Neighbours Episode Guide: 139-163

Episode 139
Seven Network: 26/09/1985
BBC: 13/05/1987
UK Gold: 13/05/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
George Young: Alan Cassell
Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
Nurse: Glenda Walsh
Joe: Stephen Cross

Summary:-
Max loses his job. George has an accident and Des diets.

Episode 140
Seven Network: 27/09/1985
BBC: 14/05/1987
UK Gold: 14/05/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Bess Robinson: June Salter
Douglas Blake: James London
Leo Watkins: Robert Korosy

Summary:-
Danny is caught joyriding and Helen grows more and more fond of Douglas.

Episode 141
Seven Network: 30/09/1985
BBC: 15/05/1987
UK Gold: 17/05/1993

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Bess Robinson: June Salter
Douglas Blake: James Condon

Summary:-
Helen's relationship with Douglas Blake blossoms.

Episode 142
Seven Network: 01/10/1985
BBC: 18/05/1987
UK Gold: 18/05/1993

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Bess Robinson: June Salter
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Edward Wingram: Geoffrey Pullan
Kate Drew: Susanna Lobez

Summary:-
Grandma Robinson discusses life and Death with Scott, and Shane gives Danny a driving lesson.

Shortened end credits

Episode 143
Seven Network: 02/10/1985
BBC: 19/05/1987
UK Gold: 19/05/1993

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Bess Robinson: June Salter
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLuskie
Edward Wingram: Geoffrey Pullan

Summary:-
Bess Robinson leaves, and Jim makes a shocking discovery about his mother.

Episode 144
Seven Network: 03/10/1985
BBC: 20/05/1987
UK Gold: 20/05/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
George Young: Alan Cassell
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Kate Drew: Susanna Lobez

Summary:-
Des and Daphne sort out their differences over Sarah, and Eileen wants to impress George. Max has a surprise night ourt.

Shortened end credits

Episode 145
Seven Network: 04/10/1985
BBC: 21/05/1987
UK Gold: 21/05/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Douglas Blake: James Condon
George Young: Alan Cassell
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Larry: Elwin Bradshaw

Summary:-
Julie gets a big shock, and Eileen starts her new job doing housekeeping work for Max.

Episode 146
Seven Network: 07/10/1985
BBC: 22/05/1987
UK Gold: 24/05/1993

Written by Greg Millen
Directed by Mark Piper
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
George Young: Alan Cassell
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Sister: Marina Sinclair
Doctor: Tom Travers
Night Sister: Jane Hopkins

Summary:-
Julie breaks some upsetting news to Philip.

Episode 147
Seven Network: 08/10/1985
BBC: 26/05/1987
UK Gold: 25/05/1993

Written by Bill Searle
Directed by Mark Piper
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
George Young: Alan Cassell
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Debbie Martin: Katrina McEwan
Michael Martin: Samuel Hammington
Mrs. Finn: Shirley Heriot

Summary:-
There's bad news from the hospital as Philip deteriorates.

Episode 148
Seven Network: 09/10/1985
BBC: 27/05/1987
UK Gold: 26/05/1993

Written by John Smythe
Directed by Mark Piper
Guest stars
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Nurse: Janine MacKay
Colin/Joe: Steven Cross
Mrs. Gibbs: Ruth Yaffe

Summary:-
Helen hears some distressing news. Daphne makes peace with Sarah and asks her to stay on at Des's house.

Episode 149
Seven Network: 10/10/1985
BBC: 28/05/1987
UK Gold: 27/05/1993

Written by John Smythe
Directed by Mark Piper
Guest stars
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Mrs. Gibbs: Ruth Yaffe
Ian: Alex Papps
Nina: Toni-Paula Briggs

Summary:-
Daphne upsets Helen when she voices her doubts about Douglas, Danny and Sarah don't get on.

Episode 150
Seven Network: 11/10/1985
BBC: 29/05/1987
UK Gold: 28/05/1993

Written by John Smythe
Directed by Mark Piper
Guest stars
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Kate Drew: Susanna Lobez
Thomas Hargraves: Andrew Thompson
Bank Clerk: Mary Sajnovics

Summary:-
Helen is annoyed with the family for interfering in her friendship with Douglas, and Shane and Max worry about Danny. Des gets a shock.

