Sally packs Simon's bag for a camping trip to stop him making more lists, a test run in the garden leads to a sleepless night filled with fussing, and the children from next door pop round when he ends up catching a chill.
Simon reveals that he's been trying to save enough money to buy a bike, Sally takes on some extra hours so she can surprise him on his birthday, and hiding it proves to be as difficult as getting it home in the first place.
Sally offers to look after a mynah bird for a lady who needs an operation, finding his cage empty leaves her desperately looking for a replacement, and a pet shop owner is confused by a list of very peculiar requirements.
Peter turns to Pythagoras when the family try their best to Spot the Ball, Sally asks Mr. Campbell to lend her a car so she can have driving lessons, and Auntie's unimpressed when she picks up an old banger from a vicar.
Sally falls for Simon's teacher when she confronts him about his report, being invited to an art happening allows her to show her natural talent, and a date at a cocktail bar sees her get far too familiar with Tom Collins.
Sally's utterly horrified when Peter tells her that she's got a wobbly bum, the boys bet her that she won't be able to lose as much weight as Auntie, and things quickly get tough when hunger starts to get the better of her.
Sally panics when she wakes to the sound of strange voices in the house, Simon and Peter are told to find hobbies when television is banned, and Auntie gets a nasty shock when she tries to spy on a very secret project.
Sally struggles with exhaustion during the long school summer holidays, Auntie's not happy about being tied up and put in the broom cupboard, and Mr. Campbell's suggestion to wear them out leads to fun at the fair.
Simon and Peter come up with the idea of finding their mum a husband, Sally's not too happy when a randy admirer manages to track her down, and Mr. Campbell agrees to help her by playing the part of a rival suitor.
Sally protests when Simon talks about leaving school and getting a job, a note suggests that he's run away from home to start a life as a soldier, and a recruitment officer points her in the direction of the intake camp.
The family accept an invitation to stay at Mr. Campbell's sister's cottage, Sally has problems when she tries to find what she needs to iron a skirt, and her attempts to put everything right only make the situation worse.
Sally tells Auntie that the boys don't need reminding about her birthday, a promise from Simon leaves her looking forward to an Italian meal, and talk about going to the cinema leads to a number of rather blatant hints.
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By what name was ...And Mother Makes Three (1971) officially released in Canada in English?