1. Life Begins at 40

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. 17 September 2008. 60 min

As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.

2. Secrets

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. 24 September 2008. 60 min

Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.

3. Bedtime

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. 1 October 2008. 60 min

Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.

4. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

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. 8 October 2008. 60 min

It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.

5. Teenage Kicks

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. 15 October 2008. 60 min

The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.

6. Rules

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. 22 October 2008. 60 min

Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.

7. The Pierced Ear

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. 29 October 2008. 60 min

Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.

8. Wedding Vows

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. 5 November 2008. 60 min

The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.