Ken's delight at being nominated for Lichfield's Lawyer of the Year takes a knock on discovering that he is competing with high-powered colleague Jane so Lorna tries to fix it for him to win. His success is only partial but Dale's attempt to get as job and enable him to marry Rachel by entering into a partnership with Steve's new bar gives far more cause for concern.
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. Meanwhile, his wife discovers in shock that their son is secretly dating his ex-girlfriend's mom.
It's the 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.