Under One Roof(1995–2003)

Joy, Luck & Harmony

Happy homemaker Dolly Tan isn't happy. Too many things have been going wrong. It must be down to bad Feng Shui so maybe she should hire a geomancer. Surely her husband, Ah Teck is willing to spend a little money to make sure there's harmony in their house

Music, Ozone & Air Fresheners

Denise meets a grungy, angst-ridden musician at the library and he invites her to his concert. Meanwhile, Paul invests in a set of very expensive germ killing air fresheners.

Candy

A new neighbour moves into the flat upstairs from the Tans, accompanied by never-ending noise which drives the Tans crazy. Ah Teck and Yusof decide to confront the threat once and for all.

He Ain't Pesky, He's My Brother

Daisy is feeling down because her spoilt, younger brother, Michael, is thinking of returning home from Australia to live with her and Michelle. Michael is a chatty, humorous guy but this tends to be overshadowed by his overbearing, obnoxious nature - a side of him Daisy knows only too well.

When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 1)

Meticulous Paul finally meets a girl he likes. Dolly, believing the girl is a graduate and a professional just like her accountant son, is delighted. Meanwhile, Teck displays his handyman skills by trying to repair a broken toaster. Will he or won't he succeed?

When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 2)

Paul, surmounting all obstacles in his path to love, only to encounter some crushing new ones. Meanwhile, Teck, the pseudo handyman, refuses to give up on repairing the broken toaster, much to everyone's despair.

Party Animal

Denise wants to have a grown-up dinner party for her 18th birthday but her best friend Melissa has other ideas. Watch what trouble they both get into. Paul, on the other hand, goes for a leadership training camp in the jungle and Ronnie somehow manages to persuade Paul to let him tag along.

Hot Air

The hot air flowing around Bishan this week may have caused Ah Teck to develop a case of the unstoppable burps - much to Dolly's dismay. But what adds to the heat is Veronica, the high society siren who has lit Ronnie's fire. Tumult ensures as the Tan meet Ronnie's new flame amidst Teck's belching.

Excuse Me, Are You A Phantom?

Denise and Melissa have been spotted by a talent agent and so they start on their modelling careers. Melissa is caught up with the glamour but Denise doesn't want to go too far. The problem is, that is exactly where Melissa wants to go. Ronnie helps Paul get a part in the Phantom of the Opera but the road to fame and fortune doesn't come cheap.

Abigail

It's the Tan's anniversary this week and Dolly's invited her sister, Abigail, from Taiping, as well as Teck's mother for dinner. Her family has always thought Abigail a little strange - she's very shy, extremely sensitive, and tends to cry a lot. Thank goodness she's only coming for dinner! But Abigail shows up five days early and the Tan have a hard time coping with her and her strangeness.

Shop Till You Drop

Misled by Ronnie, Dolly and Rosnah go on a shopping frenzy and discover the magic of buying on credit. But soon they discover the perils of living the cashless lifestyle. The shopaholic complex has some strange repercussions for the Tans, but none stranger than Ronnie's, who becomes paranoid about swallowing pills!

Vegans And Violas (Part 1)

Two business students from Australia are coming to Singapore as part of the AIESEC exchange programme. Ronnie expects them to be moneymad wheeler-dealers like him but they turn out to be a different kettle of fish altogether. Meanwhile, Denise's relief teacher from school, Miss Boo, meets up with Michael and develops a strong attraction for him. Michael doesn't take her seriously but Miss Boo has other ideas on her mind.

Vegans And Violas (Part 2)

Ronnie plots revenge on his Australian friends and Graham, in particular, doesn't take too kindly to his tactics. At the same time, Flora appears to be quite adventurous in her food preferences despite being a vegan. Meanwhile, Miss Boo has been stalking Michael and pressures him into saying "I do". He thinks the woman has one screw loose and despite all his efforts, he just can't seem to shake her off.

