Neighbours Episode Guide: 3439-3463

Episode 3439
Network Ten: 18/11/1999
BBC: 10/02/2000
UK Gold: 14/04/2005

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Paul and Tad must decide which subjects to study next year. Meanwhile, Libby is uncomfortable about working with the manipulative Geri, but has no say in the matter. Harold returns home from a night on the street with the Salvos, complete with bloodied face and hands - what happened?

Episode 3440
Network Ten: 19/11/1999
BBC: 11/02/2000
UK Gold: 15/04/2005

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tom McKay: Geoff Dawes
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Paul's attendance at the school social is threatened by Harold's injuries. The Scullys' financial problems continue. Susan decides to ask Teresa about her edgy behaviour, but is met with a curt reply.

Episode 3441
Network Ten: 22/11/1999
BBC: 14/02/2000
UK Gold: 15/04/2005

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Barry Reeves: Fred Barker
Jock Finch: Reg Gorman
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge learns from Charlene that Daniel is out of surgery and his condition remains serious. Madge is torn between her emotional desire to jump on the first plane to Queensland and her need to stay and take care of Harold after her attack. Tad is excited when his father Barry comes to visit, but is soon devastated when Barry sadly informs him they've decided to divorce.

Note: Mushroom Music no longer credited as music supplier

Episode 3442
Network Ten: 23/11/1999
BBC: 15/02/2000
UK Gold: 18/04/2005

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Barry Reeves: Fred Barker
Chas Hancock: Don Hirst
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
While Tad tries to deal with news of his parent's divorce, his father delivers another blow - Tad is adopted. After several days trying to make contact, Lance finally bumps into Amy at the pub.

Episode 3443
Network Ten: 24/11/1999
BBC: 16/02/2000
UK Gold: 18/04/2005

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill

Summary:-
Drew is upset that he has been a prawn in Libby and Steph's 'joke' with Geri and Anne. Amy fights over Anne's comments to Bill and Toadie that Amy's mum Josie is overbearing.

Episode 3444
Network Ten: 25/11/1999
BBC: 17/02/2000
UK Gold: 19/04/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
When Madge pops over to the Kennedy's to tell them she is heading off to Queensland she tells Susan it would be a mistake if she were to give up the principal's position at Erinsborough High. Bill has an embarrassing encounter with Felicity when he showers at No. 30.

Episode 3445
Network Ten: 26/11/1999
BBC: 18/02/2000
UK Gold: 19/04/2005

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Damien Smith: John Ridley
Drew Stunt Double: Dean Caulfield
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
1999 Series Finale
As the millennium party is in full swing, Teresa arrives in tears. Bill and Anne get lost in a moment of passion at the party. Drew is determined to ask Libby to marry him and admits this to his harrassing mother and while Michelle is supposed to be babysitting Louise, temptation gets the better of Lolly as she plays with matches and sparklers, setting the Scully house on fire. The Ramsay Street residents are quick to realise that Louise is trapped inside, and Drew and Karl rush into the flames to save her. Drew discovers her curled up in the kitchen, bundles her up and makes for the door. On the way through his clothing catches on fire. Outside he is tackled to the ground to smother the flames. Ambulances rush in but are they in time to save Drew and Louise's lives?

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 3446
Network Ten: 17/01/2000
BBC: 21/02/2000
UK Gold: 20/04/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Rose Kirk: Diana Greentree
Ron Kirk: John Orcsik
Nurse Kate Johns: Fiona Harris
Nurse Josh Regan: Frank Lotito
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
2000 Series Return
2000 will deliver answers to the spectacular 1999 season cliffhanger - will Drew save Lolly and indeed himself from the blazing inferno at the millennium party?

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 3447
Network Ten: 18/01/2000
BBC: 22/02/2000
UK Gold: 20/04/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Rose Kirk: Diana Greentree
Ron Kirk: John Orcsik
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Viv Garnett: Emma Buckland
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby makes a decision about Drew’s marriage proposal. Teresa looks set to face her husband.

Episode 3448
Network Ten: 19/01/2000
BBC: 23/02/2000
UK Gold: 21/04/2005

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Brendan stalks Teresa. Amy finds her secret romance a heavy burden.

Episode 3449
Network Ten: 20/01/2000
BBC: 24/02/2000
UK Gold: 21/04/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Gary Mason: Robert Lowe
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy puts off the moment of truth. Paul gives Michelle her first guitar lesson and Tad's secret burden weighs heavily.

Episode 3450
Network Ten: 21/01/2000
BBC: 25/02/2000
UK Gold: 22/04/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Jeff Greenwood: Brad Flynn
Simmo: Gregory Costaras
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Joel deal with a flea plague. Meanwhile, Tad goes off the rails.

Episode 3451
Network Ten: 24/01/2000
BBC: 28/02/2000
UK Gold: 22/04/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Damien Smith: John Ridley
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Joel and Toadie try to upgrade their image so they can get into 'Foxies', an upmarket club. Felicity asks her dad if Bill can make them a new coffee table after the fire. Joe doesn't want to encourage her crush on Bill and is quite capable of making the table himself. Meanwhile, Damien pressures Amy to tell Lance the truth.

