Neighbours Episode Guide: 1776-1800

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.

Episode 1789
Network Ten: 15/10/1992
BBC: 22/09/1993
UK Gold: 09/09/1999

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Lindsay Steiner: Jane Longhurst

Summary:-
Toby's cunning web of deceit starts to fray at the edges. Meanwhile, Lou kisses goodbye to a thousand bucks, and Cathy has an unnerving encounter with Lindsay.

Episode 1790
Network Ten: 16/10/1992
BBC: 23/09/1993
UK Gold: 10/09/1999

Written by Steve J. Spears
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Lindsay Steiner: Jane Longhurst
Stanley Pizarro: Vince D'Amico

Summary:-
Toby promises his next flutter will be his last, but Michael finds out and starts blackmailing him. Brad becomes embroiled with two women when Gaby and Beth ask him to act as mediator for their domestic arguments. Doug goes to the builders' convention still suspicious about Pam and Jim. He succumbs to a married man's greatest temptation when his suspicions are seemingly confirmed.

Episode 1791
Network Ten: 19/10/1992
BBC: 24/09/1993
UK Gold: 13/09/1999

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
Doug feels regret after cheating on Pam, while Michael continues to put pressure on Toby. Dorothy feels grave concern for Phoebe after observing her strange behaviour. Lou's doubts increase about Pam and Doug's marriage, and Madge is reluctant to name the day.

Episode 1792
Network Ten: 20/10/1992
BBC: 27/09/1993
UK Gold: 14/09/1999

Written by Adam Bowen
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Stephen Gottlieb: Lochie Daddo
Lizzie Bryant: Marilyn Chestnut
Steve Bentley: Mark Pearl

Summary:-
Rick and Toby turn the tables on Michael, and Phoebe's mystery man reappears. Cameron's article on Dorothy is rejected by the Erinsborough News. A dangerous joke is played on Hannah.

Episode 1793
Network Ten: 21/10/1992
BBC: 28/09/1993
UK Gold: 15/09/1999

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
Doug panics when Jill threatens to tell Pam of their affair. Philip is devastated by Julie's shock ultimatum. Benito is appalled by Gaby's walk on the wild side.

Episode 1794
Network Ten: 22/10/1992
BBC: 29/09/1993
UK Gold: 16/09/1999

Written by John Upton
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
Gaby feels the extent of Benito's fury. Is this the end for Julie and Philip's marriage? Doug confronts Jill about their relationship, and Lou has a surprise for Madge. Michael is sent back to boarding school against his wishes.

Episode 1795
Network Ten: 23/10/1992
BBC: 30/09/1993
UK Gold: 17/09/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Stephen Gottlieb: Lochie Daddo

Summary:-
Phoebe finally proves to Dorothy that she isn't going crazy, while Cathy and Benito vow to fight injustice. Doug's behaviour shocks his family, and Madge stares down the barrel of a shotgun wedding. Dorothy makes an astonishing career move.

Episode 1796
Network Ten: 26/10/1992
BBC: 01/10/1993
UK Gold: 20/09/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Peter Knotts: Simon Hughes
Mr Collings: Rod Dunbar
Yahoo no.1: Peter Tzefrios
Yahoo no.2: Jamie McGrath
Yahoo no.3: Anthony Engelman

Summary:-
Cathy has an unexpected offer. Phoebe and Toby conspire to save Dorothy's Job. Debbie is horrified when she discovers the identity of the new school janitor, and Hannah is reduced to stealing from Helen.

Episode 1797
Network Ten: 27/10/1992
BBC: 04/10/1993
UK Gold: 21/09/1999

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
Cathy and Benito find that money doesn't buy happiness, while Pam offers friendship to an enemy. Madge locks horns with Benito, and Toby faces the music over his racing scam.

Episode 1798
Network Ten: 28/10/1992
BBC: 05/10/1993
UK Gold: 22/09/1999

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Stephen Gottlieb: Lochie Daddo
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Peter Knotts: Simon Hughes
John Maggio: Shane Willey

Summary:-
Rick is in hot water when his latest scam against Mr Knotts backfires. Julie thinks the worst of Rick and Debbie after reading a magazine article. Stephen is surprised when Phoebe tells him to leave her alone.

Episode 1799
Network Ten: 29/10/1992
BBC: 06/10/1993
UK Gold: 23/09/1999

Written by David Allen
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Peter Knotts: Simon Hughes
Jackie: Bronwyn Jones

Summary:-
Lou is stunned by Madge's proposal. Mr Knotts decides it's time to get a grip on his job, which means that Rick and Debbie are in for a shock. Beth and Brad have a disagreement over a beauty contest.

Episode 1800
Network Ten: 30/10/1992
BBC: 07/10/1993
UK Gold: 24/09/1999

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Stephen Gottlieb: Lochie Daddo
Tammy: Michelle McClatchy
Roz: Brooke Mitchell
Verna: Nicole Whyte

Summary:-
Marco's deception lands Brad in hot water, and Brad is stalked by one of the world's most dangerous predators. Lou considers his options after Madge's decision to move to Queensland. Is Phoebe falling for Stephen, or would she rather head for home?