Season 3 (1986)
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Episodes 13
Marriage Guidance
Daughter Lorraine and son-in-law Raymond are sent to a marriage counselor to talk over their troubles. Arthur decides to contribute his own advice, and the counselor is more confused than ever.
Read MoreArthur Acting
Tracy brings home an actress friend, Abigail, who inspires Arthur to take up acting as well—as an amateur, of course.
Read MoreComings and Goings
The amount of traffic in and out of the Crabtree house puts enormous strain on Arthur and the only bathroom in the house.
Read MoreThe Summons
Neighbor Vera is issued a court summons over her collection of noisy animals, and decides to defend her own case.
Read MoreThe Crabtree Code
Son Paul and live-in girlfriend Louise think they should get married, but their decision is not made any easier by all the unsolicited advice they get from family and friends.
Read MoreHappy Families (Part One)
New characters arrive at the Crabtree household: Raymond's traffic warden friend, Elsie; Nigel's girlfriend's Polish aunt Eva; and Raymond's charming ladies' man brother, George.
Read MoreHappy Families (Part Two)
Aunt Eva does not seem to be keeping up the housework she has agreed to do in exchange for the Crabtrees' hospitality, while Raymond's and his brother's behavior alarms everyone in the household.
Read MoreDear Miss Davenport
Suspicions and misunderstandings abound when Arthur gets an attractive new secretary, Miss Celia Davenport, at the office, but her stay is only temporary.
Read MoreGreat Uncle Herbert
The Crabtrees see the name of their great uncle Herbert in a newspaper announcement seeking beneficiaries for some money, and they begin a mad search to find him in hopes of some benefit for themselves.
Read MoreTrevor's Last Stand
Beryl is away, and Arthur becomes ill, and is nursed by Vera. Meanwhile, Vera's husband Trevor goes away on business and is nearly compromised by an over-enthusiastic female colleague.
Read MoreArthur's Move
Arthur decides that buying another small house will provide peace and quiet for Beryl and him. Then he decides that letting the children live there and pay rent is an even better idea. Then the real estate agent makes the real decision for everyone.
Read MoreSilver Wedding
Arthur and Beryl each arrange a surprise for the other to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, while the children plan another surprise, all adding up to conflict and confusion.
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