Neighbours Episode Guide: 2801-2825

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.

Episode 2814
Network Ten: 20/03/1997
BBC: 01/09/1997
UK Gold: 20/08/2003

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

Summary:-
Despite his bravado, Darren is beginning to lose control. Lou tells Darren it's time he got his act together. Anne's shortcut with her essay ends in embarrassment.

No guests actually in the episode.

Episode 2815
Network Ten: 21/03/1997
BBC: 02/09/1997
UK Gold: 21/08/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren looks like he's slipping downhill fast, but Marlene won't give up on him. Lisa and Sarah have housemate problems. Anne thinks forging a signature might get her out of trouble, but will it have the opposite effect?

Tim and Holly didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 2816
Network Ten: 24/03/1997
BBC: 03/09/1997
UK Gold: 22/08/2003

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne's forged note gets handed into Lisa, landing Anne and Billy in more hot water. Lisa offers a room at number thirty to Darren, and Sarah is not impressed. Tim sends Susan a letter which falls into Karl's hands.

Episode 2817
Network Ten: 25/03/1997
BBC: 04/09/1997
UK Gold: 26/08/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne finally tells Ruth the truth about the forged signature. Hannah pals up with Sarah and changes her image. Karl has a confrontation with Tim over his feelings for Susan.

Episode 2818
Network Ten: 26/03/1997
BBC: 05/09/1997
UK Gold: 27/08/2003

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

Summary:-
Susan returns to Erinsborough to sort out the mess she left behind. Anne promises Billy she'll support him, despite a temporary ban placed on their relationship. Toadie and Lance plan the party of the century - but will they manage to hold it without Jo's knowledge?

Holly didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 2819
Network Ten: 27/03/1997
BBC: 08/09/1997
UK Gold: 28/08/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Vicki: Kelly Sulikowski
Kelly: Rebekah Dowd
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.

Episode 2820
Network Ten: 28/03/1997
BBC: 09/09/1997
UK Gold: 29/08/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Nathan: Keili Olsen
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren's relationship continues to disintegrate. Philip remains convinced he's allergic to Ruth. Joanna's private love letters from Rob become public.

Episode 2821
Network Ten: 31/03/1997
BBC: 10/09/1997
UK Gold: 01/09/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Alex: Nicholas Bowes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie realises he has to make amends with Joanna. Libby, Sarah and Lisa go on a girls night out, only to get chatted up by the same guy. Billy feels his emotional needs are being overlooked by the family.

Episode 2822
Network Ten: 01/04/1997
BBC: 11/09/1997
UK Gold: 02/09/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah and Lisa get caught chasing after the same man. Tim decides to leave Erinsborough. Can Toadie and Lance convince Joanna to go along with their surprise?

Episode 2823
Network Ten: 02/04/1997
BBC: 12/09/1997
UK Gold: 03/09/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Racing Car Driver: Marshall Brewer
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tim finally decides he has had enough of Ramsay Street. Toadie and Lance take Jo on a special adventure. Phil's rash is coming between him and Ruth.

Episode 2824
Network Ten: 03/04/1997
BBC: 15/09/1997
UK Gold: 04/09/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tony: Raymond Marr
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil and Ruth finally figure out the source of the itch. Lou is frustrated when business deals don't go according to plan. The war between Debbie and Darren grows more intense.

Episode 2825
Network Ten: 04/04/1997
BBC: 16/09/1997
UK Gold: 05/09/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Scavenger: Roger O'Connor
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou's dream of a bus restaurant is turning into a nightmare. Debbie and Darren bury the hatchet. Ruth thinks Phil isn't taking their relationship seriously.