Neighbours Episode Guide: 2789-2813

Episode 2789
Network Ten: 13/02/1997
BBC: 25/07/1997
UK Gold: 16/07/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou's got money-making plans to help everyone out. Debbie turns out to be the boss from hell in her new job at the coffee shop. Toadie thinks Lou is receiving stolen goods.

Episode 2790
Network Ten: 14/02/1997
BBC: 28/07/1997
UK Gold: 17/07/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Claudia Harvey: Anne Phelan
Police Officer: John Powell
Tax Inspector: Ian Wilmoth
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance do some detective work - but are Toadie's suspicions justified? Madge and Harold run into some trouble with Claudia. Charity begins at Lou's home and it may cause him problems with the law.

Episode 2791
Network Ten: 17/02/1997
BBC: 29/07/1997
UK Gold: 18/07/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Police Officer: John Powell
Bonnie: Trained by Luke Hura
Holly, Dahl & Vicious Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold and Madge have to make an important decision regarding their future. Debbie and Phil make peace for the moment, but Phil's first pizza delivery ends in disaster. Lou discovers the identity of his mystery dobber, and Toadie is in deep strife.

Episode 2792
Network Ten: 18/02/1997
BBC: 30/07/1997
UK Gold: 21/07/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Sally: Anna Pinkus
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Vicious Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie displays poor management at the coffee shop, and Jo gives her an ultimatum. Lou tries to defend his honour, but his discount television causes a dangerous accident. Hannah has had enough of Susan's meddling.

Episode 2793
Network Ten: 19/02/1997
BBC: 31/07/1997
UK Gold: 22/07/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan gets the feeling everyone thinks she's become a monster since getting the promotion at school. It looks like Billy's going to miss out on Anne because he doesn't tell her how he really feels. Can Darren and Cath control their feelings for each other?

Episode 2794
Network Ten: 20/02/1997
BBC: 01/08/1997
UK Gold: 23/07/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Justin Black: uncredited

Summary:-
Billy feels he may haved missed the boat with Anne. Harold proposes to Madge. Darren and Catherine can't deny their feelings any longer, but their kiss doesn't go unwitnessed.

Episode 2795
Network Ten: 21/02/1997
BBC: 04/08/1997
UK Gold: 24/07/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne goes out with another guy, and it looks like Billy has lost his chance. Harold and Madge decide to get married all over again. Catherine confesses to Mal that she kissed Darren.

Episode 2796
Network Ten: 24/02/1997
BBC: 05/08/1997
UK Gold: 25/07/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou is caught out hiring a stripper for Harold's buck's night. Toadie and Lance send Debbie on a wild goose chase. Darren and Mal have a punch-up over Catherine, and Libby finds out.

Episode 2797
Network Ten: 25/02/1997
BBC: 06/08/1997
UK Gold: 28/07/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Vicky: Kelly Sulikowski
Kelly: Rebekah Dowd
Kandii: Kristina Ellis
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren has shattered Mal's happiness with Cath, and his own happiness with Libby. Toadie makes a date with two gorgeous girls. Harold and Madge believe a stripper is coming to Harold's buck's night.

Episode 2798
Network Ten: 26/02/1997
BBC: 07/08/1997
UK Gold: 29/07/2003

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Kandii: Kristina Ellis
Celebrant: Paul Wentford
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Mal's time with Catherine is over, and he makes a momentous decision about his future. Harold and Madge reaffirm their vows in a beautiful ceremony. Billy decides to tell Anne his true feelings, but once again his attempt is thwarted.

Episode 2799
Network Ten: 27/02/1997
BBC: 08/08/1997
UK Gold: 30/07/2003

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth has trouble finding the courage to ask Phil on a big dinner date. Ramsay Street has a new resident from the country. Anne's disgusted with Billy and Justin's behaviour at the beach.

Episode 2800
Network Ten: 28/02/1997
BBC: 12/08/1997
UK Gold: 31/07/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tim and Susan form a strong bond. Philip and Ruth's date gets off to a side splitting start, but ends well. Billy declares his love for Anne.

