Neighbours Episode Guide: 2551-2575

Episode 2551
Network Ten: 19/02/1996
BBC: 23/08/1996
UK Gold: 12/08/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins

Summary:-
Mal suspects Karl had an affair with Kate and looks for evidence. Hannah and Toadie become partners in crime and Mal and Stonefish have a surprise classmate.

Episode 2552
Network Ten: 20/02/1996
BBC: 26/08/1996
UK Gold: 13/08/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Ashley Bergman: Damian Foletta
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright

Summary:-
Cheryl spies Brett and Judy together and realises the truth about their relationship. The Kennedy's have a family meeting about Karl's relationship with Kate and Toadie gets sprung wagging school.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2553
Network Ten: 21/02/1996
BBC: 27/08/1996
UK Gold: 14/08/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Ashley Bergman: Damian Foletta
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte

Summary:-
Jealous Danni gets her just desserts when she demands that Malcolm change his behaviour. Lou has a new professional rival in Marlene, and Cheryl and Judy have a heart to heart talk about Brett.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2554
Network Ten: 22/02/1996
BBC: 28/08/1996
UK Gold: 15/08/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Mr. Horwood: Ian DeLacy

Summary:-
Joanna is shattered by Cody's cruel jibes, whilst Sam and Cody are having a great time together. The success of Marlene's radio show could place Lou's future in jeopardy.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2555
Network Ten: 23/02/1996
BBC: 29/08/1996
UK Gold: 16/08/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Danni goes into a tailspin after Mal dumps her, and Mal's smugness soon disappears when Rupert appears eager to take his place in Danni's life. Life looks up for Jo when she meets a lovely man at the gym, the only problem is that one of her friends just broke up with him.

Episode 2556
Network Ten: 26/02/1996
BBC: 30/08/1996
UK Gold: 19/08/2002

Written by Deborah Sheldon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Brett and Libby are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves becoming more than just good friends. Jo's foray into aerobics teaching is put to the test by Toadie. While Karl challenges Cheryl to a serious golf tournament.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2557
Network Ten: 27/02/1996
BBC: 02/09/1996
UK Gold: 20/08/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Dexter: Nicholas Jones

Summary:-
Danni makes a juvenile attempt to get Mal jealous. Since their romantic encounter, Brett and Libby are acting very suspicious and Mal and Stonie pool their finances and buy Sonny's old car.

Episode 2558
Network Ten: 28/02/1996
BBC: 03/09/1996
UK Gold: 21/08/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Yobbo: Lawrence Price

Summary:-
Luke meets an attractive police woman, but his bad experience with the con-woman Nadia has made him a little tentative with the opposite sex. Toadie knows he'll have to catch the real graffiti artist if he is to prove he's not to blame and are Lou and Marlene set to become the new Abbott and Costello of the radio airwaves?

Episode 2559
Network Ten: 29/02/1996
BBC: 04/09/1996
UK Gold: 22/08/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Club Official: Martin Hopkins

Summary:-
Believing Cody to be asleep, Sam tells her that his feelings for her have deepened. However, Cody has some news for Sam that may end their relationship before it even begins. Meanwhile Hannah lets Zoe sleep over to avoid her constantly fighting parents.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2560
Network Ten: 01/03/1996
BBC: 05/09/1996
UK Gold: 23/08/2002

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Jake Wedd: Ian Toyne

Summary:-
Stonie tries valiantly to impress a girl at University, but unfortunately she only has eyes for Mal. Cody breaks some news to Sam about her future and Lou tries in vain to sabotage Marlene's radio show.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2561
Network Ten: 04/03/1996
BBC: 06/09/1996
UK Gold: 27/08/2002

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Trevor Burke: Anthony Campbell-Black
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Jake Wedd: Ian Toyne
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys

Summary:-
Luke makes a career decision that he is going to become a policeman. Toadie realises he'll have to find out who the real graffiti artist is if he's going to clear his name and Stonie tries to convince Catherine that he is actually a sensitive new age guy.

Note: Caroline Gillmer back in credits listing.

Episode 2562
Network Ten: 05/03/1996
BBC: 09/09/1996
UK Gold: 28/08/2002

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Trevor Burke: Anthony Campbell-Black
Dexter Jensen: Nicholas Jones

Summary:-
Jen talks Cody into persuing a relationship with Sam, whilst Hannah is faced with the ultimate temptation, should she look at the test questions? Toadie sets out to make amends to those he has terrorised in the past.

Episode 2563
Network Ten: 06/03/1996
BBC: 10/09/1996
UK Gold: 29/08/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Robert Dong: Nelson Leongue
Lance Hails: Andrew Bibby

Summary:-
Cody prepares a romantic meal for Sam, as only Cody can, it's beer and pizza! Jen bids farewell to her friends in Ramsay Street and departs for Arnhem land.

Notes: first appearance after Cheryl's return, final appearance of Alyce Platt as Jen Handley.

