Neighbours Episode Guide: 3576-3600

Episode 3576
Network Ten: 17/07/2000
BBC: 22/08/2000
UK Gold: 20/07/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Wendy Baker: Patsy Martin
Pippa Layton: Natalie Shostak
Const. Ryan Moller: Pieter Siertsema
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins

Summary:-
Things start to look up for Harold when Wendy finally promises to tell the police about Alfie. Meanwhile, Libby snaps under the strain of rescheduling the wedding, telling Susan the wedding is off.

Episode 3577
Network Ten: 18/07/2000
BBC: 23/08/2000
UK Gold: 20/07/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Drew remains blissfully unaware of Libby's feelings and is cheerful and optimistic about their future together - until Libby blurts out that the wedding is off and that she no longer loves him. Drew is left devastated.

Episode 3578
Network Ten: 19/07/2000
BBC: 24/08/2000
UK Gold: 21/07/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Libby tries to explain her decision to Drew - the accident has caused her to re-evaluate her life and she's simply not ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Lance's election campaign continues to be railroaded by Sandy Swimmer, whose identity still remains unknown.

Episode 3579
Network Ten: 20/07/2000
BBC: 25/08/2000
UK Gold: 21/07/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Nick Gill: David Whitely
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson

Summary:-
The nightmare for Madge and Harold is over, after police capture Alfie Dougherty. Meanwhile, Lance and Toadie agonise over whether to tell Joel about Max's scam to live with Dione.

Episode 3580
Network Ten: 21/07/2000
BBC: 29/08/2000
UK Gold: 22/07/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Nick Gill: David Whitely
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Pete Redman: Frank Raco
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco

Summary:-
After Paul and Tad's influence, Flick decides to approach Pete in the coffee shop. Meanwhile, Damon is upset as it's the birthday of his daughter who was killed in a car accident. When Michelle scans the archives of the local paper, she is shocked to discover Damon served a short prison term for drink driving after the deaths of his wife and daughter.

Episode 3581
Network Ten: 24/07/2000
BBC: 30/08/2000
UK Gold: 22/07/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Cheyenne Rivers: Angelique Meunier
Heather Winters: Harlene Hercules

Summary:-
Harold receives the wonderful news that Alfie Dougherty has been arrested and now he is off the hook. Meanwhile, Michelle feels betrayed by Damon after she discovers his secret past, and Toadie claims he's found the elusive Sandy Swimmer. Have Tad and Paul gone too far in fooling Felicity over postie Pete?

Episode 3582
Network Ten: 25/07/2000
BBC: 31/08/2000
UK Gold: 25/07/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Patrick Cotter: Tim Bowman
Julie Wise: Carly Griffen

Summary:-
Paul and Tad are intent on telling Flick the date with Postie Pete is a set-up, however they don't get the chance. Meanwhile, Joel does his best to force Steph and Max together, but when Dione finds out, she is furious. Will Glenda reconsider her decision to testify against Karl?

Episode 3583
Network Ten: 26/07/2000
BBC: 01/09/2000
UK Gold: 25/07/2005

Written by Lyn Oligvy
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Trevor Thomas: Peter Maver

Summary:-
Karl is relieved when Glenda drops the malpractice suit. Drew on the other hand, is heart broken when he overhears Libby telling Susan she never wants to see him again. Lance and Toadie wonder if Dione is stringing Joel along.

Episode 3584
Network Ten: 27/07/2000
BBC: 04/09/2000
UK Gold: 26/07/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Drew finally confirms that the wedding is off. He begins to withdraw, and Steph is worried. Susan is tired of suppressing her feelings over the breakdown of Libby and Drew's relationship, and decides to attempt to speak to Libby. Michelle seeks Tess's advice about her relationship with Damon, while Lou is invited to spend some time with Merridy in the Northern Territories.

Episode 3585
Network Ten: 28/07/2000
BBC: 05/09/2000
UK Gold: 26/07/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Pete Redman: Frank Raco
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen

Summary:-
Toadie finally confesses to Joel that he overheard Dione warning Steph from Max. Joel is depressed and confronts Dione. Meanwhile, Flick and Pete give Paul and Tad a piece of their mind. The identity of mystery woman Sandy Swimmer comes close to being revealed.

Episode 3586
Network Ten: 31/07/2000
BBC: 06/09/2000
UK Gold: 27/07/2005

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen

Summary:-
To Lance's shock and anger, he discovers Sandy Swimmer is actually Toadie. Paul is still failing in his efforts to attract Flick, whose feelings for Pete are growing stronger, and Tad searches for a chaperone for his nightclub gig. Lance and Toadie prepare to do battle as the electioneering becomes ever more intense.

Episode 3587
Network Ten: 01/08/2000
BBC: 07/09/2000
UK Gold: 27/07/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Pete Redman: Franko Raco
Cheyenne Rivers: Angelique Meunier
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas

Summary:-
Flick, eager to make an impression on Pete Redman at her first soccer training session, arrives looking her best, complete with make-up, jewellery and a zippy sports outfit. However her main rival Cheyenne tells her she's going to have to do more than look good to impress him. Meanwhile Lance is horrified when Toadie wins the university election, and Lyn suspects that Steph has romantic designs on Drew.

Episode 3588
Network Ten: 02/08/2000
BBC: 08/09/2000
UK Gold: 28/07/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson

Summary:-
Drew's happiness about a meeting with Libby is short lived when she hands him a box of his belongings and tells him she just wants to be friends. Meanwhile, despite her protests to Lyn, Steph is still deeply attracted to Drew. Passion ignites between Dione and Max as they hug each other goodnight.