Episode 2801
Network Ten: 03/03/1997
BBC: 13/08/1997
UK Gold: 01/08/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Philip and Ruth can't contain their true feelings any longer. Toadfish admires Lance's cartoon skills and decides to start up a school comic strip. Justin has it in for Billy over their fight for Anne.

Episode 2802
Network Ten: 04/03/1997
BBC: 14/08/1997
UK Gold: 04/08/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Justin Black: Chris Ryan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Tim Buckley & Thug: uncredited

Summary:-
Anne gives up on men after Justin reveals his true self. Tim and Susan strike up a friendship. Toadie and Lance's comic strip takes a turn toward bad taste.

Episode 2803
Network Ten: 05/03/1997
BBC: 15/08/1997
UK Gold: 05/08/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Daryl: Luke Anderson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lisa is shocked to find an unflattering caricature of herself drawn by the students. Tim seems to like Susan just a bit too much. Ruth and Phil strike opposition from Debbie that threatens to end their relationship.

Episode 2804
Network Ten: 06/03/1997
BBC: 18/08/1997
UK Gold: 06/08/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Steve Jamieson: Shane Lee
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie is caught out sabotaging Phil and Ruth's relationship. Lou finds a second hand car for Karl - but Karl leaves him in the lurch. Has Darren ruined his very last chance with Libby?

Episode 2805
Network Ten: 07/03/1997
BBC: 19/08/1997
UK Gold: 07/08/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou can't sell the car he bought. Cath still wants Mal. Darren goes to desperate measures to win Libby back. Billy and Anne realise friendship isn't enough for either of them.

Episode 2806
Network Ten: 10/03/1997
BBC: 20/08/1997
UK Gold: 08/08/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Fiona: Patrycja Broda
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby says no to Darren's marriage proposal. Mal doesn't want Catherine coming overseas with him. Anne thinks Billy's the biggest sleaze in the world.

Note: Credits show 'Billy Kenddedy'!

Episode 2807
Network Ten: 11/03/1997
BBC: 21/08/1997
UK Gold: 11/08/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Rusty: Zak Zavod
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren looks like he is coming close to running off the rails. Mal says goodbye to Ramsay Street. Billy and Anne finally get it together.

Note: Final appearance of Mal Kennedy and Catherine O'Brien

Episode 2808
Network Ten: 12/03/1997
BBC: 22/08/1997
UK Gold: 12/08/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy receives a blast from the past that may affect his budding relationship with Anne. Philip and Ruth are finding it difficult to be alone. Toadie confronts Tim about his crush on Susan.

Note: Walk against Want banner shows Sunday 16th March

Episode 2809
Network Ten: 13/03/1997
BBC: 25/08/1997
UK Gold: 13/08/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Jo tries to help Lou out with his used car business. Tim does not want to face school after hearing the rumours about him and Susan. Lance and Hannah steal Lisa's bike.

Episode 2810
Network Ten: 14/03/1997
BBC: 26/08/1997
UK Gold: 14/08/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Rick: Malcolm Sim
Policeman: Mark Cutler
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Hannah try to do Lisa a good turn, which backfires. Karl's new car is repossessed, causing much amusement to the neighbours. Phil and Ruth finally find some privacy - or do they?

Episode 2811
Network Ten: 17/03/1997
BBC: 27/08/1997
UK Gold: 15/08/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Policeman: Mark Cutler
Nurse: Kylie Moppert
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance have a devious idea to make themselves some serious cash. Ruth and Phil's romance is growing stronger - but can Phil cope with Ruth's extroverted ways? Tim's tutorials with Susan leap to a passionate response.

Note: No Script Producer. Mal and Catherine no longer in credits cast list

Episode 2812
Network Ten: 18/03/1997
BBC: 28/08/1997
UK Gold: 18/08/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil and Ruth decide to make some personal compromises for their relationship. Toadie's plan to get money out of Jo backfires. Tim drops a bombshell on Susan.

Episode 2813
Network Ten: 19/03/1997
BBC: 29/08/1997
UK Gold: 19/08/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth and Phil have a great night in - apart from making some serious fashion mistakes. Susan has to set Tim straight - an affair is not on. Anne is racked with guilt over whether or not to hand in a fake essay at school.