Neighbours Episode Guide: 2601-2625

Episode 2601
Network Ten: 29/04/1996
BBC: 01/11/1996
UK Gold: 22/10/2002

Written by Jo Horsburgh
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Ben has good news for Danni about her designs, but Danni has skipped town and is nowhere to be found. Billy and George decide to take their friendship a step further.

Episode 2602
Network Ten: 30/04/1996
BBC: 04/11/1996
UK Gold: 23/10/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sam becomes suspicious when Rob Evans offers Jo a job as his personal trainer. Billy realises he's made a big mistake breaking up with Melissa when he can't control his jealousy after seeing Melissa kissing Toadie.

Episode 2603
Network Ten: 01/05/1996
BBC: 05/11/1996
UK Gold: 24/10/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Andrew Watson experiences the ugly side of discrimination when he is attacked. Billy and Toadie are at war and to everyone's surprise, Karl steps in with some words of wisdom. Philip discovers a new type of research for his writing that produces some fantastic material.

Episode 2604
Network Ten: 02/05/1996
BBC: 06/11/1996
UK Gold: 25/10/2002

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Charlie Moyes: Damien Bodie
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Rob Evans' job offer to Jo has stirred up gossip amongst Cheryl and Marlene. Mal is still keen on Debbie, but could it be a case of unrequited love? Ben's troubles with Danni are getting harder to hide when Cheryl confronts Ben about Danni's absence.

Episode 2605
Network Ten: 03/05/1996
BBC: 07/11/1996
UK Gold: 28/10/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Photographer: Mark Pearce
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Mal is shocked to find that Philip has been using their conversations for his romantic novel writing. Stonie is over the moon when Catherine returns from holidays, starts working at Chez Chez and accepts a date from Stonie. Sam is pleasantly surprised to find that the Win a date with Sami K winner is a beautiful young girl - Catherine O'Brien.

Episode 2606
Network Ten: 06/05/1996
BBC: 08/11/1996
UK Gold: 29/10/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
To Stonie's horror, Catherine is the winner of a date with Sami K, a pleasant surprise for Sam who is keen to follow up with future dates. Hannah is caught out interfering with Phil's romantic novel research.

Episode 2607
Network Ten: 07/05/1996
BBC: 11/11/1996
UK Gold: 30/10/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Luke's post-chemotherapy becomes evident as he struggles to keep pace with Sam and then falls asleep on the job. Cheryl is amazed to see Danni back with Ben, but she is curious to see how long it will be before Ben loses his temper again.

Episode 2608
Network Ten: 08/05/1996
BBC: 12/11/1996
UK Gold: 31/10/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Angry at Ben's violence Danni takes matters into her own hands and decides to confront him. Karl and Susan surprise Billy with the best birthday celebration possible. Jo loves her new job as Rob's personal trainer and touched by his loneliness accepts his offer to lunch.

Note: Mal Kennedy credited as 'Benji' for the first time

Episode 2609
Network Ten: 09/05/1996
BBC: 13/11/1996
UK Gold: 01/11/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Watch out Ramsay Street Billy and Toadie are friends again, and Jo has doubts about Rob's motives for hiring her as his personal trainer.

Note: Credits back to Benjamin!

Episode 2610
Network Ten: 10/05/1996
BBC: 14/11/1996
UK Gold: 04/11/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy realises he has made a mistake breaking up with Melissa after receiving her birthday gift. Andrew discovers that a complaint has been made from parents at the school and Libby is shocked when she sees photos from the footy party. Could this be the end of her relationship with Rupert?

Episode 2611
Network Ten: 13/05/1996
BBC: 15/11/1996
UK Gold: 05/11/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Bartender: Brad Wade
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby gives Rupert the flick for his indiscreet sharing of kisses which hardly impresses the young footy captain. Toadie decides to seek help for his smoking and general lack of health. Stonie has his first day as a Wilderness Koala with Catherine and finds the job seems to have lots of perks and Mal and Stonie's stolen car is sighted in the most unlikely of places.

Episode 2612
Network Ten: 14/05/1996
BBC: 18/11/1996
UK Gold: 06/11/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Kev Duve: Brad Wade
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Andrew discovers the complaints about his teaching methods have been put in writing, become official and he has three days to reply to the issues raised. Libby decides the best way to get back at Rupert is through the thing he loves best, football! And after rekindling the romance with Melissa, Billy is shattered when he discovers what her parents have been up to regarding Andrew.

