What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin
Episodes
We're on a break!
06 Feb 2026
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What's your problem is going on a short break. We should be back mid March.
Click clack, not thunk thunk
02 Feb 2026
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In this episode, Carol gets bad laminate, Nick has oddly quiet builders, and they help with a neighbourly question and with teaching grandma old trick...
The cleaner wears Gucci
30 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Carol has hers taken every night except Saturday, Nick has his done too early on Mondays, and they help with wild swimming and with p...
Captain Mainwaring says "no"
26 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Nick has had it up to here with a particular family, Carol thinks it is a plot, and they help with zips and websites that follow you.
Earworm alert!
23 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Nick can't get a song out of his head, Carol tires of the pressure to watch a certain TV programme, and they help with over-acting an...
Going to China on purpose
19 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Carol is not sympathetic, Nick makes up for that, and they help with fuelling your body as opposed to your car, and with saying too m...
Highbrow and intellectual
16 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Carol says she's not as sipper, Nick believes her, and they help with publishing a poem and with sitting properly.
Ticketed!
12 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Nick tries to appeal a fine, Carol guarantees his success, and they help with airline safety equipment and with gym etiquette
Nuh Hooz Ferra Swally?
09 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Nick cleans up after other people, Carol inspects the kitchenette, and they help with what to do if you missed 13 years and with two ...
Artificial stupidity
05 Jan 2026
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In this 400th edition, Nick sings Happy Birthday, Carol does a big clean, and they help with accidentally causing celebrities to expire and with peopl...
Introducing: Where Politics Meets History - Where Politics Meets History
24 Dec 2025
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If you love What's Your Problem, we think you'll love Where Politics Meets History. Each week Iain Dale and Tessa Dunlop take a fresh look at the bigg...
Carol "Three Dinners" McGiffin
22 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets her selfie sticks out, Nick turns around and says "Um", and they help with which side to sleep on and with paying by chequ...
The Giant Woofer
19 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol goes in and out, Nick goes up and down and they help with orienting a toilet roll and with a flirty boss.
I can't get no reservation
15 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol doesn't want to party, Nick fails to book lunch and they help with getting a haircut and with people who say "long story short"
Bleary-eyed and staggering
12 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol is all at sea, Nick warns about life on the ocean wave and they help with people who say "dear" and with self-checkouts.
Mumble Mode
08 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol shows off her dongle, Nick puts his 'phones on and they help with a person's nuts and with turning the music up.
Untucked and dishevelled.
05 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol prepares the canapes, Nick splashes it all over and they help with confusing adverts and with have-a-go-heroes.
Keep that racket down!
01 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Carol leaves the lights on, Nick turns up the heat and they help with noisy co-workers and with subtitles on TV
Noises off
28 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol sees a terrible film, Nick has the builders in and they hear a poem about politics and help with all-inclusive hotels.
Wizardry and chemistry
24 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol and Nick name DJs who say 'Hi', and they help with a potential offence and with supermarket loyalty cards
The wheels fall off
21 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol is corrected, Nick assists with the correcting and they help with keeping a house in New Zealand and with fear of flying a prop...
Hat, coat, scarf and gloves
17 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets impatient with the kettle, Nick tries not to stare at a guitarist and they help with a tricky name change and with cooking...
Sprouting
14 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol over-does the brassicas, Nick shares a recipe and they help with fridge fiends and with not being listened to.
Not Available
10 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol peeks at monkeys, Nick marvels at seahorses and they help with the Royal Family and with how to get through winter.
Last year's feathers
07 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol takes issue with an animal fan, Nick get emotional watching a Xmas TV ad and the help with tea or coffee and with the star of F...
Your wife's in aisle 14
03 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carol is incommunicado, Nick has an appointment with a star and they help with remembering things and with losing your other half on ...
A top-up
31 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol dunks a biscuit, Nick acts like a waiter and they help with ordering water and with youths dressing alike.
The undercover undertaker
27 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol picks her favourite forever place, Nick wants an investigation into the forever business and they help with an after-life probl...
Nibbling the baguette
24 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol tries to get change, Nick corrects her maths and they help with getting served at the bar and with a struggling artist.
'Allo!
20 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Nick and Carol get a theme tune and they help with school gymnasiums and with doggy-doo disposal.
The worst thing in the world
17 Oct 2025
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In this episode, carol spots something on public transport, Nick turns that up to 11 and they help with a window opener and with finding younger frien...
Kill 'em all!
13 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol takes on nature, Nick rides shotgun and they help with light-fingered customers and with doing other people's washing up.