Burn old flame, burn

Teck's secondary school sweetheart, Suzie Sim Bee Lian pays an unexpected visit. Teck is happy with the reunion but Dolly is jealous of Suzie's success in life, and thinks Teck wants to take up with his old flame again. Dolly's powerful imagination is matched by Ronnie's fervent desire for Teck to sell his minimart for an unbelievable amount of money.

Mat Rock & Mee Rebus

Mat Rock & Mee Rebus

Tis The Season To Be Jolly

The Christmas spirit comes to Bishan and hits the Tan family in a big way. As Dolly gets right into the swing of things much to Teck's bewilderment, Ronnie transforms the festive season into a commercial venture. Denise is determined to make a difference and organizes a Christmas party for orphaned children. To add to the mayhem, Paul gets romantically involved, without even trying.

No place like home

It's been one year since Paul and Anita got married. And it's great news again; Yusof is getting married - again! His new bride is Ramona: besides being an avid amateur masseuse, she blends her own pure essential oils for sale and used to own a shop called "Ramonatherapy". She and the Tans meet for the first time and awkwardness ensues. Anita and Paul have been living with the Tans for a year now. Anita is becoming tired of the lack of privacy and wants their own digs. Paul finally agrees, but before they can decide on a flat to buy, Dolly purchases the flat next door without consulting them first, much to Anita's distress. Will Paul and Anita succumb to her wishes like obedient children, or is it time to make a stand?

Renovation Blues

Paul and Anita's new flat needs renovation. Who else to call but the best contractor in Singapore, JB and some say Batam - the inimitable Mr. Phua Chu Kang? That's right, Singapore's favourite contractor meets Singapore's favourite family for the first time, and anything goes! Unfortunately, Dolly and Anita have very different ideas about how the flat should be renovated - in particular, Dolly wants to have a connecting door between the two flats so that she will have unlimited access to Paul's flat. Anita objects vehemently. How will this impasse be resolved? Even the redoubtable Chu Kang is at his wits' end when caught between these two females on the warpath.

Daddy's home

Paul and Anita finally get some peace. They are just beginning to enjoy their newfound freedom and privacy and were about to embark on some intimacy when… Bobby returns! He shows up a week early, unannounced, and promptly sets up home in the new flat. Paul and Anita's love life suffer from yet another unwanted intrusion. Another unannounced return takes place - this time it is Yusof's UK-trained architecture-graduate son, Johari. He is not quite sure how to react to his new step-mother, Ramona. In turn, Ramona feels awkward seeing her step-son for the first time. Assistance arrives from an unexpected quarter - in the form of Daisy's pesky brother Michael, to whom Johari inexplicably looks for advice and counsel.

Fixing things

The renovation in Paul and Anita's flat is finished. Or is it? What began as an innocuous shower for Paul soon turns into a drench-fest for the Tans, and even the downstairs flat gets flooded. Its occupant, a lovable Scotsman by the name of Liam MacDougal, soon finds his way to Paul's flat, only to cause Denise to fall - twice. But Denise is confused about her feelings for Liam - is he a plague to be avoided, or the best thing that's ever happened to her? For those waiting to see Denise get kissed, this is the episode to watch! Bobby and Teck compete to fix Paul's broken shower. After Paul decides to fix it himself, they move on to fix other things, much to Dolly's anxiety. Ramona and Dolly scheme to keep Bobby and Teck occupied with TV and good food, and soon their plan appears to be working. Or is it?

Mind your own business

Dolly is concerned about Teck's health and enlists Bobby's help to whip him into shape. Unfortunately, things take a few unexpected turns and culminate in a kung-fu showdown between Teck and Bobby. Who will end up the victor and who the vanquished? Whatever the outcome, it can only be one thing - unthinkable! Ramona and Johari seem to have developed a tacit understanding, but Yusof is completely unable to fathom his own son. Just when he thinks Johari is a complete wash-out, he gets a surprise from Johari that can only be described as - rather delicious! Liam and Denise see each other again. This time, they've moved on and both seem to be quite comfortable in each other's company - as long as they can keep the accidents down to a minimum!

