The Redways prepare themselves for their very first holiday as a family, a borrowed caravan turns out to be more travel-stained than expected, and Sally decides to get rid of it so that they can stay in a hotel instead.
Sally springs a surprise by suggesting adding to her already large family, Peter gets everything wrong when he overhears the conversation, and Auntie talks to David when word quickly spreads about the pregnancy.
Auntie reveals that she is in love with a man she met at a birthday party, a conversation about a sauna bath leaves David suspecting an affair, and Sally makes things a lot worse after she has an accident at a roundabout.
Sally and David head to the school after Jane and Peter make complaints, the drive home reveals that they've both invited a teacher to dinner, and the kids discover that jealousy might make the evening a little too lively.
Sally's reminded that her mum is joining the family in Watercombe Bay, things change when David starts talking about a holiday in sunny Spain, and the boys are far from impressed with the idea of fishy rice pudding.
A voice on the radio persuades Sally to buy something from a salesman, David invites his landlord round for a drink after he puts off a rent rise, and the children are roped into collecting bric-a-brac for a market stall.
The family prepare for the arrival of a French foreign exchange student, Jane's dreams are dashed when he turns out to be no Sacha Distel, and Sally goes into a panic when she manages to lose her engagement ring.
David and Sally try to get a bit of peace and quiet on a Sunday morning, a burning smell turns out to be nothing more than breakfast in bed, and a desperate need for privacy sees the kids sent out to get some fresh air.
Simon gets into trouble when he shoots a neighbour's new coach lamp, David struggles to get back from Zurich for his appearance in court, and Auntie tells Sally that an inconsiderate road hog is the Chief Magistrate.
Sally questions why the kids never bring their friends back to the house, Peter makes his own plans when thoughts turn to throwing a party, and a worried mother warns about the dangers of unsupervised teenagers.
David insists on making some cut backs when he receives a tax demand, Sally makes a mess of things when she tries her hand at cutting hair, and a telephone call from her mother turns into an extremely expensive visit.
David buys his ex-wife a present after she rows with her new husband, Sally races to the shop when Auntie tells her to expect something nice, and confused disappointment leads to a check for an upcoming event.
Sally hurts her wrist when she complains about being taken for granted, a friend shows her how to use the situation to get a bit of sympathy, and a present from David turns out to be too difficult to open with one hand.
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By what name was ...And Mother Makes Five (1974) officially released in Canada in English?