Neighbours Episode Guide: 26-50

Episode 26
Seven Network: 22/04/1985
BBC: 01/12/1986
UK Gold: 07/12/1992

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Father Barry: Wayne Cull
Shop Keeper: Justin Rich
Mugger: Craig Jenkins
Carol Brown: Merrin Canning (uncredited)

Summary:-
Carol Brown is attacked.

Episode 27
Seven Network: 23/04/1985
BBC: 02/12/1986
UK Gold: 08/12/1992

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Seargent Hawkins: Neil Melville
Constable Bright: Lynn Ruthven
Carol Brown: Merrin Canning (uncredited)

Summary:-
Max has a 'friendly' chat to Mrs. Brown after she reports Danny to the police.

Episode 28
Seven Network: 24/04/1985
BBC: 03/12/1986
UK Gold: 09/12/1992

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLuskie
Leo Mason: Justin Gaffney

Summary:-
Julie thinks she is going to have a romantic dinner with Des. Jim learns Scott has been lying.

Episode 29
Seven Network: 25/04/1985
BBC: 04/12/1986
UK Gold: 10/12/1992

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Father Barry: Wayne Cull
Carol Brown: Merrin Canning (uncredited)

Summary:-
Carol Brown seeks help.

Episode 30
Seven Network: 26/04/1985
BBC: 05/12/1986
UK Gold: 11/12/1992

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Mick: Nick Bufalo
Geoff: Bobby Driessen
Shop Keeper: Ron Pinnell

Summary:-
Maria shocks Max with some news.

Episode 31
Seven Network: 29/04/1985
BBC: 08/12/1986
UK Gold: 14/12/1992

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tempers flare in the Ramsay household. Max declares his marriage to be at an end.

Episode 32
Seven Network: 30/04/1985
BBC: 09/12/1986
UK Gold: 15/12/1992

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Birthday Boy: John Adams

Summary:-
Max and Maria split up. Danny and Scott get a taste of hard work.

Episode 33
Seven Network: 01/05/1985
BBC: 10/12/1986
UK Gold: 16/12/1992

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb

Summary:-
Des punches one of Daphne's clients. Shane receives some bad news.

Episode 34
Seven Network: 02/05/1985
BBC: 11/12/1986
UK Gold: 17/12/1992

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Policeman: Peter Patay

Summary:-
Shane is angry about his parent's decision to separate. Scott and Danny decide to move on.

Episode 35
Seven Network: 03/05/1985
BBC: 12/12/1986
UK Gold: 18/12/1992

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Roger Willis: Peter Sinclair
Mr. Fletcher: Thomas Coltraine
Farmer: Colwyn Roberts
Undertaker: Raymond Rich

Summary:-
Scott and Danny are threatened by a gun. Des makes a decision about his promotion.

Episode 36
Seven Network: 06/05/1985
BBC: 15/12/1986
UK Gold: 21/12/1992

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Colin Budds
Guest stars
Mr. Arnold: John Murphy
Greg Arnold: John Higginson
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLuskie
Iris Gough: Maggie Steven
Mrs. Oakleigh: Norma Brown

Summary:-
Paul and Des fall out over Daphne's loan. Julie makes a new friendship.

Episode 37
Seven Network: 07/05/1985
BBC: 16/12/1986
UK Gold: 22/12/1992

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Colin Budds
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Mrs. French: Kate Jason
Detective Conway: Peter Tandy
Old Man: Ernest Wilson
Spinster: Cheryl Ballantine
Waiter: David Armstrong
Greg Arnold: John Higginson (uncredited)

Summary:-
Max's new bedsitter is in a terrible state. Jim receives important information.

Episode 38
Seven Network: 08/05/1985
BBC: 17/12/1986
UK Gold: 23/12/1992

Written by Alan Coleman
Directed by Colin Budds
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Mr. Arnold: John Murphy
Greg Arnold: John Higginson (uncredited)

Summary:-
Jim has a visit from an old schoolfriend. Des has problems at work.

