Neighbours Episode Guide: 2001-2025

Episode 2001
Network Ten: 13/09/1993
BBC: 15/07/1994
UK Gold: 03/07/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
Paul seems pre-occupied. Rick decides to leave school after his poor exam results. Spirits soar in the Martin house when Philip returns to Ramsay Street. Lou calls the police when he is concerned about Lauren's disappearance.

Episode 2002
Network Ten: 14/09/1993
BBC: 18/07/1994
UK Gold: 04/07/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Lucy Robinson: Melissa Bell
David Kazalian: Frankie J. Holden
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Pam's efforts to help Doug get a new job prove over-zealous. Annalise plots to blackmail Lucy.

Episode 2003
Network Ten: 15/09/1993
BBC: 19/07/1994
UK Gold: 05/07/2000

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Paul Robinson: Stefan Dennis
Lucy Robinson: Melissa Bell
David Kazalian: Frankie J. Holden
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Plain Clothed Police Officer: Stuart Conran

Summary:-
Philip lands in trouble with the law after arousing Paul's suspicions, and Lucy's new husband gets a mixed reception in Ramsay Street. Stephen and Phoebe prepare to depart - forcing Beth to search for a lodger.

Note: Final appearance of Phoebe, Stephen and Hope Gottlieb

Episode 2004
Network Ten: 16/09/1993
BBC: 20/07/1994
UK Gold: 06/07/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Paul Robinson: Stefan Dennis
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Plain Clothed Policeman: David Rayside
Taxi Driver: Frank Nucara

Summary:-
Paul and Christina prepare to leave - but will their departure mean jail for Philip? Annalise takes a break from the high life to chastise Lauren over her treatment of Lou, and Rick asks Lou for advice when her resolves to go it alone in the coffee shop.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Shark Fin House.

Episode 2005
Network Ten: 17/09/1993
BBC: 21/07/1994
UK Gold: 07/07/2000

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Cheryl Stark: Caroline Gillmer
Policeman: Androo Allen

Summary:-
Doug's future looks bleak as his plans come to nothing, and Julie springs an unpleasant Father's Day surprise on Philip. Lou reveals his true feelings to Cheryl.

Episode 2006
Network Ten: 20/09/1993
BBC: 22/07/1994
UK Gold: 10/07/2000

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Lucy Robinson: Melissa Bell
Cheryl Stark: Caroline Gillmer
David Kazalian: Frankie J. Holden
CES Attendant no. 1: Ian Swan
CES Attendant no. 2: Colleen Ricci
Mrs Williams: Hilary Henshaw

Summary:-
Cheryl's behaviour worries Lou, and Helen grows concerned about Lucy's unconventional marriage. Pam tries to pluck up the courage to tell Doug she has lost her job.

Notes: New opening titles. Stephen, Pheobe and Hope gone from opening titles and permanent cast. Credits show: Thanks to Waverley Job Centre.

Episode 2007
Network Ten: 21/09/1993
BBC: 25/07/1994
UK Gold: 11/07/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Cheryl Stark: Caroline Gillmer
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Shannen Emerson: Andrea Swifte
Phil Friendly: Stanley McGeagh
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Charity Driver: Bill Oscar

Summary:-
Rick finds working at the Waterhole less appealing than he anticipated. The pressure of unemployment begins to take it's toll on Doug. Annalise is dismayed when she learns what her new job entails.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to The Manhattan, Brashs.

Episode 2008
Network Ten: 22/09/1993
BBC: 26/07/1994
UK Gold: 12/07/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Shannen Emerson: Andrea Swifte
Lindy Chatsworth: Dale Stevens
Gina: Verity McIntyre
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Annalise learns the truth about her boss, and Rick's attempts to remain popular backfire on him. Brad faces up to his conflicting feelings for Beth.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2009
Network Ten: 23/09/1993
BBC: 27/07/1994
UK Gold: 13/07/2000

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Lucy Robinson: Melissa Bell
David Kazalian: Frankie J. Holden
Patrick Ingram: Peter Williams
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
David Kazalian causes concern, while Julie and Philip's failing love life hits an all-time low.

Episode 2010
Network Ten: 24/09/1993
BBC: 28/07/1994
UK Gold: 14/07/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Lucy Robinson: Melissa Bell
David Kazalian: Frankie J. Holden
Dr Lovett: Glynis Ann Jones
Lady Caller: Libby Stone
Suzie: Vanessa Carroll

Summary:-
Unemployed Doug seeks solace in a bottle. Philip and Julie take a step towards mending their marriage. Lucy storms out of Ramsay Street after discovering Paul hired a private detective to investigate her husband David.

Episode 2011
Network Ten: 27/09/1993
BBC: 29/07/1994
UK Gold: 17/07/2000

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Alan Coleman
Guest stars
Robbie: Richie Akers

Summary:-
Lauren has a serious accident. Philip offers Doug a job at the Waterhole, despite Brad's misgivings, and Julie's radio session has dire consequences for her marriage.

Episode 2012
Network Ten: 28/09/1993
BBC: 01/08/1994
UK Gold: 18/07/2000

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Alan Coleman
Guest stars
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Housewife: Alison Richards
Boyfriend: Paul Biggs
Girl: Kathryn Cole
Customer no. 1: Anne Vercoe
Customer no. 2: Michael Seymour
Customer no. 3: Susan Cooper

Summary:-
Lauren is horrified to discover the extent of the damage caused by after the accident. Rick and Debbie get into a mess at the coffee shop and create a culinary disaster. A new girlfriend causes trouble for Brad when her jealous boyfriend decides to rearrange his face. Beth starts her new sales job.

