Phil is shocked to his core to discover who Keeble wants him to inform on, and in a flashback to 1979, the Mitchells are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil. Staying in 1979, Peggy has her hands full keeping a busy household running, while her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks. Upon learning that Phil has a job at a garage, Eric decides to take Phil and Grant out on a job to give them some work experience.