Neighbours Episode Guide: 2651-2675

Episode 2651
Network Ten: 08/07/1996
BBC: 10/01/1997
UK Gold: 02/01/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Hoon 1: Joseph Sessa
Hoon 2: Matt Tingate
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou and Cheryl can't talk about what's happened without arguing. Karl is continuing his quest to find his real father; and Billy and Toadie have to go back to the house to retrieve Mal's tools.

Episode 2652
Network Ten: 09/07/1996
BBC: 13/01/1997
UK Gold: 03/01/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Libby has to make a video for a school project based on a current youth trend. Pete Collins is turning up everywhere and Hannah and Casper get to the point of almost kissing several times.

Episode 2653
Network Ten: 10/07/1996
BBC: 14/01/1997
UK Gold: 06/01/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Cabalistic Carol: Marie-Therese Byrne

Summary:-
Debbie's half-joking application for an interview for psychic telephone services gets serious. Lou has an uphill battle to get Cheryl along to marriage guidance and Danni is thrilled to have Luke back after his two weeks at Camp Quality.

Regular cast includes Darren Stark: Todd MacDonald

Episode 2654
Network Ten: 11/07/1996
BBC: 15/01/1997
UK Gold: 07/01/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Simeon Smith: Scott Meneilly

Summary:-
Debbie has her first try-out at the Psychic line. Danni continues to be confused about Luke's feelings toward her and Darren is slowly making his presence felt in Ramsay Street.

Regular cast includes Darren Stark: Todd MacDonald

Episode 2655
Network Ten: 12/07/1996
BBC: 16/01/1997
UK Gold: 08/01/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl receives a call from the wife of his biological father, Ron. Libby finally meets Darren Stark, while Darren hears about an old associate with a profitable job that he has chosen to carry out.

Regular cast includes Darren Stark: Todd MacDonald

Episode 2656
Network Ten: 15/07/1996
BBC: 17/01/1997
UK Gold: 09/01/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Narelle Allen: Hilary Mills
Site Manager: Matt Robertson
Worker: Matthew Posetti

Summary:-
Darren isn't impressed when he's offered an illegal task to do for a mate inside gaol. Lou's pleased with the way the counselling sessions are going with Cheryl. Jo feels lonely with Rob overseas on business and Danni and Luke leave for a night at a beautiful retreat in the country.

Note: Script producer credit no longer at start

Episode 2657
Network Ten: 16/07/1996
BBC: 20/01/1997
UK Gold: 10/01/2003

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Elderly Patient: Pat Lawrie
Janet Collins: Linda Ross

Summary:-
Danni's shaken after her spooky nightmare. Toadie freaks when he sees Pete Collins in the Coffee Shop and will Debbie and Stonie's relationship change after their first kiss?

Episode 2658
Network Ten: 17/07/1996
BBC: 21/01/1997
UK Gold: 13/01/2003

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Stonie are incredibly awkward around each other after a stolen kiss at the lake. Jo has been moping around the Lassiter's Complex because she is too lonely to stay at the mansion while Rob is away on business and marriage counselling has its ups and downs for Lou and Cheryl.

Episode 2659
Network Ten: 18/07/1996
BBC: 22/01/1997
UK Gold: 14/01/2003

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd MacDonald
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Libby's acquaintance with Darren builds rapidly when she accepts his offer of help on her video assignment. Lou is badly shaken by the long-distance gift of flowers from Charlie to Cheryl and Darren's thoughts are preoccupied by the stashed cash at the condemned house.

Episode 2660
Network Ten: 19/07/1996
BBC: 23/01/1997
UK Gold: 15/01/2003

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd MacDonald
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Demolitiion Man: Bill Kolivas
Hennessy: Gregory Costaras
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
A postponement for Toadie and Billy's club house seems impossible when they discover the demolition team already at work. Darren has to reschedule another date with Libby.

Episode 2661
Network Ten: 22/07/1996
BBC: 24/01/1997
UK Gold: 16/01/2003

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Narelle Allen: Hilary Mills
Demolition Man: Bill Kolivas
Hennessy: Gregory Costaras

Summary:-
Libby appears to betray her true feelings for Darren when she immediately jumps to his defence. Darren emerges from the demolished house, basically unscathed and despite Cheryl's pleas, Lou can't help but feel wounded as a result of their break-up.

