Neighbours Episode Guide: 2576-2600

Episode 2576
Network Ten: 25/03/1996
BBC: 27/09/1996
UK Gold: 17/09/2002

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan

Summary:-
Mal and Stonie can't decide where to start on the car repairs, but both agree that Libby is in need of a distraction to help get Brett's sudden departure off her mind. Much to Cheryl's dismay, Danni's off to Sydney for three weeks to help launch a fashion label.

Episode 2577
Network Ten: 26/03/1996
BBC: 30/09/1996
UK Gold: 18/09/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Nurse 1: Christine Andrew

Summary:-
Sam and Marlene are not prepared for the onslaught of pushy stage mothers at the Grand Child of the Year photo shoot and Lou attempts to spark up Cheryl's mood and suggests she fly to Cairns to farewell Brett properly.

Episode 2578
Network Ten: 27/03/1996
BBC: 01/10/1996
UK Gold: 19/09/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Sheriff Rafferty: Mark Cutler
Courier: Michael Harrop

Summary:-
Hannah's guilt ridden conscience leads her to a confession, however, her decision to own up does nothing to enhance her popularity at school. While Toadie begins to wonder if his penchant for perving on women in lycra is worth the effort after Jo hassles him relentlessly about his appalling diet.

Episode 2579
Network Ten: 28/03/1996
BBC: 02/10/1996
UK Gold: 20/09/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Doctor: Nathan King
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura
Police Officer & Nurse: uncredited

Summary:-
Jo worries about her career as an aerobics instructor after she discovers Toadie's motivation for joining her classes. Mal, Stonnie and Libby are aghast when they hear from a beaten up Sonny that their car contains valuables that drug dealers are after.

Episode 2580
Network Ten: 29/03/1996
BBC: 03/10/1996
UK Gold: 23/09/2002

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Nurse 2: Peta McDougell

Summary:-
The Kennedy household find themselves playing host to the drug squad and Sam gets a surprise call from the Teen Girl office that could see him embark on a new career, as a model!

Episode 2581
Network Ten: 01/04/1996
BBC: 04/10/1996
UK Gold: 24/09/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Constable Reg Barker: Trevor Wight
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Pam upsets the residents of Ramsay Street with her decision for Cody's funeral to take place in Darwin. Marlene turns a deaf ear to Sam's growing frustration with her stubbornness to want to stay in prison until her attendance at Cody's memorial service is threatened.

Episode 2582
Network Ten: 02/04/1996
BBC: 07/10/1996
UK Gold: 25/09/2002

Written by Beverley Evans
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Sheriff Rafferty: Mark Cutler
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Toadie's head over heals for George, but it looks like a case of unrequited love when George admits she's fallen for another man, and Marlene's unpaid parking fines continue to haunt her when her furnishings are removed as compensation.

Episode 2583
Network Ten: 03/04/1996
BBC: 08/10/1996
UK Gold: 26/09/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Mal, Jo and Luke get roped into Sam's crazy new world when they're asked to be in a photo for a fashion magazine depicting a day in the life of the 'Stefano Gold' man and Cheryl is shocked when Danni returns from Sydney with a man in tow!

Episode 2584
Network Ten: 04/04/1996
BBC: 09/10/1996
UK Gold: 27/09/2002

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Debbie Martin V/O: Marnie Reece-Wilmore
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Lance Hails: Andrew Bibby
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni and Cheryl find themselves at odds over Danni's relationship with Kingston. Danni claims he's a changed man, but is he really? Philip gets a surprise call from Debbie in New York - she's coming home!

Notes:
Colonel Parker didn't appear in this episode.
Storyline of Danni's engagement to Kingston changed to Ben Dalziel.

Episode 2585
Network Ten: 05/04/1996
BBC: 10/10/1996
UK Gold: 30/09/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni's engagement to Kingston is causing shock waves around Ramsay Street especially with Malcolm. As Susan and Karl prepare to leave for their holiday, Mal and Libby start planning the party of the decade but their plans are thrown into chaos with the arrival of an unexpected guest!

Episode 2586
Network Ten: 08/04/1996
BBC: 11/10/1996
UK Gold: 01/10/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Police Medical Officer: Tasos Petousis
Hugh Murphy: Alan McNab
Edna Murphy: Marie Trevor
Murphy: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Martin household is in total chaos with Debbie less than impressed with having to share a room with Hannah. Debbie's reluctance to fully explain exactly what went wrong in New York proves a true test for Phil's patience.

Trivia note: Marie Trevor is a former Neighbours producer.

Notes:
New opening titles.
Debbie Martin permanent again.
Script Producer Judith Colquhoun now credited at start.

