Neighbours Episode Guide: 3001-3025

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.

Episode 3014
Network Ten: 12/02/1998
BBC: 09/06/1998
UK Gold: 10/05/2004

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Lance is found in his ridiculous outfit by Toadie. Susan gets to know her new house-mate, but Karl isn't pleased. Is Phil going to have to stop Geoff from telling Ben he's his father.

Episode 3015
Network Ten: 13/02/1998
BBC: 10/06/1998
UK Gold: 11/05/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Darren buys Libby her own mode of transport. Ruth is grateful for the kids' support regarding Geoff. Ben walks again.

Episode 3016
Network Ten: 16/02/1998
BBC: 11/06/1998
UK Gold: 12/05/2004

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Ned Turner: Edward Lyons
Bonnie, Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie outsmarts Lou. Ben decides he'd like to get to know his biological Father after all and will Sarah go through with a blind date?

Episode 3017
Network Ten: 17/02/1998
BBC: 12/06/1998
UK Gold: 13/05/2004

Written by Kier Shorey
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojniusz
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Ned Turner: Edward Lyons
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Craig Richards: Cristin Daniel
Andy Becker: Russel C. Bedford
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Geoff is beginning to feel like Ben's father. Toadie gets the DJ gig at the radio station. Sarah finally admits her true feelings to Karl.

Episode 3018
Network Ten: 18/02/1998
BBC: 15/06/1998
UK Gold: 14/05/2004

Written by David Allen
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl tries to resist Sarah in Susan's absence. Ben's Father decides to stay. Caitlin meets the man of her dreams.

Episode 3019
Network Ten: 19/02/1998
BBC: 16/06/1998
UK Gold: 17/05/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Gordon Stones: Michael Robinson
Nurse: Liza Oates
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Harold unwittingly takes Madge's medication and has an unscheduled nap. Paul gets out of a boring job, but creates a disaster. Caitlin tries to make a good impression on Josh.

Episode 3020
Network Ten: 20/02/1998
BBC: 17/06/1998
UK Gold: 18/05/2004

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojniusz
Dr. Shepherd: Drew Tingwell
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Caitlin is concerned that Josh is only seeing her because it's school holiday. Is she right? Will Toadie pluck up the courage to invite Shannon to the university ball.

Episode 3021
Network Ten: 23/02/1998
BBC: 18/06/1998
UK Gold: 19/05/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Craig Richards: Cristin Daniel
Joy Stevens: Sally Davis
Andy Becker: Russell C. Bedford
Becky Miles: Cecilia Opie

Summary:-
Caitlin and Josh's big day out goes horribly wrong. Toadie makes plans to impress the station manager and move up in the world.

Episode 3022
Network Ten: 24/02/1998
BBC: 19/06/1998
UK Gold: 20/05/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojniusz
Craig Richards: Cristin Daniel
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Matters couldn't get any worse for Toadie as his relationship with Shannon is looking dim and then, Craig steals his big idea to impress their boss. Will Geoff get in the way of Ruth and Phil's relationship?

Episode 3023
Network Ten: 25/02/1998
BBC: 23/06/1998
UK Gold: 21/05/2004

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Johnny Winters: Shane Nicolson
Mervyn Bush: David McLean
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy has finally been asked to the university ball but Lance starts to panic. Meanwhile, Paul joins the scouts and is horrified when Harold does the same.

Episode 3024
Network Ten: 26/02/1998
BBC: 24/06/1998
UK Gold: 24/05/2004

Written by Chris Hollow
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Kenny Hyland: Jonathon Dutton
David Neilson: Geoffrey Gaskill
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben realises he must snap out of his depressed state of mind if he is to get better. Lance freaks when he learns who has asked Amy to the ball.

Episode 3025
Network Ten: 27/02/1998
BBC: 25/06/1998
UK Gold: 25/05/2004

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Kenny Hyland: Jonathon Dutton
Johnny Winters: Shane Nicolson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura

Summary:-
At the ball, Libby decides to leave early, leaving Darren alone but not for long. Darren ends up in a passionate embrace with another woman! Meanwhile, Lance and Amy take to the dance floor and make use of their dancing lessons.