Neighbours Episode Guide: 2539-2563

Episode 2539
Network Ten: 01/02/1996
BBC: 07/08/1996
UK Gold: 25/07/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Charnelle Edwards: Kestie Morassi
Dancer: Simon Vowles
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Melissa works out that Billy has read her diary, while Helen and Phil discover a girl in Michael's bedroom. Jen's job is under threat; and Stonie enlists Jo's help to put together a creative dance routine for the Performance Arts course.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2540
Network Ten: 02/02/1996
BBC: 08/08/1996
UK Gold: 26/07/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Linda Carpenter: Gina Gaigalas
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Coral Reeve: Denise Scott

Summary:-
Helen may be moving to a retirement village, while Luke notices an attraction between Judy Bergman and Brett. Stonefish wins a place in the performance arts class and starts work as a theme waiter at the coffee shop.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2541
Network Ten: 05/02/1996
BBC: 09/08/1996
UK Gold: 29/07/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Coral Reeve: Denise Scott
Tara Bennet: Melissa Konrads
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Michelle Dubois: Libby Sandy

Summary:-
Melissa discovers that Billy misread a passage and innocently calls him stupid. Helen applies to sit a late entrance exam to get into university as a mature age student and Danni is dreading going back to school to repeat year twelve.

Episode 2542
Network Ten: 06/02/1996
BBC: 12/08/1996
UK Gold: 30/07/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni decides to drop out of school after a shocking first day back. Sonny talks Libby into sharing a pizza and a chat, where she outlines what their relationship should be like. Meanwhile Sam's troublesome mate, James, has struck up a friendship with Jen who is working at Chez Chez as a barmaid.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2543
Network Ten: 07/02/1996
BBC: 13/08/1996
UK Gold: 31/07/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Andrew Watson: Christoper Uhlmann
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Shane: Joe Cosentino

Summary:-
After being sprung kissing James by Hannah, Jen throws herself into a panic. Susan becomes concerned for Billy and his ability to handle Year Eleven, while Luke's job is going well at the Time Share company.

Episode 2544
Network Ten: 08/02/1996
BBC: 14/08/1996
UK Gold: 01/08/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
James Grimmer: Matthew Parkinson
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright
Ashley Bergman: Damien Foletta

Summary:-
Luke's on cloud nine after a wonderful romantic evening with Nadia. Sam finally has it out with James after he pulled an illegal stunt and Cheryl's had enough of Brett being a slob and not pulling his weight around the house.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2545
Network Ten: 09/02/1996
BBC: 15/08/1996
UK Gold: 02/08/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir

Summary:-
Toadfish hassles Billy for information regarding dyslexia; Jo meets with Bruce Styles and is pleased when she discovers how happy he is with her work. Meanwhile Brett enjoys setting himself up in the backyard, and is Judy interested in him?

Notes: Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann. Bruce Styles didn't appear.

Episode 2546
Network Ten: 12/02/1996
BBC: 16/08/1996
UK Gold: 05/08/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadfish amazes everyone with the results of his IQ test. Brett and Judy try to come to terms with their new relationship and Helen offers Brett some great advice on life.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2547
Network Ten: 13/02/1996
BBC: 19/08/1996
UK Gold: 06/08/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Special Guest Appearance By: Clive James

Summary:-
A very famous postman visits Ramsay Street. Danni lets Cheryl know that her overprotective style of mothering is driving Brett away and Stonie is sorry that he ever mentioned the daggy coffee shop uniforms to Angie.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2548
Network Ten: 14/02/1996
BBC: 20/08/1996
UK Gold: 07/08/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Waiter: Jason Buckley

Summary:-
Valentine's Day brings with it some very strange outcomes for the residents of Ramsay Street. Cheryl finally extends the olive branch to Brett and Karl returns from Kate's memorial service, but the strain between Susan and himself is still there.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2549
Network Ten: 15/02/1996
BBC: 21/08/1996
UK Gold: 08/08/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany

Summary:-
Mal realises that Kate must have been more than just a patient to Karl and Hannah suffers the ultimate humiliation when the teacher reads her letter about his good looks.

Episode 2550
Network Ten: 16/02/1996
BBC: 22/08/1996
UK Gold: 09/08/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann

Summary:-
Karl and Susan continue to drift apart, neither wanting to bring up the issue of Kate. Hannah wags school in order to escape embarrassment over her note and Jen decides to spend a weekend devoted to her art.

Episode 2551
Network Ten: 19/02/1996
BBC: 23/08/1996
UK Gold: 12/08/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins

Summary:-
Mal suspects Karl had an affair with Kate and looks for evidence. Hannah and Toadie become partners in crime and Mal and Stonefish have a surprise classmate.

