Neighbours Episode Guide: 2664-2688

Episode 2664
Network Ten: 25/07/1996
BBC: 29/01/1997
UK Gold: 21/01/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ron Davies-Smythe: Tony Hawkins
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Life appears to be chugging along happily for Danni Stark when her relationship with Luke is a joy and her business is flourishing. Karl's natural father, Ron Davis, has made sure he will visit the Kennedy's house, much to Karl's embarrassment and Libby finds her birthday celebrations leave a lot to be desired.

Episode 2665
Network Ten: 26/07/1996
BBC: 30/01/1997
UK Gold: 22/01/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Jennifer Simkin: Sue Dwyer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
An exuberant Jo shares an amazing secret with Angie. Cheryl and Lou have quickly organised mediation, and just as quickly discover their irreconcilable differences and Mal's receives bad news when Sam wants to sell the business.

Episode 2666
Network Ten: 29/07/1996
BBC: 31/01/1997
UK Gold: 23/01/2003

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Mrs. Kotsonis: Helen Rodgers
Mr. Kotsonis: Serge De Nardo
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadfish gives a flawless demonstration of how not to use a video camera, while Darren resigns himself to the fact no-one will let him forget his past.

Episode 2667
Network Ten: 30/07/1996
BBC: 03/02/1997
UK Gold: 24/01/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
A valued client begins to try Debbie's patience.

Episode 2668
Network Ten: 31/07/1996
BBC: 04/02/1997
UK Gold: 27/01/2003

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Security Guard: Shane Alexander
News Stand Man: Patrick Sheridan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby teaches Toadie and Billy a lesson.

Episode 2669
Network Ten: 01/08/1996
BBC: 05/02/1997
UK Gold: 28/01/2003

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Jennifer Simpkin: Sue Dwyer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Starks make enemies of the Kennedys.

Episode 2670
Network Ten: 02/08/1996
BBC: 06/02/1997
UK Gold: 29/01/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Samantha Phillips: Joanne Grummisch
Ber Person: Brad Wade
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou bids Ramsay Street a tearful goodbye.

Note: Final appearance of Lou Carpenter in credits

Episode 2671
Network Ten: 05/08/1996
BBC: 07/02/1997
UK Gold: 30/01/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie is unsettled by a surprise visitor.

Note: Lou Carpenter no longer in credits.

Episode 2672
Network Ten: 06/08/1996
BBC: 10/02/1997
UK Gold: 31/01/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Greg Mundy: Paul Tolton
Security Person: Dominic Stringa
Gary Collins: John Powell
Rochelle Stig: Natalie Engelman
Hazel Mundy: Catherine Purling
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Pete's father issues a stern warning to Karl, Hannah can't get used to wearing braces on her teeth, and Debbie's advice lands her in more trouble at home when matters start to get out of hand.

Note: Rochelle Stig did not appear in this episode.

Episode 2673
Network Ten: 07/08/1996
BBC: 11/02/1997
UK Gold: 03/02/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter

Summary:-
Darren uses all his charm and cunning in a last-ditch effort to worm his way into Karl's good books, while Jo proves she's not as daft as she looks when it comes to business matters. Toadie and Billy wish they'd used a little common sense before carrying out an ill-fated prank.

Episode 2674
Network Ten: 08/08/1996
BBC: 12/02/1997
UK Gold: 04/02/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East & Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Cheryl does a spot of detective work to discover the identity of her mysterious benefactor, while Danni takes Luke's advice to let her hair down a bit. Toadie and Billy end up looking foolish - and not for the first time.

Episode 2675
Network Ten: 09/08/1996
BBC: 13/02/1997
UK Gold: 05/02/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Marilyn Tanno: Catherine Milte
Pot Man: George Ivanoff
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Hannah and Casper try to spend a few precious moments alone, but one way or another keep getting interrupted. Cheryl uncovers the truth about Darren's money troubles and Marlene offers Danni a golden opportunity - is it too good to be true?

Episode 2676
Network Ten: 12/08/1996
BBC: 14/02/1997
UK Gold: 06/02/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Scouse: Garry Rens
Gary Collins: John Powell
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Police Officer: Michael Seymour
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni's budding design career is given a much-needed shot in the arm, while Stonie plays to a packed house at Chez Chez. The Kennedys receive a very unwelcome visitor.

Episode 2677
Network Ten: 13/08/1996
BBC: 17/02/1997
UK Gold: 07/02/2003

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl blows her top at Joanna's failure to inform her of the changes she's making at Chez Chez. Angie's love life gets a boost from an unusual quarter and Stonie's musical ambitions are thwarted. Billy and Toadie's babysitting venture ends in tears.

