Neighbours Episode Guide: 2026-2050

Episode 2026
Network Ten: 18/10/1993
BBC: 19/08/1994
UK Gold: 07/08/2000

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Lindy Chatsworth: Dale Stevens
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Robbie: Richie Akers
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Lauren's new found religious dedication causes concern when she starts behaving strangely in the coffee shop, and Annalise discovers an indiscretion. Julie and Lou face hard times in the car yard, and Hannah continues to be dogged by bad luck.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2027
Network Ten: 19/10/1993
BBC: 22/08/1994
UK Gold: 08/08/2000

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Jeffrey Hockney: Jeff Keogh
Man: Trevor Kilgour
Security Guard: Dom Stringa

Summary:-
Doug's trucking activities threaten to land him in trouble with the police. Rick devises a way of getting revenge on Craig, and Jeffrey gives Annalise an ultimatum about their relationship.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Brashs.

Episode 2028
Network Ten: 20/10/1993
BBC: 23/08/1994
UK Gold: 09/08/2000

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Policeman: Andrew Baker
Man: Mathew Fleming
Customer: Chris Goodall

Summary:-
Lauren's new-found religious zeal begins threatening her family life, and Doug discovers his new driving job is fraught with danger. Debbie gets a pleasant insight into Craig's true nature.

Episode 2029
Network Ten: 21/10/1993
BBC: 24/08/1994
UK Gold: 10/08/2000

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Bully no. 1: Peter Tzefrios
Bully no. 2: George Iliakis

Summary:-
Wayne ruins Brad and Beth's reconciliation, while Hannah is placed in a potentially deadly situation. Debbie throws Craig off her school science project, and Helen believes she has a solution to Lauren's obsession.

Episode 2030
Network Ten: 22/10/1993
BBC: 25/08/1994
UK Gold: 11/08/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Mrs Stoner: Donna Woodhouse
Thug no. 1: Peter Tzefrios
Thug no. 2: George Iliakis
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Brad asks Beth to give him another chance. Rick's confidence suffers another setback at the school play auditions, and Helen realises her driving days are numbered after nearly running down Hannah.

Episode 2031
Network Ten: 25/10/1993
BBC: 26/08/1994
UK Gold: 14/08/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Kendal Flanagan
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Marcia: Miranda Crellin
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Hannah is horrified when Ramsay Street is plagued by bad luck. Lauren threatens to leave home and become a live-in Barabbian, and Rick tries to end his long running feud with Craig - with explosive results.

Episode 2032
Network Ten: 26/10/1993
BBC: 29/08/1994
UK Gold: 15/08/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Kendal Flanagan
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Vikki: Jacinta Stapleton
Tracey: Kelly Sulikowski

Summary:-
Ally won't give Rick a moments peace, and Debbie is forced to put her friendship with Craig on hold after his appalling behaviour. Hannah is at her wits' end trying to get rid of the cursed rock.

Episode 2033
Network Ten: 27/10/1993
BBC: 30/08/1994
UK Gold: 16/08/2000

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Kendal Flanagan
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Jacob Collins: John K. Davies
Barabbas: Aidan Fennessy
Les: John Cramer
Rebecca: Kathy Bedford
Customer no. 1: Peter Ashby
Customer no. 2: Anne Vercoe

Summary:-
Philip begins to suspect Gaby may be betraying him, and Ally is forced to take over the coffee shop while Rick is out of action. Lauren attends Ruth and Jacob's wedding - unaware of what awaits her.

Episode 2034
Network Ten: 28/10/1993
BBC: 31/08/1994
UK Gold: 17/08/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Kendal Flanagan
Guest stars
Ruth Avery: Caitlin McDougall
Barabbas: Aidan Fennessy
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell

Summary:-
Lauren flees for her life from Barabbas's unwanted advances, and Philip is dumbfounded by Gaby's underhand dealings. Doug makes an attempt at saving money.

Episode 2035
Network Ten: 29/10/1993
BBC: 01/09/1994
UK Gold: 18/08/2000

Written by Don Linke
Directed by Kendal Flanagan
Guest stars
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Doug's fortunes take a turn for the better, and Philip's suspicions about Gaby are seemingly confirmed. Wayne maintains his relationship with Beth.

Episode 2036
Network Ten: 01/11/1993
BBC: 02/09/1994
UK Gold: 21/08/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Philip East & Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Tracey: Kelly Sulikowski
Vikki: Jacinta Stapleton
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Pru: Jacyl Shaw
Man no. 1: Ross Simmons
Man no. 2: Robert Jealous
Man no. 3: Robert Dal Forno
Doorman: Peter Lane
Attendant: Jack Mitchelson

Summary:-
Annalise makes a fool of herself in the bar, while Philip Martin finally learns the truth about Gaby. Ally's attempted seduction of Rick doesn't go as planned.

Episode 2037
Network Ten: 02/11/1993
BBC: 05/09/1994
UK Gold: 22/08/2000

Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by Philip East & Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Susan: Michelle Gleeson
Suzie: Vanessa Carroll
Man: Phillip Norwood

Summary:-
Rick becomes ensnared in a web spun by Ally. Annalise's outrageous behaviour jeopardises her career prospects, and plans for Debbie's 17th birthday party run into an unexpected obstacle.

