The Phoenix has a grand re-opening. Jerry is the new club licensee, but discovers every decision he makes is dismissed by Brian Potter, Meanwhile Max and Paddy travel to France to buy cheap booze, but return home with more than just beer.
Club rival Den Perry advertises in the local paper about a big event happening at his Banana Grove club, which annoys Potter. So he has the idea of getting his own free publicity by re-creating the club fire for the TV show "CrimeTime"
Brian plans to win a years supply of continental lager by rigging a quiz while Jerry's Free'N'Easy night takes a funny turn as his liberal use of prescription drugs leads to an unusual game of bingo.
The Phoenix has arranged a "Stars in Their Eyes" night to impress the brewery, but Den Perry has cancelled all the acts. Meanwhile Max & Paddy are fearing real villains will take revenge for their fake "hit".