Neighbours Episode Guide: 2839-2863

Episode 2839
Network Ten: 24/04/1997
BBC: 06/10/1997
UK Gold: 25/09/2003

Summary:-
Sarah's pushed too far at the pub. If Marlene hasn't quit, then Karl's going to have to fire her. Anne is shattered when Ben tells her she's still a kid.

Episode 2840
Network Ten: 25/04/1997
BBC: 07/10/1997
UK Gold: 26/09/2003

Summary:-
Anne comes clean with Ruth, over her infatuation with Ben. Sarah needs her confidence boosted. Marlene is determined to remain Karl's only receptionist.

Episode 2841
Network Ten: 28/04/1997
BBC: 08/10/1997
UK Gold: 29/09/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rebecca Knotts: Charmaine Gorman
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene continues to thwart Karl's attempts to get a second receptionist. Appearances are deceiving where Toadie's romance with Rebecca is concerned. Anne learns the shocking truth about Ben.

Episode 2842
Network Ten: 29/04/1997
BBC: 09/10/1997
UK Gold: 30/09/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rebecca Knotts: Charmaine Gorman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene's caught out once and for all by Karl. The game could be up for Toadie and his romance with Becky. Discovering Ben is the child she adopted out is too much for Ruth.

Note: Ben Atkins was born Christopher Wilkinson in Malvern, 18th September 1975.
Peter Dodds won the award for 'Avid Technology Award for Best Episode in a Television Drama Serial' for this episode at the 1997 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards

Episode 2843
Network Ten: 30/04/1997
BBC: 10/10/1997
UK Gold: 01/10/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rebecca Knotts: Charmaine Gorman
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Becky surprises Toadie with a startling confession. Libby's new business venture gets off to a shaky start. Ben's revelation has turned Ruth's life upside down.

Episode 2844
Network Ten: 01/05/1997
BBC: 13/10/1997
UK Gold: 02/10/2003

Written by Susan Bower
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy gets roped into doing a job for Libby, with disastrous results. Darren and Debbie are developing a strong rapport. Ruth is clearly distressed by Ben's revelation and the whole family is affected.

Episode 2845
Network Ten: 02/05/1997
BBC: 14/10/1997
UK Gold: 03/10/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Damian Bedford: Leo Faust
Rohan Kendricks: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie has trouble with a customer, while Libby has a strange job interview. Billy tries to help Anne through a tough time in her life. Ruth has some tough decisions to make.

Episode 2846
Network Ten: 05/05/1997
BBC: 15/10/1997
UK Gold: 06/10/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rohan Kendricks: Paul Zebrowski
Bobby Bennett: Darren Gregor
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene sets Sarah up for a fall on her first day at work. Ben decides to stay on and get to know his biological family better. Libby gets off on the wrong foot with Rohan.

Episode 2847
Network Ten: 06/05/1997
BBC: 16/10/1997
UK Gold: 07/10/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rohan Kendricks: Paul Zebrowski
Penny Tripp: Janet Westbury
Cathy Herron: Shari Russell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah's first day at Karl's surgery is a disaster. Ben and Ruth open up to each other and Libby's attempt to be more than a house cleaner to Rohan backfires.

Episode 2848
Network Ten: 07/05/1997
BBC: 17/10/1997
UK Gold: 08/10/2003

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

Summary:-
Ruth has began to accept she is Ben's mother. Libby breaks through some barriers with Rohan. Has Darren pushed things too far with Debbie?

Episode 2849
Network Ten: 08/05/1997
BBC: 20/10/1997
UK Gold: 09/10/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rebecca Knotts: Charmaine Gorman
Bonnie: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie rejects Darren's offer of romance - but has her decision been too hasty? Billy feels he has to change in order to keep Anne's heart. Toadie can't hide the truth from Rebecca any longer.

Episode 2850
Network Ten: 09/05/1997
BBC: 21/10/1997
UK Gold: 10/10/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rebecca Knotts: Charmaine Gorman
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Waiter: uncredited

Summary:-
Darren and Debbie make the first tentative steps towards romance, while Toadie and Rebecca finally part, but not without a few more surprises. Billy's birthday lunch is ruined by Karl and Susan.

