Neighbours Episode Guide: 2939-2963

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

Episode 2951
Network Ten: 29/09/1997
BBC: 12/03/1998
UK Gold: 09/02/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Jimmy Drane: Peter Hardy
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Matt Compton: uncredited

Summary:-
Ben's sister, Caitlin, arrives earlier than planned and is already making enemies. Matt's got some shocking news and it involves Sarah!

Locations: Calder Park Raceway, Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2952
Network Ten: 30/09/1997
BBC: 13/03/1998
UK Gold: 10/02/2004

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The rivalry between Caitlin and Anne is heating up and Billy is caught in the middle. Sarah faces an important decision, will she give up everything for love?

Episode 2953
Network Ten: 01/10/1997
BBC: 16/03/1998
UK Gold: 11/02/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Shop Assistant: Tania-Jane Rawston
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
It's crunch time for Matt and Sarah, will their romance survive or is it time for goodbye? Claire's got a devious plan and it's going to get Hannah and Lance into a lot of trouble.

Episode 2954
Network Ten: 02/10/1997
BBC: 17/03/1998
UK Gold: 12/02/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Megan Ruttlidge: Melanie Sherwood
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge catches Claire red handed. Will she sell her friend out to save herself? Toadie faces a cash crisis. Lance's surprise for Amy turns into disaster.

Episode 2955
Network Ten: 03/10/1997
BBC: 18/03/1998
UK Gold: 13/02/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Lance convince his mother to let Amy stay the night? Can Darren resist a showdown when he meets with an old enemy?

Episode 2956
Network Ten: 06/10/1997
BBC: 19/03/1998
UK Gold: 16/02/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
George Marshall: David Ravenswood
Tiffany Price: Lisa Callaghan
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance and Amy get their wish - Amy is allowed to sleep over but she has more than sleeping in mind. Billy and Anne are chosen as the finalists in the Teen Girl Couple competition but Billy wants nothing to do with it. Will Anne find a substitute for Billy?

Trivia note: David Ravenswood is Anne Charleston's ex-husband.

Episode 2957
Network Ten: 07/10/1997
BBC: 20/03/1998
UK Gold: 17/02/2004

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
George Marshall: David Ravenswood
Tiffany Price: Lisa Callaghan
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne and Lance pose together as a couple for a magazine competition but things go unexpectedly when they're asked to kiss. Libby and Darren's romantic plans are ruined once again and Libby is forced to compete with Martin for Darren's attention.

Episode 2958
Network Ten: 08/10/1997
BBC: 23/03/1998
UK Gold: 18/02/2004

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
George Marshall: David Ravenswood
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
What starts out as a romantic day alone for Lance and Amy, ends up being a torturous affair. Claire's idle hands turn to mischief once again but when caught red handed, Claire begs Hannah to take the blame. Will she do it?

Episode 2959
Network Ten: 09/10/1997
BBC: 24/03/1998
UK Gold: 19/02/2004

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Sarah discovers an expensive jewellery box in Matt's shopping bags. Is he about to propose? Nobody believes Hannah is really responsible for the trouble at the Coffee Shop. Can Debbie get to the truth?

Location: Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2960
Network Ten: 10/10/1997
BBC: 25/03/1998
UK Gold: 20/02/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Mick Chalmers: Richard Aspel
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Is Matt going to propose to Sarah, or will she spoil all his plans? Caitlin secretly tells Anne that she has the hots for Billy and she had better watch out!

Music: 'Tease Me' by Paul Kelly
Location: Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2961
Network Ten: 13/10/1997
BBC: 26/03/1998
UK Gold: 23/02/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Mandi Rogers: Sabina Lokic
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Caitlin feels unwanted in Ramsay Street. An age-old feud between the Ramsay and Robinson descendents re-appears. Anne is convinced Caitlin is out to steal Billy.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2962
Network Ten: 14/10/1997
BBC: 27/03/1998
UK Gold: 24/02/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
George Marshall: David Ravenswood
Carmel Dubios: Josephine Eberhard
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold throws in his job to pursue a matter of pride. Marlene leaves Ramsay Street for the high seas. Anne fears Caitlin means business with Billy.

Note: Final appearance of Moya O'Sullivan as Marlene Kratz.

Episode 2963
Network Ten: 15/10/1997
BBC: 30/03/1998
UK Gold: 25/02/2004

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Caitlin Atkins: Emily Milburn
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy chooses between Anne's love and Caitlin's friendship. Is Libby jealous of the friendship growing between Darren and Martin? Susan leads the fight for the school, but will she be around to see it?