Too close for comfort

Daisy begins to wonder what it is like to be a housewife like Dolly and Ramona. She understands that if she ever gets married, she will have to learn the ropes of being one. So she tries a dry-run - with some hilarious results. It's time for Bobby to say goodbye! He has been chased out of Paul and Anita's flat, he has stayed with the Tan's as a guest long enough. Now the renovations in his flat are complete, and he is finally moving into his own place. He says his goodbyes, but not before surprising the pants off everybody one last time! Denise and Liam continue to meet each other, but secretly without the knowledge of Teck and Dolly. Denise fears that they will object to her seeing an "ang-moh", and the general stigma of being romatically linked to a Caucasian man. Will she give in to the pressures, or will she continue seeing the one she believes she loves?

Not in front of your parents

Dolly and Teck's 35th wedding anniversary is just round the corner. However, they feel neglected when everyone else is wrapped up in their own problems and no one seems to care. Ronnie returns from Germany with a girl band called "Achtung!" and a new squeeze named Claudia, shocking the elder Tans out of their wits. Paul and Anita's marriage is on the rocks as Anita is too inundated with work to give Paul any attention. Denise tries to keep her relationship with Liam a secret from her parents but without much success. Daisy is over the moon when she thinks Frank is going to propose. Just when the Teck and Dolly think their problems can't get any worse, they catch Ronnie and Claudia wearing nothing but bath towels...

Love and Laksa

Rosnah finds her long-lost recipe book, and it's chow time for everyone except Teck, who's suffering under Dolly's strict diet. Meanwhile, cool macho Ronnie Tan is taking orchid gardening. What on earth could make him do such a thing? Or is it who? Will Teck have to eat Dolly's boiled vegetable for the rest of his life? Will Ronnie go to the Amazon? And will anyone get dengue fever?

Thirty Old Man

The team is back with another season of exciting happenings.

Basketball Blues

The Good Old, Bad Old Days

Ah Teck's mini-mart has been severely hit by the poor economy. He does what he can to drum up business, but it appears the Tan family are in danger of losing their main source of income. In another HDB flat not too far away, Rosnah believes she is victim of discrimination after a job interview.

The Thin Breadline

Teck thinks his children are not appreciating their good life when he sees them wasting food and decides it's time for some drastic action. Meanwhile, Rosnah finds herself yo-yo-ing between being happy and sad... until she takes matters into her own hands and gets to the bottom of her feelings, namely, to Yusoff.

Your Minimart or Your Life

The Tans adopt desperate measures to keep Teck's minimart alive. He needs an immediate injection of cash and everyone helps out by entering the job market.

Friends-In-Law

Dolly is determined to do something about Paul, as she thinks her son may decide to become a monk. Meanwhile, Denise and best friend Wendy literally run into two other law students, Bruce and Dennis.

The One

Stand-up comic Selena Tan joins the UOR cast as Anita, the girl of Paul's dreams. While Paul is busy dating, Dolly and Rosnah take over the running of the mini-mart but success gets in the way of their friendship.

Who's That Boy

Paul meets Anita, Paul likes Anita, Paul goes out with Anita... or, at least, he tries to. Will they ever find a time to go out on a proper date? Meanwhile, Anita's dad, Bobby, looms large.

Mum's Not Cooking

The series continues with a load of happenings

Growing Pains

Bobby and Paul do not see eye to eye about the food at a fusion restaurant, and Anita is so fed up with all the bickering she can't keep her mouth shut any longer. Meanwhile, Denise helps an over-protective Dolly realise that she's all grown-up.

When Bobby Met Dolly

Bobby lets Dolly in on the secret of preparing siew mai, but Dolly gets upset in the process. Is Dolly going to jeopardise the prospect of securing a daughter-in-law over a few dumplings? Meanwhile, Ronnie faces the dog-eat-dog reality of working life.

