Neighbours Episode Guide: 5260-5284

Episode 5260
Network Ten: 20/07/2007
BBC: 12/10/2007

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Adam Rhodes: Benjamin Hart

The Night Before The Shredding
Summary:-
Carmella and Ringo's dangerous liaison looks set to explode at the hens and bucks night. Frazer finally stands on his own two feet.

Episode 5261
Network Ten: 23/07/2007
BBC: 15/10/2007

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Cast List
Guest stars
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Lucia Cammeniti: Maria Mercedes
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Graham Brown: David Murray
Johnny Brown: Lawrence Price
Father Capetola: Mark Doggett

A New Beginning
Summary:-
Rosie and Frazer finally enjoy their dream wedding and Frazer succeeds in escaping the confines of his wheelchair. But as their perfect day comes to an end, a terrible disaster looms... Meanwhile, the new Parker family arrives in Erinsborough; Ned’s older brother Steve moves to Erinsborough with his wife, Miranda, and daughter, Bridget.

Episode 5262
Network Ten: 24/07/2007
BBC: 16/10/2007

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Cast List
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Sen. Sgt. Malcolm Hill: Tim Sullivan
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock

Into Each Life…
Summary:-
In the aftermath of the bus crash, Carmella and Ringo are trapped inside as the vehicle threatens to explode. Ringo begins to lose consciousness, but not before declaring his love for Carmella…

Note: Tom Kennedy didn't appear in this episode.

Episode 5263
Network Ten: 25/07/2007
BBC: 17/10/2007

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Cast List
Guest stars
Sen. Sgt. Malcolm Hill: Tim Sullivan
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery (uncredited)

Gasp From The Past
Summary:-
Rebecca is shaken to the core by seeing the photo of an old flame – Paul Robinson! Horrified, Rebecca meets with Paul to demand that he force Elle to stop seeing her son immediately as she believes that Paul is Oliver's father!

Note: First appearance of Declan Napier.

Episode 5264
Network Ten: 26/07/2007
BBC: 18/10/2007

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Cast List
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Caleb Maloney: Nick Russell
Sgt. Ray Moller: Steven Stagg
Simon Horwill: Andrew Peters

Testing Time
Summary:-
Rebecca’s claim that Paul is the biological father of Oliver is immediately dismissed, but when she insists on a DNA test, Paul and Oliver begin to consider the possibility that she’s telling the truth.

Episode 5265
Network Ten: 27/07/2007
BBC: 19/10/2007

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Cast List
Guest stars
Caleb Maloney: Nick Russell

My Achin' Break In Heart
Summary:-
Ned continues to search for Mickey with no luck and Janae provides invaluable support. Emotionally exhausted, Ned finally gets the courage to tell Janae he’s in love with her.

Episode 5266
Network Ten: 30/07/2007
BBC: 22/10/2007

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Dr. Stanford Mundy: Michael Quinn
Sen. Sgt. Malcolm Hill: Tim Sullivan

Nothing But A Found Dog
Summary:-
Steve and Bridget stumble onto missing Mickey's whereabouts. Oliver's uncertain paternity draws Rebecca and Paul together but drives Elle and Oliver apart. Ned and Janae put Mickey's needs ahead of their budding romance.

Episode 5267
Network Ten: 31/07/2007
BBC: 23/10/2007

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Sgt. Ray Moller: Steven Stagg

Father Complex
Summary:-
The paternity test throws Rebecca's life into chaos. Oliver shocks Declan with the news they're brothers. Toadie and Steph's election campaigns are shattered when Toadie is arrested. Miranda plays cupid for Janae and Ned.

Episode 5268
Network Ten: 01/08/2007
BBC: 24/10/2007

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Sgt. Ray Moller: Steven Stagg
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Susannah Christie: Natalie Michaels

A Prayer Before Lying
Summary:-
Toadie and Steph are rocked by the police charges. All are shocked by Carmella's revelations when Ringo awakes. Adam desperately tries to extend his stay in Australia.

Episode 5269
Network Ten: 02/08/2007
BBC: 25/10/2007

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock

The Sky That Binds
Summary:-
Ringo's fragile condition stops Carmella from telling him the truth. Pepper has a startling proposal to keep Adam in Australia. Self sacrificing Harold has the answer for Sky's future. Steve provides an answer for Karl's beastly problem.

Episode 5270
Network Ten: 03/08/2007
BBC: 26/10/2007

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock

Farewell Freak Girl
Summary:-
Oliver ends his quest to find his father when he learns the frightening truth. Ringo risks everything to fight for love. The pursuit of happiness leads Sky and Boyd to leave Ramsay St. Can Miranda meet an impossible deadline for her first job?

Episode 5271
Network Ten: 06/08/2007
BBC: 29/10/2007

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Christine Rodd: Trudy Hellier
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Rory Grainger: Lesley Coleman

Summary:-
Remorseful Carmella reels from a new blow when she receives life changing news. Pepper's mum is devastated when she learns about the marriage of convenience plans. Steve busts unwitting Karl for selling dodgy medication.

Episode 5272
Network Ten: 07/08/2007
BBC: 30/10/2007

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Gags McKenzie: Nathan Wentworth

Summary:-
Broken Carmella learns her recent rocky past may have harmed her chances of motherhood. Karl and Steve confront Karl's boss are they getting in too deep? Zeke finds a kindred spirit in Bridget.

