Neighbours Episode Guide: 2239-2263

Episode 2239
Network Ten: 15/09/1994
BBC: 14/06/1995
UK Gold: 31/05/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger

Summary:-
Doug and Pam leave the street for a new life in Darwin, safe in the knowledge that Marlene will keep a close eye on Cody - however nerves are more frayed in the Martin house - so much that Philip and Helen fear Julie is cracking up.

Episode 2240
Network Ten: 16/09/1994
BBC: 15/06/1995
UK Gold: 01/06/2001

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger
Winnifred Bates: Jacqueline Mitelman
Girl No. 1: Meagan Fuller
Girl No. 2: Jessica Magro
Special Guest Appearance By: Elliot Goblet

Summary:-
Helen stands up for Hannah, and tragedy casts a sinister shadow over the Murder Mystery weekend.

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 2241
Network Ten: 19/09/1994
BBC: 16/06/1995
UK Gold: 04/06/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger
Detective Illich: Rod Densley
Detective: George Ginis
Doctor: Michele Williams
Constable No.1: Michael Harrop
Constable No.2: Michael Seymour
Woman Traveller: Georgie Power
Nurse: Vanessa Scott

Summary:-
Rumours spread that Julie's near-fatal fall was no accident, casting suspicion on Philip, and triggering the return of Debbie's bulimia. Meanwhile, lovebirds Mark and Annalise find their return from Paris overshadowed by turmoil in the Martin household.

Note: Pam and Doug gone from cast list.

Episode 2242
Network Ten: 20/09/1994
BBC: 19/06/1995
UK Gold: 05/06/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Karl Kennedy: Alan Fletcher
Dr. Jack Chang: David Whiteley
Nurse: Kylie Moppert

Summary:-
The Martin family begins to feel the strain as Julie's condition continues to deteriorate. Mark agrees to return to Lassiter's as head chef, and Cody meets a buyer interested in her parents' house.

Note: Final appearance of Julie Martin

Episode 2243
Network Ten: 21/09/1994
BBC: 20/06/1995
UK Gold: 06/06/2001

Written by Kieran Gill
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Karl Kennedy: Alan Fletcher
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger
Susie: Vanessa Carroll

Summary:-
Philip, devastated by Julie's death, wonders why the authorities are insisting on an autopsy. Danni is upset at Michael's indifference toward her.

Episode 2244
Network Ten: 22/09/1994
BBC: 21/06/1995
UK Gold: 07/06/2001

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Paul Cechero: Hannes Berger
Tennyson Jones: Warwick Comber
Beryl Lipcott: Suzanne Brenchley

Summary:-
Julie's death hits Debbie hardest of all, but even Michael feels the strain, and decides to end his relationship with Danni.

Episode 2245
Network Ten: 23/09/1994
BBC: 22/06/1995
UK Gold: 08/06/2001

Written by David Allen
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Detective Illich: Rod Densley
Detective Hackman: Colin James
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Barb Connel: Ruth Yaffe
Funeral Director: Carol Muir

Summary:-
The police intrude on Philip's grief following the funeral, while Sam is presented with a surprise proposition by a client.

Episode 2246
Network Ten: 26/09/1994
BBC: 23/06/1995
UK Gold: 11/06/2001

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger
Victoria Smith: Mary-Rose Cuskelly
Detective Illich: Rod Densley
Detective Hackman: Colin James
Young Child: Anthony Macali
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie's withdrawn behaviour causes concern as she shows no signs of recovering from the shock of Julie's death.

Note: Julie Martin gone from cast list.

Episode 2247
Network Ten: 27/09/1994
BBC: 26/06/1995
UK Gold: 12/06/2001

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Karl Kennedy: Alan Fletcher
Billy Kennedy: Jesse Spencer
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Victoria Smith: Mary-Rose Cuskelly
Auctioneer: Ian Sprake
Prim Woman: Christine Bridge

Summary:-
Cheryl concedes that new nanny Victoria is not as pure as she first thought.

Episode 2248
Network Ten: 28/09/1994
BBC: 27/06/1995
UK Gold: 13/06/2001

Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Paulo Cechero: Hannes Berger
Karl Kennedy: Alan Fletcher
Billy Kennedy: Jesse Spencer

Summary:-
Danni's new-found talent costs her dearly, and handyman Sam suffers a nasty accident. Rick takes Cody dancing to give her a break from exam-pressure.

Episode 2249
Network Ten: 29/09/1994
BBC: 28/06/1995
UK Gold: 14/06/2001

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Karl Kennedy: Alan Fletcher
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Annalise convinces Mark that he must reveal all to save their future together.

Episode 2250
Network Ten: 30/09/1994
BBC: 29/06/1995
UK Gold: 15/06/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith

Summary:-
Debbie makes a shocking revelation as the family prepare to scatter Julie's ashes. Lou and Cheryl get cosy while they have the house to themselves.

Note: Final appearance of Tessa Taylor as Louise Carpenter

Episode 2251
Network Ten: 03/10/1994
BBC: 30/06/1995
UK Gold: 18/06/2001

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Grant Brown
Cast List
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Removalists: Martin Trainor Robert Schneider
Julie Martin: Julie Mullins (uncredited)

Summary:-
Brett's hormones start playing up again, and he finds it hard to contain his desire for new neighbour Libby Kennedy. Debbie seeks help from her psychiatrist.

