Mrs Flax, a single mother, shares an estranged relationship with her daughters. But things change between them when the younger daughter falls into the river and is hospitalised.
Jack Butler loses his job due to recession, making his wife, Caroline, the earner of the house and him a stay-at-home dad. As days go by, Jack realises how difficult it is to manage a home.
In an attempt to connect with his son, Lewis, former soccer star George Dryer begins coaching a boys' football team. While doing so, he is constantly pursued by his students' attractive mothers.