Episode 3452
Network Ten: 25/01/2000
BBC: 29/02/2000
UK Gold: 25/04/2005

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Allie Bentley: Jade Butler
Tim Harrison: Tim Budge
Jane: Vanessa Sim
Simmo: Gregory Costaras
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Felicity's embarrassment is worsened when she tells Bill to call the job off and he responds by telling her he has a girlfriend. Paul and Tad throw a party, which gets out of hand. Meanwhile, Susan helps Teresa move into No. 32 and notices the strain she's under.

Episode 3453
Network Ten: 26/01/2000
BBC: 01/03/2000
UK Gold: 25/04/2005

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby and Geri are paired for a story investigating an affair between the mayor and the council gardener. Anne offers to move in with Teresa and Lance confides in Bill about his problems with Amy.

Episode 3454
Network Ten: 27/01/2000
BBC: 02/03/2000
UK Gold: 26/04/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Jeff Greenwood: Brad Flynn
Chas Hancock: Don Hirst
Cecile Bliss: Molly McCaffrey
Tanya Rogers: Tania Trigili
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby and Geri are at odds over their story on the mayor, and Joel is mobbed when the Dominator Sports calendar goes on sale.

Episode 3455
Network Ten: 28/01/2000
BBC: 03/03/2000
UK Gold: 26/04/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Michelle plans to cast a love spell on Paul. Lou has found an investor to back Harold's bid for Grease Monkeys. Meanwhile, Harold finds Tad unconscious on his bedroom floor.

Episode 3456
Network Ten: 31/01/2000
BBC: 06/03/2000
UK Gold: 27/04/2005

Written by John Davies
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
T-Rex: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tad's life hangs in the balance as Karl diagnoses alcoholic poisoning while they await the ambulance. Harold suspects Paul is involved, but Paul can't shed any light on the affair. Meanwhile, Lyn takes Michelle to price second hand guitars as Joe tries to mend the bridges with Felicity.

Episode 3457
Network Ten: 01/02/2000
BBC: 07/03/2000
UK Gold: 27/04/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Cal Salmon: Justin Marsden
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold, Paul, Toadie and Tad come to terms with Tad's ordeal, but vow to not tell Barry and Coral. Meanwhile, Joel, Toadie and Steph pull off their darts scam at Lou's pub, and Lance suggests Amy see a Doctor about her health.

Episode 3458
Network Ten: 02/02/2000
BBC: 08/03/2000
UK Gold: 28/04/2005

Written by Nick Malmholt
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Pat Lennon: Ruth Schoenheimer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy is in serious denial when Anne suggests she do a home test. Meanwhile, Geri and Libby trick Pat into an admission about her affair with the mayor. Now that they have the story - who will get the credit?

Episode 3459
Network Ten: 03/02/2000
BBC: 09/03/2000
UK Gold: 28/04/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill
Nadia Hall: Paige Alcock
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Vanessa Bradshaw: Julieanne Tait
Jeff Greenwood: Brad Flynn
Max Kingston: Micah Demmert
Todd Erins: Jamie Robertson
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Joel's scam continues - they meet Dione and Vanessa who believe wholeheartedly they are a lawyer and Argentinian soccer player. Libby is exasperated at Geri's attempt to get the byline on the major story.

Episode 3460
Network Ten: 04/02/2000
BBC: 10/03/2000
UK Gold: 29/04/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lyn cancels Michelle's guitar lessons with Paul when she overhears his lesson and realises he is not qualified to teach. Meanwhile, Amy gives in and decides to perform a pregnancy test.

Episode 3461
Network Ten: 07/02/2000
BBC: 13/03/2000
UK Gold: 29/04/2005

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tad is sceptical about Paul's vow to stop worshipping Felicity. Tad confides in Susan about his adoption. They later discuss the pros and cons of looking for his real parents. Meanwhile, Amy is in denial about the result of the pregnancy test.

Note: Credits now show 'Luke's Canine & Animal Actors' rather than individual listings.

Episode 3462
Network Ten: 08/02/2000
BBC: 14/03/2000
UK Gold: 02/05/2005

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Vanessa Bradshaw: Julieanne Tait

Summary:-
Amy admits the baby belongs to Damien. Anne is furious as she learns about Amy's affair. Toadie and Joel invite the 'rich' girls Dione and Vanessa to an authentic 'Argentinian' dinner at their place. The girls later suggest the boys take them on a date to the very expensive Lanzini's restaurant. The boys however don't realise the girls are onto their scam and are taking them for a ride.

Episode 3463
Network Ten: 09/02/2000
BBC: 15/03/2000
UK Gold: 02/05/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Geri Hallett: Isabella Dunwill

Summary:-
Felicity has had it with Lou's attitude towards her family and hatches a plan with Paul. Libby is furious when the story on the mayor is printed with Geri's name above hers. Libby's annoyance at Drew's indifference bubbles to the surface.