne is happily on hand to confuse matters even more.
Betty's determination to extract a raise from Martin drives her to desperate measures. Meanwhile, Nudge becomes an art dealer, and it takes a visit from John Laws himself to sort out the mess.
Nudge thinks he is taking Debbie to her debut - Debbie doesn't. Meanwhile Martin, in his search for a new image is planning to buy a new Russian 4-wheel drive car.
Nudge gets closer to Debbie than expected and Dad decides it's time for a change of image.
Martin has a garage sale, but Nudge is the only customer. Meanwhile, Simon applies for an exchange student scholarship.
Betty's mysterious lover is revealed while Nudge's attempts at courting finally bear fruit. Meanwhile, Dad, Debbie and Jenny try to re-adjust to life in the Kelly household without Simon.
The Kelly family eagerly await Simon's return from America when Grandma arrives, intent on throwing a welcome home party. Meanwhile, Nudge's enthusiasm for Simon's return turns to sadness after hearing about the trip.
Simon awaits the results of his HSC and Debbie shows Jenny how to impress her first love. Meanwhile, Dad has trouble with Betty when Betty has trouble with her flat mate.
While Martin has problems with the local cat, Betty and Debbie embark on a weight loss programme with very surprising results.
Jobs are on the minds of nearly all the Kelly household, with Martin being offered permanent employment away from home. Nudge has a new job at the local bank, and Simon is still deciding what he wants to do.
Debbie has boyfriend troubles, while Martin battles Telecom. Nudge and Simon pursue a new hobby - basketball - with surprising results.
Simon, in his search for employment, has trouble coming to terms with the way he is expected to dress for an interview. Martin, fed up with Betty not taking telephone messages, invests in an answering machine.
Martin and Debbie take surfing lessons from Simon and Nudge, with Martin coming off a bit worse for wear. Jenny has problems at school when she finds herself without a best friend.
Martin is hotly pursued by a very beautiful female client, much to the disgust of the rest of the family, who think he is two-timing Sergeant Anne.
Stan arrives unexpectedly from Walgett, convinced Betty is seeing another man. Jenny's elation at being allowed to get a new pet turns to horror when the pet goes missing.
Betty is studying Japanese for her role in a play for the Musical Society. Meanwhile, Nudge hears bad news about his job at the bank and Debbie gives lessons to Simon on job interview techniques.
Debbie goes into the T-shirt designing business with the aim of making a fortune. Simon and Nudge find that their new job at the golf course has its dangerous side.
Simon tries to improve Nudge's love life by giving him lessons in the art of writing letters. Betty, horrified after finding one of the letters, thinks Nudge is in love with her.
Martin is called away for the weekend on a business trip. Meanwhile, Simon and Debbie consider it a perfect opportunity to throw a party for their friends.
Nudge devises a "get rich quick" scheme with Debbie. Meanwhile, Martin feels he has been neglecting Jenny and decides to do something about it.
Debbie's fortune turns to misfortune when Martin tells her she cannot go to Paris to study art. Meanwhile, Simon and Nudge have their hands full with some Swedish carpentry.
When Betty's father falls ill in Walgett, she gets a surprise visit from Stan Hickey. Meanwhile, Debbie, Simon and Nudge go on a fast to raise money for starving people.
The Kelly family starts worrying about Betty's safety after a wave of burglaries in the neighbourhood. Meanwhile, Nudge and Simon have safety worries of their own: It's Ladies' Day at the golf course.
Martin is concerned about the trashy love novels that Betty is reading, and even more concerned when he learns Jenny is reading them too.
Simon surprises everybody by announcing his engagement, which is only the beginning of a nightmare for Martin.
Betty and Jenny decide to redecorate Martin's office. Martin meanwhile, is very concerned about the new man in Debbie's life.
After Jenny is caught being the bully - Nudge decides to teach her how to be a lady. Betty, meanwhile, decides her fortune lies in writing a romantic best-seller.
While Betty struggles with the intricacies of shorthand, Simon and Nudge confront Debbie's new boyfriend.
The great day has arrived - Nudge and Simon have found the car of their dreams. Jenny meanwhile, has her first taste of democracy in action as she and Betty go on strike.