Episode 3589
Network Ten: 03/08/2000
BBC: 11/09/2000
UK Gold: 28/07/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan

Summary:-
Susan is frustrated with Libby's stubbornness over Drew, and Tad risks losing his big break as a DJ until Flick decides to help in his search for a chaperone. Dione decides against telling Joel about her kiss with Max, and agoraphobic Damon is pushed into exiting his house when Michelle is viciously attacked by a dog.

Episode 3590
Network Ten: 04/08/2000
BBC: 12/09/2000
UK Gold: 29/07/2005

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Doula Tsobanopoulos: Katherine Halliday
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
"Bez" Marie: Scott Terrille

Summary:-
Michelle comes clean to her parents over her friendship with Damon. Tad's debut at the nightclub is a success, and Doula reveals she's going to make him an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile tempers are frayed at the Scully household when Joe and Lyn come close to all-out warfare over a pair of scissors. However all-out war is averted by a knock on the door. A grinning Joe returns with an envelope in his hand - could the Scullys' fortune be about to change?

Episode 3591
Network Ten: 07/08/2000
BBC: 13/09/2000
UK Gold: 29/07/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pete Redman: Frank Raco
Gabriel Redman: Mugette
Ari Tsobanopoulos: Campbell Smith

Summary:-
The fortune of the Scully's seems to look bright when Joe receives a windfall cheque that could clear all his debts. Tad becomes convinced that older woman Doula is interested in him, while Drew nurses a broken heart. Flick misconstrues Pete's encouragement of her soccer skills and finally gathers the courage to ask him on a date, but before he can answer, she is treated to a rude shock.

Episode 3592
Network Ten: 08/08/2000
BBC: 14/09/2000
UK Gold: 01/08/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker

Summary:-
Joe consoles a tearful Flick, who later apologises to Tad and Paul for not trusting them. Meanwhile Tess gets a pleasant surprise when her former flatmate arrives back in town - which starts tongues wagging. Lyn decides to pull out of the hairdressing competition.

Episode 3593
Network Ten: 09/08/2000
BBC: 15/09/2000
UK Gold: 01/08/2005

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Chris Tulloch: Dale Rice

Summary:-
Toadie seeks the owner of a Celine Dion CD, forcing Lance to admit the mushy album belongs to him. Drew is becoming exhausted after throwing himself into his work to get his mind off Libby, but his overworking has serious consequences as a moment's carelessness leads to disaster. Meanwhile Dione decides it's time to find Lance a new girlfriend.

Episode 3594
Network Ten: 10/08/2000
BBC: 02/10/2000
UK Gold: 02/08/2005

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark
Jenni Portman: Tess Masters
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins

Summary:-
Due to Drew's carelessness, Karl's car is stolen. However when the car is found minus a lap-top, Drew insists on paying for the lost computer with the money he had saved for the honeymoon. Meanwhile Dione convinces Lance to accompany her on an evening out with some of her friends.

Episode 3595
Network Ten: 11/08/2000
BBC: 03/10/2000
UK Gold: 02/08/2005

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Doula Tsobanopoulos: Katherine Halliday
Gino Esposito: Claude Stevens
Trina Vinten: Jan Thompson

Summary:-
Dione explains to Lance why girls are not attracted to him - he is too nice. So Dione decides to take Lance on as her project. Meanwhile Lyn has second thoughts about entering the hairdressing competition.

Episode 3596
Network Ten: 14/08/2000
BBC: 04/10/2000
UK Gold: 03/08/2005

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Kevin Marshall: "Blade" Zakaria Ziad

Summary:-
Tad defies Harold and marches off to the nightclub for his DJ gig. An unimpressed Harold gives Tad an ultimatum - he can't live under their roof unless he lives by their rules. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel about the kiss with Max. How will he react?

Episode 3597
Network Ten: 15/08/2000
BBC: 05/10/2000
UK Gold: 03/08/2005

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Jonny Gilroy: Nathan Bocskay
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Lisa Ryan: Tania Lunson

Summary:-
Dione expresses to Tess her bewilderment at Joel's calm reaction to her kiss with Max. Joel explains to Toadie and Lance his new no-jealousy philosophy, however, Tess thinks Max is lacking commitment.

Episode 3598
Network Ten: 16/08/2000
BBC: 06/10/2000
UK Gold: 04/08/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker

Summary:-
Tess tries to fight her attraction to Daniel, while Dione and Joel just can't seem to stop arguing. Meanwhile, Libby is furious when she finds out Karl and Susan have knocked back Drew's cheque for the computer.

Episode 3599
Network Ten: 17/08/2000
BBC: 09/10/2000
UK Gold: 04/08/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Byron "Brickie" Fraser: Tim Lodge
Doula Tsobanopolous: Katherine Halliday

Summary:-
A misunderstanding between Tad and Doula results in Tad missing his curfew - much to Madge and Harold's displeasure. Meanwhile, Karl, Susan and Libby bump into Drew at the pub.

Episode 3600
Network Ten: 18/08/2000
BBC: 10/10/2000
UK Gold: 05/08/2005

Written by E. W. Johnston
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Byron "Brickie" Fraser: Tim Lodge

Summary:-
Steph struggles with her feelings for Drew - she is falling in love with him and close proximity makes it worse. Bianca and Michelle, meanwhile, are in deep water when they spend all their school camp money on chocolate bars.