Teachers

The new series begins with Kurt explaining his theory of "ugly men." Kurt then suffers a crisis as Liz begins to gossip about what happened after the Christmas party.

Brian explores drinking vodka and tonic rather than beer, which makes a difference to his urinary needs. Lindsay helps Penny understand what makes her annoying.

Bob sleeps in the gym and Brian has to address why his lessons are boring. Kurt can't understand Brian's problems as a parent of one of his students shows an interest in him.

While Bob moves up the property ladder as he moves a bed and TV into his office. Kurt, Brian, Lindsay and Matt pull straws to see who will address his personal hygiene.

Lindsay struggles to come to terms with her 30th birthday, which she shares with Matt's wife. Kurt and Brian suspect Matt's wife is very attractive, and Penny tells them she is disabled.

Clare assigns the remaining staff "stress partners." Matt and Lindsay think they've hit gold when they have to work together. Penny is jealous and tells Kurt and Brian that Lindsay is mentally ill.

Kurt and Brian have a surprise when a face from the past returns. Simon finds himself back in the classroom. Simon makes a mistake when he helps Brian chat up the fit dinner lady.

While Simon worries about working with his replacement and wonders why everyone likes him so much, Matt steps up to the mark to fill Bob's shoes.

Morale is low when Clare cancels the Christmas party. This is reinforced when Kurt and Brian receive a card addressed to "Kurt and Bryony."

Carol's baby has an adverse effect on Clare. Bob opens up to his class and share some of his best kept secrets. Kurt worries if it's possible for him to be the father of the baby.

Brian finally finds himself in the first flushes of romance. However, he has no idea how to behave and seeks advice from the worst possible people.

When a race goes wrong, Kurt finds himself with a new job and a whole new list of problems, and Brian has to face up to his responsibilities.

Lindsay and Matt's friendship grows after a drunken kiss. Lindsay tries to put herself off Matt by talking about his beautiful wife and listening to his tales about his "multiple shagging disorder."