The Gambler

Bobby teaches Robbie the finer points of gambling, so the latter decides to quit his job to be a professional gambler at Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Paul finds himself in a quandary when Bobby gets him to buy a 4D ticket behind Anita's back.

Suspectfully Yours

Dolly suspects Yusof of philandering, Rosnah suspects Ronnie of getting a girl pregnant, Denise suspects Daisy of being unfaithful, Yusof suspects his wife is going crazy. The only person who's clueless is Ronnie, who never suspects he would be embroiled in a messy nest of suspicion.

Wishy Washy Woes

Ronnie and Michael are very excited about their new business venture - a 24-hour car wash company. But who's going to do all the work? Meanwhile, Denise is in hot pursuit of Rudolpho, a Spanish exchange student, who's determined to bring out the passion he thinks simmers beneath the surface of repressed Denise.

Human Nature

A photo of Teck with a mysterious woman leads Dolly to suspect that he has a mistress in China. Denise is surprised that Ronnie is dating TV journalist Vivian Lee. Convinced that Ronnie must be lying to Vivian, Denise sets out to expose him.

Help Me Not

The series continues with a load of happenings

Moustaches and Eyebrows

Denise is embarrassed when she fails to catch the hip and happening jargon used around campus. So she throws herself into the world of fashion magazines and shopping. Meanwhile, Ronnie goes into business with Uncle Bobby.

Show Me The Money

Ronnie decides to be a nice guy and help Paul out at the minimart. But Paul is infuriated when the store is robbed while Ronnie is on duty. Meanwhile, Rosnah and Dolly stumble upon an abandoned baby.

The Other Man

Paul gears up to battle Derrick (model David Yee), a strong contender for Anita's affections and Bobby's ideal candidate for son-in-law. Meanwhile, Daisy discovers the truth about Frank and the other person in his life.

Misunderstood

Paul and Anita get into a fight, while things get out of hand when Ronnie learns cooking from Bobby.

100th episode - The Moral of the Story

What would you do to account for you life? The Tan family and their neighbours find themselves in such a quandary when they come face to face with kooky judges and other surreal characters in the realm between life and death. This 100th-episode special features guests Kumar, Chew Chor Meng, Henry Thia, Wee Soon Hui and now-defunct local band, Tokyo Square.

Habeas Corpus

Denise meets a brilliant visiting lecturer and feels honoured to be assisting him on his PhD thesis, but their friendship takes a dark turn. Meanwhile, Dolly takes up hairdressing and needs a volunteer subject.

Matters of the Heart

Ronnie matchmakes Denise with his boss' son in an attempt to gain his favour. Meanwhile, Paul gets paranoid about his weight and refuses to eat after a customer suffers a heart attack in the mini-mart.

Mak Comes to Town

Rosnah and her mother-in-law have never gotten along and finally finds out why. Meanwhile, Dolly is out to prove she can be a good mother-in-law to Anita, and Denise is roped in as the lead singer in an all-girl band.

Of Soups and Songs

Denise and Wendy's friendship is tested when the former gets caught up with the girl band, so Wendy feels left out. Meanwhile, Dolly's constantly brewing tonic soups, raising Paul's suspicion that she's prepping Anita up for motherhood.

The Test

Dolly and Rosnah think it's time for Paul and Anita to tie the knot. Although Anita is willing, Paul has to face his future father-in-law, Bobby, first.

Cold Feet

Having passed the father-in-law test, Paul finally musters enough courage to pop the question to Anita. Meanwhile, Dolly is making big plans that could affect the whole family.

To Go or Not to Go

Paul changes his mind about running off to China but Ronnie refuses to let him have his room back. Meanwhile, Anita's upset that Paul is avoiding her, and Denise thinks he nags excessively. Having caused so much unhappiness, Paul decides to leave again.

Weekend with Bobby

Paul and Anita have a romantic rendezvous on an idyllic island. Ronnie and Uncle Bobby tag along and find their own romantic entanglements.

