2Point4 Children

1. S01E01Leader of the PackSeptember 3, 1991—An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.
2. S01E02Saturday Night and Sunday MorningSeptember 10, 1991—Bill has been offered a lift by a mysterious figure on a motorbike. Ben has had an exhausting day.
3. S01E03When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go ShoppingSeptember 17, 1991—The Porters have a family barbecue, which makes Jenny decide that she wants to be a vegetarian.
4. S01E04Love and MarriageSeptember 24, 1991—Ben has forgotten to tell Bill her mother is coming. Ben encounters an old flame and receives a proposition.
5. S01E05Dirty BowlingOctober 1, 1991—Bill has decided to take her long deferred driving test. Ben also has a secret.
6. S01E06Young at HeartOctober 8, 1991—Ben gets an offer Bill can't refuse, and Rona is forced to question her entire lifestyle.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01I'm Going Slightly MadSeptember 8, 1992—Bill is still unemployed after losing her job at the bakery. Meanwhile, Ben recruits a new assistant to help with his central heating repair
2. S02E02Bedtime for BonzoSeptember 15, 1992—Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.
3. S02E03HormonesSeptember 22, 1992—Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.
4. S02E04One Night in BangkokSeptember 29, 1992—Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.
5. S02E05The Skeleton in the CupboardOctober 6, 1992—Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.
6. S02E06Bird on a WireOctober 13, 1992—David complains about feeling ill, but Bill is too busy preparing the food for Rona's wedding to pay much attention to him.
7. S02E07Thank Your Lucky StarsOctober 20, 1992—David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.
8. S02E08Misery (1992 Christmas Special)December 22, 1992—The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Secret Diary of David PorterSeptember 7, 1993—It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.
2. S03E02When the Children Are AsleepSeptember 14, 1993—When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary - and radio phone-in
3. S03E03Badger's BendSeptember 21, 1993—Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to drum up interest in th
4. S03E04Women on the Edge of a Nervous BreakdownSeptember 28, 1993—Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.
5. S03E05Beam Me Up, ScottyOctober 5, 1993—Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.
6. S03E06Whoopee, We're All Going to DieOctober 12, 1993—The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.
7. S03E07Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)December 20, 1993—The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in the country.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Parent TrapSeptember 5, 1994—Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.
2. S04E02Family PlotSeptember 12, 1994—Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.
3. S04E03FortuositySeptember 19, 1994—A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.
4. S04E04Curiosity Killed the CatSeptember 26, 1994—Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!
5. S04E05FrenzyOctober 3, 1994—Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!
6. S04E06You Only Live TwiceOctober 10, 1994—Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.
7. S04E07Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)December 26, 1994 8.0Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay at home, where nothin

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01GreedOctober 2, 1995—The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.
2. S05E02We'd Like to Know a Little Bit More About You for Our FilesOctober 9, 1995—Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.
3. S05E03The DeepOctober 16, 1995—Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.
4. S05E04MaydayOctober 23, 1995—Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.
5. S05E05Seven DialsOctober 30, 1995—What could possibly stop Bill and Ben being on time for David's acting competition?
6. S05E06The Truth Is Out ThereNovember 6, 1995—Ben and David organise a seance, in a paranormal attempt to help Rona keep her house.
7. S05E07Porky's (1995 Christmas Special)December 24, 1995—In a display of poor judgment, Bill entrusts Ben with buying all the food for Christmas. Ben surprises everyone by not buying a turkey, but

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Dog Day AfternoonNovember 14, 1996—Ben is bored and missing the football season, while Bill and Rona are also feeling listless. Meanwhile, Jenny's boyfriend sets off to buy a
2. S06E02The Lady VanishesNovember 21, 1996—Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes.
3. S06E03VertigoNovember 28, 1996—Bill tells Rona not to heed the dire predictions of Psychic Sadie's latest horoscope. But following a worrying phone call from her eccentric
4. S06E04The Trouble With HarryDecember 5, 1996—Bill's not keen to agree to owning a family pet. Ben suggests they create an imaginary dog for two weeks - but they end up with three real o
5. S06E05The Man Who Knew Too MuchDecember 12, 1996—Ben's disaffection with his age leads him into a vulnerable situation when he applies to join a plumbers' secret society known only as the B
6. S06E06The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeDecember 19, 1996—Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis.
7. S06E07And Now the Screaming StartsDecember 20, 1996—Rona turns up with an abandoned baby, which crawls under the floorboards. Ben finds a novel way of coping when he starts to feel depressed a
8. S06E08Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special)December 26, 1996—Bill, Ben, Rona and David end up as stowaways on a cruise ship. Jenny is stuck at home with Bette and Aunt Pearl, who set about making Chris

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Perfect DayFebruary 26, 1998—Tension mounts as Jenny awaits her A-level results. Meanwhile Bill discovers that Ben has swapped the family car for a more sensible one - o
2. S07E02When Saturday ComesMarch 5, 1998—Ben's football team need to win the next three Saturday matches and he feels there's only one way to ensure they do - to Bill and Rona's hor
3. S07E03Malcolm XMarch 12, 1998—An ex-boyfriend who has made it big in Hollywood pays Bill an unexpected visit, bringing a serious threat to the future of the entire family
4. S07E04The Sweet HereafterMarch 19, 1998—A box of sample chocolate that Ben brings home leads to an addictive weekend for the Porters.
5. S07E05When Did You Last See Your Father?March 26, 1998—Bill's mum Bette makes a shocking confession about her late husband. He wasn't cremated but was, in fact, cryogenically frozen.
6. S07E06The Italian JobApril 2, 1998—An Italian exchange student arrives in the Porter household, causing disruption for everyone - but just who is his mysterious father?
7. S07E07The Heart Has Its ReasonsApril 9, 1998—Bill and Ben bid farewell to Jenny.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01FameNovember 16, 1999—The Porters worry that their tendency towards bizarre situations will jeopardise their aim to foster a child.
2. S08E02Enter the DragonNovember 23, 1999—The arrival of Bill's mother in the household proves detrimental to Declan's discipline.
3. S08E03Sticky FingersNovember 30, 1999—Ben is annoyed when Jenny brings her new boyfriend to stay. Bill and Declan have sticky problems.
4. S08E04After the FoxDecember 7, 1999—When Bill and Rona go to France to buy cheap wine, they return with more than expected.
5. S08E05Carry on ScreamingDecember 14, 1999—It's Halloween, and Ben learns something disturbing from a long-lost uncle.
6. S08E06The Millennium ExperienceDecember 30, 1999—After all the panic about what may happen at the millennium, Bill is determined that the night will be a memorable one for all the family.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed