The Worst Week of My Life

1. Monday

Mar 12, 2004 · 29 min

On the Monday before his wedding, all is right with Howard's world. That is until a disastrous send-off at work, an horrific dinner at his in-laws to be, and a wedding ring that disappears.

2. Tuesday

Mar 19, 2004 · 28 min

Mel's sister Sophe promises to keep quiet about the locked-up dog when Howard offers relational advice, but that backfires. Meanwhile, Dick proves remarkably understanding after confessions and discoveries.

3. Wednesday

Mar 26, 2004 · 29 min

Howard scrambles to reconcile with Mel, but when Cassie cons him into meeting with her, things go off the rails all over again.

4. Thursday

Apr 2, 2004 · 28 min

Howard's misery resumes when his crazy would be-fiancée's dad Barry Turner turns up, begging to give her a chance by postponing his wedding with Mel. By now, her dad is rather partisan to the idea, and even Mel gets ever more suspicious. Her uncle Fraser, a vet, insists he should be entrusted with wedding security.

5. Friday

Apr 9, 2004 · 28 min

With Ben unconscious, Howard has to find another best man, which proves difficult. And then Ben's parents make an impression when they arrive to meet the Cooks. Meanwhile, Cassie is still determined to stop the wedding.

6. Saturday

Apr 16, 2004 · 26 min

Granny is in hospital and wedding preparations continue. However, Dick decides that the wedding is off and then Mel flees.

7. Sunday

Apr 23, 2004 · 28 min

Cassie has kidnapped Mel, under threat of killing her. She wants Howard to bring the vicar and marry her within the hour.

1. Monday

Nov 17, 2005 · 28 min

Howard and mother-to-be Mel begin the week by moving into the cottage bequeathed to them in Granny's will, but their upheaval coincides with the funeral. When one of the pallbearers takes ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.

2. Tuesday

Nov 24, 2005 · 29 min

Mel forces Howard to make a dreaded housing decision, and then he's called back to work... accused of sexual harassment.

3. Wednesday

Dec 1, 2005 · 28 min

After the adventures of the night, Howard is excused from the day's special occasion — instead opting to prepare a celebratory meal. With extra company in the shape of Uncle Fraser and problems from work still tugging at Howard's heels, can the evening for once be a pleasant one?

4. Thursday

Dec 8, 2005 · 29 min

As the week drags on for Howard, things seem to be going from bad to worse. Dick discovers the truth about the cottage and Howard's trouble at work is also revealed. Poor Howard, at least friends over for dinner will provide some much-needed light relief.

5. Friday

Dec 15, 2005 · 27 min

Howard is doing his best to put a few things right, but it's not easy. As progress is made on one thing, yet another seems to be waiting to catch him out. After a tense work meeting, it seems that Mel's big day has arrived early! Is it time to meet Baby Steel?

6. Saturday

Dec 23, 2005 · 29 min

It's the weekend at last and the big day for Dick's celebration. Friends and family are arriving and Howard helps to get things ready. With the party in full swing and Dick's special gift finally secured, the evening seems set for success — but not before yet another interruption...

7. Sunday

Dec 29, 2005 · 28 min

All hands are on deck for the baby's arrival. Howard and Dick work together and just in time, the midwife arrives. As the night wears on, anticipation builds. Will what has been the worst week of their lives turn into the best one yet for Howard and Mel?

3. The Worst Christmas of My Life (3)

Dec 22, 2006 · 29 min

Christmas Day arrives and so begins a day of friends, food, fun and the odd potentially fatal occurance. Will Howard step in and save the day?