Mop and Socks

Daisy takes on the role of 'acting Mum' to Denise and Ronnie. Meanwhile, Yusof becomes a shopaholic.

The Third Party

Ronnie and Denise think that Anita is the one in control of her relationship with Paul, while Daisy meets Frank's nine-year-old son.

Net Gain and Pain

Ronnie starts a cybercafe at home and takes in a 'disciple' while Rosnah gets hooked on shopping on the net.

Happiness

Ronnie, the confirmed bachelor, is in for some disappointment when Michael tells him that their days of swinging bachelorhood are over. Meanwhile, Dennis (Wallace Ang) and Denise develop an interest in each other after spending much time together studying.

The Runaway Groom

Anita proposes to Paul, which puts Dolly in the mood to prepare for their big day. Meanwhile, Paul gets cold feet and contemplates running away.

Eyes Wide Open

Ronnie persuaded Paul to hold a stage party but the latter is uninterested - until he finds out Anita's getting a male stripper for her hen party! Meanwhile, Denise tells Dennis that she can't reciprocate his feelings for her.

Give and Teck

Ah Teck finally returns from his Mainland stint, bringing back with him some questionable behavioural traits. Meanwhile, Yusof is reminded of a dear friend who passed away a few years ago.

Big Fish, Bigger Fish

Ah Teck and Bobby meet for the first time. But a remark made by the former about Anita upsets Bobby and the pleasant affair turns sour. Meanwhile, Paul discovers a rash in a rather embarrassing part of his anatomy.

The Lie

The lie - Yes, the poor economic conditions have not spared even our Ah Teck who, as a result, is feeling alittle on the downside. Yusof on the other hand, is high in spirit with the recent increase of people eating his mee rebus. His recent purchase of a new car brought his spirits even higher. However, Ah Teck soon snaps out of his depressive state when he finds himself hitting the right keys with the kids at the community centre with his Wong Brothers stories. This sudden change of mood leaves everyone wondering - could Dad be seeing another woman? On the married front, Paul and Anita have to come clean when Dolly's excitement over her unborn grandchild is escalating. At the same time, Denise and Liam are taking their relationship seriously, and Denise is even thinking of going for a holiday with Liam though she's sure she would meet with strong objection from her conservative parents. And Ronnie's advice to her? Lie.

The Hug

After coming clean with her mother-in-law, and with the poor business, Anita is thinking of migrating to Australia. Paul, on the other hand, isn't too keen on the idea while Ronnie, thinks that the underlying reason for Anita's decision lies in Paul's poor bedroom techniques. Denise and Liam are spending a lot of time together. If a day had 28 hours, they would be spending 29 hours together. However, their time together keeps getting interrupted by the rest of the Tan household. Taking measures of the situation, they find the weirdest of places to 'spend time'.

The Stayer

Minimart owner turn author - Ah Teck, encouraged by the 'overwhelming' response to his Wong Brothers stories, wants to make a compilation of the stories into a book. Ronnie, probably inspired by Larry Flynt, volunteers to market the book with the idea of using sex as a marketing tool. Denise has a lot of convincing to do when her decision to move in with Liam meets with strong contention from Ah Teck and Dolly. Ronnie playing the devil's advocate, pleads for Denise.

The TV Star

The small flat in Bishan soon turns to Hollywood when Ah Teck hits stardom with his Wong Brothers stories, by being a storyteller on a children's TV programme. Dolly, the ever-supportive wife ends up being his free personal assistant. With Dad being busy with his newfound fame, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to run the minimart: and needless to say, it prove disastrous. Paul gets frustrated and unable to deal with the situation even denies the fact that he's married when Anita informs him that she's found work there and will be extending her stay in Perth.

