Neighbours Episode Guide: 2564-2588

Episode 2564
Network Ten: 07/03/1996
BBC: 11/09/1996
UK Gold: 30/08/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Max Geppert: Jim Daly

Summary:-
Sam is reluctant to enter the Grandchild of the Year contest until he realises the prize is $10,000. Cheryl is mortified when Brett announces he intends to sail around the world and Danni treats both Rupert and Mal badly and ends up with no mates.

Episode 2565
Network Ten: 08/03/1996
BBC: 12/09/1996
UK Gold: 02/09/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Stonie can't believe Catherine doesn't find him devastatingly attractive. Only Helen and Libby know about Brett's departure plans and Lou's job as a radio announcer comes into conflict with his position as Mayor of Erinsborough.

Note: Final regular appearance of Brett Blewitt as Brett Stark.

Episode 2566
Network Ten: 11/03/1996
BBC: 13/09/1996
UK Gold: 03/09/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Fabian Conte: Michael A. King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Danni receives a wonderful work offer. Mal and Stonie disagree over how they should begin rebuilding their car, should mechanics or aesthetics come first? Luke breezes through the first of the Police Force entrance exams.

Note: Toadfish added to regular cast, Brett removed.

Episode 2567
Network Ten: 12/03/1996
BBC: 16/09/1996
UK Gold: 04/09/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Photographer: Paul Tolton
Brayden: Timothy Johnson
Brayden's Gran: Gillian Carpenter
Chloe: Kate Norton
Chloe's Gran: Helen Rayson-Hill
Larry Pile: Paul McCarthy
Waratah Kid 1: Jade Clarkson
Waratah Kid 2: Paul Czarnota

Summary:-
Hannah gets extremely nervous before the Brainarama quiz show taping. Cheryl visits Brett in Cairns before he sets sail around the world and Sam's day at the Cutest Grandchild Competition arrives.

Episode 2568
Network Ten: 13/03/1996
BBC: 17/09/1996
UK Gold: 05/09/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Bruce Styles: Paul El Deir
Robert Dong: Nelson Leongue
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah comes clean and confesses her quiz show sins. Susan is given the birthday surprise of the lifetime by her family and Toadie over-compensates for his new diet with a secret junk food binge.

Episode 2569
Network Ten: 14/03/1996
BBC: 18/09/1996
UK Gold: 06/09/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Detective: Chris Doyle
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Sonny Hammond: uncredited

Summary:-
Mal and Stonie have an unexpected visit from the boys in blue and Jo worries about her future when her first aerobics class doesn't go exactly to plan.

Episode 2570
Network Ten: 15/03/1996
BBC: 19/09/1996
UK Gold: 09/09/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Tracey Bird: Helen Mutkins
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
The Police decide to stake out Ramsay Street in order to catch the drug fiends. Philip decides to take in a child through the Emergency Care programme and Sam may be in for a glamourous career change.

Episode 2571
Network Ten: 18/03/1996
BBC: 20/09/1996
UK Gold: 10/09/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Detective Payne: John Powell
Simon Palmer: Mark Pearce
Stuart Maughan: Leigh Whannell
Romy Barbuto: Rebecca Reibe
Peter Lenten: James Patrick

Summary:-
The stakeout of the Kennedy house goes dreadfully wrong when a Ramsay Street resident is shot and Sam's visit to the Teen Girl office takes a new turn when he is discovered by an important account executive who makes him an offer he simply can't refuse.

Episode 2572
Network Ten: 19/03/1996
BBC: 23/09/1996
UK Gold: 11/09/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Kimberley: Rebecca Macauley
Sonny: Tom Hutchings
Detective Payne: John Powell
Simon Palmer: Mark Pearce
Stuart Maughan: Leigh Whannell
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie

Summary:-
Cody undergoes surgery and is placed straight into intensive care; Toadie's lunch pack pilfering is exposed, while Hannah's shoplifting exploits land her in hot water.

Episode 2573
Network Ten: 20/03/1996
BBC: 24/09/1996
UK Gold: 12/09/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Shop Assistant: Prue Keating
Female Manager: Mirella Killingsworth
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Kevin Duve: Brad Wade

Summary:-
Lou's guilt concerning his anonymous romantic gifts only encourages Cheryl to continue the charade and Marlene is outraged to discover that Sam's new company wants him to disown his Nan to increase his rugged appeal.

Episode 2574
Network Ten: 21/03/1996
BBC: 25/09/1996
UK Gold: 13/09/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Zoe Tan: Jeuliette Hanafie
Sergeant Herron: Terry Gill
Kristy: Jodi Haigh
Detective Skilbeck: Rick Fletcher
Female Drinker: Monique Males

Summary:-
Luke's entry to the Police Force is threatened when he misses an obstacle in the agility course. Lou begins to suspect that he has a following of radio groupies and Marlene's unpaid tickets amount to thousands, but she refuses to pay them on principle.

Episode 2575
Network Ten: 22/03/1996
BBC: 26/09/1996
UK Gold: 16/09/2002

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Sergeant Herron: Terry Gill
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared

Summary:-
Toadie is about to toss in the accelerated learning program until he meets his female equivalent. Lou is horrified when he gets a love letter that he believes is from Angie. Luke fears he has picked up the flu only days before his police medical.

