Neighbours Episode Guide: 5710-5734

Episode 5710
Network Ten: 12/06/2009
Five: 14/08/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Attractive Lady: Jamie Overend
Tiny Dave Watson: Chris McLean

Summary:-
Susan's surrogacy offer drives a serious wedge between her and Karl; stifled by suburbia, Lucas seeks his thrills elsewhere; and an angry Will spirals out of control.

Episode 5711
Network Ten: 15/06/2009
Five: 17/08/2009

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Drew Throsby: Ben Chisolm

Summary:-
Karl struggles to deal with Susan as a surrogate; Paul struggles to find his place on the street and is given an explosive story; and how far will Sunny go to make sure she doesn't fail again?

Episode 5712
Network Ten: 16/06/2009
Five: 18/08/2009

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Karl jeopardises Libby's baby dream; Bridget and Declan celebrate their last days as teenagers; and will Paul's first story as a reporter undo his newfound love of life?

Note: Incorrect guests from episode 5711 shown in credits

Episode 5713
Network Ten: 17/06/2009
Five: 19/08/2009

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Dr. Jeremy Levi: Roger Neave
Camera-Wielding Passer-by: Woodrow Wilson
Musical guest: Michael Paynter (uncredited)

Summary:-
Karl finds an unlikely ally in his fight to continue the surrogacy; and Little Mother Kate is challenged to let herself be a teenager.

Episode 5714
Network Ten: 18/06/2009
Five: 20/08/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Steph realises her fear that she may never find her great love; Elle's attempts to keep Lucas interested fail; and Lou finds a way to make good karma pay.

Episode 5715
Network Ten: 19/06/2009
Five: 21/08/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Mike Wilson: James Taylor
Festival Yob #1: Sean Entwistle
Festival Yob #2: Ben Terrell
Festival Girl: Miranda Louey
Musical guests: Jaguar Spring, Bitter Sweet Kicks

Summary:-
The music festival ends in disaster for Sunny; Elle and Lucas get honest about their relationship but Lucas continues his gambling; and after their attempts for a romantic night-in go off the rails, Miranda asks Steve to move back in.

Episode 5716
Network Ten: 22/06/2009
Five: 24/08/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Police Officer: uncredited
Special Guest Appearance: Bitter Sweet Kicks, Jaguar Spring

Summary:-
Zeke finds Sunny but gets lost himself; and Bridget's baby comes at the worst possible moment.

Note: Baby Napier: Alia & Gab Devercelli added to cast list

Episode 5717
Network Ten: 23/06/2009
Five: 25/08/2009

Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Trisha Day: Katherine Tonkin
Special Guest Appearance: Bitter Sweet Kicks, Jaguar Spring

Summary:-
Complications with Bridget's labour put her baby's life in danger; Zeke finally lets down his defences to Sunny.

Note: First appearance of Alia & Gab Devercelli as Baby Napier

Episode 5718
Network Ten: 24/06/2009
Five: 26/08/2009

Written by Sue Hore
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Bridget and Declan's baby fights for her life; Zeke struggles to find a way to prevent Sunny from being forced to leave.

Episode 5719
Network Ten: 25/06/2009
Five: 27/08/2009

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Special Guest: WWE Superstar Batista

Summary:-
Rebecca wins over her reluctant groom; Kate's acceptance of Paul drives Harry away; and Lucas continues to gamble, bringing him closer to Steph.

Episode 5720
Network Ten: 26/06/2009
Five: 28/08/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Angela Scott: Veronica Porcaro

Summary:-
Susan and Libby face more public fallout from their surrogacy; Harry sells his beloved watch to pursue his love of music; and Toadie signs Callum up to raise a guide dog puppy.

Episode 5721
Network Ten: 29/06/2009
Five: 31/08/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Sergeant Ray Moller: Steven Stagg
Vinnie Priest: Ron Kamoen
Nurse Brooke Mitchell: Klaire Gazzo
Postman: Alix Jackson

Summary:-
Paul uncovers a startling truth in the surrogacy case; and Zeke is faced with a dilemma - his family or his girl?

Episode 5722
Network Ten: 30/06/2009
Five: 01/09/2009

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Karl resorts to desperate measures to fight for his family; and Zeke feels he's losing his connection to the Kennedys.

Episode 5723
Network Ten: 01/07/2009
Five: 02/09/2009

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor

Summary:-
Toadie and Libby's friendship is strained as the surrogacy fight continues; Declan and Bridget struggle to name their baby; and Susan and Karl are embarrassed when a very personal item falls into the wrong hands.

Note: Baby Napier now credited as India Napier

Episode 5724
Network Ten: 02/07/2009
Five: 03/09/2009

Written by Fiona Wood
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Grieving Harry risks everything; Lucas helps Toadie rebuild his confidence; and will Bridget accept Miranda's help?

Episode 5725
Network Ten: 03/07/2009
Five: 04/09/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward

Summary:-
Susan reaches out to troubled Harry; Steph struggles with her feelings for Lucas; and Mickey misses his real family.

Episode 5726
Network Ten: 06/07/2009
Five: 07/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Poker Player #1: Mike McEvoy

Summary:-
Steph tells Lucas of her feelings for him; Sunny struggles to find a way to express her feelings for Zeke; and Bridget develops a bond with Kate.

Episode 5727
Network Ten: 07/07/2009
Five: 08/09/2009

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote

Summary:-
Things are awkward between Lucas and Steph but who's the one with the problem? Bridget struggles to juggle motherhood and year 12; Kate goes back to school but can she ever be a regular teenager?

Episode 5728
Network Ten: 08/07/2009
Five: 09/09/2009

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Bridget risks India's safety to fight for Libby; Dan and Lucas are envious of each other's lives; has a hormonal Susan accidentally burnt her bridges with Harry?

Episode 5729
Network Ten: 09/07/2009
Five: 10/09/2009

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill

Summary:-
Bridget questions whether she can be super-mum; Susan and Karl fight for the surrogacy at any cost; and Callum and Sophie confront the boy/girl divide.

Episode 5730
Network Ten: 10/07/2009
Five: 11/09/2009

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Paul's love of a headline threatens to derail the surrogacy, again; Lou and Callum are upset that Mickey plans to leave Erinsborough for good; and Ringo begins to realise his friendship with Declan has changed now that Declan is a dad.

Episode 5731
Network Ten: 13/07/2009
Five: 14/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Kotto: Akanji Olalekan

Summary:-
Donna is caught in the middle of another Robinson war; Lucas desperately searches for a way to settle his gambling debts; and Bridget and Declan put their friends to the test.

Episode 5732
Network Ten: 14/07/2009
Five: 15/09/2009

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Kotto: Akanji Olalekan

Summary:-
Donna fights to keep the teens together, Mickey farewells Ramsay Street and can Dan really save his brother?

Note: Final appearance of Fletcher O'Leary as Mickey Gannon

Episode 5733
Network Ten: 15/07/2009
Five: 16/09/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tragedy strikes Ramsay Street; and Dan struggles to relate to his surrogate mother-in-law.

Episode 5734
Network Ten: 16/07/2009
Five: 17/09/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Felix: Baxter Humenuik
Sarah: Cherie Humenuik
Tracey: Shelley McLean

Summary:-
Susan gains an unexpected ally; Lucas resists the gambling bug and rediscovers the spark with Elle; Declan is roped into helping Paul plan his wedding; and a survivor emerges from the crash, but can they find help in time?