Neighbours Episode Guide: 2926-2950

Episode 2926
Network Ten: 25/08/1997
BBC: 05/02/1998
UK Gold: 05/01/2004

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Samantha O'Connor: Elise Hearst
Angela Quinton: Fiona MacGregor
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Elliott: Sam Olliver
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Sarah's under pressure from Ben to let Angela move into Number Thirty but she doesn't like the idea as new couples' can spell trouble. Meanwhile, Alistair has dinner with Ruth and offers advice to Lance about how to handle his relationships.

Episode 2927
Network Ten: 26/08/1997
BBC: 06/02/1998
UK Gold: 06/01/2004

Written by Chris Hollow
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Samantha O'Connor: Elise Hearst
Angela Quinton: Fiona MacGregor
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance has got himself into more hot water with Amy by pretending that he really does have a secret admirer. Will Sarah agree to give Angela a trial run at Number Thirty. Ben is sure that once Angela moves in, Sarah will be delighted.

Music: 'Love Comes Easy' by Vika and Linda

Episode 2928
Network Ten: 27/08/1997
BBC: 09/02/1998
UK Gold: 07/01/2004

Written by Simon McDonald
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Amy don't seem to be getting any closer to a reconciliation. However, following Ben's advice, Lance devises a plan to win her back. Debbie gets reinstated as manager of the Coffee Shop but is warned about introducing the jukebox into the shop.

Music: 'Cruise Control' by Headless Chickens and 'Even When I'm Sleeping' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2929
Network Ten: 28/08/1997
BBC: 10/02/1998
UK Gold: 08/01/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Roger: Michael Seymour
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
When Harold is electrocuted by the jukebox and taken to hospital, Madge remains adamant that the jukebox must go. The kids are shattered and ultimately Debbie protests and quits her job in the process.

Episode 2930
Network Ten: 29/08/1997
BBC: 11/02/1998
UK Gold: 09/01/2004

Written by Kier Shorey
Directed by Ross McGregor
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Frank: Thomas Bromhead
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie declares war on the Coffee Shop and decides to open a lunch cart at Lassiters. Anne is mortified after failing her learner's permit test. She was the one who said only a total idiot could fail.

Music: 'Love Comes Easy' by Vika and Linda

Episode 2931
Network Ten: 01/09/1997
BBC: 12/02/1998
UK Gold: 12/01/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Mrs. Brown: Margaret O'Shea
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie has no intention of giving up her food trolley at Lassiter's and Madge is furious. She's stealing all the coffee shop customers! Lance decides to take his mother's romantic life in hand and get Ruth and Philip back together.

Music: 'Tease Me' by Paul Kelly

Episode 2932
Network Ten: 02/09/1997
BBC: 13/02/1998
UK Gold: 13/01/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Station Master: Warwick Begg
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The icy rift between Madge in the Coffee Shop and Debbie with her lunch trolley, is getting wider. They match up to each other with price cutting and free offers. Harold is very alarmed! The stunt Hannah and Lance are scheming for Ruth and Phil results in a major flood in the kitchen.

Music: 'Love Comes Easy' by Vika and Linda

Episode 2933
Network Ten: 03/09/1997
BBC: 16/02/1998
UK Gold: 14/01/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The coffee shop price war is hotting up as Madge offers Debbie to give up the lunch cart by offering further discounts to Coffee Shop customers. Meanwhile, Darren and Libby have come to the brink of an emotional reunion but can they face up to their true feelings.

Episode 2934
Network Ten: 04/09/1997
BBC: 17/02/1998
UK Gold: 15/01/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Alfonzo: Serge DeNardo
Sgt. Richardson: Geoff Gaskill

Summary:-
Marlene is so envious of Sarah studying, she considers taking a course as well. Ben and Sarah begin interviewing applicants for another room-mate. A young policeman, Matt, impresses Sarah but not Ben when he's later pulled over for driving an unregistered car.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2935
Network Ten: 05/09/1997
BBC: 18/02/1998
UK Gold: 16/01/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Ms. Killalee: Maureen Andrew
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene is quickly becoming obsessed with her new found love of the Italian language and its driving Karl crazy. Meanwhile, after Sarah offers Matt to move into Number Thirty, Ben gets all set to tell him he can't, however, Ben hasn't got a leg to stand on when Matt apologises for booking him.

Episode 2936
Network Ten: 08/09/1997
BBC: 19/02/1998
UK Gold: 19/01/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Ms. Killalee: Maureen Andrew
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
New exchange student, Claire Girard, moves in with Madge and Harold. Though impressing everyone with her friendly and outgoing personality, Madge becomes sceptical. While the jukebox looks like being a raging success for Toadie and Hannah, Debbie's business seems to be at a loss.

Music: 'Love Comes Easy' by Vika and Linda, 'Tease Me' by Paul Kelly
Note: New recap music

Episode 2937
Network Ten: 09/09/1997
BBC: 20/02/1998
UK Gold: 20/01/2004

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge thinks she's won the Coffee Shop feud when she sees Debbie packing up her things, however, Lou and Debbie make a deal which will benefit them all. Meanwhile, Claire helps Hannah attract the man of her dreams, Jack.