Episode 2576
Network Ten: 25/03/1996
BBC: 27/09/1996
UK Gold: 17/09/2002

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan

Summary:-
Mal and Stonie can't decide where to start on the car repairs, but both agree that Libby is in need of a distraction to help get Brett's sudden departure off her mind. Much to Cheryl's dismay, Danni's off to Sydney for three weeks to help launch a fashion label.

Episode 2577
Network Ten: 26/03/1996
BBC: 30/09/1996
UK Gold: 18/09/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Nurse 1: Christine Andrew

Summary:-
Sam and Marlene are not prepared for the onslaught of pushy stage mothers at the Grand Child of the Year photo shoot and Lou attempts to spark up Cheryl's mood and suggests she fly to Cairns to farewell Brett properly.

Episode 2578
Network Ten: 27/03/1996
BBC: 01/10/1996
UK Gold: 19/09/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Sheriff Rafferty: Mark Cutler
Courier: Michael Harrop

Summary:-
Hannah's guilt ridden conscience leads her to a confession, however, her decision to own up does nothing to enhance her popularity at school. While Toadie begins to wonder if his penchant for perving on women in lycra is worth the effort after Jo hassles him relentlessly about his appalling diet.

Episode 2579
Network Ten: 28/03/1996
BBC: 02/10/1996
UK Gold: 20/09/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Doctor: Nathan King
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura
Police Officer & Nurse: uncredited

Summary:-
Jo worries about her career as an aerobics instructor after she discovers Toadie's motivation for joining her classes. Mal, Stonnie and Libby are aghast when they hear from a beaten up Sonny that their car contains valuables that drug dealers are after.

Episode 2580
Network Ten: 29/03/1996
BBC: 03/10/1996
UK Gold: 23/09/2002

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Nurse 2: Peta McDougell

Summary:-
The Kennedy household find themselves playing host to the drug squad and Sam gets a surprise call from the Teen Girl office that could see him embark on a new career, as a model!

Episode 2581
Network Ten: 01/04/1996
BBC: 04/10/1996
UK Gold: 24/09/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Pam Willis: Sue Jones
Constable Reg Barker: Trevor Wight
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Pam upsets the residents of Ramsay Street with her decision for Cody's funeral to take place in Darwin. Marlene turns a deaf ear to Sam's growing frustration with her stubbornness to want to stay in prison until her attendance at Cody's memorial service is threatened.

Episode 2582
Network Ten: 02/04/1996
BBC: 07/10/1996
UK Gold: 25/09/2002

Written by Beverley Evans
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Sheriff Rafferty: Mark Cutler
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Toadie's head over heals for George, but it looks like a case of unrequited love when George admits she's fallen for another man, and Marlene's unpaid parking fines continue to haunt her when her furnishings are removed as compensation.

Episode 2583
Network Ten: 03/04/1996
BBC: 08/10/1996
UK Gold: 26/09/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Peter Lenten: James Patrick
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Mal, Jo and Luke get roped into Sam's crazy new world when they're asked to be in a photo for a fashion magazine depicting a day in the life of the 'Stefano Gold' man and Cheryl is shocked when Danni returns from Sydney with a man in tow!

Episode 2584
Network Ten: 04/04/1996
BBC: 09/10/1996
UK Gold: 27/09/2002

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Debbie Martin V/O: Marnie Reece-Wilmore
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Lance Hails: Andrew Bibby
Colonel Parker: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni and Cheryl find themselves at odds over Danni's relationship with Kingston. Danni claims he's a changed man, but is he really? Philip gets a surprise call from Debbie in New York - she's coming home!

Notes:
Colonel Parker didn't appear in this episode.
Storyline of Danni's engagement to Kingston changed to Ben Dalziel.

Episode 2585
Network Ten: 05/04/1996
BBC: 10/10/1996
UK Gold: 30/09/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni's engagement to Kingston is causing shock waves around Ramsay Street especially with Malcolm. As Susan and Karl prepare to leave for their holiday, Mal and Libby start planning the party of the decade but their plans are thrown into chaos with the arrival of an unexpected guest!

Episode 2586
Network Ten: 08/04/1996
BBC: 11/10/1996
UK Gold: 01/10/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Police Medical Officer: Tasos Petousis
Hugh Murphy: Alan McNab
Edna Murphy: Marie Trevor
Murphy: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Martin household is in total chaos with Debbie less than impressed with having to share a room with Hannah. Debbie's reluctance to fully explain exactly what went wrong in New York proves a true test for Phil's patience.

Trivia note: Marie Trevor is a former Neighbours producer.

Notes:
New opening titles.
Debbie Martin permanent again.
Script Producer Judith Colquhoun now credited at start.

Episode 2587
Network Ten: 09/04/1996
BBC: 14/10/1996
UK Gold: 02/10/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Police Officer: Carl Lindgren

Summary:-
Libby and Rupert find themselves on the wrong side of the law and Lou and Cheryl are worried that Danni maybe using Kingston for his money.

Episode 2588
Network Ten: 10/04/1996
BBC: 15/10/1996
UK Gold: 03/10/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tom Kennedy: Bob Hornery
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Georgia Brown: Petra Jared
Ben Dalziel: Stephen Pease
Jeffrey Murphy: Michael Isaacs
Murphy: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Grampa Kennedy encourages the kids to have their party, however, a dampener is put on the evening when Billy suspects that Melissa is homophobic after a joke about one of his favourite teachers, Andrew Watson.