The Celebrity

Like most 'new-born' celebrities, Ah Teck's head swells as the ratings for his program skyrocket; making him difficult to be around with. Dolly, who has been the victim of Ah Teck's swollen head decides to take drastic measures to straighten him out. Ronnie signs up for a Talent Competition at the Esplanade after persuading Paul (using Anita as a bone-hitter) and Yusof to join him. Ronnie believes that the combination of their skills; Paul's operatic flair, Yusof kompang skill and his 'sex appeal' will unequivocally put the First Prize in their hands.

The Pitch

Teck's still got the TV bug and is constantly criticizing the performances of anyone he watches on TV. Ronnie and Michael egg him on and tell him he's perfect as the host of his own food show. Together with Dolly they pitch the idea of the food show to the TV network. Dolly is so excited by the idea that she joins in during the pitch. Carlos the network executive is so taken by Dolly's charm and enthusiasm that he makes her the host of the show and not Teck! Anita is really taking to life in Perth and this upsets Paul. Michael insinuates that she may be having too good a time there and suggests Paul take revenge. Pretty soon Paul turns into a party animal. Denise returns from Scotland with the surprising news that she's broken up with Liam. There's an even bigger shock for her family when she starts dressing in an ultra-sexy way and dates four guys at the same time.

The Couch Potato

Everything seems to be going smoothly for Dolly when she gets to shoot the pilot of her new cooking show and Carlos, the network executive is full of nothing but high praise for her. However, he decides to make one minor change to the show - he makes Dolly dress like a porn star! In the meantime, Paul hits the reverse gear and shocks everyone by throwing away his pills and vitamins, eating fatty greasy food and not bathing. Denise's suspicious behaviour leads Michael and Ronnie to think that she might be contemplating suicide as a result of her break up with Liam.

The Rival

Dolly is still trying to get used to the new Paul who was once neat, clean and hygienic and is now unwashed, grubby and a fatty food connoisseur. So pleased with his new persona, that Paul intends to send photos of himself to Anita. When a new stallholder decides to sell mee rebus, Yusof and Johari expect the new stallholder to close shop within a month, until they discover that the new stallholder is a she and a very pretty and sweet she at that. Soon falling for her charms, they find themselves helping out at their rival's store more than their own. Meanwhile, no one believes Ronnie when he says he's been dating Eunice Olsen from the Wheel of Fortune and he has to go to great lengths to prove that he's telling the truth.

The Bully

When a bully at his stall beat up Yusof, he decides to take karate lessons with Teck. His over-eagerness gets him into trouble when he decides to confront the bully only after a few classes and is beaten to a pulp again. Unhappily forced into taking karate, Paul finds himself falling for one of the students in the class, Wendy. Ronnie advises him to go for it, but Paul is unsure, until Wendy makes the first move.

Episode 10

Teck's been especially grumpy of late and complains about every little thing Dolly does wrong. Dolly feels unappreciated in spite of all she does to keep Teck and the children happy. Daisy thinks she knows how to alert Teck to Dolly's plight. When Denise has a new admirer in the form of one of the guys she's counseling. Ronnie tells her to be on guard as he's sure everyone who goes to the counseling centre is a pyscho. Meanwhile Ronnie has started a website that gives advice on how to get revenge called geteven.com. Business is so good that he hires Paul to work for his website until things take a wrong turn - one of Paul's clients wants to get rid of Ronnie.

The Secret

Teck drawing inspiration from a dream, creates a mouth-watering dish aptly called 'Teck Mee', which is welcomed by all, convincing Teck to take part in the Bishan Communiy Centre Cooking competition. The trust between Yusof and Teck breaks when Teck reveals a deep, dark secret from Yusof's past and Yusof enters the cooking competition hoping to get even with Teck by beating him at the contest. Meanwhile, Dolly has been bringing Denise lunch and cleaning up the place at the Counseling Centre which Denise is still able to tolerate until Dolly starts assisting Denise with her counseling. Ronnie, on the other hand is on an all time high. He thinks he has found the perfect woman but there's a slight glitch - she absolutely forbids him to even peek at another woman. Will Ronnie be able to do it?