Neighbours Episode Guide: 2851-2875

Episode 2851
Network Ten: 12/05/1997
BBC: 22/10/1997
UK Gold: 13/10/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne, Ben and Billy all make their peace. Darren helps out at the coffee shop, but his cooking turns out to be too hot to handle. Libby and Rohan have a shopping expedition which has disastrous results.

Episode 2852
Network Ten: 13/05/1997
BBC: 23/10/1997
UK Gold: 14/10/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Mrs. Davis: Phyll Freeman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene finds out about a receptionist of the year competition and proceeds to drive Karl mad. Libby wants Rohan to move in with the Kennedy's. Ann and Ruth have an all out battle.

Episode 2853
Network Ten: 14/05/1997
BBC: 24/10/1997
UK Gold: 15/10/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Rohan finds his place in Ramsay Street. Marlene and Sarah's bickering is too much for Karl. Ann can't take family pressures any longer.

Episode 2854
Network Ten: 15/05/1997
BBC: 27/10/1997
UK Gold: 16/10/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth and Ann come to a new understanding. Lou wants to get his hands on Lisa's netball team. Helen gets in the way of Darren and Debbie's romance.

Episode 2855
Network Ten: 16/05/1997
BBC: 28/10/1997
UK Gold: 17/10/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan gets the wrong idea about Billy and Toadie's night out. Lisa and Lou have some problems to work out regarding the netball team. Helen has had enough of being patronised.

Episode 2856
Network Ten: 19/05/1997
BBC: 29/10/1997
UK Gold: 20/10/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou finds a new opportunity with the netball team. Marlene calls the shots in the receptionist of the year competition - but Sarah won't give up. Rohan makes a dramatic decision about his life in Ramsay Street.

Episode 2857
Network Ten: 20/05/1997
BBC: 30/10/1997
UK Gold: 21/10/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Larry Roscoe: Doug Dew
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene's quick thinking wins her some points in the receptionist of the year competition. Lou is given a second chance to prove his worth as a netball coach. Libby and Rohan's trip to the country turns to disaster.

Episode 2858
Network Ten: 21/05/1997
BBC: 31/10/1997
UK Gold: 22/10/2003

Written by Russell Kiefel
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Jeff: Andy McPhee
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah finds she's in the way with everyone. Rohan overcomes his fear and gets help for the trapped Libby. Lance and Ben find a common interest - boxing!

Episode 2859
Network Ten: 22/05/1997
BBC: 03/11/1997
UK Gold: 23/10/2003

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance gets enthusiastic about his boxing fight with Ben. Toadie finally arrives home from his long weekend at Wonthaggi - with a mysterious parcel!

Episode 2860
Network Ten: 23/05/1997
BBC: 04/11/1997
UK Gold: 24/10/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The kids find the perfect location to let off their fireworks. Helen proves she's able to look after herself. Lance pays no attention to Ruth or Ben when it comes to boxing.

Note: The fireworks storyline was dropped after the summaries were released to the media. The flying fox replaces all references to 'fireworks'.

Episode 2861
Network Ten: 26/05/1997
BBC: 05/11/1997
UK Gold: 27/10/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance is determined not to give up his boxing dream, that is until Karl has a chat to him. Susan takes Mal's video letter just a little too seriously. Meanwhile, are the kids of Ramsay Street about to get sprung letting off the fireworks?

Note: First episode with 'G' Grundy logo

Episode 2862
Network Ten: 27/05/1997
BBC: 06/11/1997
UK Gold: 28/10/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Billy have a fight to prove a point. Susan and Karl have much to work through, dealing with the emotional dilemma of seeing their children grow up and eventually leave home. Toadie is in charge of dividing up the fireworks amongst the kids, but are they prepared to get in this deep?

Episode 2863
Network Ten: 28/05/1997
BBC: 07/11/1997
UK Gold: 29/10/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Ramsay kids escapade with fireworks ends with success. Ruth has to deal with Lance's desire to box, while Libby cheers Rohan up with a day out.

