Plebs

Cynthia's charming new gladiator boyfriend, Cassius impresses everyone except jealous Marcus, who makes it clear that he wants the relationship to fail. Meanwhile, Stylax plays a prank on Aurelius which ends up going a little too far.

Stylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby. Marcus, under pressure from the girls, suggests they swap roles for the day. Meanwhile, Stylax hangs out with his cousin Lucretia, with whom he has an unusually close relationship.

Besotted Marcus tries to impress Cynthia by befriending the stray cat she has rescued. Stylax visits a sexual health clinic and falls for the attractive Nurse Beatrix.

Mass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian named Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.

Marcus hopes that the Roman festival of Saturnalia will provide the perfect backdrop for him to finally woo Cynthia, while Grumio makes it his mission to salvage as much sacrificial meat from the city-wide celebrations as possible.