Episode 2038
Network Ten: 03/11/1993
BBC: 06/09/1994
UK Gold: 23/08/2000

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Philip East & Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Beth tries to bring about a reconciliation between Wayne, Mark and Brad but soon regrets getting involved when the conversation turn to cricket. Debbie is distraught with guilt at causing Craig to go off the rails.

Episode 2039
Network Ten: 04/11/1993
BBC: 07/09/1994
UK Gold: 24/08/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Philip East & Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Rosie McLaren: Peggy O'Shea
Dr Dawson: Mark Oddie
Bus Driver: Malcolm Sim

Summary:-
Craig's precarious mental state presents Debbie with a dilemma, and a night out with Wayne leads Beth to make an important decision. Helen goes on a bus journey - and ends up forging a new friendship.

Music: 'Soul Kind of Feeling' by Dynamic Hepnotics

Episode 2040
Network Ten: 05/11/1993
BBC: 08/09/1994
UK Gold: 25/08/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Philip East & Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Rosie McLaren: Peggy O'Shea
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Vincent Roland: Bob Brown
Joanne: Megan Chambers
Brent: Todd Pilkington

Summary:-
Helen worries about Hannah's mental state when she thinks she has become dangerously obsessed by the jinxed rock.

Episode 2041
Network Ten: 08/11/1993
BBC: 09/09/1994
UK Gold: 28/08/2000

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Guy no. 1: Mark Perren-Jones
Guy no. 2: Michael Seymour

Summary:-
Annalise offers Lauren some advice on her love life, while Debbie considers her future with Craig in light of his nervous breakdown. Rick causes controversy by starting a telephone advice service for youngsters.

Episode 2042
Network Ten: 09/11/1993
BBC: 12/09/1994
UK Gold: 29/08/2000

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Vincent Roland: Bob Brown
Janet Harper: Kate Whitbread
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lennie: Jamie Churchill
Vikki: Jacinta Stapleton
Tracey: Kelly Sulikowski

Summary:-
Debbie and Rick make a stand against the school headmaster, while Beth receives yet another job offer.

Episode 2043
Network Ten: 10/11/1993
BBC: 13/09/1994
UK Gold: 30/08/2000

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Vince Roland: Bob Brown
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Rick's protest against the school headmaster lands him in trouble, and Beth decides how to respond to Wayne's explanation. Gaby's life is endangered when she runs into cloud during her second solo flight.

Episode 2044
Network Ten: 11/11/1993
BBC: 14/09/1994
UK Gold: 31/08/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Murray Thompson: David Walters
Travis Wignall: Alan King
Bouncer: John Moore
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Wayne's relationship with Beth takes an unexpected course, while Gaby comes down to earth with a bump - and finds herself in the arms of a new man. Lauren has to fend off unwanted attentions at a Waterhole party.

Episode 2045
Network Ten: 12/11/1993
BBC: 15/09/1994
UK Gold: 01/09/2000

Written by Pip Mushin
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Edwina Flynn: Mary Little
Murray Thompson: David Walters
Travis Wignall: Alan King
Barman: Anthony Breslin

Summary:-
Romance blossoms between Annalise and Mark, but Gaby's new man seems too tied by his mother's apron strings to woo her as she'd like.

Episode 2046
Network Ten: 15/11/1993
BBC: 16/09/1994
UK Gold: 04/09/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Monty Danvers: David Watson
Vincent Roland: Bob Brown
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Doug's new job proves a nightmare, and Rick takes dramatic measures to ensure the Youth Line in set up at the school. Julie finally gets her revenge on Erinsborough High School headmaster Vince Roland.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Vic Roads. (Rick's bridge stunt)

Episode 2047
Network Ten: 16/11/1993
BBC: 19/09/1994
UK Gold: 05/09/2000

Written by Mark Stratford
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Edwina Flynn: Mary Little
Rosie McClaren: Peggy O'Shea
Janet Harper: Kate Whitbread
Anthony Quinton: Bill Oscar

Summary:-
Rosie returns from holiday to find she has been burgled. Gaby invites Jack to dinner, and Craig's fortunes take an upturn.

Note: Credits show: Thanks to Vic Roads.

Episode 2048
Network Ten: 17/11/1993
BBC: 20/09/1994
UK Gold: 06/09/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Jack Flynn: Mark Pennell
Rosie McClaren: Peggy O'Shea
Madame Zolga: Marian Dimmick
Woman: Tiffany Clarkson

Summary:-
Annalise's interest in New Age beliefs has unfortunate consequences, and Gaby receives a surprise kiss.

Note: 'Woman' is Serendipity Gottlieb

Episode 2049
Network Ten: 18/11/1993
BBC: 21/09/1994
UK Gold: 07/09/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Craig Slater: Daniel Tobias
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Sean Slater: Ben Thomas
Alex Slater: Nigel Bradshaw

Summary:-
Brad considers getting back together with Beth, and Ally places Rick in an awkward situation. A jealous Annalise pesters Mark about the new girl she believes is about to enter his life. / Mark and Annalise Kiss and make up, and Doug faces the truth about his son.

Note: UK Gold broadcast incorrectly showed credits from episode 2048.

Episode 2050
Network Ten: 19/11/1993
BBC: 22/09/1994
UK Gold: 08/09/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Wendy Slater: Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Ally Slater: Bryony Price
Rosie McClaren: Peggy O'Shea
Ella Quinton: Gillian Anne

Summary:-
Brad gives Beth a big surprise, while Rick does his best to ease family tension.