When a homeless Nudge, a rotten green VolksWagen, a frantic Debbie, a very confused Betty, and an irate and rattled Martin all create catastrophe and confusion in the Kelly household, the situation is normal.
Debbie has the perfect plan to make it to the social pages after the Black and White Ball. Simon meantime, unhappy at his job, decides to resign.
Betty is distraught after receiving a chain letter in the mail. Meanwhile, Martin, Simon and Nudge are all terribly impressed with Debbie's new date.
The big day has finally arrived. Nudge is moving into his own flat, and asks Debbie for advice on how to impress girls.
Martin becomes infatuated with the new woman in the street as he goes out of his way to help her settle in.
With enormous pressure from the kids, Martin organises a date with a woman he has met at the local supermarket.
Debbie becomes concerned when she learns the identity of Jenny's "secret" friend. Meanwhile, Betty prepares for her weekend at the snow, while Simon and Nudge decide on who to take to a formal party.
Nudge and Betty go into business together in an attempt to end all their financial worries. Meanwhile, Martin realises a life-long dream.
The true test of friendship is somewhat strained as Nudge and Simon continue to argue over sharing the car. And Grandma arrives, as usual unannounced, with a surprise for the family.
With howls of protest from the kids, Martin decides he's had enough of their VW taking up room in the garage and decides to sell it.
When Nudge, Simon and Debbie hatch a plot for a trip up the river, they don't account for Dad's cunning. Meanwhile, Stan Hickey's mysterious comings and goings have Betty in a tizz.
Betty believes she is having an affair with the local greengrocer. Meanwhile, Simon and Nudge decide to repair the family Volvo.
Debbie is having trouble with her vision while Betty's antics with the answering machine are driving Martin out of his mind.
Simon, Nudge and Debbie learn the path to inner contentment, while Martin is having troubles with a cantankerous neighbour.
Simon and Nudge set out to try and impress their boss after hearing that there will be sackings. Meanwhile, Jenny becomes very clothes conscious and Debbie wishes that Betty would do the same.
With Martin's challenge to a chess match, there's more at stake than a mere game. Meanwhile, Debbie gets a lesson from Jenny on the law of the jungle.
Martin is commissioned by the council to build a Bicentennial monument.
Dad is having trouble holding on to anything he owns - keys, chairs and sanity. Meanwhile, Jenny has insisted that Dad and Betty come to her parent teacher night.
Simon is jealous of Debbie doing a soft drink commercial, and Nudge decides to manage her. Meanwhile, Dad and Simon are not impressed with Jenn's unfeminine behaviour.
Dad is very sore after losing at tennis; Jenny is very down about boys; and Debbie is very late.
Nudge believes he is adopted and Betty develops a new typing system that causes chaos.
Dad and Debbie just don't seem to be able to see eye to eye. Meanwhile, Betty has become addicted to an electric pencil sharpener.
Betty brings a crystal into the Kelly household to help with peace and harmony. Unfortunately, all it seems to bring is instant havoc.
Debbie and Jenny have trouble sharing one room while another room is being painted. When Grandma arrives, things get even worse.
Martin finds the answer to his needs when Jeanette walks through the door. Meanwhile, Betty suspects Stan of being unfaithful.
The Kellys prepare for a visit from their cousin Elaine, a boring, buck-toothed, chubby, country girl. But they're in for quite a surprise, especially Nudge.
Betty and Martin have a falling out when Betty redesigns the office letterhead in her own inimitable style.
Simon convinces Dad to give him a job in the office, so Dad makes him Office Manager! Naturally Betty is very upset. To make matters worse, Simon decides Betty's filing system needs revamping.
Debbie asks for a clothing allowance to compensate for the clothes that Jenny has ruined. Stan comes down from Walgett with a startling proposition for Betty.
The forces of confusion are gathering as the date of Betty and Stan's wedding draws near. Simon and Nudge are plotting a surprise for Stan's bucks night, and Betty's parents mysteriously disappear.
At last the big day has arrived and things do not go smoothly with the bridesmaids. Stan reassures Martin all will be right on the night, and Betty has a surprise for them all.
