Mrs Huggett returns to Stella Street having been in priosn following a sex and drugs scandal in Spain. Dirk leaves Stella Street stating his hatred for the fellow residents as the main catalyst for his departure. We meet the Slureys (Pam & Graham) for the first time as they move into Dirk's house.

Mrs Huggett returns to the street after her time in prison to a rousing Stella Street welcome. However, her happiness turns sour when she discovers the residents of the street have turned to a new cleaner to replace Mrs Huggett - Vera Chuff. Meanwhile, Al hurts his neck and has to be attended by a nurse - Kirsty MacFadden - who he becomes besotted with.