Neighbours Episode Guide: 2889-2913

Episode 2889
Network Ten: 03/07/1997
BBC: 15/12/1997
UK Gold: 02/12/2003

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Doug Bainbridge: Roy Edmunds
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie finally faces up to the fact that her relationship with Darren is never going to amount to anything. Ruth decides that Phil needs to attend a therapy group for some assertiveness training.

Episode 2890
Network Ten: 04/07/1997
BBC: 16/12/1997
UK Gold: 03/12/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Claire: Lisa Hickey
Barry: Eddy McShortall
Elva Bainbridge: Caroline Wilson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy's horse is galloping out of control and Anne sets off after him. Darren confronts Libby to apologise and tell her just how much she means to him. Phil takes advice from Ruth and attends classes to learn how to be more assertive.

Episode 2891
Network Ten: 07/07/1997
BBC: 17/12/1997
UK Gold: 03/12/2003

Written by Barb Angell
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Policeman: Kevin Summers
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy and Anne have a lot of explaining to do after the horse riding camp. Debbie and Lisa get into a very embarrassing situation. Ruth decides to take the family away from Erinsborough.

Note: Policeman wasn't played by Kevin Summers.

Episode 2892
Network Ten: 08/07/1997
BBC: 18/12/1997
UK Gold: 04/12/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Rohan Kendrick: Paul Zebrowski
Hotel Employee: Penny Bartlau
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
No one can change Ruth's mind with regards to moving from Erinsborough. She does however confess to Susan why she wants to leave. Darren is about to get crushed in a lift.

Episode 2893
Network Ten: 09/07/1997
BBC: 19/12/1997
UK Gold: 04/12/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Maintenance Man: John Evans
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Rohan Kendrick: uncredited

Summary:-
Toadie helps Lance to get a date. Libby and Darren confront their feelings for each other with little success. Lou throws Marlene out of the house for doubting his innocence over the burning of the bus.

Episode 2894
Network Ten: 10/07/1997
BBC: 22/12/1997
UK Gold: 05/12/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Jamie-Lee Duggan: Josephine Clark
Joe Duggan: Tony Porter
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Troy: Matt Thomas
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou is cleared of suspicion surrounding the bus fire - but at a price. Marlene and Lou are far from patching things up. Lance learns a lesson in love.

Episode 2895
Network Ten: 11/07/1997
BBC: 23/12/1997
UK Gold: 05/12/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Ashley Cooper: Liam Kennedy
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah has an emergency at the surgery. Phil and Karl try to patch up their friendship with Lou. Lance decides not to get an earring, but will he fit into Amy's circle of friends?

Episode 2896
Network Ten: 14/07/1997
BBC: 24/12/1997
UK Gold: 08/12/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Mitch: Simon Adler
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth is determined to leave Ramsay Street. Amy introduces Lance to the cool group at school who seem to know all about his lovelife. Billy plays a trick on Lisa to catch her out.

Music: 'Even When I'm Sleeping' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2897
Network Ten: 15/07/1997
BBC: 26/12/1997
UK Gold: 08/12/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance feels like he's dating not just Amy, but all of her friends. Billy's trick catches Lisa out with dire consequences. Anne tries to get Phil and Ruth back together.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2898
Network Ten: 16/07/1997
BBC: 29/12/1997
UK Gold: 09/12/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys

Summary:-
Lance and Anne put the pressure on Ruth to change her mind about moving away from Erinsborough. Lance realises he has to be totally honest with Amy about every little thing and admits it's the price he has to pay for going out with a great girl.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2899
Network Ten: 17/07/1997
BBC: 30/12/1997
UK Gold: 09/12/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Iris Pepper: Judith Graham
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Martin Pike: uncredited

Summary:-
Toadie and Hannah manage to get their hands on a juke box. Darren refuses to give up on Libby and tries to talk sense to her about her class cutting. Lou, Karl and Phil are enjoying a day of fishing when suddenly the motor on their boat fails.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2900
Network Ten: 18/07/1997
BBC: 31/12/1997
UK Gold: 10/12/2003

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Lloyd Hawkins: Denzil Howson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie's genius money making days are over after he discovers the juke box he bought doesn't work. Marlene goes on her first date arranged by her dating agency and everything seems fine, that is until Lloyd meets Helen.

Note: Due to illness Anne Haddy was unable to appear in these episodes. The storyline was rewritten so that Lloyd became interested in Debbie's business abilities and neglected Marlene.

