George and Mildred go house hunting and find their dream home in an up market part of town, but their potential neighbours, the Fourmiles, do not want them to move in.

Jerry manages to trick George into trying to sell the house behind Mildred's back.

Mildred decides to have a new shower installed in the bathroom. After several quotes, Jerry gets the job.

George quits his job but cannot bring himself to inform Mildred.

With Mildred in hospital, a lonely George has Jerry move in with him.