Neighbours Episode Guide: 3514-3538

Episode 3514
Network Ten: 20/04/2000
BBC: 25/05/2000
UK Gold: 07/06/2005

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
Lance rips his pants at the ball. An off-the-cuff remark by Libby to Geri about wanting to get married to Drew right away leads Drew to question her intentions. Meanwhile, Tad confuses Simone when he avoids kissing her.

Episode 3515
Network Ten: 21/04/2000
BBC: 26/05/2000
UK Gold: 07/06/2005

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Deb Forster: Jacqui Sundbery
Rachel Jones: Kim Trengove
Rob Tyler: Shaun Dumbrell

Summary:-
Tad's secret is revealed. Geri proposes a cash-for-comments scam at the station. Toadie and Lance have a new-found respect for Harold. Meanwhile, Tad finally confronts Rachel - he is sure she is his mother.

Episode 3516
Network Ten: 24/04/2000
BBC: 30/05/2000
UK Gold: 08/06/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell
Rachel Jones: Kim Trengove
Ors Hansen: Libby Sandy
Martina Pederson: Simone Oliver

Summary:-
Toadie tries to chat up some backpackers. Connie and Henry impose a slide night on the Scullys. Flick is giving Tad his final 'practice' kiss before Simone gets back and they are sprung by Joe.

Episode 3517
Network Ten: 25/04/2000
BBC: 31/05/2000
UK Gold: 08/06/2005

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Katrina Hart: Sue Broberg
Melissa Doyle: Naomi Lopez
Dale Ritter: Chris Broadstock
Mike Preece: John Klavins

Summary:-
Lyn learns from Ivan's wife Katrina that he has left town avoiding his creditors. Joe is disappointed in Flick's continuous lies, despite her attempts to tell Joe she and Tad are just friends. Flick and Tad decide to tell Joe they are an item, as a joke. Tess and Brendan spend an impromptu day together and Tess finds she enjoyed herself. Later a goodbye kiss turns passionate.

Episode 3518
Network Ten: 26/04/2000
BBC: 01/06/2000
UK Gold: 09/06/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Rose Kirk: Diana Greentree

Summary:-
Relations between Teresa and Brendan are improving rapidly, leading Steph and Libby to voice their disapproval. When Susan and Libby decide to try their hand at quilt-making, it soon turns into disaster when Libby spills water on the quilt.

Episode 3519
Network Ten: 27/04/2000
BBC: 02/06/2000
UK Gold: 09/06/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Rose Kirk: Diana Greentree
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Janet Kirk: Roberta Connelly
Bazza Smith: Victor Cowling

Summary:-
While Lance and Steph plan a swim, they become involved in a fight with some local larrikins. Lance puts his new-found judo skills into practice. Drew tells Lance he seems to have gotten over Amy since he has been hanging out with Steph, but Lance protests they are just good friends. Drew disbelieves. Lyn approaches Geri about potential radio 'plugs' when she hears on-air comments about her rival salon. Geri suggests she would be more than happy to broadcast favourable comments - for a price.

Episode 3520
Network Ten: 28/04/2000
BBC: 05/06/2000
UK Gold: 10/06/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
After initially refusing involvement in Geri's 'services for comments' scam, Lyn begrudgingly offers her some free hair treatments when she hears Geri plugging her competition on-air. Tad's kissing lessons from Felicity are put to the test when Simone returns from holidays. Later, Joe spots Tad and Simone kissing on the street, and thinking Tad and Felicity are an item, asks him to fess up. How will Tad get out of this one?

Episode 3521
Network Ten: 01/05/2000
BBC: 06/06/2000
UK Gold: 10/06/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell
Simone King: Denise Briskin
John Cable: Martin Trainor

Summary:-
Tad and Flick's scam is threatened when Tad is made to confess to Joe that he is two-timing Felicity. Joe tries to maintain his sham of leaving for work everyday, despite the fact he has no job. He is embarrassed when Connie and Henry put a deposit on a computer for the girls, expecting him to pay the balance. Later, Joe learns he has got a job, but his cover is blown when a sub-contractor arrives on his doorstep demanding payment for work.

Episode 3522
Network Ten: 02/05/2000
BBC: 07/06/2000
UK Gold: 13/06/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Renate Kurtz: Sarah Godden

Summary:-
Connie and Henry are shocked and disturbed to learn about Joe's financial difficulties. Lance becomes concerned about Toadie's scam to let out the spare room to the backpacker trade. When the gorgeous Adrienne arrives and plays on Toadie's infatuation, matters become worse as Toadie offers a discount on the rent. Brendan and Tess enjoy a spontaneous intimate dinner together and afterwards, when his car won't start, Tess offers Brendan the couch to stay overnight. This is strange yet familiar territory - spending the night under the same roof.

