Neighbours Episode Guide: 2864-2888

Episode 2864
Network Ten: 29/05/1997
BBC: 10/11/1997
UK Gold: 30/10/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Wendy Scott: Marisa Warrington
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou gears up for his inaugural bus-restaurant ride. Libby tries therapy on Rohan with devastating results. Meanwhile, Debbie is resentful of Libby getting too close to Darren.

Episode 2865
Network Ten: 30/05/1997
BBC: 11/11/1997
UK Gold: 31/10/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Ralph Taft: David Watson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou finally gets the bus up and running, but not for long! Libby is confused about her feelings for Rohan, while Darren and Debbie's new relationship seems to be floundering.

Episode 2866
Network Ten: 02/06/1997
BBC: 12/11/1997
UK Gold: 03/11/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Ralph Taft: David Watson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou's expecting a brilliant newspaper review about his bus, but he's in for a surprise. Debbie breaks off with Darren, only to be forced to rethink her decision. Libby tells Rohan her true feelings - but how will he respond?

Episode 2867
Network Ten: 03/06/1997
BBC: 13/11/1997
UK Gold: 04/11/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Rohan Kendrick: uncredited

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren repair their relationship with a new set of ground rules. Libby is shattered when Rohan tells her he needs more time to think things through. Marlene tries to patch up Lou's bus problems without much success.

Episode 2868
Network Ten: 04/06/1997
BBC: 14/11/1997
UK Gold: 05/11/2003

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren finally find some time alone. Lou decides to throw a party and the whole of Ramsay street is invited. Billy, Toadie and Hannah search for ideas on how to avoid being grounded.

Episode 2869
Network Ten: 05/06/1997
BBC: 17/11/1997
UK Gold: 06/11/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Trainer: Gus Mercurio
Mac: Mark Campbell
Cindy Willetts: Chelsea Johnson
Myles Guerber: Liam Janke
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan shocks Karl when she says she wants another baby. Lance finally gets in the boxing ring. Toadie, Billy and Hannah sign themselves up for the school debate team as a way of getting out of their grounding punishment.

Episode 2870
Network Ten: 06/06/1997
BBC: 18/11/1997
UK Gold: 07/11/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl is forced to make a decision about having another baby. Lance has taken a battering with his first spar, which ultimately encourages him to see Ben's advice in a new light. Toadie and Anne join ranks over a school debate, much to Billy's disapproval.

Episode 2871
Network Ten: 09/06/1997
BBC: 19/11/1997
UK Gold: 10/11/2003

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:-
Lou sees a way to make some fast money using Helen's art. With Susan keen to have another baby, Karl is forced to make a tough decision. Lance and Ruth are headed for a disastrous car crash.

Episode 2872
Network Ten: 10/06/1997
BBC: 20/11/1997
UK Gold: 11/11/2003

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

Summary:-
Ben is afraid of Lance cramping his style. Darren and Debbie start to realise their relationship is not normal. Helen is shattered when she discovers she'll never be able to paint like she used to.

Episode 2873
Network Ten: 11/06/1997
BBC: 21/11/1997
UK Gold: 12/11/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Rupert Sprod: Tobi Webster
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah is feeling left out from the netball team. Rohan helps Helen realise she's far from useless. Billy's plan to prove Anne wrong in the debate falls way short of the mark.

Episode 2874
Network Ten: 12/06/1997
BBC: 24/11/1997
UK Gold: 13/11/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene is dismayed with the finalist for the Erinsborough Receptionist of the Year competition. Billy is desperate to get Anne's forgiveness after his thoughtless prank. Susan receives news about her plans for another baby.

Episode 2875
Network Ten: 13/06/1997
BBC: 25/11/1997
UK Gold: 14/11/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Martin Durrell: Peter Maver
Les Driscoll: David Le Page
Cindy Willetts: Chelsea Johnson
Myles Guerber: Liam Janke
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Sarah be enticed away from surgery by a modelling offer? The kids decide to sabotage the school debate. Susan is told she may have some complications with getting pregnant, but she is determined to have a baby.

Notes: Cindy and Myles didn't appear in this episode. Jonathon Dutton (Tad Reeves) appears as an extra in the classroom scene.

Episode 2876
Network Ten: 16/06/1997
BBC: 26/11/1997
UK Gold: 17/11/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Geraldine Doherty: Maureen McInerney
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl and Susan continue the debate about another baby. Darren and Debbie find getting time alone difficult. Libby proves to Rohan she's over Darren.

