Neighbours Episode Guide: 2526-2550

Episode 2526
Network Ten: 27/11/1995
BBC: 19/07/1996
UK Gold: 08/07/2002

Summary:-
Mark's career in television looks set to take off. Sam and Annalise can't bridge the communication gap and Jen's lies may have pushed Phil too far this time.

Notes:
Cheryl Stark played by Caroline Gillmer (in Brett's dream).
Susan Smith didn't appear in this episode.

Episode 2527
Network Ten: 28/11/1995
BBC: 22/07/1996
UK Gold: 09/07/2002

Summary:-
Stonie's tape throws Annalise into a whirl of emotions. Stonie, Mal and Danni get their exam results, and Mark must make a choice between his home town and an exciting television career.

Note: Susan Smith uncredited

Episode 2528
Network Ten: 29/11/1995
BBC: 23/07/1996
UK Gold: 10/07/2002

Summary:-
Susan finally confides the truth about her mother's death. Cody wages a campaign against Adrian the sleazy lecturer. Karl and Kate become closer over dinner.

Notes:
Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.
Susan Smith uncredited.
Final appearance of Bruce Samazan as Mark Gottlieb.

Episode 2529
Network Ten: 30/11/1995
BBC: 24/07/1996
UK Gold: 11/07/2002

Summary:-
Libby is forced to make a decision about how far she and Sonny will go. Jen makes a decision about her career in medicine. Brett and Susan exchange sad farewells in Africa.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2530
Network Ten: 01/12/1995
BBC: 25/07/1996
UK Gold: 12/07/2002

Summary:-
1995 Series Finale
It looks like the game is up for Annalise and Stonie. Sonny's sexual aggression scares Libby. Linda and Lou have a shock in store for Cheryl.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2531
Network Ten: 22/01/1996
BBC: 26/07/1996
UK Gold: 15/07/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura
Linda Carpenter: uncredited

Summary:-
1996 Series Return
Sam is still reeling from the shock discovery of Annalise's affair with Stonefish. Sonny takes things with Libby too far, and Lou and Cheryl consider the advantages of him marrying someone else for money.

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Angie Rebecchi now permanent.

Episode 2532
Network Ten: 23/01/1996
BBC: 29/07/1996
UK Gold: 16/07/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings

Summary:-
A shattered Sam gets violent with Stonefish. Sonny begs Libby's forgiveness but realises he has taken things too far this time, and Hannah is distraught at the thought of Jen moving out.

Episode 2533
Network Ten: 24/01/1996
BBC: 30/07/1996
UK Gold: 17/07/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Linda Carpenter: Gina Gaigalas

Summary:-
Brett finds an ally in Cheryl's best friend, Judy. Sam discovers that Annalise's affair with Stonie is common knowledge in Ramsay Street so he decides to take off, while Stonie nurses his black eye.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2534
Network Ten: 25/01/1996
BBC: 31/07/1996
UK Gold: 18/07/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster

Summary:-
Danni refuses to go back and repeat Year Twelve, but Cheryl has other plans as usual. Michael gives Jen some home truths about the way she has treated Phil. Lou and Cheryl still can't decide whether to take the money and run.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2535
Network Ten: 26/01/1996
BBC: 01/08/1996
UK Gold: 19/07/2002

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Nikk Banner: Michael Fry
Leslie Cornwall: Anne Scott-Pendlebury

Summary:-
Susan and Karl's romantic night is shattered when Susan discovers that Kate was far more than a medical patient to Karl. Hannah visits Jen to get her side of the story about the break-up and for the first time in her life Danni can't talk her way out of a problem.

Episode 2536
Network Ten: 29/01/1996
BBC: 02/08/1996
UK Gold: 22/07/2002

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Amanda Andrews: Jacqui Kennedy

Summary:-
Karl's distress over Kate's death prompts Susan to wonder exactly what sort of relationship Karl had with her. Annalise collects her things from Marlene's, leaving a note and a ring for Sam. Libby's relationship dramas with Sonny cause gossip that she is pregnant.

Episode 2537
Network Ten: 30/01/1996
BBC: 05/08/1996
UK Gold: 23/07/2002

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Karl and Susan are upset that Libby felt she had to seek help from a counsellor. As Karl prepares to leave for Kate's funeral in Cairns, the tension mounts with Susan. Sam returns, with James Grinner who is a bad influence, and while Annalise tries to talk to Sam, he brushes her off. Annalise tells Joanna she is going away for good.