Episode 2864
Network Ten: 29/05/1997
BBC: 10/11/1997
UK Gold: 30/10/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Wendy Scott: Marisa Warrington
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou gears up for his inaugural bus-restaurant ride. Libby tries therapy on Rohan with devastating results. Meanwhile, Debbie is resentful of Libby getting too close to Darren.

Episode 2865
Network Ten: 30/05/1997
BBC: 11/11/1997
UK Gold: 31/10/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Ralph Taft: David Watson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou finally gets the bus up and running, but not for long! Libby is confused about her feelings for Rohan, while Darren and Debbie's new relationship seems to be floundering.

Episode 2866
Network Ten: 02/06/1997
BBC: 12/11/1997
UK Gold: 03/11/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Ralph Taft: David Watson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou's expecting a brilliant newspaper review about his bus, but he's in for a surprise. Debbie breaks off with Darren, only to be forced to rethink her decision. Libby tells Rohan her true feelings - but how will he respond?

Episode 2867
Network Ten: 03/06/1997
BBC: 13/11/1997
UK Gold: 04/11/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Rohan Kendrick: uncredited

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren repair their relationship with a new set of ground rules. Libby is shattered when Rohan tells her he needs more time to think things through. Marlene tries to patch up Lou's bus problems without much success.

Episode 2868
Network Ten: 04/06/1997
BBC: 14/11/1997
UK Gold: 05/11/2003

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren finally find some time alone. Lou decides to throw a party and the whole of Ramsay street is invited. Billy, Toadie and Hannah search for ideas on how to avoid being grounded.

Episode 2869
Network Ten: 05/06/1997
BBC: 17/11/1997
UK Gold: 06/11/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Trainer: Gus Mercurio
Mac: Mark Campbell
Cindy Willetts: Chelsea Johnson
Myles Guerber: Liam Janke
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan shocks Karl when she says she wants another baby. Lance finally gets in the boxing ring. Toadie, Billy and Hannah sign themselves up for the school debate team as a way of getting out of their grounding punishment.

Episode 2870
Network Ten: 06/06/1997
BBC: 18/11/1997
UK Gold: 07/11/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl is forced to make a decision about having another baby. Lance has taken a battering with his first spar, which ultimately encourages him to see Ben's advice in a new light. Toadie and Anne join ranks over a school debate, much to Billy's disapproval.

Episode 2871
Network Ten: 09/06/1997
BBC: 19/11/1997
UK Gold: 10/11/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou sees a way to make some fast money using Helen's art. With Susan keen to have another baby, Karl is forced to make a tough decision. Lance and Ruth are headed for a disastrous car crash.

Episode 2872
Network Ten: 10/06/1997
BBC: 20/11/1997
UK Gold: 11/11/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben is afraid of Lance cramping his style. Darren and Debbie start to realise their relationship is not normal. Helen is shattered when she discovers she'll never be able to paint like she used to.

Episode 2873
Network Ten: 11/06/1997
BBC: 21/11/1997
UK Gold: 12/11/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah is feeling left out from the netball team. Rohan helps Helen realise she's far from useless. Billy's plan to prove Anne wrong in the debate falls way short of the mark.

Episode 2874
Network Ten: 12/06/1997
BBC: 24/11/1997
UK Gold: 13/11/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene is dismayed with the finalist for the Erinsborough Receptionist of the Year competition. Billy is desperate to get Anne's forgiveness after his thoughtless prank. Susan receives news about her plans for another baby.

Episode 2875
Network Ten: 13/06/1997
BBC: 25/11/1997
UK Gold: 14/11/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Martin Durrell: Peter Maver
Les Driscoll: David Le Page
Cindy Willetts: Chelsea Johnson
Myles Guerber: Liam Janke
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Sarah be enticed away from surgery by a modelling offer? The kids decide to sabotage the school debate. Susan is told she may have some complications with getting pregnant, but she is determined to have a baby.

Notes: Cindy and Myles didn't appear in this episode. Jonathon Dutton (Tad Reeves) appears as an extra in the classroom scene.