16th Jan 2006

When it's rumoured that Colin will be getting a promotion, he and Jackie decide to splash out on a luxury holiday to Florida. However, when he fails an alcohol test at work and ends up being fired and has to attempt to find a new job.

23rd Jan 2006

Colin is still job hunting after being fired from Sherpa Freight and ends up taking a job as a local taxi driver. Meanwhile, Brooke goes missing and her parents fear the worst.

30th Jan 2006

When Colin and Howie attend a school reunion in Newcastle, the boys fall out as Colin is ashamed to still know Howie. While at the reunion Howie hooks up with an old flame and Colin is torn between supporting his friend or telling Pauline.

6th Feb 2006

In a bid to prove he can be more than just a van driver, Colin appoints himself as the captain of Sherpa's football team. Meanwhile, the opposing team captain attempts to seduce Pauline.

13th Feb 2006

Jackie and Pauline's father is acting suspicious as he keeps sneaking off to his allotment. However, when he has a heart attack this becomes the least of their worries. Meanwhile, Colin's estranged brother turns up to tell him about their father's death.

20th Feb 2006

In the first season finale, the two families take a weekend away together to the country. While there the girls discover they have a long lost sister and, after getting drunk, Colin and Howie disturb a shotgun wielding farmer.