Episode 2538
Network Ten: 31/01/1996
BBC: 06/08/1996
UK Gold: 24/07/2002

Written by Clare Mendes
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson

Summary:-
Annalise leaves Ramsay Street and she shares a sad goodbye with Sam. Jo contemplates going back to Western Australia. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves her diary at Billy's house - naturally he reads it and finds out some interesting information.

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Final appearance of Kimberley Davies as Annalise Hartman.

Episode 2539
Network Ten: 01/02/1996
BBC: 07/08/1996
UK Gold: 25/07/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Charnelle Edwards: Kestie Morassi
Dancer: Simon Vowles
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Melissa works out that Billy has read her diary, while Helen and Phil discover a girl in Michael's bedroom. Jen's job is under threat; and Stonie enlists Jo's help to put together a creative dance routine for the Performance Arts course.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2540
Network Ten: 02/02/1996
BBC: 08/08/1996
UK Gold: 26/07/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Linda Carpenter: Gina Gaigalas
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Coral Reeve: Denise Scott

Summary:-
Helen may be moving to a retirement village, while Luke notices an attraction between Judy Bergman and Brett. Stonefish wins a place in the performance arts class and starts work as a theme waiter at the coffee shop.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2541
Network Ten: 05/02/1996
BBC: 09/08/1996
UK Gold: 29/07/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Coral Reeve: Denise Scott
Tara Bennet: Melissa Konrads
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Michelle Dubois: Libby Sandy

Summary:-
Melissa discovers that Billy misread a passage and innocently calls him stupid. Helen applies to sit a late entrance exam to get into university as a mature age student and Danni is dreading going back to school to repeat year twelve.

Episode 2542
Network Ten: 06/02/1996
BBC: 12/08/1996
UK Gold: 30/07/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni decides to drop out of school after a shocking first day back. Sonny talks Libby into sharing a pizza and a chat, where she outlines what their relationship should be like. Meanwhile Sam's troublesome mate, James, has struck up a friendship with Jen who is working at Chez Chez as a barmaid.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2543
Network Ten: 07/02/1996
BBC: 13/08/1996
UK Gold: 31/07/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Andrew Watson: Christoper Uhlmann
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Shane: Joe Cosentino

Summary:-
After being sprung kissing James by Hannah, Jen throws herself into a panic. Susan becomes concerned for Billy and his ability to handle Year Eleven, while Luke's job is going well at the Time Share company.

Episode 2544
Network Ten: 08/02/1996
BBC: 14/08/1996
UK Gold: 01/08/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright
Ashley Bergman: Damien Foletta

Summary:-
Luke's on cloud nine after a wonderful romantic evening with Nadia. Sam finally has it out with James after he pulled an illegal stunt and Cheryl's had enough of Brett being a slob and not pulling his weight around the house.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2545
Network Ten: 09/02/1996
BBC: 15/08/1996
UK Gold: 02/08/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir

Summary:-
Toadfish hassles Billy for information regarding dyslexia; Jo meets with Bruce Styles and is pleased when she discovers how happy he is with her work. Meanwhile Brett enjoys setting himself up in the backyard, and is Judy interested in him?

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Bruce Styles didn't appear.

Episode 2546
Network Ten: 12/02/1996
BBC: 16/08/1996
UK Gold: 05/08/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadfish amazes everyone with the results of his IQ test. Brett and Judy try to come to terms with their new relationship and Helen offers Brett some great advice on life.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2547
Network Ten: 13/02/1996
BBC: 19/08/1996
UK Gold: 06/08/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Special Guest Appearance By: Clive James

Summary:-
A very famous postman visits Ramsay Street. Danni lets Cheryl know that her overprotective style of mothering is driving Brett away and Stonie is sorry that he ever mentioned the daggy coffee shop uniforms to Angie.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2548
Network Ten: 14/02/1996
BBC: 20/08/1996
UK Gold: 07/08/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Waiter: Jason Buckley

Summary:-
Valentine's Day brings with it some very strange outcomes for the residents of Ramsay Street. Cheryl finally extends the olive branch to Brett and Karl returns from Kate's memorial service, but the strain between Susan and himself is still there.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2549
Network Ten: 15/02/1996
BBC: 21/08/1996
UK Gold: 08/08/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany

Summary:-
Mal realises that Kate must have been more than just a patient to Karl and Hannah suffers the ultimate humiliation when the teacher reads her letter about his good looks.

Episode 2550
Network Ten: 16/02/1996
BBC: 22/08/1996
UK Gold: 09/08/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann

Summary:-
Karl and Susan continue to drift apart, neither wanting to bring up the issue of Kate. Hannah wags school in order to escape embarrassment over her note and Jen decides to spend a weekend devoted to her art.