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Step Dave Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Starry Eyed
42 mins
24 year old bartender Dave meets Cara, the woman of his dreams - but finds she's 15 years older, and lives with her three kids and a scary mother-in-law. Dave is a bartender with a bit of a reputation as a heartbreaker. Cara is there on a blind date. When her date goes wrong, Cara ends up locked in the women's bathroom. She falls out of the bathroom window, and lands in the arms of Dave, who is hiding outside from a jilted ex. Dave plays the gentleman and takes Cara to the A and E, where over four hours they form a bond. But Cara is reluctant to take things further - she's aware there's something she hasn't mentioned to Dave. Later though, Dave and Cara spend the night together - but their passion is interrupted by the arrival of Marion, Scarlett, Jasmine and Logan - Cara's mother-in-law, daughters (16 and 13) and son (7). This is the thing Cara had not mentioned to Dave. Things get worse when she discovers he's only 24 - he wasn't even born in the 80s. - and he is shocked to learn that she is 39. Both agree that this relationship is not going to happen. But then, Dave and Cara can't stop thinking about each other. So maybe, love can beat the odds.
Episode 2
Early Days
43 mins
Dave suspects that Cara is embarrassed of their age difference. Julia is determined to find out what the catch is with Cara's new mystery man. Dave has been taking Cara on many dates, to action movies and games arcades, but he's aware she's keeping a little distance between them. When he learns that she's going to the theatre and that he's not invited, Dave decides to show her he can be cultured and mature too. Dave and Azza attend the theatre show, only to discover it's a primary school concert. Cara is embarrassed when Dave and Azza accidentally cause a commotion and get thrown out. When she learns Dave wants to meet her kids properly, Cara is reluctant - she doesn't want them getting too attached in case it doesn't last. Cara is still burned after she and the kids were abandoned by her husband Stewie, eight years ago. Dave's mate Azza is down on women after being tormented on a daily basis by his office nemesis Betty. Dave and Azza take refuge at the bar, feeling sorry for themselves. Eventually Cara realises she has to take a risk, and she arranges for Dave to come around and meet Scarlett, Jasmine, Logan and their grandmother Marion. Dave is hopeful that his girlfriend's kids like him, but for Scarlett and Jasmine, it's hate at first sight.
Episode 3
The Clown and the Bear
43 mins
Dave learns that three in a bed is not as much fun as it sounds. Cara takes on a school bully. It's a big moment for Dave and Cara - he is going to sleep over at the family home for the very first time. But, things don't go according to plan.
Episode 4
Worlds Collide
44 mins
Dave and Cara venture into each other's worlds - grown up dinners with conversation about home renovation versus a wild 21st birthday party.
Episode 5
My Room
43 mins
Cara tries to fix a bromance break up while Dave incurs the wrath of Marion. Azza has serious girl trouble.
Episode 6
Knocked Up Natalie
42 mins
Cara meets Dave's mother, but not for the first time. Julia finds that her child-minding skills need work.
Episode 7
Promise and Deliver
43 mins
Dave and Cara face some facts about their generation gap. Jen wants in on the cougar action, while Phillip has a big surprise for Julia.
Episode 8
Rock Bands and Reefer
43 mins
Cara is upset when Jasmine runs away with a rock band. Logan finds some "special" plants in the garden, but who do they belong to?
Episode 9
Goodbye Princess
44 mins
Dave must win over a princess, and Cara discovers that Stacey the Stalker is her brand new best friend.
Episode 10
Grow Up
43 mins
Dave goes head to head with Cara's ex-husband, while Jen has a man too many.
Episode 11
Crowded House
43 mins
Dave struggles to play with the grown-ups while Cara's accused of being a bad mother. Julia's world crumbles.
Episode 12
Let It Go
44 mins
While the kids are away Cara will play. Knocked Up Natalie is unhappy to find that Dave has been domesticated.
Episode 13
No More Escaping
44 mins
Dave and Azza are leaving for their OE, while Cara faces a big birthday milestone, alone.