1 "The Muse in Skebawn" Roy Ward Baker 2 June 1985
Exposed to the wiles of the Irish, the Major is left alone as his wife goes off to England to tend to her ailing mother. Loneliness quickly becomes the least of the Major's problems as a shifty entrepreneur brings moving pictures into Skebawn. Stampeding townspeople, religious ire and outlawed entertainment ensues as the Major must return order to the roused community while fending off the unsolicited advances of Miss Bobby Bennett.
2 "Apollo Rigs" Roy Ward Baker 9 June 1985
Coming to her brother's aid in Philippa's absence, Babs comes to Skebawn to look after the Major and run the household. Soon afterward, her helpful cousin Andrew arrives and begins to energetically mend everything in sight, including a crumbling chimney and a mysterious well. Cold water and strange spirits are soon unleashed as Andrew's enthusiasm goes a bit too far.
3 "A Friend of Her Youth" Roy Ward Baker 16 June 1985
Babs is swept up in a tide of nostalgia as she fondly reminisces about her old friend Julian Chichester who is coming to stay at Skebawn. No sooner does Chichester arrive than he begins to dampen his image by scorning the Major's household, particularly the beloved canine, Maria.
4 "In the Curranhilty Country" Roy Ward Baker 23 June 1985
It's time for the hunt as the Major drives to meet with the Curranhilty Harriers in a noisy new motor car, suffering the disdain of Flurry and Sally, who have arrived earlier by train. Despite the Major's modern marvel and his good intentions, the excursion is off to a rocky start with a series of misadventures including as unexpected trek, a malfunctioning motor and a hilarious prank involving the hounds.
5 "Lisheen Races" Roy Ward Baker June 30, 1985
A bit of trickery ensues as preparation for the Lisheen Races takes hold of Skebawn. Furious at Flurry's disloyal support of Miss Bobby Bennett, Sally strikes a seemingly good deal with the cunning local horse dealer in order to enter the competition. Caught up in the race happenings himself, the Major manages to help save the day despite the discovery that his job performance has been called into question by a visiting Dublin official whom he later meets under less than perfect circumstances.
6 "The Devil You Know" Roy Ward Baker 7 July 1985
The whole way of life at Skebawn is threatened when the Major receives an offer to take the position of R.M. in another community closer to Dublin. Upon hearing of the offer, Mrs. Cadogan and the rest of the household think the very idea of the Major leaving is a fine joke. But when the Major is faced with Slipper's antics in court he becomes so frustrated that he resigns on the spot. Soon a new and tyrannous R.M. is visited upon Skebawn inspiring Flurry to take action.