Episode 5273
Network Ten: 08/08/2007
BBC: 31/10/2007

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Judge Roy Evans: Peter Byrne
Marty Rolfe: Andy McPhee
Matcham Rolfe: Hamish Sinclair

Summary:-
Elle discovers the identity of Oliver's father. Toadie's shame in facing court over his DUI charge is intensified when older brother Stonie comes to stay. Ned stands up to Mickey's mean footy coach.

Episode 5274
Network Ten: 09/08/2007
BBC: 01/11/2007

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Christine Rodd: Trudy Hellier
Carol Sinclair: Michelle O'Grady
Malcolm Lewis: Peter Lesley

Summary:-
Elle secretly seeks out Oliver's father. Steph and Toadie try to cheer up Stonie in the wake of his marriage failing. Adam pledges to face his worst fears in order to stay with Pepper.

Episode 5275
Network Ten: 10/08/2007
BBC: 02/11/2007

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Tyler Smith: Blake O'Leary

Summary:-
Elle's secret mission goes awry and she leads Richard to Rebecca. Karl goes undercover to expose his company's defective drugs. Janae and Ned succumb to love and move in together.

Episode 5276
Network Ten: 13/08/2007
BBC: 05/11/2007

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Ursula Noonan: Mairead Curran
Violet Townsend: Barbara Burder
Shane Brooks: Mark Redpath
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Iain Morecombe: Andrew Carter

Summary:-
When Richard finds Rebecca, she resorts to a desperate lie that has Oliver wondering if she ever told the truth. Heroic Adam is upset by Pepper doubting he's ready to be a cop again. Toadie accuses his brother of stealing but has he got his facts right?

Note: The 'Carole Harvey Memorial Nursing Home' is named after the Production Designer.

Episode 5277
Network Ten: 14/08/2007
BBC: 06/11/2007

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Denise Nicoll: Theresa Borg
Kelly Fields: Kate McNamara
Raylene Combes: Julia Hume
Tom Corbett: Christian Charisou

Summary:-
Ollie is won over by Richard's impassioned defense. Protective Paul declares his deep love for Rebecca. Adam faces losing both Pepper and his career if he can't let go of the past. Toadie gets a step closer to discovering Stonie's real problem.

Episode 5278
Network Ten: 15/08/2007
BBC: 07/11/2007

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Julia Sanders: Raelene Isbester
Lucia Cammeniti: Maria Mercedes

Summary:-
Noble Carmella tells Oliver the baby news but doesn't want his relationship with Elle to suffer while Lucia has other ideas. Rebecca prepares to fight to protect her sons but who's telling the truth?

Episode 5279
Network Ten: 16/08/2007
BBC: 08/11/2007

Written by Sacha Hamilton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Julia Sanders: Raelene Isbester
Jacqui Burns: Elise Dickinson

Summary:-
Oliver's news is one blow too many for wrung-out Elle. Karl is caught 'investigating' by his new PA. Frazer realises it's time to let Ringo go, just as Ringo begins to change his mind. Ned and Janae's hopes for private time are scuppered at every turn.

Episode 5280
Network Ten: 17/08/2007
BBC: 09/11/2007

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Julia Sanders: Raelene Isbester

Summary:-
Karl is set up for a fall by his double crossing assistant. Rosie is offered a life changing career opportunity just as Frazer decides he wants to start a family. Miranda convinces Bridget to trick Riley into revealing his whereabouts.

Note: First appearance of Riley Parker: Sweeney Young in permanent cast

Episode 5281
Network Ten: 20/08/2007
BBC: 12/11/2007

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Alan Napier: Barry Friedlander
Richard Aaranow: Blair Venn
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock

Summary:-
Rebecca finds proof Richard is a violent monster but is it too late? War breaks out in the law office when Stonie unintentionally costs Toadie his job. Lou is mortified when his bargain hats start a lice plague.

Note: New opening titles including Riley Parker.

Episode 5282
Network Ten: 21/08/2007
BBC: 13/11/2007

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Alan Napier: Barry Friedlander
Richard Aaranow: Blair Venn
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Veronica Potter: Lillian Lewis
Ash Van Denburgh: Luigi Lucente
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey (uncredited)

Summary:-
Declan's reckless plan to save Rebecca goes frighteningly wrong, has he drowned his father? Toadie's work stress takes a terrible toll on his health. Frazer is hurt to learn Rosie doesn't want to start a family.

Episode 5283
Network Ten: 22/08/2007
BBC: 14/11/2007

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Richard Aaranow: Blair Venn
Stonefish Rebecchi: Anthony Engelman
Chantelle Rebecchi: Claire Chitham
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Denise Nicoll: Theresa Borg
Sharon Gates: Chelsea Blake
Philip Landsend: Mick Lo Monaco
Snr. Sgt. Malcolm Hill: Tim Sullivan

Summary:-
Oliver finally sees his father's true colours. Toadie and Rosie join forces to bring down Tim Collins. Adam unwittingly shows Pepper he can be a kick-arse cop. Elle informs Carmella Oliver is a free man. Stonie's wife arrives.

Episode 5284
Network Ten: 23/08/2007
BBC: 15/11/2007

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Christian Johnson: Neil Pigot
Julia Sanders: Raelene Isbester
Paul Maguire: Simon Russell
Lucia Cammeniti: Maria Mercedes
Pearl Rousseau: Kelly Nash
Michael Devlin: Phil Reilly

Summary:-
In his determination to bring down Vivex, Karl is placed in physical danger. Miranda springs a surprise reunion on her son Riley. Lucia attempts to reunite Carmella and Oliver.