Episode 2013
Network Ten: 29/09/1993
BBC: 02/08/1994
UK Gold: 19/07/2000

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Alan Coleman
Guest stars
Nicholas Greenway: Justin D'Orazio
Boyfriend: Paul Biggs
Kathleen Davis: Brigid Kelly
Lesley Button: Patricia Anthony
Customer: Dean Hurlston

Summary:-
Julie finds a solution to Philip's embarrassing problem. Rick's problems escalate, and Beth's new job proves more difficult than anticipated.

Episode 2014
Network Ten: 30/09/1993
BBC: 03/08/1994
UK Gold: 20/07/2000

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Alan Coleman
Guest stars
Nicholas Greenway: Justin D'Orazio
Shannen Emerson: Andrea Swifte
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Nicholas' mum: unknown

Summary:-
Debbie resorts to blackmail, and Doug receives another devastating blow. Annalise seeks advice from Gaby on the smooth talking Jeffrey Hockney.

Note: UK Gold broadcast incorrectly showed credits from episode 2013.

Episode 2015
Network Ten: 01/10/1993
BBC: 04/08/1994
UK Gold: 21/07/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Alan Coleman
Guest stars
Shannen Emerson: Andrea Swifte
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Insurance Assessor: unknown - Phillip Norwood?
Lindy Chatsworth: Dale Stevens

Summary:-
Philip makes romantic overtures for his wife Julie. Doug suffers another setback when his stolen van is recovered minus the uninsured tools it contained. Annalise faces the threat of redundancy.

Note: UK Gold broadcast incorrectly showed credits from episode 2013.

Episode 2016
Network Ten: 04/10/1993
BBC: 05/08/1994
UK Gold: 24/07/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Shannen Emerson: Andrea Swifte
Lindy Chatsworth: Dale Stevens

Summary:-
Rick's shady activities finally catch up with him. Annalise faces a difficult decision, and Julie is forced to rethink her plans to have another baby.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2017
Network Ten: 05/10/1993
BBC: 08/08/1994
UK Gold: 25/07/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Kev: Brad Wade
Thug: Anthony De Fazio

Summary:-
Rick needs Lauren's help. Pam's illness causes concern, and Gaby tries to sabotage Mark's obsession with Annalise by spreading vicious rumours.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2018
Network Ten: 06/10/1993
BBC: 09/08/1994
UK Gold: 26/07/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Fred Mason: Howard Tostivan
Gertrude Mason: Vicki Angus
Dennis: Shaun Unsworth
Old Lady: Myrtle Woods
George: Jason Hopkins-Gamble
Madeleine: Bernadette Lamaro

Summary:-
Philip reveals his true feelings about Julie's desire to have another baby, and Beth finds door-to-door selling more dangerous than she anticipated. Gaby realises the rumours she manufactured about Annalise have backfired badly.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2019
Network Ten: 07/10/1993
BBC: 10/08/1994
UK Gold: 27/07/2000

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Dennis: Shaun Unsworth

Summary:-
Pam feels the strain of her busy schedule, and Lauren's friends seem too good to be true. Brad shows of his new woman.

Episode 2020
Network Ten: 08/10/1993
BBC: 11/08/1994
UK Gold: 28/07/2000

Written by Mark Stratford
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Jacob Collins: John Davies
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Rebecca: Kathy Bedford
Les: John Cramer
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Dr Dawson: Mark Oddie

Summary:-
Brad's latest flame tries to keep her secret from being exposed. Lou comes to Doug's rescue and bails him out of an awkward situation, and Lauren is overwhelmed by the reception she recieves from her new friends.

Episode 2021
Network Ten: 11/10/1993
BBC: 12/08/1994
UK Gold: 31/07/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Doctor Dev: Caroline Henricks
Receptionist: Debra-Elise Campbell
Mother: Kylie Moppert
Child: Cherise Donovan

Summary:-
Julie begins to fear that she may be pregnant, and Hannah starts to believe that Lucy's gift is cursed. Doug wonders how long he can get away with lying about finding a job.

Episode 2022
Network Ten: 12/10/1993
BBC: 15/08/1994
UK Gold: 01/08/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Waiter: Rod Catterall
Woman: Anne Vlass
Man: Owen Kavanagh

Summary:-
Julie tries to grab Philip's attention. Lauren throws a party for her new friends.

Episode 2023
Network Ten: 13/10/1993
BBC: 16/08/1994
UK Gold: 02/08/2000

Written by Pip Mushin
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Maitre' D: Tom Benditz

Summary:-
Annalise succumbs to Jeffrey's charms, and Brad makes an amazing discovery about his new girlfriend.

Episode 2024
Network Ten: 14/10/1993
BBC: 17/08/1994
UK Gold: 03/08/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Nigel Dobbs: Larry Hunter-Stewart
John Taylor: Kevin Groves

Summary:-
Pam discovers the truth about Doug's new job. Helen is struck by disbelief after seeing a friend's entry for an art exhibition. Lauren's depression hits an all-time low.

Episode 2025
Network Ten: 15/10/1993
BBC: 18/08/1994
UK Gold: 04/08/2000

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Jericho: Daniel Cassar
Rebecca: Kathy Bedford
Man: Michael Zdrinis

Summary:-
Rick vows revenge on Craig for making a fool of him. Lauren falls increasingly under the spell of her new religious cult. Hannah becomes convinced she is cursed.