Episode 2552
Network Ten: 20/02/1996
BBC: 26/08/1996
UK Gold: 13/08/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Tim Powers: Luke Kilmany
Ashley Bergman: Damian Foletta
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright

Summary:-
Cheryl spies Brett and Judy together and realises the truth about their relationship. The Kennedy's have a family meeting about Karl's relationship with Kate and Toadie gets sprung wagging school.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2553
Network Ten: 21/02/1996
BBC: 27/08/1996
UK Gold: 14/08/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Ashley Bergman: Damian Foletta
Rebecca Bergman: Naomi Wright
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte

Summary:-
Jealous Danni gets her just desserts when she demands that Malcolm change his behaviour. Lou has a new professional rival in Marlene, and Cheryl and Judy have a heart to heart talk about Brett.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2554
Network Ten: 22/02/1996
BBC: 28/08/1996
UK Gold: 15/08/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Mr. Horwood: Ian DeLacy

Summary:-
Joanna is shattered by Cody's cruel jibes, whilst Sam and Cody are having a great time together. The success of Marlene's radio show could place Lou's future in jeopardy.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2555
Network Ten: 23/02/1996
BBC: 29/08/1996
UK Gold: 16/08/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Sonny Hammond: Tom Hutchings
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Nadia St. Clair: Dale Stevens
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Danni goes into a tailspin after Mal dumps her, and Mal's smugness soon disappears when Rupert appears eager to take his place in Danni's life. Life looks up for Jo when she meets a lovely man at the gym, the only problem is that one of her friends just broke up with him.

Episode 2556
Network Ten: 26/02/1996
BBC: 30/08/1996
UK Gold: 19/08/2002

Written by Deborah Sheldon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Brett and Libby are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves becoming more than just good friends. Jo's foray into aerobics teaching is put to the test by Toadie. While Karl challenges Cheryl to a serious golf tournament.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2557
Network Ten: 27/02/1996
BBC: 02/09/1996
UK Gold: 20/08/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Dexter: Nicholas Jones

Summary:-
Danni makes a juvenile attempt to get Mal jealous. Since their romantic encounter, Brett and Libby are acting very suspicious and Mal and Stonie pool their finances and buy Sonny's old car.

Episode 2558
Network Ten: 28/02/1996
BBC: 03/09/1996
UK Gold: 21/08/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Yobbo: Lawrence Price

Summary:-
Luke meets an attractive police woman, but his bad experience with the con-woman Nadia has made him a little tentative with the opposite sex. Toadie knows he'll have to catch the real graffiti artist if he is to prove he's not to blame and are Lou and Marlene set to become the new Abbott and Costello of the radio airwaves?

Episode 2559
Network Ten: 29/02/1996
BBC: 04/09/1996
UK Gold: 22/08/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Club Official: Martin Hopkins

Summary:-
Believing Cody to be asleep, Sam tells her that his feelings for her have deepened. However, Cody has some news for Sam that may end their relationship before it even begins. Meanwhile Hannah lets Zoe sleep over to avoid her constantly fighting parents.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2560
Network Ten: 01/03/1996
BBC: 05/09/1996
UK Gold: 23/08/2002

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Judy Bergman: Merridy Eastman
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Jake Wedd: Ian Toyne

Summary:-
Stonie tries valiantly to impress a girl at University, but unfortunately she only has eyes for Mal. Cody breaks some news to Sam about her future and Lou tries in vain to sabotage Marlene's radio show.

Cheryl Stark played by Colette Mann.

Episode 2561
Network Ten: 04/03/1996
BBC: 06/09/1996
UK Gold: 27/08/2002

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Trevor Burke: Anthony Campbell-Black
Kimberley Stevens: Rebecca Macauley
Jake Wedd: Ian Toyne
Emma McKillop: Sophie Collins
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys

Summary:-
Luke makes a career decision that he is going to become a policeman. Toadie realises he'll have to find out who the real graffiti artist is if he's going to clear his name and Stonie tries to convince Catherine that he is actually a sensitive new age guy.

Note: Caroline Gillmer back in credits listing.

Episode 2562
Network Ten: 05/03/1996
BBC: 09/09/1996
UK Gold: 28/08/2002

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Toadfish: Ryan Moloney
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Trevor Burke: Anthony Campbell-Black
Dexter Jensen: Nicholas Jones

Summary:-
Jen talks Cody into persuing a relationship with Sam, whilst Hannah is faced with the ultimate temptation, should she look at the test questions? Toadie sets out to make amends to those he has terrorised in the past.

Episode 2563
Network Ten: 06/03/1996
BBC: 10/09/1996
UK Gold: 29/08/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Robert Dong: Nelson Leongue
Lance Hails: Andrew Bibby

Summary:-
Cody prepares a romantic meal for Sam, as only Cody can, it's beer and pizza! Jen bids farewell to her friends in Ramsay Street and departs for Arnhem land.

Notes: first appearance after Cheryl's return, final appearance of Alyce Platt as Jen Handley.