Hardware

Mike is annoyed by the gangs excitement over their new uniforms; at the same time, his girlfriends mother comes to visit and attempts to seduce him.

Mikes girlfriend tries to build a folding ironing board; Steve cuts off his finger.

The Gang build a Rabbit Hutch and Rexs friends visit.

In Big Foot, the lads in the shop take it upon their selves to wind up their irritable boss Rex, and Kenny and Steve try to convince him that hes becoming shorter with old age. At the Cafe, Julies been liberated from her apron strings and takes time off to indulge in a singles holiday. Her replacement is Mike, who soon finds that mixing business with pleasure definitely isnt a recipe for success.

Bumbling loser and dispenser of the Adapti-tool Cliff drops into the shop in the hope of being able to set up a small booth to distribute his product and Mike, in a surprising moment of amiability, harangues Rex until he submits to Cliffs request. However, after a masterclass in how to sell his product from the effervescent Kenny, Cliff makes the transition from nice-guy-loser to rip-off-merchant in a short space of time, prompting Mike to regret his instant kindness. Meanwhile, Rex and Julies dispute reaches boiling point.

In this episode, a minor celebrity visits the Nice Day Cafe, and when his autograph is proudly displayed on the wall, it causes quite a stir. So much so that Anne and Julie decide to make the collection extensive without ever actually encountering any of the stars whos autographs theyve acquired. Over at Hamways, Mikes injured during a football match and he learns just how patronizing humans can be. Meanwhile, Steve takes time off to prepare for his all-important exams.