Neighbours Episode Guide: 3526-3550

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?

Episode 3539
Network Ten: 25/05/2000
BBC: 30/06/2000
UK Gold: 23/06/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Susan and Karl have it out with Drew and Libby over their plans to elope and it looks like the wedding of the year is back on. Michelle's fascination with the 'scary house' grows to the point where she and Bianca place a pamphlet under the door for the lend-a-hand program. But what secret does this house hold? Lou's heart is set to be broken, as Merridy tells him some bad news.

Episode 3540
Network Ten: 26/05/2000
BBC: 03/07/2000
UK Gold: 24/06/2005

Written by John Davies
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Rachael Bailey: Carolyn Bock

Summary:-
Lou decides he can't tell Merridy how he feels, now that she is leaving. Dione and Joel have a heart-to-heart, leading Joel to think that their relationship is back on - but is it? Meanwhile, things are going well for Tad and his natural mother Rachel, until she tells him her family don't know about him and she wants to keep it that way.

Episode 3541
Network Ten: 29/05/2000
BBC: 04/07/2000
UK Gold: 24/06/2005

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Rachel Bailey: Carolyn Bock
Stephen Bailey: Dean Murphy
Tim Bailey: Carl Lennie
Jasmine Bailey: Chantelle Davies

Summary:-
Joel and Dione continue the 'just friends' routine, but it's clear there are sparks between them. How long can this charade last? The competition between Lance and Toadie for Steph's attention heats up, to the point where both are trying to sabotage each other's chances. Meanwhile, Tad arrives at Rachel's house to break the news of his adoption to her family, but she has a sudden change of heart.

Episode 3542
Network Ten: 30/05/2000
BBC: 05/07/2000
UK Gold: 27/06/2005

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin
Gary Mason: Rob Lowe

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance fall for Michelle's game, both purchasing the exact same gift for Steph's birthday. Simone is growing anxious over her relationship with Tad, and uses Paul as a shoulder to cry on. However, Paul and Simone's extra time together has resulted in a growing attraction between the two. Can they fight these feelings or will they ultimately lead to betrayal?

Episode 3543
Network Ten: 31/05/2000
BBC: 06/07/2000
UK Gold: 27/06/2005

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin
George Baker: Doug Dew

Summary:-
Paul asks Drew for some advice over Simone and Tad. Drew tells Paul he needs to come clean, or risk losing Tad as a friend. Libby and Drew are at odds over whether to get a joint bank account. Karl suggests they should get prenuptial counselling, but both are keen to work things out on their own - but can they? Meanwhile, Flick receives a call from Sean wanting to see her, but she must ask Joe's permission in order to see him. Will Joe relent?

Episode 3544
Network Ten: 01/06/2000
BBC: 07/07/2000
UK Gold: 28/06/2005

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Roy "Stanno" Stanley: Cameron Douglas

Summary:-
Felicity meets with Sean, who apologies for ending their relationship and tells Flick he isn't sure he can deal with Joe's aggression. Flick lays it on the line - is he man enough to have a relationship with her or not? Meanwhile, Lance and Toadie continue their conquest of Steph, but their birthday presents prove a disaster - she hates small glass animals. Finally Lou bites the bullet and tells Merridy he loves her, but how will she react?

Episode 3545
Network Ten: 02/06/2000
BBC: 10/07/2000
UK Gold: 28/06/2005

Written by David Allen
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Merridy Jackson: Suzy Kato
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Dave Symonds: Clarence Bijan

Summary:-
Merridy is shocked at Lou's admission of love - she feels the same way, but can't turn down the job interstate, was Lou's confession too late? Michelle and Bianca wash the windows of the 'scary house' and find an envelope with their payment inside. A gold bracelet is also left for Michelle. Has the mysterious occupant taken an interest in Michelle?

Episode 3546
Network Ten: 05/06/2000
BBC: 11/07/2000
UK Gold: 29/06/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harper
Phoebe Myers: Rebecca Harrington
Steve Callum: Paul Moore

Summary:-
Toadie is victorious in the latest round of competition for Steph's attention. He asks her for help in replacing his gearbox and she agrees. Flick agrees to take the day off school to go to the beach with Sean, but is annoyed to discover Sean has invited his mate Steve along.

Episode 3547
Network Ten: 06/06/2000
BBC: 12/07/2000
UK Gold: 29/06/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin
Sean Edwards: Daniel Collopy
Kate Davis: Naomi Lopez

Summary:-
Joe and Flick start to rebuild their relationship after Felicity decides to break up with Sean. Simone and Tad break up when Paul is forced to tell Tad about their mutual crush. Paul's relationship with Tad is left in tatters. Meanwhile, Steph and her friend Kate go bowling with Lance and Toadie. It is obvious to Kate that Lance and Toadie are besotted with Steph, and she tells Steph to wake up.

Episode 3548
Network Ten: 07/06/2000
BBC: 13/07/2000
UK Gold: 30/06/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Simone King: Denise Briskin

Summary:-
The triangle over Simone heats up when Paul confronts Tad about the situation. Meanwhile, Lou enters a new venture - toilet seats. While watching a 'crime stoppers' program, Harold sees an image of a wanted criminal, who looks exactly like him.

Episode 3549
Network Ten: 08/06/2000
BBC: 14/07/2000
UK Gold: 30/06/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Robin Paul: Eliza Williams
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton

Summary:-
Libby and Drew agree to begin pre-nuptial counselling. However, Libby learns through Tess that Drew has been talking about their counselling to other people and is not pleased. Harold grows increasingly stressed about the criminal look-a-like he saw on TV. Paul tries to dissuade him from going to the police. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel she's glad they are just friends - relationships aren't worth the hassle. How will he react?

Episode 3550
Network Ten: 09/06/2000
BBC: 17/07/2000
UK Gold: 01/07/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins
Sgt. Joanne Douglas: Matilda White

Summary:-
Fireworks are in store when Joel and Dione share a passionate kiss, despite Dione's claims that she was happy being friends. Harold is called in for questioning over a crime committed in Tasmania. It's his worst nightmare with amnesia his only defence. Meanwhile, Karl risks being sued after giving the 'all clear' to a person he cleared of cancer.