Neighbours Episode Guide: 5310-5334

Episode 5310
Network Ten: 28/09/2007
BBC: 11/01/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Dale Hunter: Leon Stripp
Wayne Hunter: Karl Van Moorsel

Summary:-
Bridget and Declan's illegal street racing draws police attention... and their parents'. Elle's suspicions over Laura land her in hot water. Pepper's gloves are off when she confronts Sophie.

Episode 5311
Network Ten: 01/10/2007
BBC: 14/01/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood

Summary:-
Susan unintentionally causes a hit and run. Paul stuns Elle when he invites Laura and Nick home and Bridget rejects Declan's advances.

Episode 5312
Network Ten: 02/10/2007
BBC: 15/01/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood

Summary:-
Miranda and Steve are grief stricken when Bridget is found after the accident and Susan is oblivious to her role in the incident. Nick reveals his kidnap plot to Laura.

Episode 5313
Network Ten: 03/10/2007
BBC: 16/01/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore

Summary:-
Bridget's life hangs in the balance as Susan makes a horrifying realisation. While on the run, Declan finds himself in a dangerous ally.

Episode 5314
Network Ten: 04/10/2007
BBC: 17/01/2008

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Nurse Marie Chaplin: Sarah Oldmeadow

Summary:-
As Bridget clings to life, Susan confesses that she is the hit and run driver.

Episode 5315
Network Ten: 05/10/2007
BBC: 18/01/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore

Summary:-
Oliver, Rebecca and Paul are devastated to learn Declan has been kidnapped. Susan faces a very public arrest, while Valda inspires Carmella to invest in her future online.

Episode 5316
Network Ten: 08/10/2007
BBC: 21/01/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Emma Watson: Chloe Stark

Summary:-
Declan plans an escape from his captors. Bridget's family struggles to cope with her coma. Susan's world tumbles around her when even the school isn't supportive.

Note: Valda and Sophie didn't appear in this episode

Episode 5317
Network Ten: 09/10/2007
BBC: 22/01/2008

Written by Megan Harbert
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Snr. Const. Jack Norton: Mick Preston
Al Raunjak: Matthew Osborne

Summary:-
The Parkers have twenty four hours until Bridget's life support is switched off. Riley's article provokes a shock attack on the Kennedys, while Rebecca takes matters into her own hands to save her son.

Episode 5318
Network Ten: 10/10/2007
BBC: 23/01/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Sgt. Matt Patterson: Ricky Sneddon
Policeman #1: Aaron Sterns
Policeman #2: James Beaumont

Summary:-
Rachel is rushed to hospital, widening the feud with Bridget's family. Police storm Nick's caravan to find he and Laura have fled with Declan, but Rebecca's private deal also goes awry and Declan escapes only to find danger in the bush.

Episode 5319
Network Ten: 11/10/2007
BBC: 24/01/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Laura Davidson: Jodi Flockhart
Nick Thompson: Marty Grimwood
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg

Summary:-
Declan faces a night alone in the bush. Bridget wakes but faces a long road to recovery. Tensions rise between Toadie and Bridget's family when he agrees to defend Susan.

Episode 5320
Network Ten: 12/10/2007
BBC: 25/01/2008

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Snr. Const. Sophie Cooper: Emma Moore
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg

Summary:-
Declan is lost in the bush - will Rebecca find him in time? Miranda shields Bridget from the extent of her injuries.

Episode 5321
Network Ten: 15/10/2007
BBC: 28/01/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dr. Jeremy Levi: Roger Neave
James Anderson: Daniel Whyte
Francie Taylor: Tegan Higginbotham
Declan Double: Dylan Hyne

Summary:-
Bridget struggles to accept her disability and her parents' fussing. The fallout from Declan's kidnapping brings out deeper emotional issues. Mickey blames Janae for poisoning Jake.

Episode 5322
Network Ten: 16/10/2007
BBC: 29/01/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney

Summary:-
Bridget shuns her parents' help but when her stubbornness leads to danger, Declan is there to save her. Oliver tries to stop Declan making an explosive mistake but Rebecca worries about their new bond.

Episode 5323
Network Ten: 17/10/2007
BBC: 30/01/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Gorilla Man: Steven Sammut

Summary:-
Humiliated Bridget rejects Declan. Karl vents his fears at unforgiving Miranda. Riley stuns Oliver with a very public attack at the end of the marathon.