Episode 3523
Network Ten: 03/05/2000
BBC: 08/06/2000
UK Gold: 13/06/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Tom Wu: Gareth Yuen
Antonia Perez: Marcela Toro

Summary:-
Joel arrives home to discover No. 30 has become a backpacker's hostel and is not pleased - however, given the dire rent situation, he reluctantly agrees. Toadie is hurt when Adrienne leaves without paying rent and has taken Steph's hairdryer. It's a close call when Lou arrives to collect the rent and finds a strange backpacker in the house, but the boys tell him he is friend of Joel's from overseas. Geri denies she is involved in a radio kickbacks scheme, despite the fact she is driving a zippy new sports car. When Libby learns of this, she vows to put an end to Geri's conniving ways.

Episode 3524
Network Ten: 04/05/2000
BBC: 09/06/2000
UK Gold: 14/06/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Geri Hallet: Isabella Dunwill
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Cato
Milly Hoskins: Dora Kordakis

Summary:-
Tad and Felicity argue - he is dissatisfied with her attempts to win him Simone back and threatens to come clean to Joe about their 'pretend' relationship. Felicity begs him not to - Joe would kill her if he found out she had lied to him again. Their argument is cut short by a call from the adoption agency, informing Tad they have located his real mother. Geri is set to get her comeuppance when Libby and Toadie expose her.

Episode 3525
Network Ten: 05/05/2000
BBC: 12/06/2000
UK Gold: 14/06/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Simon Palomares
Guest stars
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Cecile Bliss: Molly McCaffrey
Alex Conway: Gary McMahon

Summary:-
Michelle still battles the friendship war at school with Cecile, despite Felicity promising to keep an eye on her. In an impressive 'showdown' with Cecile, Michelle stands her ground and wins a new friend - Bianca. Libby catches Geri out when Lyn admits she provided Geri with free services for positive on-air comments about her business. When Libby takes a photograph of Geri and her broken-down car, to accompany her story, Geri is forced to admit defeat.

Episode 3526
Network Ten: 08/05/2000
BBC: 13/06/2000
UK Gold: 15/06/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell

Summary:-
Felicity is racked with guilt after Joe finally withdraws from her almost completely. Paul arrives home to some surprises - Felicity is in Tad's arms, but it's not what it looks like and Paul sees Felicity is upset over the problems with Joe. Paul discovers Tad was dating Simone and now Felicity, the love of his life is dating an older boy - Sean. Along with all this, Tad kissed Felicity - it's all too much to take in.

Episode 3527
Network Ten: 09/05/2000
BBC: 14/06/2000
UK Gold: 15/06/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Connie O'Rourke: Val Jellay
Henry O'Rourke: Charles (Bud) Tingwell
Shanti Pandya: Menik Gooneratne
Liz Guilfoyle: Carla Bergmeier

Summary:-
Tearful farewells are in store when Connie and Henry decide to leave, as they are proving too much of a financial burden on Lyn and Joe. Steph has stern words with Felicity, and tells her to take a long look at herself because she thinks Flick is spoilt. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel to stop harassing her.

Episode 3528
Network Ten: 10/05/2000
BBC: 15/06/2000
UK Gold: 16/06/2005

Written by Bill Searle
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Angie Gleeson: Hannah Cowley
Claire Brighton: Felicity Menadue
Rhys Hartman: Simon Chugg
Dimi Karabatsos: George Katsantonis

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance get rid of the male backpackers to make way for the female ones Joel has gone to fetch, but it turns into a disaster when the girls' boyfriends arrive, expecting free board. Libby is faced with a rude shock when she tallies up the anticipated cost of the wedding - Karl will not be pleased. Libby and Drew are forced to compromise about their ideal wedding - Drew wanted it in a church, while Libby has seen a classy reception venue. Joel tries to make amends with Dione after she reluctantly agrees to go out with him.

Episode 3529
Network Ten: 11/05/2000
BBC: 16/06/2000
UK Gold: 16/06/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Patricia McKay: Carole Browne
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato

Summary:-
Libby finally decides to tell Karl what the bill for the wedding will be - $20,000. Karl hides his shock, but embarks on a mission to cut costs. Susan tells him to stop being miserly - Libby wants a lavish wedding and that's what she'll get. Drew tells Libby his mother wants him to wear a kilt for the wedding and Libby loves the idea. Lou is granted special permission to sit his driving test in his office at the pub. Brendan returns from overseas and Tess is happy to see him. A night out leads to a passionate kiss and Teresa asking Brendan to stay the night.

