Neighbours Episode Guide: 2676-2700

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.

Episode 2689
Network Ten: 29/08/1996
BBC: 05/03/1997
UK Gold: 25/02/2003

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Chris Adshead
Cast List
Guest stars
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni is shocked to find Steve George over at number twenty-two, and Angie is confused by her feelings towards Mick. When Luke skips town, Jo plots an almighty surprise for unsuspecting punters at Chez Chez, - but how will Cheryl react?

Episode 2690
Network Ten: 30/08/1996
BBC: 06/03/1997
UK Gold: 26/02/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Chris Adshead
Cast List
Guest stars
Mick Anderson: Mike Bishop
Real Estate Assistant: George Ginis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl is waiting with bated breath to see Jo humiliated by her last minute arrangements for entertainment at Chez Chez. Karl turns his idle hours into investment opportunities and makes Cheryl an offer he believes she'll find almost impossible to refuse. Angie has to make the toughest decision of her life when Mick asks her to go away with him, while Helen's condition goes from bad to worse.

Episode 2691
Network Ten: 02/09/1996
BBC: 07/03/1997
UK Gold: 27/02/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan has roped Billy into a bit of clothes shopping. Shona is certainly making her feelings towards Mal quite clear, and Rob returns to Ramsay Street with distressing news for Joanna. Marlene has returned to find Cheryl's change in barmaids and Hannah eventually finds Helen collapsed on the floor and raises the alarm.

Episode 2692
Network Ten: 03/09/1996
BBC: 10/03/1997
UK Gold: 28/02/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Martin Munro: Roger O'Connor
Karen Munro: Carmel Hyland
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Mal is almost overcome by embarrassment when his parents meet Shona's family. Phil agrees to take the girls in to see Helen, and Darren and Libby are finding it increasingly difficult to have time alone.

Episode 2693
Network Ten: 04/09/1996
BBC: 11/03/1997
UK Gold: 03/03/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Tony: Frank Raco
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Having been caught by Karl, Libby and Darren decide to put their relationship on hold for the time being. Hannah and Philip are thrilled to hear that Helen has woken out of her coma, but are devastated when they visit and realise she doesn't recognise them. Luke returns to Ramsay Street to make amends with Danni, but he couldn't have picked a worse moment.

Episode 2694
Network Ten: 05/09/1996
BBC: 12/03/1997
UK Gold: 04/03/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
House Buyer: Greg Muller

Summary:-
Steve's put off his quest to win Danni when Luke comes home with a new, positive attitude. Cheryl's stressed with work, gets lumped with a depressed Danni and has the auction to worry about, then to make matters worse receives disturbing news about baby Louise. Decision time arrives for Helen - can Karl help her see she has a reason to live?

Episode 2695
Network Ten: 06/09/1996
BBC: 13/03/1997
UK Gold: 05/03/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Security Man: Chris Doyle
Shoplifter: Jason Mill
Man: Phillip Norwood
Shop Assistant: John Cramer
Bidder: Robert Mitchelson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Toadie has found an electronics catalogue which leads to bargain hunting. Number twenty-two is up for auction. Libby is putting her spare time to good use and is studying extremely hard, while Darren's bid to go straight suffers a setback when he has a brush with the law.

Episode 2696
Network Ten: 09/09/1996
BBC: 14/03/1997
UK Gold: 06/03/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sgt. Richardson: Mark Cutler
Roz Kemp: Lee Collins
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan is beginning to worry about Libby's state of health, while the mystery buyer of Cheryl's house is revealed. Karl seems to have softened on his stance over Darren, but Darren looks set to scupper all his good work when he's forced to face the consequences of his actions behind bars charged with breaching his parole. Phil's romance writing hits a brick wall when Roz admits his latest novel isn't very good, then a surprise job offer forces him to reconsider his skills as a novelist.

Episode 2697
Network Ten: 10/09/1996
BBC: 17/03/1997
UK Gold: 07/03/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Joanna takes Hannah down to the park for a surprise unveiling. Darren is failing to cope back in prison and Karl is suspicious about Libby's absences. Mal attempts to keep his secret well and truly under wraps.

Episode 2698
Network Ten: 11/09/1996
BBC: 18/03/1997
UK Gold: 10/03/2003

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Patricia Barker: Clare O'Sullivan
Becky Williams: Kelly Sulikowski
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl's maternal instincts are put under further strain by the arrival of the Early Intervention Consultant and Phil's efforts to keep Helen happy during his hospital visits seem futile when a depressed Helen tells him she doesn't care for all the extra attention. A frustrated Mal realises the time has come to lay his cards on the table - will Shona finally take the hint?

Episode 2699
Network Ten: 12/09/1996
BBC: 19/03/1997
UK Gold: 11/03/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Shona Munro: Bryony Price
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Luke tells Danni to pack her bags, and Angie returns from her temporary stay with Big Kev with even bigger news: the Rebecchis are going to be reunited. Susan can't keep up with Mal and Shona, and Pranksters Billy and Toadie prepare to take over the airwaves - does Erinsborough know what it's letting itself in for?

Episode 2700
Network Ten: 13/09/1996
BBC: 20/03/1997
UK Gold: 12/03/2003

Written by Kim Trengove
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Steve George: Alex Dimitriades
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo and Rob say a final farewell as they prepare to leave for America, while Billy and Toadie take their dream of a pirate radio station one step closer to a reality when Toadie buys the equipment needed to set it all up. Debbie latches on to the fact Luke thinks it's really over between he and Danni, but she gets a sharp dressing-down at Danni's launch celebrations.