Unloosening
10 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets a machine, Nick does it by hand and they help with the right glass and with ketchup going missing
Two dedicated non-followers of fashion
06 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol has a sloosh, Nick gets poetical and they help with a teeth issue and with arming Carol.
Apologies to Frankie Valli
03 Oct 2025
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In this episode, Carol misunderstands a pop song, Nick invents a drinking accessory and they help with going to sleep and with walking backwards.
The Turkey Issue
29 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol doesn't spot a Cadillac, Nick does and they help with a bonus and with gym goers who smell too nice
Having a fondule
26 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol puts her blue jeans on, Nick gives up his flares and they help with references and with not having children.
The sound of minds being blown
22 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Nick and Carol stare off into space and they help with gravity and flashing.
The art of sitting down
19 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol brags about a kitchen accessory, Nick denies having one and they help with a nightmare neighbour and with toaster crumbs
There's no "P" in her "OOL"
15 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol remembers a sticky carpet, Nick gets woken by a roller-coaster and they help with a confused fan and with separating the lids.
Skipping
12 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol is lost in a fog, Nick does his lighthouse impersonation and they help with weight loss jabs and with skip etiquette.
Page 89!
08 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol serves up a savage swipe, Nick manages to dodge it and they help with getting a promotion and with insomnia
The Person Proficiency Test
05 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Carol wears a puffy pink dress, Nick has never seen anything like it and they help with a difficult son and with peek-a-boo...
Numb and Number
01 Sep 2025
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In this episode, Nick doesn't take a selfie, Carol thinks he should and they help with a loud hospital ward and with opening your exam results on TV.
Pertinent
29 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Nick checks his settings, Carol is confident that she doesn't have to and they help with a small convenience and a very confusing wed...
Awkward and Difficult
25 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Carol is awkward and Nick is difficult, or might be the other way round and they help with people who open doors for you and wit...
The Twingo Encounter
22 Aug 2025
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This week, Carol attacks Australians, Nick leaps to their defence and they help with a complaining listener and with "be nice to staff" signs.
Spitballers
18 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets some lip from her husband, Nick agrees with him and they help with taking wine to a dinner party and with a toothpaste dil...
Suffering from Asteroids
15 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Nick gets a haircut he didn't want, Carol denies grooming herself and they help with a stupid smart phone and hear from a s...
Footie food
11 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Nick finds it, Carol fixes it and they flog it, and they help with film warnings and fun sponges.
Doing time
08 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Carol visits the nick, Nick sings a carol and they help with an inactive husband and with the perforations on toilet rolls.
Sweet sleepy music
04 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Carol is stymied by the Chinese, Nick tries a cartoon beer and they help with 20mph zones and with Nick and Carol's sausages and ding...
Girl keeps swinging
01 Aug 2025
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In this episode, Carol sets up her pool office, Nick has an imposing visitor and they help with people who don't call back and with a new barber.
Off her trolley
28 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol finds it where she left it, Nick walks a spooky corridor and they help with difficult customers and dirty cars.
In a canoodle
25 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol launders money, Nick gives up on folding it and they help with finding a rental and with fakeness.
Not sucking or blowing
21 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol is deciding what to get for Nick's birthday, Nick has already decided what to get for hers and they help with password man...
The anonymous mover
18 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol has a procedure, Nick thinks she shouldn't have another and they help with an autograph hunter and with a Mexican stand-off.
"No" seems to be the hardest word
14 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol puts hers all over, Nick puts his on the side and they help with a vets bill and with a supervisor's favourite.
A couple of monkeys
11 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol has a nice ding, Nick can't find one and they help with career advice and with dating older people.
Making a distinct noise
07 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol is in trouble again, Nick can't believe it and they help with a bad TV recommendation and with a mother-in-law on a boat.
The truthful not stupid genius
04 Jul 2025
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In this episode, Carol is under aerial attack, Nick is as sympathetic as you would expect and they help with a working holiday request and with sortin...
Carol lets one go
30 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol makes an allegation, Nick claims he is innocent and they help with over-packing for Cornwall and with dining table etiquette.
Skipping through Ikea
27 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol takes a delivery, Nick fills in the gap while she's away and they mention a few old rockers who are probably doomed now and hel...
Skulking around
23 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol proposes to Alan Sugar, Nick waves his arms around and they help with an annoying gardener and with another podcast.
Carol paps herself
20 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets a delivery, Nick imagines what it might be and they refuse to give up their last of something and help with spelling.
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Bowie
16 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol is shocked at her feed, Nick doesn't like his much either and they help with a complaining cat and with personal space issues.
Not satisfactory
13 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol starts a fight with A.I., Nick gives her his full support and they help with a collapsing university and with polite conversati...
