Neighbours Episode Guide: 1926-1950

Episode 1926
Network Ten: 31/05/1993
BBC: 01/04/1994
UK Gold: 20/03/2000

Summary:-
Annalise faces a crisis at work, while Stephen and Phoebe are thwarted yet again by their devious lodger Russell.

Episode 1927
Network Ten: 01/06/1993
BBC: 04/04/1994
UK Gold: 21/03/2000

Summary:-
Lauren secretly phones Brad. Philip suspects Russell of spreading a computer virus, and Rick persuades Debbie to do his school assignment.

Episode 1928
Network Ten: 02/06/1993
BBC: 05/04/1994
UK Gold: 22/03/2000

Summary:-
Gaby reacts angrily to Wayne's behaviour, and an incident at Helen's dinner party causes a rift between Brad and Beth. Julie's patience is tested to the limit when she takes Debbie for a driving lesson.

Episode 1929
Network Ten: 03/06/1993
BBC: 06/04/1994
UK Gold: 23/03/2000

Summary:-
Brad and Lauren arrange a secret meeting, and Lou offers Stephen advice on how to get rid of his devious lodger.

Episode 1930
Network Ten: 04/06/1993
BBC: 07/04/1994
UK Gold: 24/03/2000

Summary:-
Stephen and Lou's plan to get rid of Russell backfires. Julie gains a new insight into daughter Hannah's problems, and Lou's elaborate plan to get rid of Russell backfires - with serious consequences for Stephen.

Episode 1931
Network Ten: 07/06/1993
BBC: 08/04/1994
UK Gold: 27/03/2000

Summary:-
The residents of Ramsay Street fear for Brad's safety when they discover the wrong man was kidnapped. Debbie arouses Rick's jealousy by going out on a date with Harvey. Helen's plans for a special evening with Annalise are thrown into disarray.

Episode 1932
Network Ten: 08/06/1993
BBC: 11/04/1994
UK Gold: 28/03/2000

Summary:-
Debbie two-times Rick by dating Harvey behind his back, Wayne lashes out at Lou and Stephen over the abduction. Brad and Lauren continue with their secret meetings.

Episode 1933
Network Ten: 09/06/1993
BBC: 12/04/1994
UK Gold: 29/03/2000

Summary:-
Brad and Lauren make a spectacle of themselves. Rick gives Debbie an ultimatum when she reveals her true feelings for Harvey. Gaby goes behind Philip's back at Lassiter's.

Episode 1934
Network Ten: 10/06/1993
BBC: 13/04/1994
UK Gold: 30/03/2000

Summary:-
Russell makes a distressing accusation against Phoebe, while Brad and Lauren plead with Gaby to keep their relationship a secret. Philip grudgingly accepts that cutting costs at Lassiter's was a good idea.

Episode 1935
Network Ten: 11/06/1993
BBC: 14/04/1994
UK Gold: 31/03/2000

Summary:-
Wayne plots revenge on his abductors, and Phoebe worries that devious lodger Russell will try to kidnap Hope. Beth reveals her anguish over losing Brad.

Episode 1936
Network Ten: 14/06/1993
BBC: 15/04/1994
UK Gold: 03/04/2000

Written by Helen McWhirter
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Swampy: Simon Mills
Cactus: Les Toth
Bikie no. 1: Lou Toth

Summary:-
Stephen and Phoebe find themselves a new lodger, while Lou has a unpleasant encounter at the car yard. Wayne's quest against biker gang the Warlords disturbs Gaby, and a scorned Beth causes a scene when she arrives at the Waterhole with a new man.

Episode 1937
Network Ten: 15/06/1993
BBC: 18/04/1994
UK Gold: 04/04/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Swampy: Simon Mills
Lila: Debra-Elise Campbell
Chambermaid: Cecily Devine

Summary:-
Beth does her level best to make Brad suffer by dating his best mate Swampy, and Lauren becomes concerned that Brad is too preoccupied about Beth to be committed to his relationship with her. Harvey's efforts to date Annalise meet a stony response, and Rick finds something he wishes that he hadn't when he bribes Hannah into letting him read Debbie's diary.

Episode 1938
Network Ten: 16/06/1993
BBC: 19/04/1994
UK Gold: 05/04/2000

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Newsreader: Gary Newton
Sam: Anthony De Fazio
Neil: Ian Lawless
Peter: Shane Jolley

Summary:-
Debbie and Rick's relationship hits a rocky patch when Rick reveals he read Debbie's diary, while Lauren's first dinner with the Willis family is a disaster. A news report leaves Gaby in a state of shock, and Julie sets out to cultivate her new neighbours.

Episode 1939
Network Ten: 17/06/1993
BBC: 20/04/1994
UK Gold: 06/04/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Tommy Lim: David Tong
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey
Det. Const. Ewing: David Raeside
Bikie: Malcolm Sutherland
Kristy: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
Even after his bet with Brad, Harvey continues to woo the women of Erinsborough. The police question Wayne when he returns to Ramsay Street, and the Lims are shocked by the violence when Ray's car is vandalised and they discover they have moved into a den of iniquity.

Episode 1940
Network Ten: 18/06/1993
BBC: 21/04/1994
UK Gold: 07/04/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey
Officer McKenzie: James Ryan
Lisa: Kristie Raymond
Leanne: Jodie Glendinning
Jo: Karen Walsh
Jean Halliday: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Helen's dinner party is ruined when Julie turns on Jenny Lim for accusing Debbie of being a bad influence on Sarah. Hannah is banned from seeing Tommy, and Stephen feels a little out of place at a meeting of new mothers. The police turn their attentions to Wayne when they find out Lou gave a false alibi.