Episode 2678
Network Ten: 14/08/1996
BBC: 18/02/1997
UK Gold: 10/02/2003

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
As the search for baby Louise is stepped up, it finally dawns on Billy and Toadie that their carelessness could have serious consequences. Debbie becomes desperate when her computer crashes and sparks fly as the feud between Marlene and Cheryl hots up.

Episode 2679
Network Ten: 15/08/1996
BBC: 19/02/1997
UK Gold: 11/02/2003

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Affairs of the heart dominate Ramsay Street as Mal gets set for a new romance and Luke discovers he has a rival in the love stakes. Meanwhile, bad boy Darren looks forward to his dinner date with the Kennedys - will he manage to win Karl over this time?

Episode 2680
Network Ten: 16/08/1996
BBC: 20/02/1997
UK Gold: 12/02/2003

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Arson Expert: Robert Dal Forno
Jude McGinty: Margie Bainbridge
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Speculation mounts as to the identity of the surgery bomber, and the finger of suspicion points decisively at Darren. Elsewhere, things don't exactly run smoothly for the Handy Sam business, and Phil leaves a message in his novel for Hannah - will she cotton on to what he's getting at?

Episode 2681
Network Ten: 19/08/1996
BBC: 21/02/1997
UK Gold: 13/02/2003

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
The mystery bomber is unmasked and Darren's gamble pays off - but what will Mal think? Meanwhile, flu-ridden Phil, Ramsay Street's answer to Ernest Hemingway, completes his greatest work.

Note: Script Producer now Greg Stevens. No Executive Producer credited.

Episode 2682
Network Ten: 20/08/1996
BBC: 24/02/1997
UK Gold: 14/02/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Jude McGinty: Margie Bainbridge
Fleur Williamson: Olivia Ramage
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Philip suffers an acute case of writer's block and Toadfish looks forward to a romantic double-date. Cheryl realises the seriousness of her son's mounting debt when a stranger pays an ominous visit. Will she be able to help him out of his financially sticky situation?

Episode 2683
Network Ten: 21/08/1996
BBC: 25/02/1997
UK Gold: 17/02/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Jude McGinty: Margie Bainbridge
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's constant stream of ideas for Chez Chez leaves Cheryl wishing she'd never let her get involved in running the business. Melissa wonders whether Billy is as innocent as he claims and Angie finds it increasingly difficult to resist temptation.

Episode 2684
Network Ten: 22/08/1996
BBC: 26/02/1997
UK Gold: 18/02/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Shona Munro: Bryony Price

Summary:-
Jealousy rears its ugly head as Luke clashes with Danni over her relationship with Steve, while Angie tries to quell the flames of desire when she finds herself looking at another man. Malcolm's problems seem set to mount - first he loses his business to Darren, and now his young admirer decides to make her feelings known - whatever the cost.

Episode 2685
Network Ten: 23/08/1996
BBC: 27/02/1997
UK Gold: 19/02/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan

Summary:-
Susan's special school day is ruined by family problems as Libby is led astray yet again by Darren and Malcolm defends Shona's actions. A depressed Luke wonders whether there's any point in fighting for Danni's affections when Steve steps up his quest to win her heart by asking her to make some clothes for him.

Episode 2686
Network Ten: 26/08/1996
BBC: 28/02/1997
UK Gold: 20/02/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Cast List
Guest stars
Roz Kemp: Lee Collins
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
The Kennedy youngsters get their well-earned comeuppance ... Libby returns to camp after her liaison with Darren and is greeted with angry words from her parents and a two week suspension, while the future looks bleak for Mal. Debbie tries her hand at match-making when new editor, Roz Kemp, starts at the publishers of Philip's romance novels and is interested in meeting all the writers. Her attempts seem to be paying off when she suspects Philip and his editor are mixing business with pleasure.

Episode 2687
Network Ten: 27/08/1996
BBC: 03/03/1997
UK Gold: 21/02/2003

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Chris Adshead
Cast List
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Alan McKenna: Ian Swan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The relationship between Luke and Danni is continuing to sour with the influence of Steve George. Ms Shona Munro is certainly proving herself to be a girl of wide resources and the business partnership between Mal and Darren is still on shaky ground with the complete collapse of the school job.

Episode 2688
Network Ten: 28/08/1996
BBC: 04/03/1997
UK Gold: 24/02/2003

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Chris Adshead
Cast List
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Roz Kemp: Lee Collins
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie decides it's time Phil had some more romance in his life. Shona starts to grow on Mal and Danni's had enough of Luke's paranoid reaction to her friendship with Steve.