Colin and Jane have decided that their marriage isn't working and that the best thing is to separate. This could be tough on their children, Joe and Emily, but their parents are civilized about the whole thing and determined to remain friends. In fact, after the split their relationship improves considerably. Jane, a nurse, embarks upon a new relationship with Roger, a single parent of three children, the terrible trio of David, Felicity and Robbie. Colin, meanwhile, has started to see Jennifer, the therapist he and Jane consulted when trying to work through their problems.
Microsoap (Season 2)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Writer: Mark Haddon
Air date: 1999-11-17
Overview: Parker and Smart bet the boys that they can't be nice for an entire day.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Writer: Gary Parker
Air date: 1999-11-24
Overview: Joe has to decide which of his "dads" he will play with in the forthcoming father-and-son football match. Meanwhile, Robbie's attempts to be helpful threatens to ruin Emily's going away surprise for Colin.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Writer: Shaun Prendergast
Air date: 1999-12-01
Overview: Joe is building a model space rocket for his school science project, and comes under suspicion when things start to go missing around the house.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Writer: Gary Parker
Air date: 1999-12-08
Overview: Emily seeks David's help when Roger objects to her outfit for a seventies party at the local rugby club.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Writer: Mark Haddon
Air date: 1999-12-15
Overview: Worried about household security after his friend Toby is burgled, Joe pesters Roger to fit more locks and an alarm to the house.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Writer: Gary Parker
Air date: 1999-12-22
Overview: Felicity and Robbie organise a sponsored dog walk to raise money.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Writer: Matthew Costello
Air date: 2000-01-05
Overview: Joe's academic skills are recognized with an award nomination.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Writer: Gary Parker
Air date: 2000-01-12
Overview: Emily is unhappy at having to babysit for free and decides to go on strike. Joe signs up for martial arts classes.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Writer: Grant Cathro
Air date: 2000-01-19
Overview: Jane and Emily try to become fit together, while David becomes a fanatical vegetarian to impress Lisa.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Writer: Shaun Prendergast
Air date: 2000-01-26
Overview: Joe and Felicity are delighted when cousin Danny comes to stay. But who has taken Emily's diary?
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Writer: Matthew Costello
Air date: 2000-02-02
Overview: Emily is left in charge when all the adults in the house go down with a mystery bug.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Writer: Gary Parker
Air date: 2000-02-09
Overview: The return of Roger's wife Ursula causes mixed reactions. Joe is concerned when his pet snake goes off its food.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Writer: Grant Cathro
Air date: 2000-02-16
Overview: Joe is offered a place at Swindon School of Science, but receives conflicting advice on whether he should go.

Seasons
Episodes 13
Episodes 13