Neighbours Episode Guide: 2989-3013

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.

Episode 3001
Network Ten: 26/01/1998
BBC: 21/05/1998
UK Gold: 21/04/2004

Written by E.W. Johnson
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
Ruth must come to terms with some terrible news about Ben's condition. Will Caitlin finally get her way with Billy?

Episode 3002
Network Ten: 27/01/1998
BBC: 22/05/1998
UK Gold: 22/04/2004

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
Susan delivers some important home truths to Billy, while Caitlin continues her quest to win Billy's heart. Feeling guilty about Ben's accident, Lou fails to realise Toadie has turned eighteen.

Episode 3003
Network Ten: 28/01/1998
BBC: 25/05/1998
UK Gold: 23/04/2004

Written by John Holding
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
Who is responsible for the missing Ramsay Street signs? With tensions mounting at the surgery, Karl contemplates hiring another receptionist.

Episode 3004
Network Ten: 29/01/1998
BBC: 26/05/1998
UK Gold: 26/04/2004

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
Does Amy finally succeed in convincing Lance for ballroom dancing classes? Harold catches out the person responsible for the disappearing Ramsay signs.

Episode 3005
Network Ten: 30/01/1998
BBC: 27/05/1998
UK Gold: 27/04/2004

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
The mystery man who keeps visiting Ben finally reveals his identity. Billy returns from Wangaratta to finally sort things out with Caitlin and Anne.

Episode 3006
Network Ten: 02/02/1998
BBC: 28/05/1998
UK Gold: 28/04/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
When Karl hires Harold as a part-time receptionist, Susan's suspicions are aroused. Will Ben remember Geoff's confession of fatherhood upon awakening?

Episode 3007
Network Ten: 03/02/1998
BBC: 29/05/1998
UK Gold: 29/04/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
Although out of a coma, will Ben fully recover? After discovering the results from her tests, Madge dices with death by leaving the hospital.

Episode 3008
Network Ten: 04/02/1998
BBC: 01/06/1998
UK Gold: 30/04/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
Ruth warns Geoff to keep away from their son. After confiding to Ben that she loves a married man, Sarah now faces a furious Karl. Trying to impress a girl, Toadie does a backflip in the pool but he doesn't resurface.

Episode 3009
Network Ten: 05/02/1998
BBC: 02/06/1998
UK Gold: 03/05/2004

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
Darren's plans to spend quiet time with Libby are constantly interrupted by his flat mate from hell. Lance and Amy sign up for their first ballroom dancing class but will Lance go through with it.

Episode 3010
Network Ten: 06/02/1998
BBC: 03/06/1998
UK Gold: 04/05/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway

Summary:-
For Lance and Amy it's anything but strictly ballroom. Madge takes a turn for the worse. Is this the end of Madge Bishop?

Episode 3011
Network Ten: 09/02/1998
BBC: 04/06/1998
UK Gold: 05/05/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Madge undergoes surgery after her fall. Toadie makes a new friend while babysitting Louise. Caitlin and Anne pull off the scam of the century.

Episode 3012
Network Ten: 10/02/1998
BBC: 05/06/1998
UK Gold: 06/05/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Anne and Caitlin's prank has far reaching consequences. Toadie tries to land a job for Shannon, while Madge's recovery takes a sudden turn for the worse.

Episode 3013
Network Ten: 11/02/1998
BBC: 08/06/1998
UK Gold: 07/05/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Amy and Lance are back in the dancing game, but he warns her to keep it a secret. Paul is sure that Harold is keeping something from him about Madge's condition.