Neighbours Episode Guide: 1764-1788

Episode 1764
Network Ten: 10/09/1992
BBC: 18/08/1993
UK Gold: 05/08/1999

Written by John Upton
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Pete Horvath: John Rohan

Summary:-
Debbie gets more than she bargained for when she meets her mystery man. Tension builds over the Chambers case. Jim has everyone worried by his refusal to seek medical advice.

Episode 1765
Network Ten: 11/09/1992
BBC: 19/08/1993
UK Gold: 06/08/1999

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Raymond Chambers: Greg Parker
Mrs Chambers: Helen Rollinson
Angela: Soula Alexander

Summary:-
Is the honeymoon over for Rick and Debbie? Julie's misguided attempts to coach Hannah give Helen doubts about the story. Gaby and Beth plan a lingerie party. Cameron has an unexpected visitor.

Episode 1766
Network Ten: 14/09/1992
BBC: 20/08/1993
UK Gold: 09/08/1999

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Raymond Chambers: Greg Parker
Mrs Chambers: Helen Rollinson

Summary:-
Gaby springs a surprise on Marco and Rick, with the help of her artful father. Concern over Jim's health causes Helen to take drastic action. Cameron makes some startling discoveries about Raymond Chambers - will he change his mind about defending him?

Episode 1767
Network Ten: 15/09/1992
BBC: 23/08/1993
UK Gold: 10/08/1999

Written by Tony Cavanaugh
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Nurse Whelan: Debra Moon

Summary:-
While Jim faces the biggest emergency of his life, Brad gets himself in a difficult situation when he promises to do a modelling assignment for Gaby. Marco creates trouble for the Alessi family with his continued determination to find his sister against his parents' wishes.

Episode 1768
Network Ten: 16/09/1992
BBC: 24/08/1993
UK Gold: 11/08/1999

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Wendy Marsh: Nerida Leishman

Summary:-
Marco makes a breakthrough in the search for his sister, and Cathy receives traumatic news. Pam's true feelings for Jim come to the surface. Brad turns a lot of heads at the lingerie party, while Doug and Pam are concerned by Cody's decision not to return home.

Episode 1769
Network Ten: 17/09/1992
BBC: 25/08/1993
UK Gold: 12/08/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Raymond Chambers: Greg Parker
Mrs Chambers: Helen Rollinson
Crown Barrister: Lise Rodgers
Judge: Colin Duckworth

Summary:-
The jury deliver their verdict on Raymond Chambers. Beth's problems with the opposite sex resurface. Phoebe has second thoughts about her pregnancy. Cathy tries to come to terms with her private tragedy.

Episode 1770
Network Ten: 18/09/1992
BBC: 26/08/1993
UK Gold: 13/08/1999

Written by Adam Bowen
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
John Bridges: Matthew Smith
Tori: Katrina McEwan
Joanne: Michelle Gleeson
Charge Nurse: Susan Yardley
Delivery Person: Greg Marris

Summary:-
Cameron reconsiders his vocation after successfully defending Raymond Chambers and being attacked by Julie. Has Lou caused Madge to have a nasty accident? Brad finds himself on the receiving end of an unexpected proposition from Beth.

Episode 1771
Network Ten: 21/09/1992
BBC: 27/08/1993
UK Gold: 16/08/1999

Written by Christine Madafferi
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Marco stuns Benito and Cathy with some unexpected news. Beth and Brad's friendship hits a snag. Lou decides to trail Madge - for her own good.

Episode 1772
Network Ten: 22/09/1992
BBC: 30/08/1993
UK Gold: 17/08/1999

Written by David Allen
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Zed: Gavan McLaren

Summary:-
Brad and Beth's misunderstanding takes a passionate turn. Dorothy enlists Lou in a strange ritual to overcome the power of the mind. The Alessi family prepare to meet their long-lost daughter.

Episode 1773
Network Ten: 23/09/1992
BBC: 31/08/1993
UK Gold: 18/08/1999

Written by Rod Zielinski
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Doctor Andrews: Gareth Wilding-Forbes
Miles Ingelburn: David Imber
Collette Roberts: Narelle Hammond

Summary:-
Jim is still fearful for his life, while Brad and Beth's relationship is in limbo. Debbie has her 16th birthday, and decides that she wants Rick around to help her celebrate.

Episode 1774
Network Ten: 24/09/1992
BBC: 01/09/1993
UK Gold: 19/08/1999

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Raymond Chambers: Greg Parker
Donna Burgess: Kerry Bartlett
Jasmine: Tiffany Haintz

Summary:-
A crusade by Toby against Raymond Chambers goes horribly wrong. Phoebe faces motherhood sooner than expected. Jim and Julie clash over his rehabilitation.

Episode 1775
Network Ten: 25/09/1992
BBC: 02/09/1993
UK Gold: 20/08/1999

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Raymond Chambers: Greg Parker
Jasmine: Tiffany Haintz
Dennis Parsons: Martin Crewes

Summary:-
Helen finds herself on the wrong side of the law after having had one too many while out with Dorothy. Cameron makes a momentous decision about his future. Jim's rehabilitation causes problems in the Robinson household - not least for Julie. Raymond Chambers finally snaps.

