Neighbours Episode Guide: 2964-2988

Episode 2964
Network Ten: 16/10/1997
BBC: 31/03/1998
UK Gold: 26/02/2004

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Matt Compton: Jonathan Kovac
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Mitch: Simon Adler
Nick Pallet: Bob Halsall
Tom Waitley: Peter Ashby
Garry Allen: Gerard Montgomery
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah farewells Matt. Susan's loyalties are divided by the offer of a lifetime. Lance gets framed by Jacinta.

Episode 2965
Network Ten: 17/10/1997
BBC: 01/04/1998
UK Gold: 27/02/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Mitch: Simon Adler

Summary:-
The Robinson/Ramsay feud continues. Lance is in trouble, but Toadie has got a plan. Ramsay Street loses a much-loved resident.

Music: 'Tease Me' by Paul Kelly
Final appearance of Anne Haddy as Helen Daniels. Sequence of stills from past episodes shown in place of credits.
Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 2966
Network Ten: 20/10/1997
BBC: 02/04/1998
UK Gold: 01/03/2004

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Truck Driver: Malcolm Sim
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
After hearing of Helen's death Michael, Philip's eldest son, drives through the night to join his family at this tragic time of loss. Rosemary also arrives from America and proves to be very supportive during Hannah's disappearance.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride
Note: New opening titles. Helen and Marlene gone from credits - Caitlin now permanent.

Episode 2967
Network Ten: 21/10/1997
BBC: 03/04/1998
UK Gold: 02/03/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Bob Thornton: Sam Brown
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Hannah and Claire be discovered in Ben's garage before it's too late? Harold is writing a eulogy about Helen and is finding it very difficult. However, we are treated to some memorable scenes from Helen's time on the show.

Episode 2968
Network Ten: 22/10/1997
BBC: 06/04/1998
UK Gold: 03/03/2004

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Reverend Neyland: Donald Hirst
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Helen's memorial service brings everyone together for a last farewell. Michael's return to Ramsay Street gives Debbie cause for reflection and his talk of peace and tranquillity in the countryside brings her to a decision.

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2969
Network Ten: 23/10/1997
BBC: 07/04/1998
UK Gold: 04/03/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tiffany Price: Lisa Callaghan
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Baxter: Paul McCarthy
Liam McGregor: Kaz Hall
Willow: Karoline Hohlweg
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne's first modelling assignment with Teen Girl is to illustrate a story, however, she experiences a tragic start. Parenthood is proving too much for Ben as Caitlin moves in to Number Thirty.

Music: 'Tease Me' by Paul Kelly

Episode 2970
Network Ten: 24/10/1997
BBC: 08/04/1998
UK Gold: 05/03/2004

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Tiffany Price: Lisa Callaghan
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben's at his wit's end when it comes to making Caitlin behave like a proper housemate. He is further shocked when Caitlin reveals to Sarah personal family secrets about him as a teenager.

Episode 2971
Network Ten: 27/10/1997
BBC: 09/04/1998
UK Gold: 08/03/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Marcel Schmidt: Rob Constable
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold has to hide his unemployment from Madge. Toadie's pranking backfires. Billy's subconscious is straying from Anne.

Episode 2972
Network Ten: 28/10/1997
BBC: 10/04/1998
UK Gold: 09/03/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Tracey Cox: Margot Knight
Brendan: Rian Barlow
Sam: Karim Sarhan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold maintains the charade of a man with a job. Can Anne stay true to Billy? Caitlin and Mandi are caught out.

Episode 2973
Network Ten: 29/10/1997
BBC: 13/04/1998
UK Gold: 10/03/2004

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl tries desperate measures to keep Susan in Erinsborough. Ben plays reluctant parent to Caitlin. Sleepless nights for Hannah.

Music: 'So Brand New' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2974
Network Ten: 30/10/1997
BBC: 14/04/1998
UK Gold: 11/03/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
Claire Girard: Adele Schober
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah says goodbye to Claire. Toadie out-pranks himself. Darren has a life threatening fall at work.

Episode 2975
Network Ten: 31/10/1997
BBC: 15/04/1998
UK Gold: 12/03/2004

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Fireman: James Freemantle
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Amy Greenwood: uncredited

Summary:-
Darren's injuries need some expert care. Libby has to cope with missing her first uni exam. Muck up day goes horribly wrong.