Episode 1941
Network Ten: 21/06/1993
BBC: 22/04/1994
UK Gold: 10/04/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Tommy Lim: David Tong
Jean Halliday: Esme Melville
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey

Summary:-
Wayne soon discovers who his real friends are when he is brought up on a murder charge, and Phoebe starts to feel left out when Stephen suggests he should look after Hope full time. Julie's feud with Jenny Lim enters a new phase when she accuses the newcomer of murdering the family dog.

Episode 1942
Network Ten: 22/06/1993
BBC: 25/04/1994
UK Gold: 11/04/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Mother: Julie Day
Baby: Harrison Casey

Summary:-
Phoebe tries to choose between her roles as housewife and working mother, and Julie is forced to apologise to Jenny. Rick believes Debbie is trying to make him jealous by spending time with Jonathon, while Wayne puts Gaby in a very difficult position.

Episode 1943
Network Ten: 23/06/1993
BBC: 26/04/1994
UK Gold: 12/04/2000

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Vince Roland: Bob Brown
Plain Clothes Officer: Paul Tiewes
Patron: Brad Lindsay
Bikie: Lou Toth
Kristy: Jodie Haigh
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill

Summary:-
Gaby agonises over whether to get involved in Wayne's case and becomes alarmed by his increasingly aggressive behaviour. Brad and Lauren receive a challenge to their relationship after Brad takes a tumble from Lauren's horse, while Harvey continues to divide his attentions between Annalise and Beth.

Episode 1944
Network Ten: 24/06/1993
BBC: 27/04/1994
UK Gold: 13/04/2000

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Ruth Stoner: Donna Woodhouse
Plain Clothes Officer: Paul Tiewes

Summary:-
The racing syndicate gets another mystery investor. Annalise and Beth discover that Harvey has made fools of them both, and Julie makes a terrible mistake in the chemistry test.

Episode 1945
Network Ten: 25/06/1993
BBC: 28/04/1994
UK Gold: 14/04/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Vince Roland: Bob Brown
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Sergeant Bowen: John Bishop
Student: Megan Chambers

Summary:-
Julie is racked by guilt over the school test, and Wayne gets some good news at last. A Chucka Mental syndicate meeting is called, and the mystery investor revealed. An old letter amongst Jim's personal effects yields some devastating news for Helen.

Episode 1946
Network Ten: 28/06/1993
BBC: 29/04/1994
UK Gold: 17/04/2000

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Ruby Lovejoy: Patsy Martin
Room Service Waiter: Jeff Richards

Summary:-
After talking to Rosemary, Helen takes evasive measures in an attempt to stop a family secret being revealed. Gaby attempts to redeem herself in Wayne's eyes. Philip hires a housekeeper, while Beth and Annalise exact an appropriate revenge on Harvey. Julie makes a shocking discovery about her father.

Episode 1947
Network Ten: 29/06/1993
BBC: 02/05/1994
UK Gold: 18/04/2000

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Kelly: Bernadette Walsh
Kirsty: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
A distraught Julie suffers a massive identity crisis and is forced to re-evaluate her family relationships. New friend Sarah betrays Debbie's trust, and the rivalry between Annalise and Gaby takes a new turn when they compete furiously to be the fashion leader of Ramsay Street.

Episode 1948
Network Ten: 30/06/1993
BBC: 03/05/1994
UK Gold: 19/04/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jonathan: Alvin Chong
Compere: Honor Walters
Bookmaker: Simon Meates

Summary:-
Julie ignores Philip's advice and decides to track down her real father, and Brad's birthday celebrations go disastrously wrong when his birthday jinx strikes again. Debbie is furious to learn Rick is taking Sarah to the dance instead of her, while Doug gambles his entire future on Chuka Mental.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Victoria Racing Club"

Episode 1949
Network Ten: 01/07/1993
BBC: 04/05/1994
UK Gold: 20/04/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Lisa: Kristie Raymond
Vet.: Andrew Baker
Compere: Honor Walters
Baby Daniel: Harrison Casey

Summary:-
The competition between Gaby and Annalise comes to a head, while exchanging roles proves more demanding than either Stephen or Phoebe imagined. Pam discovers the cause of Doug's strange behaviour. Brad's life is threatened when the Waterhole is rocked by an explosion.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Victoria Racing Club"
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 1950
Network Ten: 02/07/1993
BBC: 05/05/1994
UK Gold: 21/04/2000

Written by Barbara Angell
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Dr Palmerston: Mark Silveira
Fire Chief: Peter Alchin
Fire Officer no. 1: Robert Dal Forno
Fire Officer no. 2: Rodney Battle
Paramedic no.1: Mark Perren-Jones
Paramedic no. 2: Tim Blackett
Nurse: Tania Roberts
Newsreader: Peter Harvey-Wright

Summary:-
Ramsay Street rallies its forces in the wake of a disaster, as Brad and Beth are trapped under rubble in the cellar, while Stephen lies unconscious in the bar following the waterhole explosion. Philip learns who is to blame for the explosion when it transpires that Annalise was ordered to report the smell of gas by Brad, but failed to do so.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade". Last ever episode shown in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.