A twerking sensation
09 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol needs silence to work, Nick isn't providing any and they help with a wobbly table and with what goes in the fridge.
Hot buns!
06 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Carol fails the hygiene regulations, Nick digs for victory and they help with a wobbly table and with small uninvited guests
A bad gooey
02 Jun 2025
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In this episode, Nick and Carol get a nice note and they help with getting rid of a shed-full of stuff and with what not to name a baby girl.
The Dead End
30 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol reads the menu, Nick can't get a reservation and they cause a power cut and help with a breakfast bar.
Bleeping Impossible
26 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol has a request, Nick isn't taking requests and they help with a day out and with shrinking clothes
Is breathing good for you?
23 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol takes a compliment, Nick isn't sure it is one and they help with an unglamorous job and with parents who refuse to text.
The imperfect host
19 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol is doling out the jobs, Nick cancels his booking and they help with a pining dog lover and with getting out of a car.
Raining glue
16 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets her bush trimmed, Nick pays someone to act like a monkey and they help with staying slim and with daytime TV adverts.
In the dog house
12 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol is a Parisian prostitute, Nick fails to be sophisticated and they help with slipper socks and with critiquing a friend’s book
The Topless Lunch
09 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol makes sure she doesn't get irate first thing in the morning, Nick is very grateful and they help with organising sex and with a...
The "cow place"
05 May 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets prepared, Nick thinks about doing the same and they help with a power outage and with funeral souvenirs.
Mid-life crisis trousers
02 May 2025
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In this episode, Nick and Carol are being tested and they help with a pesky fly and with talking dirty.
Not suitable for children under 50
28 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol is on an emotional roller-coaster, Nick takes cover and they help with some old sweets and with finding things that aren't wher...
Knackers and Clackers
25 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol sits up straight, Nick breaks into a run and they help with a spoiler and with molecules.
Sheep sharing
21 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol roots around in the bottom of the bag, Nick hears about the devil and they help with tipping and with a snoring husband.
BBQ Wars!
18 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol cancels a holiday, Nick searches for one he can't afford and they help with a nice smell and with a bad one.
Mickey Rourke has gone too far
14 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol unloads the dishwasher, Nick takes out the rubbish and they help with a potential serial killer and with what to get for the co...
Talking sheep
11 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol tries to go somewhere, Nick thinks she'd be better where she is and they help with tormenting pets and assist a man who walks l...
Air kisses
07 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol fights for the arm rest, Nick fights for the foot well and they help with a polo neck and an icontinent friend's best friend.
Fearlessly eating filth
04 Apr 2025
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In this episode, Carol has advice for your immune system, Nick is not taking it and they help with a friend's partner and with a massive pylon.
Controversial roasties
31 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol contemplates the end of the internet, Nick recalls his least favourite teacher and they help with a parking problem and disagre...
Grumpy and Frumpy
28 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol and Nick dissect a weird accent, help with a school prom problem and with a garden room
All shook up
24 Mar 2025
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In this episode,Carol has a seismic event, Nick has a near death experience and they help with a family argument and with a trip to Paris.
The idiots.
21 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol looks at the Side Bar of Shame, Nick looks for Carol on there with no luck and they help with a wedding dress and with some ser...
Checkin' the settin's
17 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol says she is right about everything, Nick thinks she's wrong about that and they help with someone who is being ignored, with li...
Bad careers advice
14 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol gets square eyes, so does Nick and they help with an "avid" listener and with a wannabe artist.
Elephant trousers
10 Mar 2025
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This week, Carol finds some uncool clobber, Nick also disapproves and they help with artificial intelligence and with annoying tourists
A Second World Problem
07 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol has just got off a flight, Nick welcomes her back and they help with not looking like a swot and with a WFH issue.
The Hot Box
03 Mar 2025
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In this episode, Carol doesn't care, Nick doesn't care that she doesn't care and they help with a family breakfast and with going to bed angry
The Festival of Sickness
28 Feb 2025
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In this episode, Carol has a complaint, Nick is not very helpful and they help with "that woman again" and with someone's drawers.
Letting one go
24 Feb 2025
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In this episode, Carol behaves badly and gets called in to see the boss, Nick is outraged and they help with breakfast and with moving from Florida
Kicking the ice bucket
21 Feb 2025
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In this episode, Carol celebrates a birthday, Nick sings the song and they help with a lack of headphones and with parking a car.
Trick lips
17 Feb 2025
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In this episode, Carol is angry at a cloud, Nick is mystified by it and they help with a holiday itinerary and with a centre parting.