Episode 39
Seven Network: 09/05/1985
BBC: 18/12/1986
UK Gold: 24/12/1992

Written by Alan Coleman
Directed by Colin Budds
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins

Summary:-
Shane is suspicious of Nick's friendship with Maria, Paul thinks about a career change and Max has a car accident.

Episode 40
Seven Network: 10/05/1985
BBC: 19/12/1986
UK Gold: 25/12/1992

Written by Alan Coleman
Directed by Colin Budds
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Mr. Gabbott: Bruce Carter
Mrs. Hammond: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb (uncredited)

Summary:-
Nick explains the accident to Maria. Danny and Scott get scared.

Episode 41
Seven Network: 13/05/1985
BBC: 22/12/1986
UK Gold: 28/12/1992

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Greg Shears
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Mrs. Hammond: Jennifer Jarman-Walker

Summary:-
Max and Shane don't find it easy working together, Nick makes a pass at Maria and Jim tries to calm Mrs Forbes.

Episode 42
Seven Network: 14/05/1985
BBC: 23/12/1986
UK Gold: 29/12/1992

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Greg Shears
Guest stars
Mrs. Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins

Summary:-
Paul is bored with studying for exams and begins to skip lectures. Shane leaves Max in a predicament.

Episode 43
Seven Network: 15/05/1985
BBC: 24/12/1986
UK Gold: 30/12/1992

Written by Patrea Smallacombe
Directed by Greg Shears
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Greg Arnold: John Higginson

Summary:-
Danny takes the news of his parents divorce remarkably well, while Jim is furious at Paul's decision to leave university.

Episode 44
Seven Network: 16/05/1985
BBC: 29/12/1986
UK Gold: 31/12/1992

Written by Patrea Smallacombe
Directed by Greg Shears
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Mr. Arnold: John Murphy

Summary:-
Julie does not approve of Paul's career plans, while Daphne is still causing problems for Des at work.

Episode 45
Seven Network: 17/05/1985
BBC: 30/12/1986
UK Gold: 01/01/1993

Written by Patrea Smallacombe
Directed by Greg Shears
Guest stars
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Greg Arnold: John Higginson
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLuskie
Manager: Barry Main

Summary:-
Shane quizzes Maria on her past. Des lands one on Greg.

Episode 46
Seven Network: 20/05/1985
BBC: 31/12/1986
UK Gold: 04/01/1993

Written by Patrea Smallacombe
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Doctor Burns: Susan Arnold
Mike Lawson: Rod Densley

Summary:-
Max prepares for his court case.

Episode 47
Seven Network: 21/05/1985
BBC: 02/01/1987
UK Gold: 05/01/1993

Written by Patrea Smallacombe
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Mrs. Harris: Eve Godly
Mr. Graham: Max Davidson
R.S.P.C.A. Attendant: Joy Dunstan
Solicitor: Earl Francis

Summary:-
Max is fined. Jim surprises Lucy.

Episode 48
Seven Network: 22/05/1985
BBC: 05/01/1987
UK Gold: 06/01/1993

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Kathy Woodfield: Kerreen Ely-Harper
Mrs. Higgins: Marilyn Maguire
Dean Canning: Barry Main
Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins (uncredited)

Summary:-
Daphne and Danny become closer friends. Paul wants a second interview for the steward's job.

Episode 49
Seven Network: 23/05/1985
BBC: 06/01/1987
UK Gold: 07/01/1993

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Mrs. Harris: Eve Godly
Miss Logan: Alethea McGrath
Kathy Woodfield: Kerreen Ely-Harper
Greg Arnold: John Higginson
Mick Burman: Vic Hawkins

Summary:-
Greg Arnold shows his true colours.

Episode 50
Seven Network: 24/05/1985
BBC: 07/01/1987
UK Gold: 08/01/1993

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Russell Webb
Guest stars
Miss Logan: Alethea McGrath
Greg Arnold: John Higginson
Mr. Arnold: John Murphy
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLinskie
Christine O'Donnel: Amalie Rozsa
Steve O'Donnel: Greg Fleet
Mrs. Harris: Eve Godly (uncredited)
Policewoman: Christine Earle (uncredited)
Policeman: uncredited

Summary:-
Des turns down a promotion.