Notes: First appearance of Susan, Malcolm and Libby Kennedy - permanent in credits. Karl and Billy Kennedy now in permanent cast list. Julie Mullins played Julie Martin in Debbie's 'flashback' but was uncredited. No Executive Producer credited.
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 2252
Network Ten: 04/10/1994
BBC: 03/07/1995
UK Gold: 19/06/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Grant Brown
Cast List
Guest stars
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Butza: Emily Stanza
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Ms. Stoner: Donna Woodhouse

Summary:-
Danni can't hide her disappointment as the roles for the school play are dished out, while Rick recieves a job offer - but it means leaving Erinsborough.

Episode 2253
Network Ten: 05/10/1994
BBC: 04/07/1995
UK Gold: 20/06/2001

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Grant Brown
Cast List
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Vera Bertram: Mary-Rose Casey

Summary:-
Cody is disappointed that Rick is planning to leave for Montana, and Lou gets caught in the crossfire when Malcolm shoots of more than just his mouth.

Episode 2254
Network Ten: 06/10/1994
BBC: 05/07/1995
UK Gold: 21/06/2001

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Grant Brown
Cast List
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Officer McKinnon: Androo Allen
Police Person: Brendan Hickey

Summary:-
Mark searches high and low for a new partner to accompany him to the Variety Club bash, while Helen and Debbie prepare to set off on their American holiday. Malcolm and Karl face the prospect of criminal charges as Cheryl sees red over Lou's gunshot wound.

Episode 2255
Network Ten: 07/10/1994
BBC: 06/07/1995
UK Gold: 22/06/2001

Written by Diane Dempsey
Directed by Grant Brown
Cast List
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Philip sinks further into depression, and finally begins to hit the bottle to escape his woes. The Kennedy party isn't quite all they had hoped for.

Episode 2256
Network Ten: 10/10/1994
BBC: 07/07/1995
UK Gold: 25/06/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Lizzy Bryant: Marilyn Chestnut
Truck Driver: Malcolm Sim
Police Officers: Peter Alchin Melanie Coote

Summary:-
Increasingly depressed following Julie's death, Philip goes on a drinking binge, while the Kennedy's are unable to stop the shooting incident making front page news.

Episode 2257
Network Ten: 11/10/1994
BBC: 10/07/1995
UK Gold: 26/06/2001

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Dr. Andrew Davies: Peter Docker

Summary:-
Mark and Annalise spend an eventful night under canvas, and Hannah feels humiliated by her father's drinking.

Note: Cheryl's hair changes from blonde to red mid-episode.

Episode 2258
Network Ten: 12/10/1994
BBC: 11/07/1995
UK Gold: 27/06/2001

Written by David Allen
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Dr. Andrew Davies: Peter Docker
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Louise Barker: Katrina McKewan
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman

Summary:-
Karl is dubious of the clinic's methods. Cody tries to repair the damage she has done at school.

Episode 2259
Network Ten: 13/10/1994
BBC: 12/07/1995
UK Gold: 28/06/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Police Officer: Michael Harrop
Special Guest Appearance by: John Hinde

Summary:-
Brett makes a bid for Libby's affections, taking drastic measures to make sure he gets what he wants, while Marlene sets her heart on meeting film critic John Hinde. The Kennedy's decide a family conference is the only hope of finding a way out of their situation.

Note: First appearance of Jiordan Anna Tolli as Louise Carpenter

Episode 2260
Network Ten: 14/10/1994
BBC: 13/07/1995
UK Gold: 29/06/2001

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Ms. Stoner: Donna Woodhouse
Butza: Emily Stanza
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Special Guest Appearance by: John Hinde
Holly: Trained By Luke Hura

Summary:-
Annalise tests Mark's patience by insisting on every conceivable camping luxury for the upcoming car rally, and Hannah feels the strain of covering up for Philip.

Episode 2261
Network Ten: 17/10/1994
BBC: 14/07/1995
UK Gold: 02/07/2001

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Gaby Willis: Rachel Blakely
Zac Willis: Jay Callahan
David Fellows: As Himself

Summary:-
Hannah has an unfortunate accident, forcing Philip to face up to his responsibilities, while Annalise and Mark enjoy a celebration upon bumping into Gaby and Jack in Darwin.

Note: New longer opening titles

Episode 2262
Network Ten: 18/10/1994
BBC: 17/07/1995
UK Gold: 03/07/2001

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Alf Taylor: Frank Bren
David Fellows: As Himself

Summary:-
Cody's concerns about Hannah's strange ghostly conversations isn't shared by Philip - who believes his daughter's contact with Julie is simply a part of grieving.

Episode 2263
Network Ten: 19/10/1994
BBC: 18/07/1995
UK Gold: 04/07/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Bullies: Andrew White Douglas Lukic

Summary:-
Bullies pick on Billy, and Marlene finds suitable premises for her second-hand shop. Mark proposes to Annalise, while Libby catches Brett red-handed as he steals a lock of her hair for his love potion.

Note: The 'Neighbours' logo can clearly be seen on the rally car during this episode!