Neighbours Episode Guide: 2276-2300

Episode 2276
Network Ten: 07/11/1994
BBC: 04/08/1995
UK Gold: 23/07/2001

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Judges: Susan Cooper Nathan King

Summary:-
A terrified Cody can do nothing but watch as Billy and Hannah have a brush with Death in the billy cart, and the Kennedy family are shocked by the new arrival in their household. Philip and Vikram realise they may have blown the newsagency contest.

Episode 2277
Network Ten: 08/11/1994
BBC: 07/08/1995
UK Gold: 24/07/2001

Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Kev Duve: Brad Wade
Molly Harrison: Robyn Hughan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Philip recieves an uncomfortable reminder of the past from a woman in the newsagent's, and Rick passes his driving test.

Episode 2278
Network Ten: 09/11/1994
BBC: 08/08/1995
UK Gold: 25/07/2001

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Marlene upsets Annalise and Cheryl by muscling in on plans for the wedding reception. Cheryl confronts Annalise who is forced to humble herself, and Lou aims to be heard and not seen.

Episode 2279
Network Ten: 10/11/1994
BBC: 09/08/1995
UK Gold: 26/07/2001

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Alex: Ross Simmons
Diner: John Forsythe

Summary:-
Rick's egotistical manner gets on everyone's nerves, and Sam begins to miss the comforts of home. A juicy piece of gossip about Lou sweeps Ramsay Street.

Episode 2280
Network Ten: 11/11/1994
BBC: 10/08/1995
UK Gold: 27/07/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Susie: Vanessa Carroll
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Con Costa: Anthony Breslin
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi

Summary:-
The rumours about Lou's extra-marital philandering continue to spread. Mal's secret boxing classes come to an end after the Kennedys find out about them.

Episode 2281
Network Ten: 14/11/1994
BBC: 11/08/1995
UK Gold: 30/07/2001

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Photographer: Warwick Begg

Summary:-
Lou presses ahead with his attempts to land a newsreading job with the local radio station, but Danni doubts his honesty after seeing a shocking photograph of him in the paper. Sam tries to win the trust of a girl he finds sleeping in Marlene's shop.

Episode 2282
Network Ten: 15/11/1994
BBC: 14/08/1995
UK Gold: 31/07/2001

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Miranda Starvaggi: Leah De Niese
John Krokos: Nathan Godkin
Alex: Ross Simmons
Old Lady Shopper: Jean Clayton
Judges: Susan Cooper Nathan King

Summary:-
Mal asks Libby to lie for him so he can keep up his kickboxing, while Hannah is mystified by Billy's attitude toward her.

Episode 2283
Network Ten: 16/11/1994
BBC: 15/08/1995
UK Gold: 01/08/2001

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Susie: Vanessa Carroll

Summary:-
Marlene's flight of fancy ends in tears, and Annalise shocks her bridesmaids by choosing ghastly wedding gowns for them.

Episode 2284
Network Ten: 17/11/1994
BBC: 16/08/1995
UK Gold: 02/08/2001

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Colin Taylor: Frank Bren
Vikram Chatterji: Nigel Rodrigues
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
"Jessie": Courtesy of "Crystal T's"

Summary:-
The hen night proves a hit, though the boys' equivalent is less successful. Father Michael tries to make peace between Mark and Annalise, but ends up seeking sanctuary at the Waterhole.

Episode 2285
Network Ten: 18/11/1994
BBC: 17/08/1995
UK Gold: 03/08/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Peter Dodds
Guest stars
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Holly & Suede Tess: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Rick throws Cody's holiday plans into confusion, and as the residents gather for Mark's baptism, he continues to seethe at Annalise's hen-night behaviour.

Episode 2286
Network Ten: 21/11/1994
BBC: 18/08/1995
UK Gold: 06/08/2001

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Suede Tess: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cody decides to accompany Rick to Darwin, but his unannounced absence from Lassiter's gives cause for concern. Meanwhile, the teenagers' beach getaway proves a big disappointment.

Episode 2287
Network Ten: 22/11/1994
BBC: 21/08/1995
UK Gold: 07/08/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Jason Von Thunan: Kristian Pithie
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
The beach holiday looks to be ruined, as the weather takes a turn for the worse, and foolishly, Danni and Mal set off for the store at the height of the storm.

Episode 2288
Network Ten: 23/11/1994
BBC: 22/08/1995
UK Gold: 08/08/2001

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Ling Mai Chan: Khym Lam
Air Conditioning Rep: Bob Halsall
Suede Tess: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
A suspicious Cheryl spies on Lou's secret assignation, Annalise gives Mark's poem a cool reception, and Danni and Mal begin to wonder if they will survive.