Episode 2587
Network Ten: 09/04/1996
BBC: 14/10/1996
UK Gold: 02/10/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Police Officer: Carl Lindgren

Summary:-
Libby and Rupert find themselves on the wrong side of the law and Lou and Cheryl are worried that Danni maybe using Kingston for his money.

Episode 2588
Network Ten: 10/04/1996
BBC: 15/10/1996
UK Gold: 03/10/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Murphy: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Grampa Kennedy encourages the kids to have their party, however, a dampener is put on the evening when Billy suspects that Melissa is homophobic after a joke about one of his favourite teachers, Andrew Watson.

Episode 2589
Network Ten: 11/04/1996
BBC: 16/10/1996
UK Gold: 04/10/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Joel Supple: Bruce Hughes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie confesses to Phillip that Rosemary had accused her of having an affair with her boyfriend. While Debbie denies the charges fiercely, it seems there may be a certain amount of truth in Rosemary's allegation and Billy and George are caught out in a moment of passion.

Episode 2590
Network Ten: 12/04/1996
BBC: 17/10/1996
UK Gold: 07/10/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Joel Supple: Bruce Hughes
Police Medical Officer: Tasos Petousis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Luke's confident that he'll pass his police medical with flying colours, however, when he receives the results, he discovers he couldn't have been further from the truth. Meanwhile, Debbie is sent into a frenzy when Rosemary's boyfriend arrives in Ramsay Street.

Episode 2591
Network Ten: 15/04/1996
BBC: 18/10/1996
UK Gold: 08/10/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Receptionist: Catherine Sutherland

Summary:-
Luke is shattered when he receives the results of his biopsy and Melissa becomes increasingly insecure around Billy, she fears she might lose him to George.

Episode 2592
Network Ten: 16/04/1996
BBC: 21/10/1996
UK Gold: 09/10/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Casey Walker: Gareth Wilding-Forbes

Summary:-
Luke takes drastic action in a bid to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret from Ramsay Street residents. Toadie's quest for true love looks set to continue when he and George decide their relationship should remain on a friendship level.

Episode 2593
Network Ten: 17/04/1996
BBC: 22/10/1996
UK Gold: 10/10/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Suki: Opell Ross
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie puts on a brave face and assures Phil that her break up with Joel has made her a stronger person and Luke causes confusion for those around him with his sudden disinterest in the police force.

Episode 2594
Network Ten: 18/04/1996
BBC: 23/10/1996
UK Gold: 11/10/2002

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Suki: Opell Ross
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Grampa Tom struggles to find a quiet moment with Karl to tell him the long kept secret that could change their relationship forever.

Episode 2595
Network Ten: 19/04/1996
BBC: 24/10/1996
UK Gold: 14/10/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Mal and Stonie's car commiserations turn into an impromptu party at which Hannah humiliates Debbie when she reveals to all, Debbie's history of bulimia.

Episode 2596
Network Ten: 22/04/1996
BBC: 25/10/1996
UK Gold: 15/10/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Fire Officer: Bert Labonte
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Karl tries to come to terms with the fact that Tom is not his real father. Andrew confides in Susan about his relationship with another man. Stonie's prank may have gone too far when Marlene collapses and Phil sells the newsagency and embarks on a new career, as a romance novelist.

Episode 2597
Network Ten: 23/04/1996
BBC: 28/10/1996
UK Gold: 16/10/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago

Summary:-
Luke's wish to keep his cancer diagnosis secret is shattered when Debbie reads Luke's patient card while filling in at the surgery. George is outraged of news that Jo's gym is to become 'women only' and Toadie comes clean about the smoking incident at the school dance.

Episode 2598
Network Ten: 24/04/1996
BBC: 29/10/1996
UK Gold: 17/10/2002

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Rachelle Stig: Natalie Engelman
Opposition Thug: Adrian Darwent
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Andrew faces innuendos from students about his homosexuality, but is determined to weather the storm and Billy's debut football match goes horribly wrong when he is knocked unconscious.

Episode 2599
Network Ten: 25/04/1996
BBC: 30/10/1996
UK Gold: 18/10/2002

Written by Clare Mendes
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson

Summary:-
Danni declares war on Suki D and with encouragement from Ben and Cheryl, she is determined that her designs will be accepted by Italian Chic for their young designer special. Recovering from his football concussion, Billy decides to call it quits with Melissa.

Episode 2600
Network Ten: 26/04/1996
BBC: 31/10/1996
UK Gold: 21/10/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Interested Woman: Belinda Lees

Summary:-
Danni looks certain to outshine Suki D in the fashion stakes until her designs go missing only hours before the presentation. Could this be the end of her big break? At the cost of losing her job, Jo continues to protest about the gym's new women only policy.