Episode 2976
Network Ten: 03/11/1997
BBC: 16/04/1998
UK Gold: 15/03/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Kay: Reiko Nagao
Steve Van Eck: Daniel Tobias
Jimmy Drane: Peter Hardy
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben's temper leads to trouble at the racetrack. Harold is finding lying to Madge about his work more and more difficult. Toadie confesses to the school prank that risked people's lives.

Note: Cara's mum is introduced as Kay Winfield

Episode 2977
Network Ten: 04/11/1997
BBC: 17/04/1998
UK Gold: 16/03/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Tracey Cox: Margot Knight
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Steve Van Eck: Daniel Tobias
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie's shame drives him away. Harold's caught out over his fictitious job. Ben loses his nerve on the track.

Episode 2978
Network Ten: 05/11/1997
BBC: 20/04/1998
UK Gold: 17/03/2004

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Matt Compton: Jonathon Kovac
Special Guest Appearance By: Barry Sheene
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben decides he'll stick with racing. Lance isn't happy about his Dad's impending marriage. Sarah and Matt call it quits. Ruth and Phil are reunited.

Episode 2979
Network Ten: 06/11/1997
BBC: 21/04/1998
UK Gold: 18/03/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Delivery Man: Romulo Daulo
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
James Bowen: uncredited

Summary:-
Phil and Ruth are back together. Darren gets involved in a flower mix-up. Caitlin meets James and they hit it off big time.

Music: 'Cruise Control' by Headless Chickens

Episode 2980
Network Ten: 07/11/1997
BBC: 22/04/1998
UK Gold: 19/03/2004

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Tracey Cox: Margot Knight
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
James and Caitlin's friendship moves quickly. Harold tells Madge the truth about his job. Toadie's hiding place is revealed.

Note: Mandi didn't appear in the episode

Episode 2981
Network Ten: 10/11/1997
BBC: 23/04/1998
UK Gold: 22/03/2004

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sondra Pike: Cathy Godbold
Sven Jorgensen: David Whiteley
Bar Person: Brad Wade
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren meets the boss from hell. Philip, Hannah and Ruth take to the country. Billy and Toadie fall out over Toadie's disappearance.

Episode 2982
Network Ten: 11/11/1997
BBC: 24/04/1998
UK Gold: 23/03/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sven Jorgensen: David Whiteley
Sondra Pike: Cathy Godbold
Anna Betts: Kylie Moppert
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Philip and Ruth's trip to the country turns sour. Sondra pushes Darren to the limit. Toadie's goose is about to be cooked.

Episode 2983
Network Ten: 12/11/1997
BBC: 27/04/1998
UK Gold: 24/03/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie returns home, but Billy's not impressed. Caitlin and Mandi convince Harold to take in a boarder, but will they take in Mandi? Billy's torn - is he in love with two girls?

Music: 'So Brand New' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2984
Network Ten: 13/11/1997
BBC: 28/04/1998
UK Gold: 25/03/2004

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnesssy
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
James Bowen: Joel Marrocco
Elliot: Sam Olliver
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Are Madge and Harold going to become foster parents? Bob's back to stay with Sarah - for good. Billy's crush on Caitlin is no longer a secret.

Episode 2985
Network Ten: 14/11/1997
BBC: 29/04/1998
UK Gold: 26/03/2004

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Tracey Cox: Margot Knight
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah has a terrible dream. Harold and Madge have a new member of the family. Will Billy go to Sydney?

Episode 2986
Network Ten: 17/11/1997
BBC: 30/04/1998
UK Gold: 29/03/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Steve Van Eck: Daniel Tobias
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah is finding it almost impossible to drag herself away from the Internet and her new boyfriend. Billy decides to let Anne have the final say on whether he tries out for the local swim team's trip to Sydney.

Locations: Nunawading Swimming Pool, Calder Park Raceway

Episode 2987
Network Ten: 18/11/1997
BBC: 01/05/1998
UK Gold: 30/03/2004

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Steve Van Eck: Daniel Tobias
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Ian Lewis: Richard Neal
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie decides the time has come for him to move out of the Kennedy house and move into Number Thirty. However, Ben doesn't like the idea and instead suggests Toadie move in with Lou.

Episode 2988
Network Ten: 19/11/1997
BBC: 04/05/1998
UK Gold: 31/03/2004

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sondra Pike: Cathy Godbold
Keith Watts: Robbie MacFairlane
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Without her father's permission, Hannah installs an additional phone line to cope with her incessant Internet use. Libby confronts Sondra about flirting with Darren but is forced to question Darren's motives instead.