Mr. Nicholls announces that a restaurant critic will be visiting the bistro, a non-paying customer turns out to be an old catering college friend, and Vicky suggests using her father's flat to escape from an unwanted guest.
Robin's tested after refusing to accept that he takes his wife for granted, Vicky demands to be allowed to go back to her old job at the airport, and Mr. Nicholls gets straight on with the task of finding a sexy replacement.
Albert curses his Irish luck when he wins a holiday for two in the Algarve, a dispute over who the tickets belong to sees two turn quickly into three, and shock awaits in Portugal when their hotel reservations are cancelled.
The addition of new tables in the bistro brings a search for a new waiter, differing opinions see more than one person offered the same job, and a vicar arrives in search of a venue for the annual St. Ignatius Club Dinner.
Albert ends up with his arm in a sling after filling in his football coupon, Mr. Nicholls reacts badly when he finds himself locked out of the bistro, and Vicky asks Robin to talk to her father about his sudden depression.
Albert's accused of trying to make off with a box of valuable possessions, a betrayal leaves Mr. Nicholls looking for a new badminton partner, and Vicky tries to persuade Robin to demonstrate his own shuttlecock skills.
Albert tries to remind his employers about the significance of the date, Mr. Nicholls takes action when an old friend is injured in the bistro, and the Tripps find themselves catering to every whim to avoid being sued.