Debbie tries to give Nudge etiquette lessons while Betty decides to become more like Ita Buttrose.
Simon and Nudge give Dad a headache when they decide drums are the answer to their boredom problem. Meanwhile, Martin discovers he has a not-so-silent partner in Betty.
Martin receives a cheque written on a banana and Debbie falls for a married man.
Confusion and angst reign when Jenny decides to divorce her family. Betty becomes embroiled in litigation with the local lawyer who seems intent on suing everyone in sight.
When cousin Elaine drops in to visit, Martin makes her welcome despite protests from the family. Meanwhile, Nudge claims to have found the secret to success with women.
Jenny has a billy-cart accident and Debbie is assigned to take care of her. Meanwhile, Nudge develops a lifestyle-threatening allergy.
When Martin needs some interior decorating ideas for a client, he hires his attractive neighbour, Jeanette. This upsets Betty, who wanted the job herself.
Nudge appears on the Magic Carpet Quiz Show, answering questions on his special subject, the Phantom.
Simon has problems enrolling at university. Jenny wants to become school captain, with dirty tactics.
Betty has a new role model, Ita Buttrose, while Nudge is about to read his first book.
Martin grows two lemons and tries his luck with some plants.
Martin wants to relive his childhood and purchase an Austin-Healey Sprite. Debbie wants to drop out of art school.
Nudge and Betty come home with a new electronic doorbell. Simon practices being a waiter.
Betty stays at the Kellys as her flat is flooded. Jenny gets her Barbie dolls confiscated as punishment.
Betty buys a stolen car, but with a cheque made out to herself.
Simon follows a new western revival, and Jenny is doing an assignment on the stockmarket.
Martin lets Simon fix up the muddy backyard to test his engineering skills.
On a boring Saturday, the family does a painting of a bowl of fruit, while Nudge and Betty re-create the Pro Hart carpet commercial.
Nudge gets compassionate leave as his tree is sick. Simon has the hiccups.
Simon moves out of the house and Nudge moves in. Debbie feels insecure without her doll.
Betty gets her head stuck in her helmet. Martin wants to discuss marriage with Jeanette.
Nudge gets a second job to pay for dinner with a stunning lady, but he gets stuck in a chicken suit.
Elaine is back in town for a new tattoo. Betty is making a time capsule, so she sticks a video camera on her helmet and walks around observing life.
Martin enters the architects' golf day and enlists the help of Nudge. Debbie tries to dye Simon's shirt back to its correct colour.
The boys want an expensive body kit for the VW. Debbie washes windows at traffic lights to make money.
Simon decides to quote Dad for some jobs that need doing round the place. Debbie supports the echidna.
Martin gets a fax machine but has a few problems. Debbie has a new boyfriend but finds him too possessive. Martin is designing an archive building.
The whole family gets chicken pox and Jenny can't go to camp. Jeanette takes care of them and puts them through hell.
Debbie gets into astrology. Nudge changes the doorbell to a foghorn.
Betty resigns as Martin has insulted her 145 times. Nudge gets into a university course on horticulture.
Martin and Betty perform CPR on Jenny after she's electrocuted by a faulty cord. Jenny celebrates turning 13 at home resting after being shocked by the faulty cord.
Betty is writing a secretarial companion. Nudge has a Tupperware party.
Debbie says the family is too predictable, so she starts dressing weird. Betty is doing her HSC at night school.
Betty is not getting any sleep because of her study. Debbie wants to work in Byron Bay.
Betty is getting static electricity off all the appliances. Nudge gets a credit card and doesn't realise he has to pay back the money.
Betty comes to work as a new assertive woman. Nudge and Simon try to fit the electric door opener to the garage.
The kids decide they want Martin to win them a cruise on a game show. Stan ends up on the same show.
A wet Sunday and the family decide to play a board game called Tycoon. Betty goes to a mind mobilisation lecture.
Nudge has a nightmare that predicts doom for Dad. Debbie is picking up bargains at garage sales.
After Simon annoys Debbie, she convinces him that he is going bald. Jenny rings up a boy on the phone.
Betty decides she is a closet left hander. Jeanette is celebrating the second anniversary of her divorce.
