The Good Life - Season 1 (1975)

Tom and Margo's simmering disagreement festers to the point that Margo calls in the local residents' association to put a stop to the Goods' self-sufficient lifestyle. The showdown between the two neighbors takes an unexpected turn, and from the outcome a new relationship is forged.

Tom shows off his latest project, a way to produce electricity using the refuse from his herd of pigs. Jerry takes an interest in the concept till Margo and Barbara have words. Later after things have calmed Tom asks Jerry to house sit while the Goods go to scrounge firewood. While away a series of unexpected events occur at the house that see Jerry get the last laugh over the Good's

Tom's former employer, instructs Jerry to invite the Good's to a dinner party. Sir Andrew tries to entice back to work by offering freelance work. After initially saying no Tom reconsiders the offer in the wake of an intimate discussion with Barbara. Tom scheming nearly comes undone as Barbara discovers part of Tom's secret and what it will mean for her

The Leadbetters go on holidays just as twin disasters of Tom injuring his back and extreme weather conditions threaten the Good's dream of self sufficiency to the test. Their first harvest is due to begin any day and Barbara tries to deal with these almost insurmountable problems.