Episode 2901
Network Ten: 21/07/1997
BBC: 01/01/1998
UK Gold: 10/12/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Lloyd Hawkins: Denzil Howson
Chris Mackie: Steve Hardman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
It's a case of the green-eyed monster in Ramsay Street when Marlene confronts Helen about her dinner date with Lloyd. The search party is still on, with Karl still missing - will he be found dead or alive?

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2902
Network Ten: 22/07/1997
BBC: 02/01/1998
UK Gold: 11/12/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Lloyd Hawkins: Denzil Howson
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene gives Helen and Lloyd her blessing. Karl has gone through a personality metamorphosis after his recent disappearance. Lance lets Anne take the wrap for Amy and her mates.

Episode 2903
Network Ten: 23/07/1997
BBC: 05/01/1998
UK Gold: 11/12/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Helen's date with Lloyd ends with Philip concerned for her well being. Lance owns up to the school prank and risks his relationship with Amy. Harold returns to Ramsay Street with an unwelcome guest.

Note: Storyline rewrite - Helen falls asleep on a bus journey (off screen) and Philip has to go and bring her home.

Episode 2904
Network Ten: 24/07/1997
BBC: 06/01/1998
UK Gold: 12/12/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold thinks his tuba teacher is a suspicious criminal. Toadie and Hannah resort to desperate measures to raise money for their juke box. Ben thinks Lisa's in love with him.

Episode 2905
Network Ten: 25/07/1997
BBC: 07/01/1998
UK Gold: 12/12/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Dorothy Stevens: Jenny Seedsman
Bank Employee: Daniel Tonzing
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lisa bids Ramsay Street goodbye. Toadie and Hannah have an important meeting at the bank. Has Ben been given an offer too good to refuse?

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride
Note: Final appearance of Lisa Elliott

Episode 2906
Network Ten: 28/07/1997
BBC: 08/01/1998
UK Gold: 15/12/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Holly & Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben and Lou need a third party in the new business venture. Sarah finds a dog and it causes havoc in the house. Harold strikes up the band.

Notes: Lisa gone from cast list. Harold Bishop now in permanent cast. Brass band from City of Dandenong

Episode 2907
Network Ten: 29/07/1997
BBC: 09/01/1998
UK Gold: 15/12/2003

Written by unknown
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Mitch: Simon Adler
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben can't help but become attached to Arthur. Ruth is about to become Karl's new workmate and Lance finally stands up to Amy's friends.

Note: First appearance of Bob who got his name because he reminded Sarah of her Uncle Bob.

Episode 2908
Network Ten: 30/07/1997
BBC: 12/01/1998
UK Gold: 16/12/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Mitch: Simon Adler
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Judy Fennell: Lise Rodgers
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Amy's friends cause more trouble for Lance. Ruth decides to redecorate Karl's surgery. Lou and Marlene both plan a romantic dinner at home.

Note: Return of Anne Haddy as Helen Daniels.

Episode 2909
Network Ten: 31/07/1997
BBC: 13/01/1998
UK Gold: 16/12/2003

Written by Barb Angell
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Fennell: Lise Rodgers
Peter Carson: Earl Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Football coach and player: uncredited

Summary:-
Both Lou and Marlene are stood up from their dates. Harold's tuba days could be over. Libby and Darren seem destined to be off side.

Episode 2910
Network Ten: 01/08/1997
BBC: 14/01/1998
UK Gold: 17/12/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl volunteers to be a football umpire to the embarrassment of Toadie and Billy. Libby is forced to apologise to Darren. Helen finally reveals her secret.

Episode 2911
Network Ten: 04/08/1997
BBC: 15/01/1998
UK Gold: 17/12/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie draws the footy crowd with pizza. Helen's worried the family wants her out. Karl and Billy disagree on the footy field.

Episode 2912
Network Ten: 05/08/1997
BBC: 16/01/1998
UK Gold: 18/12/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
"Tiny" McWhinney: Luke Jackson
Bruce Hay: Martin Hopkins
Joel Zammit: Gene Lomas
Paul Campbell: Marty Copping
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Can Billy forgive Karl over the footy mishap? Meanwhile, Toadie is out eaten. Food poisoning strikes the coffee shop.

Episode 2913
Network Ten: 06/08/1997
BBC: 19/01/1998
UK Gold: 18/12/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Richard Jones: Chris Fortuna
Tim Shepherd: Tim Scally
Holly & Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The coffee shop food poisoning scare threatens Debbie and Libby's friendship. Is Ben and Sarah's new housemate as boring as he appears? Harold passes the band audition, while Maggie has a surprise in store.

Regular cast includes 'Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston'