Neighbours Episode Guide: 2514-2538

Episode 2514
Network Ten: 09/11/1995
BBC: 03/07/1996
UK Gold: 20/06/2002

Summary:-
Billy finds out he's dyslexic but can't come to terms with the diagnosis, while Jen and Cody begin to suffer under the enormous pressure of their exams. Hannah and Lance have a scary encounter with Ramsay Street's latest resident - a restless ghost.

Episode 2515
Network Ten: 10/11/1995
BBC: 04/07/1996
UK Gold: 21/06/2002

Summary:-
Jo is given the golden opportunity to demonstrate her caring inner-nature, while Lance and Hannah keep an eye on Flakey the clown's movements. Billy's gets advice on dyslexia from his new teacher Andrew Watson, while Cody and Jen have increasing exam worries.

Episode 2516
Network Ten: 13/11/1995
BBC: 05/07/1996
UK Gold: 24/06/2002

Summary:-
Karl feels the urge to hang up his stethoscope and jet off to some far-flung destination, while Danni gets down to some serious swotting, determined to win a college place. Cody considers taking out a restraining order against troublesome ex-boyfriend Adrian.

Episode 2517
Network Ten: 14/11/1995
BBC: 08/07/1996
UK Gold: 25/06/2002

Summary:-
Luckless Philip comes a cropper while cycling and love-rat Adrian vows to get even with Cody for taking out a restraining order against him. Libby's relationship with Sonny intensifies - but others in Ramsay Street are not so sure he's such a good catch.

Episode 2518
Network Ten: 15/11/1995
BBC: 09/07/1996
UK Gold: 26/06/2002

Summary:-
Mal confronts two-timing Sonny about his tangled love life, while Jen's relationship with Phil takes a nosedive. Sam is startled by an unexpected encounter with Luke and demands to know why he's back in Ramsay Street.

Episode 2519
Network Ten: 16/11/1995
BBC: 10/07/1996
UK Gold: 27/06/2002

Summary:-
Hannah decides to exercise a little caution with Lance, while Flakey shows himself to be the buffoon everybody thought he was. Luke slips further into despair and Billy makes an abrupt about-turn, completely confusing Karl in the process.

Episode 2520
Network Ten: 17/11/1995
BBC: 11/07/1996
UK Gold: 28/06/2002

Summary:-
Brett and Susan prepare for their African adventure with mixed feelings. Marlene offers Flakey sympathy, and Karl finally accepts Billy has dyslexia.

Episode 2521
Network Ten: 20/11/1995
BBC: 12/07/1996
UK Gold: 01/07/2002

Summary:-
Stonie and Annalise's attempts to keep a low profile go to pot when they are seen dancing the night away at a local club. Phil tries to work out why Jen is playing mind games with him, while Brett and Susan arrive in Kenya, but find they've forgotten something of vital importance.

Episode 2522
Network Ten: 21/11/1995
BBC: 15/07/1996
UK Gold: 02/07/2002

Summary:-
Sonny drives Billy up the wall.

Episode 2523
Network Ten: 22/11/1995
BBC: 16/07/1996
UK Gold: 03/07/2002

Summary:-
Lou's ex-wife turns up out of the blue.

Episode 2524
Network Ten: 23/11/1995
BBC: 17/07/1996
UK Gold: 04/07/2002

Summary:-
Susan and Brett's adventures finally take off.

Episode 2525
Network Ten: 24/11/1995
BBC: 18/07/1996
UK Gold: 05/07/2002

Summary:-
Brett discovers the exciting life of a Masaai tribesman. Mark is offered a role as guest chef on Healthy Wealthy and Wise, and Stonie makes a last ditch effort to win the heart of Annalise.

Guest appearence of Iain Hewitson

Episode 2526
Network Ten: 27/11/1995
BBC: 19/07/1996
UK Gold: 08/07/2002

Summary:-
Mark's career in television looks set to take off. Sam and Annalise can't bridge the communication gap and Jen's lies may have pushed Phil too far this time.

Notes:
Cheryl Stark played by Caroline Gillmer (in Brett's dream).
Susan Smith didn't appear in this episode.

Episode 2527
Network Ten: 28/11/1995
BBC: 22/07/1996
UK Gold: 09/07/2002

Summary:-
Stonie's tape throws Annalise into a whirl of emotions. Stonie, Mal and Danni get their exam results, and Mark must make a choice between his home town and an exciting television career.

Note: Susan Smith uncredited

Episode 2528
Network Ten: 29/11/1995
BBC: 23/07/1996
UK Gold: 10/07/2002

Summary:-
Susan finally confides the truth about her mother's death. Cody wages a campaign against Adrian the sleazy lecturer. Karl and Kate become closer over dinner.

Notes:
Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.
Susan Smith uncredited.
Final appearance of Bruce Samazan as Mark Gottlieb.

Episode 2529
Network Ten: 30/11/1995
BBC: 24/07/1996
UK Gold: 11/07/2002

Summary:-
Libby is forced to make a decision about how far she and Sonny will go. Jen makes a decision about her career in medicine. Brett and Susan exchange sad farewells in Africa.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2530
Network Ten: 01/12/1995
BBC: 25/07/1996
UK Gold: 12/07/2002

Summary:-
1995 Series Finale
It looks like the game is up for Annalise and Stonie. Sonny's sexual aggression scares Libby. Linda and Lou have a shock in store for Cheryl.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2531
Network Ten: 22/01/1996
BBC: 26/07/1996
UK Gold: 15/07/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura
Linda Carpenter: uncredited

Summary:-
1996 Series Return
Sam is still reeling from the shock discovery of Annalise's affair with Stonefish. Sonny takes things with Libby too far, and Lou and Cheryl consider the advantages of him marrying someone else for money.

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Angie Rebecchi now permanent.

Episode 2532
Network Ten: 23/01/1996
BBC: 29/07/1996
UK Gold: 16/07/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings

Summary:-
A shattered Sam gets violent with Stonefish. Sonny begs Libby's forgiveness but realises he has taken things too far this time, and Hannah is distraught at the thought of Jen moving out.

Episode 2533
Network Ten: 24/01/1996
BBC: 30/07/1996
UK Gold: 17/07/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Linda Carpenter: Gina Gaigalas

Summary:-
Brett finds an ally in Cheryl's best friend, Judy. Sam discovers that Annalise's affair with Stonie is common knowledge in Ramsay Street so he decides to take off, while Stonie nurses his black eye.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2534
Network Ten: 25/01/1996
BBC: 31/07/1996
UK Gold: 18/07/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster

Summary:-
Danni refuses to go back and repeat Year Twelve, but Cheryl has other plans as usual. Michael gives Jen some home truths about the way she has treated Phil. Lou and Cheryl still can't decide whether to take the money and run.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2535
Network Ten: 26/01/1996
BBC: 01/08/1996
UK Gold: 19/07/2002

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Nikk Banner: Michael Fry
Leslie Cornwall: Anne Scott-Pendlebury

Summary:-
Susan and Karl's romantic night is shattered when Susan discovers that Kate was far more than a medical patient to Karl. Hannah visits Jen to get her side of the story about the break-up and for the first time in her life Danni can't talk her way out of a problem.

Episode 2536
Network Ten: 29/01/1996
BBC: 02/08/1996
UK Gold: 22/07/2002

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Amanda Andrews: Jacqui Kennedy

Summary:-
Karl's distress over Kate's death prompts Susan to wonder exactly what sort of relationship Karl had with her. Annalise collects her things from Marlene's, leaving a note and a ring for Sam. Libby's relationship dramas with Sonny cause gossip that she is pregnant.

Episode 2537
Network Ten: 30/01/1996
BBC: 05/08/1996
UK Gold: 23/07/2002

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir
Kristy: Jodi Haigh

Summary:-
Karl and Susan are upset that Libby felt she had to seek help from a counsellor. As Karl prepares to leave for Kate's funeral in Cairns, the tension mounts with Susan. Sam returns, with James Grinner who is a bad influence, and while Annalise tries to talk to Sam, he brushes her off. Annalise tells Joanna she is going away for good.

Episode 2538
Network Ten: 31/01/1996
BBC: 06/08/1996
UK Gold: 24/07/2002

Written by Clare Mendes
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson

Summary:-
Annalise leaves Ramsay Street and she shares a sad goodbye with Sam. Jo contemplates going back to Western Australia. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves her diary at Billy's house - naturally he reads it and finds out some interesting information.

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Final appearance of Kimberley Davies as Annalise Hartman.