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Jacko is a painter and decorator with an eye for the ladies. He works with Eric, who's married to his sister Jean. The painting and decorating firm they work for is owned by Lionel Bainbridge.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Episode 1September 1, 1986—Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
- S01E02Episode 2September 8, 1986—Jacko dates Lesley, and runs when he finds out who she is. He takes Sandra out but deserts her when he spots a runaway nun
- S01E03Episode 3September 15, 1986—Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
- S01E04Episode 4September 22, 1986—Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
- S01E05Episode 5September 29, 1986—Jacko gives Lesley her marching orders, just as Lionel puts her on a boat. Reg & Gloria try to mend fences, but Jacko has to hurdle another
- S01E06Episode 6October 6, 1986—Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
- S01E07Episode 7October 13, 1986—Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
- S01E08Episode 8October 20, 1986—Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
- S01E09Episode 9October 27, 1986—The Nun's return.
- S01E10Episode 10November 3, 1986—Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
- S01E11Episode 11November 10, 1986—Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
- S01E12Episode 12November 17, 1986—Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
- S01E13Episode 13November 24, 1986—Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Season02
- S02E01Episode 1October 12, 1987—A chance for a musical trip - but only if he's a good boy
- S02E02Episode 2October 19, 1987—Jacko tries to do right by a customer and incurs Lionel's wrath.
- S02E03Episode 3October 26, 1987—Lesley's new flat. Lionel & Jacko meet in the Wendy house. A student foretells the beginning of the end.
- S02E04Episode 4November 2, 1987—Reg leaves Gloria and goes to Ilfracombe. Lesley finds her dashing officer, but he stops to help Gloria. Steve & Carol arrive, to show an id
- S02E05Episode 5November 9, 1987—Jacko is sent on a management training course, but is sent home early. Everyone wants him to settle down and accept some responsibility. Jac
- S02E06Episode 6November 16, 1987—Sandra hands in her notice. Elmo goes alfresco, but hires a barmaid. Jacko takes the plunge.
- S02E07Episode 7November 23, 1987—Jacko proposes, Sandra accepts. Almost everyone looks forward to the wedding. Lesley's not too happy. As Sandra walks up the aisle, Jacko tu
Season03
- S03E01Episode 1November 28, 1988—The wedding - but not everything goes according to plan.
- S03E02Episode 2December 5, 1988—Jacko & Sandra return from their honeymoon. Their second wedding is all prepared. But they forgot to tell everyone that they're not getting
- S03E03Episode 3December 12, 1988—Gloria has trouble with the Greys. Leslie makes a move on Jacko, but opts for Badminton with Giles.
- S03E04Episode 4December 19, 1988—Reg returns. Elmo is the Great White Hunter.
- S03E05Episode 5January 9, 1989—Splosh opens. Tommy Hooligan is born.
- S03E06Episode 6January 16, 1989—Veronica joins Bainbridges. Elmo goes to Australia. Jacko looks for the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Season04
- S04E01Episode 1February 22, 1990—Jacko is back to find that Lionel has died. Sandra finally leaves Splosh and Jacko decides to sell up and give Giles back his money. Elmo is
- S04E02Episode 2March 1, 1990—Veronica takes over the business and immediately employs Sandra as secretary. Elmo originally offers to invest in Jacko's business but Jacko
- S04E03Episode 3March 8, 1990—Elmo opens his wine bar and everybody finds the pink colour scheme overpowering. Jacko and Eric start work on the Morella's business. Jacko
- S04E04Episode 4March 15, 1990—acko asks Mr. Morella for permission to take out his daughter Lucia and he receives the okay to call on her. Jacko goes out on his first dat
- S04E05Episode 5March 22, 1990—Jacko and Lucia have their first real date and after a few dates she tricks him into proposing. Veronica goes out with Mr. Morella's brother
- S04E06Episode 6March 29, 1990—After Lucia tricks him into proposing, Jacko comes up with a series of plans to get the wedding cancelled. Eventually, he decides to tell th
Season05
- S05E01Episode 1February 17, 1991—Everybody goes to Giles and Gloria's country mansion. Veronica and Marcello return to Leslie's dismay. Mr. Morella tells Jacko that he canno
- S05E02Episode 2February 24, 1991—Everybody else can see that Paulette is continuing to be a gold digger but Elmo is blind to it. Eventually Elmo sees Paulette with another m
- S05E03Episode 3March 3, 1991—Jean and Eric announce that they are expecting another baby. Sandra and Jimmy have a row and they break up. Veronica announces that Marcello
- S05E04Episode 4March 10, 1991—Giles and Gloria are in London and organise a party at Elmo's. Everybody goes to the party to try and cheer up. Jacko new girlfriend plays f
- S05E05Episode 5March 17, 1991—Elmo buys a camera and Jacko suggests that Elmo make a promotional video for the wine bar. Jacko convinces everybody to participate but the
- S05E06Episode 6March 24, 1991—Eric and Jean decide to move house and Jacko is upset. Elmo offers to let Jacko stay at his place. Veronica accepts Marcello's marriage prop
- S05E07Episode 7March 31, 1991—Veronica is having trouble selling Bainbridge's as a going concern. Eric and Jean manage to sell the house. Elmo is unhappy and Jacko takes
- S05E08Episode 8April 7, 1991—Veronica decides not to sell the business and makes Sandra the new manager. She and Marcello finally head off to Sicily. Elmo buys a boat, t
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