While Dudley is working hard trying not to do any work, the family home is burgled. Duncan's brand new camera on loan to Muriel is also taken, but never mind, maybe they can claim it on the insurance.
It's a big night out for the whole Rush family. Susan and Jacqui are going to a fancy dress party and Dudley and Muriel are invited to Duncan's for dinner. Only Duncan has locked himself out of his flat and the girls need a lift home.
Muriel decides that it is time for her to return to work. This means leaving Dudley to fend for himself doing anything but his work, such as fusing the lights.