Episode 2613
Network Ten: 15/05/1996
BBC: 19/11/1996
UK Gold: 07/11/2002

Written by uncredited
Directed by uncredited
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil's new career is generating unwanted interest. Will Melissa's parents see the wrongs of their homophobic ways and is Rob keeping secrets from Jo?

Episode 2614
Network Ten: 16/05/1996
BBC: 20/11/1996
UK Gold: 08/11/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil's fake Independent Financial Adviser career has him tearing his hair out. Sam's birthday has come around again, much to his dismay and Danni is absolutely stunned by her discovery of Luke's Eating for Cancer Booklet.

Episode 2615
Network Ten: 17/05/1996
BBC: 21/11/1996
UK Gold: 11/11/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Hannah's romantic fantasies are getting more intense. Is Danni really a shallow monster? Philippa Martinez wins a big award, but who's going to accept it?

Episode 2616
Network Ten: 20/05/1996
BBC: 22/11/1996
UK Gold: 12/11/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Phil's novel appears to be crossing over into Hannah's life. Lou and Cheryl strike a bargain when they can't decide on a sports channel for the pub or to put it on the stock market and Jo's hopelessly in love.

Episode 2617
Network Ten: 21/05/1996
BBC: 25/11/1996
UK Gold: 13/11/2002

Written by Rick Held
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's in a serious dilemma after realising how deep her feelings are for Rob. Phil asks Helen if she will go to the awards night on his behalf, pretending she's Philippa Martinez. Danni makes Marlene a funky shirt to wear and Luke blows up at Debbie.

Episode 2618
Network Ten: 22/05/1996
BBC: 26/11/1996
UK Gold: 14/11/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie is very hurt when Luke refuses her help. Luke, exhausted after his second chemo treatment can't deal with what he sees as Debbie's demands. Danni is pleased to be away from the Debbie dramas at number 30 and Billy waits endlessly for Melissa to come to school only to be told by Susan that the Drenths have barred her from attending.

Episode 2619
Network Ten: 23/05/1996
BBC: 27/11/1996
UK Gold: 15/11/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Melissa takes refuge in Phil's care. Stonie's got girl problems when he likes Catherine, but cannot get her alone. Karl is stunned by Mal's bizarre cult interests after receiving a phone call from a strange religious sect.

Episode 2620
Network Ten: 24/05/1996
BBC: 28/11/1996
UK Gold: 18/11/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Mal seriously rethinks his academic future. Stonie's pranks have Mal unamused. Will Stonie plunge to his death for World Environment Day?

Episode 2621
Network Ten: 27/05/1996
BBC: 29/11/1996
UK Gold: 19/11/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Stonie's efforts to win Catherine over through his environmental concerns don't appear to be getting protests when she is with him. Life at Erinsborough High is continuing to give Andrew Watson headaches and Sam's modelling career appears to be taking off big time.

Episode 2622
Network Ten: 28/05/1996
BBC: 02/12/1996
UK Gold: 20/11/2002

Written by Jo Horsburgh
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Stonie and Catherine have a lot to work on when it comes to their relationship. Andrew's shock decision to resign from teaching at Erinsborough High has inspired Billy and Melissa to take some action and Jo's outburst has an unexpected result.

Episode 2623
Network Ten: 29/05/1996
BBC: 03/12/1996
UK Gold: 21/11/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's the happiest girl in the world when Rob proposes to her! Phil isn't impressed with the outfit Helen decides to wear to the 'Romance Writers Awards' and the stock market is playing a big part in the lives of the Rebecchi family.

Episode 2624
Network Ten: 30/05/1996
BBC: 04/12/1996
UK Gold: 22/11/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Philip can hide his secret occupation no more and realises it's time for a full confession. Debbie realises that Luke is moving away from her but closer to Danni ... and Lou receives a disturbing call from Max Geppart in Colombia.

Episode 2625
Network Ten: 31/05/1996
BBC: 05/12/1996
UK Gold: 25/11/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Mrs. King: Patricia McCracken
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl's disappearance is too much for Lou and Danni. Hannah and Toadie stumble across a mysterious cashbox and will Karl terminate Debbie?