Episode 3530
Network Ten: 12/05/2000
BBC: 19/06/2000
UK Gold: 17/06/2005

Written by Đrew Tingwell
Directed by Anna Johnston
Guest stars
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
Tensions continue between Joe and Felicity. Sean questions whether he and Flick should continue their relationship. Finally Joe comes to the party and agrees to meet Sean and take their relationship into consideration. Tad finally convinces Simon that his feelings are real. Tad receives a letter from his estranged mother and arranges to meet her. Teresa confesses to Susan that things are going well with Brendan, but that she was reluctant to tell Susan, for fear of disapproval.

Episode 3531
Network Ten: 15/05/2000
BBC: 20/06/2000
UK Gold: 17/06/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Rachael Bailey: Carolyn Bock
Jan Moore: Jane Menze

Summary:-
Tad finally meets his natural mother, however the meeting is met with a mixed bag of emotions. Tad eventually asks Rachel the question she had been dreading - why did she give him up for adoption? The truth proves a bitter pill for Tad to swallow. Meanwhile, Felicity confides in Paul about her concerns for her relationship with Sean. Paul is uncomfortable as he still burns a candle for her.

Note: First episode recorded in 16:9 widescreen format.

Episode 3532
Network Ten: 16/05/2000
BBC: 21/06/2000
UK Gold: 20/06/2005

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco

Summary:-
Merridy convinces Lou to take driving lessons, but he doesn't take too well to the driving instructor, Mrs Richards. Sean attends his first dinner at the Scully household, but it doesn't go well. He inadvertently makes Michelle cry and leaves after an argument with Joe. Felicity accuses Joe of making no effort to welcome Sean. Meanwhile, bickering relatives set to ruin Libby and Drew's wedding plans. Drew playfully suggests they elope, but just how serious is he?

Episode 3533
Network Ten: 17/05/2000
BBC: 22/06/2000
UK Gold: 20/06/2005

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Dr. Marcus Andrews: Martin Johns

Summary:-
The idea of eloping grows more and more attractive to Libby and Drew, even to the point where they investigate secret honeymoon destinations. Susan and Karl meanwhile become self-conscious about their involvement in Libby and Drew's wedding plans, and decide to pull back and let the lovebirds plan their special day. Lance and Toadie both develop a crush on Steph and vie for her attention.

Episode 3534
Network Ten: 18/05/2000
BBC: 23/06/2000
UK Gold: 21/06/2005

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato

Summary:-
Joel is upset when he learns Dione had dinner with Marcus and decides to confront her. Dione tells Joel that she is keen to see other people and reminds him that his love hasn't always been honest. Lou continues to falter in his quest for Merridy - he just can't seem to find the courage to ask her out. Meanwhile, Brendan drops a bombshell on Tess - he wants Tess to move back in with him, but how will she react?

Episode 3535
Network Ten: 19/05/2000
BBC: 26/06/2000
UK Gold: 21/06/2005

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
Brendan's anger management fails when he flares up at Michelle and Paul riding their bikes in the street. When Brendan realises that Susan has witnessed this, he changes his tune, but Susan is not convinced. Tad and Simone are enjoying their new found interest in each other, but Paul feels left out and becomes jealous of their relationship. Meanwhile, Tess and Steph have a falling out when Steph tries to warn Tess about Brendan.

Episode 3536
Network Ten: 22/05/2000
BBC: 27/06/2000
UK Gold: 22/06/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Dorrie Walker: Gabrielle Leeds

Summary:-
Steph attempts to reason with Teresa over their argument, explaining that she only made the comments about Brendan out of concern for Tess. Tess doesn't want a bar of it and tells Steph to keep clear of her private life. Meanwhile, at home on a sick day, an uncomfortable Felicity is joined by Sean. Joe arrives home just in time to see Sean jumping the back fence and bans him from the house. Later Sean calls off the relationship - he can't handle Joe's aggression.

Episode 3537
Network Ten: 23/05/2000
BBC: 28/06/2000
UK Gold: 22/06/2005

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin
Andrew Porter: Andrew Hicks

Summary:-
Felicity attempts to run away from home after her break-up with Sean, but Joe catches her at the bus stop just in time. Tad and Simone continue to hit it off, but trouble looms - Paul is attracted to Simone and the feeling is mutual. Meanwhile, Lance interrupts what Toadie was hoping would be a romantic evening between him and Steph.

Episode 3538
Network Ten: 24/05/2000
BBC: 29/06/2000
UK Gold: 23/06/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
Lou gears up to ask Merridy out, but will he finally go through with it? Relations remain tense between Paul and Tad, as Tad learns Simone may still be interested in Paul. Libby and Drew begin to get cold feet over the elopement, however Libby makes tentative arrangements for an all-in-one Fijian wedding package. Later, Susan accidentally intercepts a call from the travel agent, confirming the elopement plans - could this ruin everything for the love birds?