Neighbours Episode Guide: 2776-2800

Episode 2776
Network Ten: 27/01/1997
BBC: 08/07/1997
UK Gold: 27/06/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Dahl, Murray & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou and Harold both want to buy the same bus - for very different reasons. Mal and Catherine's romance is causing trouble with Catherine's housemates and Billy and Toadie just can't seem to work out their differences.

Note: First appearance of Kate Straub as Lisa Elliott - permanent in credits. Madge doesn't appear in this episode.

Episode 2777
Network Ten: 28/01/1997
BBC: 09/07/1997
UK Gold: 30/06/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Announcer: Gary Newton
Dahl, Murray & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Catherine, Jo and Sarah stop quarrelling and get a new flatmate. Toadie decides to leave Ramsay Street for a life in the country, but is prevented from going at the last minute.

Regular cast includes 'Lisa Elliott: Kate Straub'

Episode 2778
Network Ten: 29/01/1997
BBC: 10/07/1997
UK Gold: 01/07/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Bonnie: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby joins the men at Handy Sam's, and finds life as a labourer is hard work. Lance receives some humiliating news - but will he accept it without a fight?

Episode 2779
Network Ten: 30/01/1997
BBC: 11/07/1997
UK Gold: 02/07/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby plays a workers prank on Darren, but he has the last laugh. Debbie approaches Phil about taking over the coffee shop, but Phil wants a written proposal.

Episode 2780
Network Ten: 31/01/1997
BBC: 14/07/1997
UK Gold: 03/07/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie gets the better of Karl - again. Susan must give Lance the benefit of the doubt or risk him giving up school. Is Debbie ready to run her own business?

Episode 2781
Network Ten: 03/02/1997
BBC: 15/07/1997
UK Gold: 04/07/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie finds a new investor for the Coffee Shop in Joanna. Philip joins the Parent Teacher Association to be with Ruth. Toadie and Lance break Susan's sentimentally-prized vase.

Episode 2782
Network Ten: 04/02/1997
BBC: 16/07/1997
UK Gold: 07/07/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tom Suleyman: Russell Murphy
Maureen Suleyman: Gillian Hardy
Grace Tripplet: Caroline Wilson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Philip and Ruth find working together quite difficult. Debbie and Philip's relationship crumbles over Debbie's plans for the Coffee Shop. Toadie's damage to Susan's irreplaceable heirloom is discovered.

Episode 2783
Network Ten: 05/02/1997
BBC: 17/07/1997
UK Gold: 08/07/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The bus is in a decrepit state, but Lou and Harold are fired up with enthusiasm. Rumours circulate about a romance between Ruth and Phil. A letter arrives for Harold from an unknown woman.

Episode 2784
Network Ten: 06/02/1997
BBC: 18/07/1997
UK Gold: 09/07/2003

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Claudia Harvey: Anne Phelan
Kid 1: Joshua Feldschuh
Kid 2: Timothy Fatur
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Harold is less than happy with Madge's meddling. Mal won't teach Catherine to drive - but will she find a willing teacher in time to pass her test? Anne and Hannah hit upon a brilliant idea and are convinced they won't get caught.

Regular cast includes 'Lisa Elliott: Kate Straub'

Episode 2785
Network Ten: 07/02/1997
BBC: 21/07/1997
UK Gold: 10/07/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Claudia Harvey: Anne Phelan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren leaves Catherine in the country after an argument during their driving lesson. Hannah and Anne wag school and almost get sprung. Madge can't live with Claudia a second longer.

Regular cast includes 'Lisa Elliott: Kate Straub'

Episode 2786
Network Ten: 10/02/1997
BBC: 22/07/1997
UK Gold: 11/07/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Claudia Harvey: Anne Phelan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne and Hannah's wicked web unravels when Susan fails to be deceived. Claudia comes between Harold and Madge but should Madge pass on her farewell letter. Cath and Darren share feelings that will only get them into trouble.

Note: Lisa Elliott now permanent

Episode 2787
Network Ten: 11/02/1997
BBC: 23/07/1997
UK Gold: 14/07/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cath and Darren have to do something about the attraction they can't help but feel for each other. Harold decides to go after Claudia, leaving Madge worried that he won't return. Ruth and Phil feel that power may be going to Susan's head when she gives Anne and Hannah a harsh punishment.