Episode 2564
Network Ten: 07/03/1996
BBC: 11/09/1996
UK Gold: 30/08/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Max Geppert: Jim Daly

Summary:-
Sam is reluctant to enter the Grandchild of the Year contest until he realises the prize is $10,000. Cheryl is mortified when Brett announces he intends to sail around the world and Danni treats both Rupert and Mal badly and ends up with no mates.

Episode 2565
Network Ten: 08/03/1996
BBC: 12/09/1996
UK Gold: 02/09/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Stonie can't believe Catherine doesn't find him devastatingly attractive. Only Helen and Libby know about Brett's departure plans and Lou's job as a radio announcer comes into conflict with his position as Mayor of Erinsborough.

Note: Final regular appearance of Brett Blewitt as Brett Stark.

Episode 2566
Network Ten: 11/03/1996
BBC: 13/09/1996
UK Gold: 03/09/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Fabian Conte: Michael A. King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Danni receives a wonderful work offer. Mal and Stonie disagree over how they should begin rebuilding their car, should mechanics or aesthetics come first? Luke breezes through the first of the Police Force entrance exams.

Note: Toadfish added to regular cast, Brett removed.

Episode 2567
Network Ten: 12/03/1996
BBC: 16/09/1996
UK Gold: 04/09/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Photographer: Paul Tolton
Brayden: Timothy Johnson
Brayden's Gran: Gillian Carpenter
Chloe: Kate Norton
Chloe's Gran: Helen Rayson-Hill
Larry Pile: Paul McCarthy
Waratah Kid 1: Jade Clarkson
Waratah Kid 2: Paul Czarnota

Summary:-
Hannah gets extremely nervous before the Brainarama quiz show taping. Cheryl visits Brett in Cairns before he sets sail around the world and Sam's day at the Cutest Grandchild Competition arrives.

Episode 2568
Network Ten: 13/03/1996
BBC: 17/09/1996
UK Gold: 05/09/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir
Robert Dong: Nelson Leongue
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah comes clean and confesses her quiz show sins. Susan is given the birthday surprise of the lifetime by her family and Toadie over-compensates for his new diet with a secret junk food binge.

Episode 2569
Network Ten: 14/03/1996
BBC: 18/09/1996
UK Gold: 06/09/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Detective: Chris Doyle
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Sonny Hammond: uncredited

Summary:-
Mal and Stonie have an unexpected visit from the boys in blue and Jo worries about her future when her first aerobics class doesn't go exactly to plan.

Episode 2570
Network Ten: 15/03/1996
BBC: 19/09/1996
UK Gold: 09/09/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Tracey Bird: Helen Mutkins
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
The Police decide to stake out Ramsay Street in order to catch the drug fiends. Philip decides to take in a child through the Emergency Care programme and Sam may be in for a glamourous career change.

Episode 2571
Network Ten: 18/03/1996
BBC: 20/09/1996
UK Gold: 10/09/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Detective Payne: John Powell
Simon Palmer: Mark Pearce
Stuart Maughan: Leigh Whannell
Romy Barbuto: Rebecca Reibe
Peter Lenten: James Patrick

Summary:-
The stakeout of the Kennedy house goes dreadfully wrong when a Ramsay Street resident is shot and Sam's visit to the Teen Girl office takes a new turn when he is discovered by an important account executive who makes him an offer he simply can't refuse.

Episode 2572
Network Ten: 19/03/1996
BBC: 23/09/1996
UK Gold: 11/09/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Detective Payne: John Powell
Simon Palmer: Mark Pearce
Stuart Maughan: Leigh Whannell
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie

Summary:-
Cody undergoes surgery and is placed straight into intensive care; Toadie's lunch pack pilfering is exposed, while Hannah's shoplifting exploits land her in hot water.

Episode 2573
Network Ten: 20/03/1996
BBC: 24/09/1996
UK Gold: 12/09/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Shop Assistant: Prue Keating
Female Manager: Mirella Killingsworth
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Kevin Duve: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Lou's guilt concerning his anonymous romantic gifts only encourages Cheryl to continue the charade and Marlene is outraged to discover that Sam's new company wants him to disown his Nan to increase his rugged appeal.

Episode 2574
Network Ten: 21/03/1996
BBC: 25/09/1996
UK Gold: 13/09/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Sergeant Herron: Terry Gill
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Detective Skilbeck: Rick Fletcher
Female Drinker: Monique Males

Summary:-
Luke's entry to the Police Force is threatened when he misses an obstacle in the agility course. Lou begins to suspect that he has a following of radio groupies and Marlene's unpaid tickets amount to thousands, but she refuses to pay them on principle.

Episode 2575
Network Ten: 22/03/1996
BBC: 26/09/1996
UK Gold: 16/09/2002

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Sergeant Herron: Terry Gill
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared

Summary:-
Toadie is about to toss in the accelerated learning program until he meets his female equivalent. Lou is horrified when he gets a love letter that he believes is from Angie. Luke fears he has picked up the flu only days before his police medical.