Episode 1776
Network Ten: 28/09/1992
BBC: 03/09/1993
UK Gold: 23/08/1999

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Zed: Gavan McLaren
Donna Burgess: Kerry Bartlett
Jasmine: Tiffany Haintz
Dennis Parsons: Martin Crewes

Summary:-
Doug's plans for Gaby go horribly wrong. A decision about baby Jasmine's future has major ramifications for more than one family on Ramsay Street. Helen and Dorothy prepare to do battle against the police department.

Episode 1777
Network Ten: 29/09/1992
BBC: 06/09/1993
UK Gold: 24/08/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Donna Burgess: Kerry Bartlett
Jasmine: Tiffany Haintz
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Gwen Burgess: Suzanne Brenchley
Frank Mizzi: Rikk Coombs

Summary:-
Doug hears some tragic news about an old friend, while Brad and Beth are innocent victims of Marco's treachery. Cathy and Benito find an unexpected answer to their problem, and Doug pressurises Gaby to come home.

Episode 1778
Network Ten: 30/09/1992
BBC: 07/09/1993
UK Gold: 25/08/1999

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Julie feels the full force of her stepson's spite. Marco's underhandedness with Brad and Beth has a surprising outcome. Lou defies Madge and succumbs to his favourite vice.

Note: First appearance of Troy Beckwith as Michael Martin

Episode 1779
Network Ten: 01/10/1992
BBC: 08/09/1993
UK Gold: 26/08/1999

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Dennis Parsons: Martin Crewes
Lizzy Bryant: Marilyn Chestnut
Magistrate Kinsella: Raleigh Robinson
Clerk of Courts: Sue Speechley

Summary:-
Helen faces a charge of contempt of court thanks to Dorothy when she goes to defend herself over her speeding fine. Brad thinks that he might not be ready for the kind of commitment Beth is asking him to make. Michael continues to threaten the harmony of the Martin family, and Philip decides he must have words with his son.

Episode 1780
Network Ten: 02/10/1992
BBC: 09/09/1993
UK Gold: 27/08/1999

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Simone: Andrea Lees
Rhonda: Brianne Cuthbert
Night Guard: Warren Dunn

Summary:-
Julie and Michael continue their battle. Helen and Dorothy spend an interesting night together - in jail. Lou comes up with a new gambling system, staking all on one last bet. Is Jill Weir really making a play for Doug?

Episode 1781
Network Ten: 05/10/1992
BBC: 10/09/1993
UK Gold: 30/08/1999

Written by Margot Knight
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
Brad puts his relationship with Beth on the line, while Doug is tempted to be unfaithful to Pam. Philip and Julie decide on Michael's future, and Phoebe astounds Cathy with her ideas on childbirth.

Episode 1782
Network Ten: 06/10/1992
BBC: 13/09/1993
UK Gold: 31/08/1999

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Brad and Beth's date takes a passionate turn. Julie is horrified by Michael's cruel accusation, and Toby devises a system for winning on the horses.

Episode 1783
Network Ten: 07/10/1992
BBC: 14/09/1993
UK Gold: 01/09/1999

Written by Chris McTrustry
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Philip tells Michael and Debbie the full truth about their mother. Lou gets a nasty shock when he checks his TAB account, and Toby's gambling is nearly found out. Michael wreaks a spiteful revenge on Julie. Cameron discovers that Beth could be seriously ill.

Episode 1784
Network Ten: 08/10/1992
BBC: 15/09/1993
UK Gold: 02/09/1999

Written by Tony Cavanaugh
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Zed: Gavan McLaren
Lindsay Steiner: Jane Longhurst
Frank-builder: Trevor Major

Summary:-
Marco fears his dream of a united family could turn into a nightmare. Cameron insists on taking Beth to hospital for tests following her illness. The doctor suspects she has a virus, but Cameron discovers she has been working near toxic poisons at the building site. Pam returns from LA and finds a radical change in the family status quo, which causes her to give Gaby an ultimatum.

Episode 1785
Network Ten: 09/10/1992
BBC: 16/09/1993
UK Gold: 03/09/1999

Written by Barbara Angell
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Zed: Gavan McLaren
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Lindsay Steiner: Jane Longhurst

Summary:-
Gaby is surprised at Pam's ultimatum. Cameron and Dorothy argue over the issue of a toxic waste deposit at the child-care centre. Doug is disturbed by Jill's behaviour, and Benito and Cathy come face to face with their past.

Episode 1786
Network Ten: 12/10/1992
BBC: 17/09/1993
UK Gold: 06/09/1999

Written by Barbara Angell
Directed by uncredited
Guest stars
Lindsay Steiner: Jane Longhurst

Summary:-
Phoebe's morbid birth plan finds her isolated from her friends. Cathy is publicly rejected by her daughter. Rick is not looking forward to his return to school.

Episode 1787
Network Ten: 13/10/1992
BBC: 20/09/1993
UK Gold: 07/09/1999

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Stephen Gottlieb: Lochie Daddo
Lizzie Bryant: Marilyn Chestnut

Summary:-
Phoebe has an unusual encounter in the graveyard. Rick must make a crucial decision concerning his future. Cameron is made an offer he can't refuse - could it lead to a new career?

Episode 1788
Network Ten: 14/10/1992
BBC: 21/09/1993
UK Gold: 08/09/1999

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mr. Knotts: Simon Hughes
Postman: Ron Smith

Summary:-
Dorothy accuses Cameron of character assassination after the scathing editorial in the Erinsborough News. Rick pays a hefty price for Michael's treachery, and has Doug wonders if Pam has betrayed him.