Note: Darren Stark now fully permanent

Episode 2662
Network Ten: 23/07/1996
BBC: 27/01/1997
UK Gold: 17/01/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Sharon Phillips: Catherine Sutherland
Customer: Vicki Angus

Summary:-
Through some persuading on Luke's behalf, Danni permits him to do some spruiking outside Marlene's shop. Through the relationship bust-up, Cheryl had not considered the custody of Louise as an issue and Debbie's puzzling psychic abilities are beginning to take on a certain significance.

Episode 2663
Network Ten: 24/07/1996
BBC: 28/01/1997
UK Gold: 20/01/2003

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ron Davies-Smythe: Tony Hawkins
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie can't shake the tag Hannah and Jo are hanging on her. Toadie and Billy are in deep trouble after erasing Libby's skate video and Karl is amazed when out of the blue, he receives a call from his biological father, Ron Davies.

Episode 2664
Network Ten: 25/07/1996
BBC: 29/01/1997
UK Gold: 21/01/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ron Davies-Smythe: Tony Hawkins
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Life appears to be chugging along happily for Danni Stark when her relationship with Luke is a joy and her business is flourishing. Karl's natural father, Ron Davis, has made sure he will visit the Kennedy's house, much to Karl's embarrassment and Libby finds her birthday celebrations leave a lot to be desired.

Episode 2665
Network Ten: 26/07/1996
BBC: 30/01/1997
UK Gold: 22/01/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Jennifer Simkin: Sue Dwyer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
An exuberant Jo shares an amazing secret with Angie. Cheryl and Lou have quickly organised mediation, and just as quickly discover their irreconcilable differences and Mal's receives bad news when Sam wants to sell the business.

Episode 2666
Network Ten: 29/07/1996
BBC: 31/01/1997
UK Gold: 23/01/2003

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Mrs. Kotsonis: Helen Rodgers
Mr. Kotsonis: Serge De Nardo
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadfish gives a flawless demonstration of how not to use a video camera, while Darren resigns himself to the fact no-one will let him forget his past.

Episode 2667
Network Ten: 30/07/1996
BBC: 03/02/1997
UK Gold: 24/01/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
A valued client begins to try Debbie's patience.

Episode 2668
Network Ten: 31/07/1996
BBC: 04/02/1997
UK Gold: 27/01/2003

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Security Guard: Shane Alexander
News Stand Man: Patrick Sheridan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby teaches Toadie and Billy a lesson.

Episode 2669
Network Ten: 01/08/1996
BBC: 05/02/1997
UK Gold: 28/01/2003

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Jennifer Simpkin: Sue Dwyer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Starks make enemies of the Kennedys.

Episode 2670
Network Ten: 02/08/1996
BBC: 06/02/1997
UK Gold: 29/01/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Samantha Phillips: Joanne Grummisch
Ber Person: Brad Wade
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou bids Ramsay Street a tearful goodbye.

Note: Final appearance of Lou Carpenter in credits

Episode 2671
Network Ten: 05/08/1996
BBC: 07/02/1997
UK Gold: 30/01/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie is unsettled by a surprise visitor.

Note: Lou Carpenter no longer in credits.

Episode 2672
Network Ten: 06/08/1996
BBC: 10/02/1997
UK Gold: 31/01/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Security Person: Dominic Stringa
Gary Collins: John Powell
Rochelle Stig: Natalie Engelman
Hazel Mundy: Catherine Purling
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Pete's father issues a stern warning to Karl, Hannah can't get used to wearing braces on her teeth, and Debbie's advice lands her in more trouble at home when matters start to get out of hand.

Note: Rochelle Stig did not appear in this episode.

Episode 2673
Network Ten: 07/08/1996
BBC: 11/02/1997
UK Gold: 03/02/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter

Summary:-
Darren uses all his charm and cunning in a last-ditch effort to worm his way into Karl's good books, while Jo proves she's not as daft as she looks when it comes to business matters. Toadie and Billy wish they'd used a little common sense before carrying out an ill-fated prank.

Episode 2674
Network Ten: 08/08/1996
BBC: 12/02/1997
UK Gold: 04/02/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East & Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Cheryl does a spot of detective work to discover the identity of her mysterious benefactor, while Danni takes Luke's advice to let her hair down a bit. Toadie and Billy end up looking foolish - and not for the first time.

Episode 2675
Network Ten: 09/08/1996
BBC: 13/02/1997
UK Gold: 05/02/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Pot Man: George Ivanoff
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Hannah and Casper try to spend a few precious moments alone, but one way or another keep getting interrupted. Cheryl uncovers the truth about Darren's money troubles and Marlene offers Danni a golden opportunity - is it too good to be true?