Episode 151
Seven Network: 14/10/1985
BBC: 01/06/1987
UK Gold: 31/05/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Policeman: Neil Melville

Summary:-
Daphne gets a strange visit from her grandfather. Max teaches Danny to drive.

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Episode 152
Seven Network: 15/10/1985
BBC: 02/06/1987
UK Gold: 01/06/1993

Written by Judy Nunn
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Sarah Richards: Julia McDougall
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne

Summary:-
Barbara searches the Sutton house for Terry's tape. Jim visits Philip Martin in hospital.

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Episode 153
Seven Network: 16/10/1985
BBC: 03/06/1987
UK Gold: 02/06/1993

Written by Judy Nunn
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Douglas Blake: James Condon
George Young: Alan Cassell
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Debbie Martin: Katrina McEwan
Michael Martin: Samuel Hammington

Summary:-
Lucy is upset by the tape and decides to destroy it. Terry receives a threatening phone call from Charles. Helen has a surprise for Jim.

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Episode 154
Seven Network: 17/10/1985
BBC: 04/06/1987
UK Gold: 03/06/1993

Written by Judy Nunn
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Sarah Richards: Julia McDougall
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Wally Walters: Reg Gorman
George Young: Alan Cassell
Alex Baxter: Steven Bastoni
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot (uncredited)

Summary:-
Helen and Doug announce their engagement, and Danny gets the job at the bank after the successful candidate quits unexpectedly and creates a vacancy.

Episode 155
Seven Network: 18/10/1985
BBC: 05/06/1987
UK Gold: 04/06/1993

Written by Helen Townsend
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Wally Walters: Reg Gorman
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay

Summary:-
Harry's poker game lands him in hot water, while Terry finds the tape missing.

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Episode 156
Seven Network: 21/10/1985
BBC: 08/06/1987
UK Gold: 07/06/1993

Written by Kaye Bendle
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Detective Thomas: James Patrick

Summary:-
Helen prepares for her wedding, and Daphne reports Lucy's disappearance to the police.

Episode 157
Seven Network: 22/10/1985
BBC: 09/06/1987
UK Gold: 08/06/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
George Young: Alan Cassell
Fiona: uncredited

Summary:-
Terry asks Shane for help when she becomes frightened. George proposes to Eileen.

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Episode 158
Seven Network: 23/10/1985
BBC: 10/06/1987
UK Gold: 09/06/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Douglas Blake: James Condon
George Young: Alan Cassell
Ross Warner: Rod McLennan

Summary:-
Lucy is anxious about Helen leaving, while Des sees his mother in a new light.

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Episode 159
Seven Network: 24/10/1985
BBC: 11/06/1987
UK Gold: 10/06/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Ross Warner: Rod McLennan
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood (uncredited)

Summary:-
Helen is persuaded to accept Jim's offer of money. Daphne gets a proper job.

Episode 160
Seven Network: 25/10/1985
BBC: 15/06/1987
UK Gold: 11/06/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Eva Thomas: Peta Doran
Mrs. Newton: Patsy Martin
Audition Director: Jon Finlayson
Audition Secretary: Catherin Dukes
Billy Frenzy: Peter Scott-Tulloch
Paperboy: Andrew Zenz

Summary:-
Scott jumps to the wrong conclusion when he sees Shane leaving Terry's house.

Episode 161
Seven Network: 28/10/1985
BBC: 16/06/1987
UK Gold: 14/06/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Brendan Maher
Guest stars
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Sarah Richards: Julia MacDougall
Fiona: uncredited

Summary:-
Paul gives Shane a warning to stay away from his wife. Des announces a bank contest.

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Episode 162
Seven Network: 29/10/1985
BBC: 17/06/1987
UK Gold: 15/06/1993

Written by Bruce Hancock
Directed by Brendan Maher
Guest stars
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Mrs. Cooper: Judith Roberts

Summary:-
Excitement grips the Robinson household as Helen's marriage approaches. Paul becomes increasingly suspicious of Terry.

Episode 163
Seven Network: 30/10/1985
BBC: 18/06/1987
UK Gold: 16/06/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Brendan Maher
Guest stars
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Ross Warner: Rod McLennan
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Royston: Les Terrill
Mrs. Jan Dodds: Valerie Tamblyn-Mills
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood (uncredited)

Summary:-
The Robinsons' celebrate the news of Terry and Paul's baby, and the finalisation of Helen and Douglas's cottage. The missing tape is found.