George has to be rescued by the lifeboat service when he tries to retrieve his expended rocket from the sea. He and his pal Barney Scott decide the rocket is too heavy and they set about trying to find a lighter metal, in spite of their shortage of funds. George finds himself committing to increased time at his son's school and he also invites Mary for an evening out at the social club. Rebellious Angela decides to dye her hair blond. Barney and his wife Diane are still trying for a baby but when George finds their pregnancy test kit in his waste bin, he jumps to the wrong conclusion. When Barney fails to show up for an appointment, he and George have a major falling out.
—garykmcd