Neighbours Episode Guide: 2976-3000

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.

Episode 2989
Network Ten: 20/11/1997
BBC: 05/05/1998
UK Gold: 01/04/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sondra Pike: Cathy Godbold
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Daniel Tullyman: Chris Freeman
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy is revved up for the big try out for the swim meet in Sydney. Will he make the team? Meanwhile, Anne admits to Toadie that she's paranoid about Caitlin being on the swim team.

Episode 2990
Network Ten: 21/11/1997
BBC: 06/05/1998
UK Gold: 02/04/2004

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Mike Burns: Daniel Jolles
Holly: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne is outraged at Billy after discovering, thanks to Toadie, that Billy has feelings for Caitlin. Will Anne ever forgive him? Meanwhile, Hannah is shocked when her Internet love suddenly arrives. Is he what she expected?

Episode 2991
Network Ten: 24/11/1997
BBC: 07/05/1998
UK Gold: 05/04/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jeff Greenwood: Brad Flynn
Johnny Winters: Shane Nicholson
Mike Burns: Daniel Jolles

Summary:-
Hannah is desperate for Mike to stay at her house but they first have to get around Phil. Lance is roped into a cricket game with Amy's brother and is scared of making a fool of himself.

Episode 2992
Network Ten: 25/11/1997
BBC: 08/05/1998
UK Gold: 06/04/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Mike Burns: Daniel Jolles
Tracey Cox: Margot Knight
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton

Summary:-
Lance is feeling shattered after his dismal performance on the cricket pitch with Amy's brother. Susan and Darren urge Libby to find out how she went with her University exams.

Note: Large portion of the regular cast missing from credits on BBC/UK Gold broadcast.

Episode 2993
Network Ten: 26/11/1997
BBC: 11/05/1998
UK Gold: 07/04/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Mike Burns: Daniel Jolles
Mandi Rogers: Sabina Lokic
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby feels it might be time to throw in the academic towel, following her exam results. Hannah realises that Mike was more exciting on the Internet, than in Erinsborough.

Episode 2994
Network Ten: 27/11/1997
BBC: 12/05/1998
UK Gold: 08/04/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Philip East
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Ian Lewis: Richard Neal
Simon Butterworth: David Le Page
John Philips: Marc Stafford
Receptionist: Josephine Eberhard
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy and the swim team are having a great time in Sydney and Billy is getting especially close with Caitlin. Should Anne be worried? Meanwhile, after checking the takings from the jukebox, Toadie discovers he's being rorted.

Episode 2995
Network Ten: 28/11/1997
BBC: 13/05/1998
UK Gold: 13/04/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Philip East
Cast List
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Simon Butterworth: David Le Page
Steve Van Eck: Daniel Tobias
Mark Bailey: John Cheyne
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
1997 Series Finale
Billy struggles with his feelings for Caitlin but it's clear his relationship with Anne is getting shakier by the minute. Meanwhile, Karl and Sarah share an unexpected kiss, that takes even Karl by surprise.

Motor Racing Sequences Directed by Chris Adshead 'Thanks to: Calder Park Motorsport Promotions Pty. Ltd.'
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 2996
Network Ten: 19/01/1998
BBC: 14/05/1998
UK Gold: 14/04/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Mandi Rodgers: Sabina Lokic
Dr. Shepherd: Drew Tingwell
Warwick Davies: Chris Wilson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Steve Van Eck: uncredited non-speaking appearance

Summary:-
1998 Series Return
Will Ben survive his horror car crash? Will a forbidden kiss between Karl and Sarah lead to more? Has Anne lost Billy for good? Find out in the Season Return!

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 2997
Network Ten: 20/01/1998
BBC: 15/05/1998
UK Gold: 15/04/2004

Written by Leanne James
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Dr. Shepherd: Drew Tingwell
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Who is the mysterious stranger in Ramsay Street? Will Billy get a second chance with Anne? Darren discovers he's sitting on a gold mine.

Episode 2998
Network Ten: 21/01/1998
BBC: 18/05/1998
UK Gold: 16/04/2004

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Mike Burns: Daniel Jolles
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Cassandra: Elizabeth Singleton
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Amy con Lance into going ballroom dancing? Madge lets Paul in on a terrible secret.

Episode 2999
Network Ten: 22/01/1998
BBC: 19/05/1998
UK Gold: 19/04/2004

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Susan catch Karl with another woman? Is Madge's illness more serious than she's letting on? Lance and Toadie accuse Lou of swindling their money.

Episode 3000
Network Ten: 23/01/1998
BBC: 20/05/1998
UK Gold: 20/04/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie starts a bidding war between Lou and Madge. Can Billy convince Anne that he still loves her? Susan leaves Karl for her new job.