Location: Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2938
Network Ten: 10/09/1997
BBC: 23/02/1998
UK Gold: 21/01/2004

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
After a disastrous meeting at the Coffee Shop with Jack, Hannah is convinced her chances with him are zero. It would appear he's far more interested in Claire. Billy and Anne are pleased with the little secret of their night time swim together, until they discover their rendezvous was captured on film.

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

Episode 2939
Network Ten: 11/09/1997
BBC: 24/02/1998
UK Gold: 22/01/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Police Officer: Ren DeHaas
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Matt's discovery of a suspect engine at Lou's garage prompts a police search, much to Ben's disgust. Darren is preparing to leave for Byron Bay. The unresolved sexual tension continues to mount between him and Libby. Will they get their act together before it's too late?

Episode 2940
Network Ten: 12/09/1997
BBC: 25/02/1998
UK Gold: 23/01/2004

Written by John Upton
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah and Matt realise they are enormously attracted to one another but there's no way they can entertain a relationship whilst Matt lives at Number Thirty. As Darren leaves Ramsay Street, Libby's heart is breaking. Susan and Sarah suddenly realise the depth of Libby's love for Darren and feel there's only one thing she can do - try to catch him before it's too late.

Episode 2941
Network Ten: 15/09/1997
BBC: 26/02/1998
UK Gold: 26/01/2004

Written by Louise LeNay
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Police Officer: uncredited

Summary:-
Libby manages to catch Darren's bus before it's travelled too far but does he love Libby enough to stay in Erinsborough? Meanwhile, Claire decides to help love along between Jack and Hannah but is she setting Hannah up for a big fall?

Episode 2942
Network Ten: 16/09/1997
BBC: 27/02/1998
UK Gold: 27/01/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Matt Compton: uncredited

Summary:-
Things are looking good for Hannah and Jack, even though Jack is unaware of her real age. How long can she keep it a secret or will someone spill the beans? Sarah is on dangerous grounds keeping secrets from Ben.

Episode 2943
Network Ten: 17/09/1997
BBC: 02/03/1998
UK Gold: 28/01/2004

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Danny Silverman: Evan Higgins
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah and Matt have a wonderful time at the Police Graduation Ball and realise they're more than just friends. But how can they hide this from Ben? Meanwhile, Billy is treating Anne like dirt and if he's not careful, he will lose her forever!

Note: Claire and Jack did not appear in this episode.

Episode 2944
Network Ten: 18/09/1997
BBC: 03/03/1998
UK Gold: 29/01/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Danny Silverman: Evan Higgins
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben's suspicions as to Matt and Sarah's relationship are increasing. He's going to get to the bottom of it once and for all but will Sarah beat him at his own game. Will the school car rally turn to tragedy?

Music: 'Stay' and 'Even When I'm Sleeping' by Leonardo's Bride, 'Cruise Control' by Headless Chickens
Note: Wrong credits again - Lou's date Barbara uncredited.

Episode 2945
Network Ten: 19/09/1997
BBC: 04/03/1998
UK Gold: 30/01/2004

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Danny Silverman: Evan Higgins
Jason Collier: Peter Roberts
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Billy be involved in a serious road accident? Harold and Madge are shocked to learn they must close down the Coffee Shop. Does Debbie have the answer to their problems?

Note: Jack and Danny did not appear in this episode.

Episode 2946
Network Ten: 22/09/1997
BBC: 05/03/1998
UK Gold: 02/02/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Gavin Driscoll: Robert Ratti
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne and Billy enter themselves into a competition to find out if they are the perfect couple. Hannah has money to burn and Claire knows exactly how to help her spend it.

Episode 2947
Network Ten: 23/09/1997
BBC: 06/03/1998
UK Gold: 03/02/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
It's out and out war between Hannah and her father over how she should spend her money. Amy forces Lance into buying her a present with disastrous results.

Episode 2948
Network Ten: 24/09/1997
BBC: 09/03/1998
UK Gold: 04/02/2004

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Mitch: Simon Adler
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Anne are home alone and Toady sees it as the perfect opportunity to have the party of the century with serious repercussions.

Episode 2949
Network Ten: 25/09/1997
BBC: 10/03/1998
UK Gold: 05/02/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance's party is going off, that is until the police arrive. Who has dobbed him in? Sarah decides to come clean about her affair with Matt but how will Ben react? What is the secret Libby is hiding from her family?

Episode 2950
Network Ten: 26/09/1997
BBC: 11/03/1998
UK Gold: 06/02/2004

Written by David Allen
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Jimmy Drane: Peter Hardy
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Can Lance and Anne hide the damage left by the party before their mother gets home? Can Matt talk Ben into letting him stay on in Ramsay Street and will a betrayal of trust ruin Darren and Libby's relationship?

Location: Calder Park Raceway