Episode 2289
Network Ten: 24/11/1994
BBC: 23/08/1995
UK Gold: 09/08/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Jason Von Thunan: Kristian Pithie

Summary:-
Cheryl sees red over Lou's lies, and the search party members are overjoyed to find the ship-wrecked Danni and Mal alive and well. Annalise starts taking a dim view of Mark's obsession with religion.

Episode 2290
Network Ten: 25/11/1994
BBC: 24/08/1995
UK Gold: 10/08/2001

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Father Michael Graham: Greg Scealy
Elliot Patterson: Jon Concannon
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Susie: Vanessa Carroll

Summary:-
1994 Series Finale
The long awaited wedding of the year finally arrives as Annalise and Mark prepare to tie the knot - but will they or won't they make it to the altar?

Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 2291
Network Ten: 02/01/1995
BBC: 25/08/1995
UK Gold: 13/08/2001

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Elliot Patterson: Jon Concannon
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Suede Tess: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
1995 Series Return
Painful decisions and confrontations result from recent events. Sam worries about his reputation. Lou has a lot of explaining to do, and Cheryl is suspicious to discover the mystery woman he has been meeting is in fact his daughter. Annalise seeks artistic release, and finally realises that her long-standing relationship with Mark is completely finished.

Episode 2292
Network Ten: 03/01/1995
BBC: 28/08/1995
UK Gold: 14/08/2001

Written by Dianne Dempsey
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Ling Mai Chan: Khym Lam
Molly Harrison: Robyn Hughan

Summary:-
Squirrel puts Sam on the spot. Lou introduces new-found daughter Mai Ling to the family. There's friction in the Kennedy household when Mal demands some answers.

Episode 2293
Network Ten: 04/01/1995
BBC: 29/08/1995
UK Gold: 15/08/2001

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Elliot Patterson: Jon Concannon
Stu Cunningham: Craig Woolridge
Patient: Anne Vercoe

Summary:-
Karl finally comes clean about what caused the family's fast move. Billy is blind to Hannah's hopes for friendship, which results in heartache. Mapping her future, has Annalise set her sights on Elliot?

Episode 2294
Network Ten: 05/01/1995
BBC: 30/08/1995
UK Gold: 16/08/2001

Written by David Allen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Peter the Post Man: Danny Gesundheit

Summary:-
Bianca's attempts to find a job fall at the first hurdle. Cody feels her future is in the balance as she awaits her exam results. Rick is convinced he can overcome a set-back at work, while lessons on looking for a job bore Bianca - and so does Malcolm.

Episode 2295
Network Ten: 06/01/1995
BBC: 31/08/1995
UK Gold: 17/08/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Ling Mai Chan: Khym Lam

Summary:-
Rick is left reeling after being sacked from the Waterhole, and Annalise's obsession with Sam looks set to end in tears. Lou gets edgy when Ling Mai calls round.

Episode 2296
Network Ten: 09/01/1995
BBC: 01/09/1995
UK Gold: 20/08/2001

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Molly Harrison: Robyn Hughan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Helen grows suspicious of Philip and his new lady friend Molly, while Mal thinks Bianca is a knock-out. Sam and Annalise have to come to terms with their mixed emotions.

Episode 2297
Network Ten: 10/01/1995
BBC: 04/09/1995
UK Gold: 21/08/2001

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Packo: Verity McIntyre
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman

Summary:-
Mal gets his just deserts for lying, and Lou refuses to loosen up about daughter Mai. There seems to be a dark horse candidate for school captain.

Episode 2298
Network Ten: 11/01/1995
BBC: 05/09/1995
UK Gold: 22/08/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Ling Mai Chan: Khym Lam
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Miranda Starvaggi: Leah De Niese
Nicole Cahill: Andrea McEwan

Summary:-
Philip drops a clanger with Cheryl - can Lou lessen the damage? There's disgrace for Hannah when she has a showdown with Billy after he arrives at the parish dance with Nicole. Stonefish's future seems brighter as Brett and Libby begin a campaign to get him elected as school captain.

Episode 2299
Network Ten: 12/01/1995
BBC: 06/09/1995
UK Gold: 23/08/2001

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Squirrel: Brooke Howden

Summary:-
Squirrel reveals her child's true father to Danni, but she won't share her news with Sam. Meanwhile Annalise struggles to get over her break-up with Mark and seeks a new challenge. Philip's hair worries are a tonic for Hannah's woes.

Episode 2300
Network Ten: 13/01/1995
BBC: 07/09/1995
UK Gold: 24/08/2001

Written by Kieran Gill
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Ling Mai Chan: Khym Lam
Bianca Zanotti: Annie Gagliardi
Suede Tess: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou's divided loyalties lead to a bust-up with Cheryl, and Bianca suggests Marlene might use the clubhouse conversion to lure Sam back home. Annalise tries to clear the air with Squirrel, and urges her to tell Sam he's not the baby's father after all.