Storyline
They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.
Episodes
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Series 1
Series 1 of 2point4 Children first aired on 3rd September 1991 with six episodes finishing on 8th October 1991.
Leader of the Pack
Sep 03, 1991
An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Sep 10, 1991
Bill has been offered a lift by a mysterious figure on a motorbike. Ben has had an exhausting day.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Shopping
Sep 17, 1991
The Porters have a family barbecue, which makes Jenny decide that she wants to be a vegetarian.
Love and Marriage
Sep 24, 1991
Ben has forgotten to tell Bill her mother is coming. Ben encounters an old flame and receives a proposition.
Dirty Bowling
Oct 01, 1991
Bill has decided to take her long deferred driving test. Ben also has a secret.
Young at Heart
Oct 08, 1991
Ben gets an offer Bill can't refuse, and Rona is forced to question her entire lifestyle.
Series 2
Series 2 of 2point4 Children first aired on 8th September 1992 with six episodes finishing on 20th October 1992 with a Christmas special airing on 22nd December 1992.
I'm Going Slightly Mad
Sep 08, 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 business.
Bedtime for Bonzo
Sep 15, 1992
Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.
Hormones
Sep 22, 1992
Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.
One Night in Bangkok
Sep 29, 1992
Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.
The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Oct 06, 1992
Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.
Bird on a Wire
Oct 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.
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Oct 20, 1992
David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.
Misery (1992 Christmas Special)
Dec 22, 1992
The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.
Series 3
Series 3 of 2point4 Children first aired on 7th September 1993 with six episodes finishing on 12th October 1993 with a Christmas special airing on 20th December 1993.
The Secret Diary of David Porter
Sep 07, 1993
It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.
When the Children Are Asleep
Sep 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-ins.
Badger's Bend
Sep 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 the catering business.
Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Sep 28, 1993
Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.
Beam Me Up, Scotty
Oct 05, 1993
Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.
Whoopee, We're All Going to Die
Oct 12, 1993
The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.
Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)
Dec 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.
Series 4
Series 4 of 2point4 Children first aired on 5th September 1994 with six episodes finishing on 10th October 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1994.
The Parent Trap
Sep 05, 1994
Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.
Family Plot
Sep 12, 1994
Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.
Fortuosity
Sep 19, 1994
A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Sep 26, 1994
Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!
Frenzy
Oct 03, 1994
Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!
You Only Live Twice
Oct 10, 1994
Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.
Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)
Dec 26, 1994
Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay at home, where nothing disastrous can happen.
Series 5
Series 5 of 2point4 Children first aired on 2nd October 1995 with six episodes finishing on 6th November 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 24th December 1995.
Greed
Oct 02, 1995
The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.
We'd Like to Know a Little Bit More About You for Our Files
Oct 09, 1995
Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.
The Deep
Oct 16, 1995
Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.
Mayday
Oct 23, 1995
Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.
Seven Dials
Oct 30, 1995
What could possibly stop Bill and Ben being on time for David's acting competition?
The Truth Is Out There
Nov 06, 1995
Ben and David organise a seance, in a paranormal attempt to help Rona keep her house.
Porky's (1995 Christmas Special)
Dec 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 by bringing home a live pig instead.
Series 6
Series 6 of 2point4 Children first aired on 14th November 1996 with seven episodes finishing on 20th December 1996 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1996.
Dog Day Afternoon
Nov 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 ring.
The Lady Vanishes
Nov 21, 1996
Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes.
Vertigo
Nov 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 Aunt Belle, she is not so certain.
The Trouble With Harry
Dec 05, 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 ones.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Dec 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 Brotherhood of the Plunger.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Dec 19, 1996
Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis.
And Now the Screaming Starts
Dec 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 about his age.
Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special)
Dec 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 Christmas dinner.
Series 7
Series 7 of 2point4 Children first aired on 26th February 1998 with seven episodes finishing on 9th April 1998.
Perfect Day
Feb 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 - or so he claims.
When Saturday Comes
Mar 05, 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 horror.
Malcolm X
Mar 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.
The Sweet Hereafter
Mar 19, 1998
A box of sample chocolate that Ben brings home leads to an addictive weekend for the Porters.
When Did You Last See Your Father?
Mar 26, 1998
Bill's mum Bette makes a shocking confession about her late husband. He wasn't cremated but was, in fact, cryogenically frozen.
The Italian Job
Apr 02, 1998
An Italian exchange student arrives in the Porter household, causing disruption for everyone - but just who is his mysterious father?
The Heart Has Its Reasons
Apr 09, 1998
Bill and Ben bid farewell to Jenny.
Series 8
Series 8 of 2point4 Children first aired on 16th November 1999 with six episodes finishing with the last ever episode 'The Millennium Experience' on 30th December 1999.
Fame
Nov 16, 1999
The Porters worry that their tendency towards bizarre situations will jeopardise their aim to foster a child.
Enter the Dragon
Nov 23, 1999
The arrival of Bill's mother in the household proves detrimental to Declan's discipline.
Sticky Fingers
Nov 30, 1999
Ben is annoyed when Jenny brings her new boyfriend to stay. Bill and Declan have sticky problems.
After the Fox
Dec 07, 1999
When Bill and Rona go to France to buy cheap wine, they return with more than expected.
Carry on Screaming
Dec 14, 1999
It's Halloween, and Ben learns something disturbing from a long-lost uncle.
The Millennium Experience
Dec 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.