Neighbours Episode Guide: 2251-2275

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!

Episode 2264
Network Ten: 20/10/1994
BBC: 19/07/1995
UK Gold: 05/07/2001

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Gaby Willis: Rachel Blakely

Summary:-
Karl's prospects improve with an amazing job offer, while happy couple Mark and Annalise return from the car rally to tell everyone their news.

Episode 2265
Network Ten: 21/10/1994
BBC: 20/07/1995
UK Gold: 06/07/2001

Written by uncredited
Directed by uncredited
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes

Summary:-
Sam reacts badly to Mark and Annalise's engagement, while Susan is overjoyed to learn Karl has been placed in charge of a medical clinic at Lassiter's.

Episode 2266
Network Ten: 24/10/1994
BBC: 21/07/1995
UK Gold: 09/07/2001

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Annalise flummoxes Mark by insisting on a church wedding, while Cody and Stonefish's party plans hit a snag. Philip considers making a break by getting rid of all reminders of recent events.

Episode 2267
Network Ten: 25/10/1994
BBC: 24/07/1995
UK Gold: 10/07/2001

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Geoff Hunt & Philip East
Guest stars
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
Bullies: Andrew White Douglas Lukic

Summary:-
Brett is advised to play it cool in his romantic advances to Libby, while Annalise and Mark find religion isn't an answer to their relationship troubles.

Episode 2268
Network Ten: 26/10/1994
BBC: 25/07/1995
UK Gold: 11/07/2001

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Geoff Hunt & Philip East
Guest stars
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
Brian Kavanagh: Shane Lee
Mary Kavanagh: Melissa Gunner

Summary:-
Annalise is filled with dread at the thought of her impending marriage, but finds it difficult explaining to Mark. Painter ruins the Kennedy family's dinner plans.

Episode 2269
Network Ten: 27/10/1994
BBC: 26/07/1995
UK Gold: 12/07/2001

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Tamsin Caldo: Soula Alexander
Joseph Caldo: John Turner

Summary:-
Marlene manages to mislay baby Louise while child-minding, and Cody helps Hannah overcome her grief with a ceremony.

Episode 2270
Network Ten: 28/10/1994
BBC: 27/07/1995
UK Gold: 13/07/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Lennie: Jamie Churchill
Rupert: Tobi Webster
Louise: Katrina McEwan
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Squirrel: uncredited

Summary:-
Cody's end-of-term party with her classmates rapidly gets out of hand, and Ren's night of romance with chip doesn't quite go as planned. Cheryl is puzzled by Lou's increasingly bizarre behaviour - is he on the brink of a mid-life crisis?

Episode 2271
Network Ten: 31/10/1994
BBC: 28/07/1995
UK Gold: 16/07/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Squirrel: Brooke Howden

Summary:-
Chip's mood-swings cause concern and Cody faces up to the morning after the night before with feelings of regret.

Episode 2272
Network Ten: 01/11/1994
BBC: 31/07/1995
UK Gold: 17/07/2001

Written by David Allen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Baby Louise: Jiordan Anna Tolli
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Chip Kelly: Martin Crewes
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Salvation Army Officer: Barbara Jungwirth

Summary:-
(?)Rick gives Cody the cold shoulder after seeing the photograph of her kissing Stonefish, and Helen becomes the street's self-defence instructor.

Episode 2273
Network Ten: 02/11/1994
BBC: 01/08/1995
UK Gold: 18/07/2001

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
(?)Rick gives Cody the cold shoulder, and Helen becomes a self-defence instructor.

Episode 2274
Network Ten: 03/11/1994
BBC: 02/08/1995
UK Gold: 19/07/2001

Written by Adam Bowen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Ms. Stoner: Donna Woodhouse
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Butza: Emily Stanza

Summary:-
Business booms for Marlene as local bargain-hunters barge into he shop, and Mark surprises everyone by announcing his intentions to be baptised.

Episode 2275
Network Ten: 04/11/1994
BBC: 03/08/1995
UK Gold: 20/07/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Dahl: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Helen and Philip's offer presents Cody with a dilemma. An on-stage kiss convinces Brett than Libby is not the girl for him.