Simon wants to cook a romantic meal for a girl, with a little help from Dad. Betty suggests Martin is too aggressive.
Nudge and Simon both run for university student elections. Dad has the hiccups and gives them to Betty.
Duncan the paperboy is after Debbie. Nudge becomes a client for the union building extension.
Martin is offered a job at a friend's firm for two weeks. Jenny has a broken leg.
Betty is only answering every second phone call. Debbie's boyfriend is good with his hands, but can't read or write.
Dad buys a dishwasher. Betty gets a construction hat, much to Martin's annoyance.
Nudge decides to make a 79 hour record attempt at playing with a yo-yo.
Debbie convinces Martin to be adventurous and go skydiving with her.
Martin is attempting to find out how old Betty is. Stan comes down for the yearling sales.
Martin is practising for another architects' golf day. He wins a prize and can only take one of the kids with him.
Martin gets conned into coaching Jenny's netball team. Simon is having problems with girls' expectations.
Betty is studying for her trial HSC. Debbie is stood up, so Dad gets Simon to give her some hints on boys.
Martin and Debbie look at Jenny's diary, and then Debbie is worried he will try to find hers.
Nudge sets Simon up on a double date. Belinda is very keen on Simon.
Martin wants to put an en suite on the house. Nudge has a current affairs show at Uni.
Debbie does work experience at the office, and Betty instructs her on how to do the job.
Betty cons the family into helping with a Lamington drive. Dad can't find Simon to be angry with him.
A young boy turns up lost at the Kellys'. Debbie is having a sickie off work and gets caught.
After reading a medical book, Simon thinks he is suffering from an incurable disease. Martin challenges Nudge to a game of battleships.
Simon sells his half of the VW to Betty. Martin wants Debbie to be more responsible.
Martin goes to the doctor and discovers he has a cholesterol problem.
The Kellys get chosen to participate in a TV ratings survey. Martin writes down what they should be watching, not what they are actually watching.
Martin has a Uni student at the office on work experience, and Nudge decides to sell watermelons.
Nudge is devising a number of interesting ways to pick his Lotto numbers.
Debbie has problems with a male workmate, and Betty challenges Martin to a cycle race.
Simon teaches old time dancing to Jenny. Nudge finds a date for her for the formal, by auctioning her off.
Martin catches up with an ex-girlfriend journalist, who decides to write a newspaper article on the Kellys without their permission.
Simon is thinking of getting his ear pierced. Nudge loses his memory when he gets hit by a cricket ball.
Debbie gets her hair dyed red. Everyone has funnel-webs on their mind, with a little help from Debbie.
Stan is in financial problems, so he comes to town to sell his favourite pig.
Debbie gets a job on Dunk Island.
The Kellys get an unexpected house guest, Samantha. Betty discovers the joy of CB radio.
Grandma comes to pick Sam up, but has trouble keeping up with her.
Simon is taking calls from boys wanting to go out with Sam. Dad gets a burglar alarm for the house.
Nudge falls in love with Sam, who just can't seem to get rid of him.
Betty's CB lands her in an unwanted romance with the Big Bad Bear. Jenny has to get glasses.
Martin is nominated for Top Dad. Jenny engineers a blackmailing scheme after being grounded.
Betty decides to be a ventriloquist in a talent contest. Jenny's new friend is from a rich family.
Simon gets a speeding ticket and it's his third offence. Simon decides to defend himself in court.
There is a tracksuit burglar on the loose and Nudge thinks it is Mr. Kelly.
Arthur MacArthur falls for an older woman — Sam
Martin is persuaded by Jenny to accompany her on a school trip
Simon unwittingly tutors the university football champion in maths
Martin is keen to teach everyone a lesson about borrowing things
Martin is surprised when his biggest client tries to poach Betty
Jenny tries to change her life to fit in with numerology
To cut down on excessive phone bills, Martin gets a portable phone
Martin is concerned when Sam gets her learner's permit
Betty and Arthur try their hands as typewriter technicians
Martin tries to convince the household of the merits of cleaning up.
Sam uses her feminine charm to improve her chances of getting a license.
Arthur is upset at having to have a holiday at home.
Life in the Kelly house proves too much for Simon and he moves out.