When Janet Met Michelle

Synopsis: The various characters decide to gather at The Archer for Timothy Claypole's Comic Relief fun night of fun fundraiser; Tim calls everyone he knows and claims he is "more popular than Birkenstocks at a lesbian wake." Donna is seen in a green screen Piccadilly Circus, agreeing to return to Runcorn for Timothy Claypole's fun night of fun. Tim's contest consists of three events: a "bitch-off"; a "drink-off"; and a "flirt-off."

Notes[17] Reception: The episode was watched by 688,000 viewers.
 * This was a curtain raiser for the new series and a one-off special for Comic Relief, bringing together "Two Pints.." and two other BBC Three comedies: Coming of Age and Grownups.
 * The title sequence was re-edited to include newer material and to superimpose the Comic Relief Red Nose.
 * Joe Pasquale appears in a cameo role, as does a cardboard cut-out of Jeremy Clarkson frequently used in Coming of Age.
 * In Janet and Michelle's initial appearance together, split screen techniques are used, but after this, a body double (Rachel Marwood) is used.
 * Michelle briefly sings "My Heart Will Go On" in reference to Janet's rendition in the episode "Near, Far."
 * Will Mellor has said that the language was toned down to suit a younger audience.
 * The Song "Stop Thinking, Start Drinking reappeared during the show along with a short of the song "I've Got My Lovely Crunchy Biscuits"[18]