Episode 2788
Network Ten: 12/02/1997
BBC: 24/07/1997
UK Gold: 15/07/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan gets on the wrong side of her students. Catherine's driving lessons are a disaster. Debbie and Philip's rift is far from being resolved.

Episode 2789
Network Ten: 13/02/1997
BBC: 25/07/1997
UK Gold: 16/07/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou's got money-making plans to help everyone out. Debbie turns out to be the boss from hell in her new job at the coffee shop. Toadie thinks Lou is receiving stolen goods.

Episode 2790
Network Ten: 14/02/1997
BBC: 28/07/1997
UK Gold: 17/07/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Claudia Harvey: Anne Phelan
Police Officer: John Powell
Tax Inspector: Ian Wilmoth
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance do some detective work - but are Toadie's suspicions justified? Madge and Harold run into some trouble with Claudia. Charity begins at Lou's home and it may cause him problems with the law.

Episode 2791
Network Ten: 17/02/1997
BBC: 29/07/1997
UK Gold: 18/07/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Police Officer: John Powell
Bonnie: Trained by Luke Hura
Holly, Dahl & Vicious Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold and Madge have to make an important decision regarding their future. Debbie and Phil make peace for the moment, but Phil's first pizza delivery ends in disaster. Lou discovers the identity of his mystery dobber, and Toadie is in deep strife.

Episode 2792
Network Ten: 18/02/1997
BBC: 30/07/1997
UK Gold: 21/07/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Sally: Anna Pinkus
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Vicious Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie displays poor management at the coffee shop, and Jo gives her an ultimatum. Lou tries to defend his honour, but his discount television causes a dangerous accident. Hannah has had enough of Susan's meddling.

Episode 2793
Network Ten: 19/02/1997
BBC: 31/07/1997
UK Gold: 22/07/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan gets the feeling everyone thinks she's become a monster since getting the promotion at school. It looks like Billy's going to miss out on Anne because he doesn't tell her how he really feels. Can Darren and Cath control their feelings for each other?

Episode 2794
Network Ten: 20/02/1997
BBC: 01/08/1997
UK Gold: 23/07/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Justin Black: uncredited

Summary:-
Billy feels he may haved missed the boat with Anne. Harold proposes to Madge. Darren and Catherine can't deny their feelings any longer, but their kiss doesn't go unwitnessed.

Episode 2795
Network Ten: 21/02/1997
BBC: 04/08/1997
UK Gold: 24/07/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne goes out with another guy, and it looks like Billy has lost his chance. Harold and Madge decide to get married all over again. Catherine confesses to Mal that she kissed Darren.

Episode 2796
Network Ten: 24/02/1997
BBC: 05/08/1997
UK Gold: 25/07/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou is caught out hiring a stripper for Harold's buck's night. Toadie and Lance send Debbie on a wild goose chase. Darren and Mal have a punch-up over Catherine, and Libby finds out.

Episode 2797
Network Ten: 25/02/1997
BBC: 06/08/1997
UK Gold: 28/07/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Vicky: Kelly Sulikowski
Kelly: Rebekah Dowd
Kandii: Kristina Ellis
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren has shattered Mal's happiness with Cath, and his own happiness with Libby. Toadie makes a date with two gorgeous girls. Harold and Madge believe a stripper is coming to Harold's buck's night.

Episode 2798
Network Ten: 26/02/1997
BBC: 07/08/1997
UK Gold: 29/07/2003

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Kandii: Kristina Ellis
Celebrant: Paul Wentford
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Mal's time with Catherine is over, and he makes a momentous decision about his future. Harold and Madge reaffirm their vows in a beautiful ceremony. Billy decides to tell Anne his true feelings, but once again his attempt is thwarted.

Episode 2799
Network Ten: 27/02/1997
BBC: 08/08/1997
UK Gold: 30/07/2003

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth has trouble finding the courage to ask Phil on a big dinner date. Ramsay Street has a new resident from the country. Anne's disgusted with Billy and Justin's behaviour at the beach.

Episode 2800
Network Ten: 28/02/1997
BBC: 12/08/1997
UK Gold: 31/07/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tim and Susan form a strong bond. Philip and Ruth's date gets off to a side splitting start, but ends well. Billy declares his love for Anne.