Pugwall introduces his family and friends, Bazza, Orfo and Stringbean. Today is his thirteenth birthday and Pugwall's dreams are realised when he is given a guitar - but no amplifier.
Pugwall is found to be uninjured and gets to know Jenny, who is in hospital after falling from a ladder. Orfo needs a drum kit so he and Pugwall answer a newspaper advertisement. Pugwall and the gang find themselves in trouble at school.
In an effort to help the band raise money for more equipment, Pugwall's mother organises an opportunity for the group to pick apples on Uncle Rodger's farm. Pugwall and Jenny have a nasty encounter with a bull that chases them into a dam.
In an effort to win a vacation for the family, Supes becomes obsessed with entering competitions on food package labels. Pugwall's wealthy Aunt Annabell visits and the band try to impress her by miming to an Inkspots record.
Supes wins a week's holiday for the family only to find it is the use of a rather large caravan. Without any experience, Herohead finds such an adventure unmanagable. The holiday turns out to be a disaster.
Marmaloid has entered a marching girl quest but Pugwall manages to distract her concentration, destroying the drill. The Orange Organics are invited to perform at the school camp.
At the annual school camp the group encounters the headmaster's nephew as he tries to sing with the band. Pugwall must walk for help when Supes' car breaks down on the way home. Marmaloid locks herself in her bedroom.
Jenny has entered the band in a nationally televised talent quest. After many setbacks, including numerous acts of sabotage, the group benefit from an unexpected gift allowing them to continue in the competition.
The Orange Organics come in a close second in the final round of the Sakimoto Silver Salver Competition but when the winning band is disqualified, the Orange Organics are awarded first place and receive a trip to Japan.