Episode 2851
Network Ten: 12/05/1997
BBC: 22/10/1997
UK Gold: 13/10/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne, Ben and Billy all make their peace. Darren helps out at the coffee shop, but his cooking turns out to be too hot to handle. Libby and Rohan have a shopping expedition which has disastrous results.

Episode 2852
Network Ten: 13/05/1997
BBC: 23/10/1997
UK Gold: 14/10/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Mrs. Davis: Phyll Freeman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene finds out about a receptionist of the year competition and proceeds to drive Karl mad. Libby wants Rohan to move in with the Kennedy's. Ann and Ruth have an all out battle.

Episode 2853
Network Ten: 14/05/1997
BBC: 24/10/1997
UK Gold: 15/10/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Rohan finds his place in Ramsay Street. Marlene and Sarah's bickering is too much for Karl. Ann can't take family pressures any longer.

Episode 2854
Network Ten: 15/05/1997
BBC: 27/10/1997
UK Gold: 16/10/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth and Ann come to a new understanding. Lou wants to get his hands on Lisa's netball team. Helen gets in the way of Darren and Debbie's romance.

Episode 2855
Network Ten: 16/05/1997
BBC: 28/10/1997
UK Gold: 17/10/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan gets the wrong idea about Billy and Toadie's night out. Lisa and Lou have some problems to work out regarding the netball team. Helen has had enough of being patronised.

Episode 2856
Network Ten: 19/05/1997
BBC: 29/10/1997
UK Gold: 20/10/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou finds a new opportunity with the netball team. Marlene calls the shots in the receptionist of the year competition - but Sarah won't give up. Rohan makes a dramatic decision about his life in Ramsay Street.

Episode 2857
Network Ten: 20/05/1997
BBC: 30/10/1997
UK Gold: 21/10/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Larry Roscoe: Doug Dew
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene's quick thinking wins her some points in the receptionist of the year competition. Lou is given a second chance to prove his worth as a netball coach. Libby and Rohan's trip to the country turns to disaster.

Episode 2858
Network Ten: 21/05/1997
BBC: 31/10/1997
UK Gold: 22/10/2003

Written by Russell Kiefel
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Jeff: Andy McPhee
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah finds she's in the way with everyone. Rohan overcomes his fear and gets help for the trapped Libby. Lance and Ben find a common interest - boxing!

Episode 2859
Network Ten: 22/05/1997
BBC: 03/11/1997
UK Gold: 23/10/2003

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance gets enthusiastic about his boxing fight with Ben. Toadie finally arrives home from his long weekend at Wonthaggi - with a mysterious parcel!

Episode 2860
Network Ten: 23/05/1997
BBC: 04/11/1997
UK Gold: 24/10/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The kids find the perfect location to let off their fireworks. Helen proves she's able to look after herself. Lance pays no attention to Ruth or Ben when it comes to boxing.

Note: The fireworks storyline was dropped after the summaries were released to the media. The flying fox replaces all references to 'fireworks'.

Episode 2861
Network Ten: 26/05/1997
BBC: 05/11/1997
UK Gold: 27/10/2003

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

Summary:-
Lance is determined not to give up his boxing dream, that is until Karl has a chat to him. Susan takes Mal's video letter just a little too seriously. Meanwhile, are the kids of Ramsay Street about to get sprung letting off the fireworks?

Note: First episode with 'G' Grundy logo

Episode 2862
Network Ten: 27/05/1997
BBC: 06/11/1997
UK Gold: 28/10/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Billy have a fight to prove a point. Susan and Karl have much to work through, dealing with the emotional dilemma of seeing their children grow up and eventually leave home. Toadie is in charge of dividing up the fireworks amongst the kids, but are they prepared to get in this deep?

Episode 2863
Network Ten: 28/05/1997
BBC: 07/11/1997
UK Gold: 29/10/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The Ramsay kids escapade with fireworks ends with success. Ruth has to deal with Lance's desire to box, while Libby cheers Rohan up with a day out.