Episode 2877
Network Ten: 17/06/1997
BBC: 27/11/1997
UK Gold: 18/11/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Ian Palmer: David McLean
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy notices his parents' odd behaviour and is worried they have changed their mind about having a baby. Libby pledges her love for Rohan prematurely. Lisa takes the result of the netball final to heart.

Episode 2878
Network Ten: 18/06/1997
BBC: 28/11/1997
UK Gold: 19/11/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The netball team lose control on Lou's bus. Sarah asks Ben to find her a cheap second hand car and upon looking for one, decides with Ruth's permission to buy an old bomb for Anne and Lance. Ruth and Phil plan a camping holiday with the kids who are less than excited.

Episode 2879
Network Ten: 19/06/1997
BBC: 01/12/1997
UK Gold: 20/11/2003

Written by Barb Angell
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Snake Wrangler: Doug Wintle
Holly: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben's mechanical repairs turn Number Thirty into a car yard. Ruth, Phil and the kids go camping and have a terrible time. A burglar breaks into the Robinson house and terrorises Helen.

Note: The snake wrangler wasn't an on-screen character.

Episode 2880
Network Ten: 20/06/1997
BBC: 02/12/1997
UK Gold: 21/11/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Snake Wrangler: Doug Wintle
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
While camping Anne is certain she sees a snake but a search fails to find it. Karl refuses to let Susan have a baby if it means her life will be in danger. Helen faces a burglar while left alone in the house.

Episode 2881
Network Ten: 23/06/1997
BBC: 03/12/1997
UK Gold: 24/11/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Maurice Sims: Kevin Whitney
Snake Wrangler: Doug Wintle
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie decides to cheer Lisa up with a friendly netball game. Billy pawns his bike and watch to pay for an expensive birthday gift for Anne. Meanwhile, a snake is discovered in Ruth's house.

Episode 2882
Network Ten: 24/06/1997
BBC: 04/12/1997
UK Gold: 25/11/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Robert Bird: John Bishop
Snake Wrangler: Doug Wintle
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth, Lance and Anne can't escape from a snake. Deb tries to cheer up Lisa but all goes wrong. Karl finds out that Billy's pawned his bike so he can buy an expensive gift.

Episode 2883
Network Ten: 25/06/1997
BBC: 05/12/1997
UK Gold: 26/11/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Snake Wrangler: Doug Wintle
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance tries to protect Anne from a snake and ends up getting bitten himself. Jamie-Lee worms her way into Helen's life, while Libby thinks Sarah and Rohan are seeing each other behind her back.

Episode 2884
Network Ten: 26/06/1997
BBC: 08/12/1997
UK Gold: 27/11/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Dianne Carter: Marilyn Rodgers
Buyer: Roy Thompson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby and Rohan sort out their relationship. Marlene joins a dating agency and Lou follows suit. Lou is also worried that Helen is being lead astray by Jamie.

Episode 2885
Network Ten: 27/06/1997
BBC: 09/12/1997
UK Gold: 28/11/2003

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Eva Montana: Anna Pinkus
Courier: Paul Baiguera
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Rohan Kendrick: uncredited

Summary:-
Lou counts his chickens too early with the dating service and his problems with the bus appear to have gone up in smoke. Is Libby and Darren's relationship really over?

Episode 2886
Network Ten: 30/06/1997
BBC: 10/12/1997
UK Gold: 01/12/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Detective Harris: Kevin Summers
Fire Chief: James Fremantle
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah becomes fascinated with Karl's medical journals. Toadie sees a new side to Jamie-Lee. Lou's nonchalant attitude to the bus burning has got a few people in Ramsay Street talking.

Episode 2887
Network Ten: 01/07/1997
BBC: 11/12/1997
UK Gold: 01/12/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Mary-Anne Duggan: Michele Williams
Joe Duggan: Tony Porter
Detective Harris: Kevin Summers
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah remains convinced she's seriously ill as she investigates symptoms through Karl's medical journals. Toadie realises what's keeping Jamie away from her family. Detectives continue to investigate the deliberate burning of Lou's bus.

Episode 2888
Network Ten: 02/07/1997
BBC: 12/12/1997
UK Gold: 02/12/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Helen supports Lou as the detectives point their finger at him for the arson attack. Ruth reacts badly when Billy gives Anne an expensive gift for her birthday.