Series 5
All Episodes
Episode 1
Mrs. Slocombe Expects
February 25, 1977
The staff have kittens when Mrs. Slocombe announces she's expecting a happy event, but it turns out that it's merely her cat that's pregnant; when she refuses to leave Tiddles unattended, she braves the ire of Captain Peacock by smuggling the cat into the ladies' fitting room.
Episode 2
A Change Is As Good As a Rest
March 4, 1977
When Mr. Grace announces that he plans on temporarily reorganizing the departments, the staff are indignant, but find that work can be a lot of fun...if you're working in the toy department.
Episode 3
Founder's Day
March 11, 1977
To celebrate Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the staff organize This is Your Department, a spoof of This is Your Life.
Episode 4
The Old Order Changes
March 18, 1977
Young Mr. Grace returns from a trip to the U.S. with a host of new sales techniques that he is eager to implement.
Episode 5
Take-over
March 25, 1977
The staff prevent another firm's hostile takeover of Grace Brothers by impersonating the shareholders. Mr. Harman gives a rousing speech, and Grace Brothers is saved.
Episode 6
Goodbye Mr. Grainger
April 1, 1977
Mr. Grainger's temper has become extremely short. The staff, in a private meeting with Mr. Rumbold, decide he must go. However, when he wins the lottery, his bad mood vanishes and he makes his peace with the staff and stays on.
Episode 7
It Pays to Advertise
April 8, 1977
The staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries. Could Mr. Grace's cheapness be the reason for using his staff in such fashion?