Episode 5324
Network Ten: 18/10/2007
BBC: 31/01/2008

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Jude Troy: Matthew Molony

Summary:-
What will Miranda make of Karl's heartfelt plea to keep Susan out of prison? Carmella refuses Rosie and Frazer's offer to invest in her business when she realises it's causing tension between them.

Episode 5325
Network Ten: 19/10/2007
BBC: 01/02/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
James Anderson: Daniel Whyte
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld

Summary:-
Miranda tells Susan to plead not guilty but won't forgive her. Pepper tries to help Ringo with his eating disorder. Carmella attracts more than the business interests of a charming investor, Marco.

Episode 5326
Network Ten: 22/10/2007
BBC: 04/02/2008

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Susan clings to her belief that she should be punished for the accident. Bridget is determined to go back to school without crutches. Frazer becomes a taxi driver, to Rosie's disappointment.

Episode 5327
Network Ten: 23/10/2007
BBC: 05/02/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Tom Langley: Christian Charisou

Summary:-
Declan decides to run away from Erinsborough. Zeke's tough love prompts Susan to reconsider her plea. Rosie is troubled by Toadie's emotional investment in Susan's case. Bridget must handle an animal emergency.

Episode 5328
Network Ten: 24/10/2007
BBC: 06/02/2008

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Nancy Miles: Maureen McInerney
Ticket Attendant: Stan Roach

Summary:-
Rebecca has one last chance to get through to Declan - but can she stop him leaving Erinsborough? Carmella is drawn to Marco, but is it for business or pleasure?

Episode 5329
Network Ten: 25/10/2007
BBC: 07/02/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Special Guest Appearance by: Robyn Loau (uncredited)

Summary:-
Carmella struggles with her attraction to Marco. Rachel fears Ringo has fallen for Pepper! Ned and Janae are mortified when Mickey catches them 'in the act'. Valda's online launch is a success but is her investment as sound as it seems?

Music: 'She Devil' Performed by Robyn Loau
Note: Marco credited twice.

Episode 5330
Network Ten: 26/10/2007
BBC: 08/02/2008

Written by Perri Cummings
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Tyler Smith: Brody McPharlane

Summary:-
Carmella has a pregnancy scare. Pepper encourages Ringo to tell the truth about his eating disorder. Ned is unsettled when Steve suggests it's time for Mickey to learn about the birds and the bees.

Music: 'Sweet Song' Peformed by Blanche Dubois
Note: Final episode broadcast on BBC ONE in the UK.

Episode 5331
Network Ten: 29/10/2007
Five: 11/02/2008

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Jet Wilkinson & Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Cast List
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Catherine Michael: Tania Lacy
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth
Jude Troy: Matthew Molony
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
With Carmella's pregnancy at risk, Oliver deals her a crushing blow. Rosie's ideals are challenged by a hot shot city lawyer and Bridget makes a discovery about her new friend Josh.

Music: 'Shining Star' Performed by Abby Dobson
Notes:
First episode broadcast on Five in the UK.
Pepper Steiger missing missing from regular cast list.
Thanks to Ringwood Aquatic Centre.

Episode 5332
Network Ten: 30/10/2007
Five: 12/02/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jet Wilkinson & Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Cast List
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Marco Silvani: Jesse Rosenfeld
Catherine Michael: Tania Lacy
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth
Jude Troy: Matthew Molony
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Trevor Hunt: Robert Urban

Summary:-
Carmella lays her heart on the line - but can Oliver do the same? Josh helps Bridget rebuild her confidence and Valda realises the website is a scam.

Thanks to Ringwood Aquatic Centre

Episode 5333
Network Ten: 31/10/2007
Five: 13/02/2008

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Jet Wilkinson & Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Cast List
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Catherine Michael: Tania Lacy
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg

Summary:-
Oliver breaks Carmella's heart. When Rosie snaps at Christine, Susan is left without a defence lawyer. Bridget has a challenging first day back at school. Valda tries to make amends for the internet scam.

Episode 5334
Network Ten: 01/11/2007
Five: 14/02/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Jet Wilkinson & Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Cast List
Guest stars
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Ash Schwimmer: Zac Cracknell
Tyler Smith: Brody McPharlane
Special Guest Appearance by: Marcia Hines

Summary:-
Fatigued Ringo almost drowns at the swim team try out. Elle is forced to fire either Paul or Oliver. Marcia Hines passes judgement on Karl's musical future and Mickey is trapped in an abandoned chest.

Note: Final appearance of Nicky Whelan as Pepper Steiger.