Neighbours Episode Guide: 3539-3563

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.

Episode 3551
Network Ten: 12/06/2000
BBC: 18/07/2000
UK Gold: 01/07/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Dylan Ryan: Nicholas Colla
Barbara Mortimer: Patricia Judah
Grace Parker: Sharon Fenech

Summary:-
Karl's guilt over Glenda's condition worsens when Maurie arrives unexpectedly and tells Karl she is suing for negligence. Meanwhile, Toadie orchestrates more time with Steph, but she remains oblivious to his feelings for her. Public suspicion of Harold grows when his picture appears on the front page of the Erinsborough News.

Episode 3552
Network Ten: 13/06/2000
BBC: 19/07/2000
UK Gold: 04/07/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Frank Brown: Barry Friedlander
Brian Harrison: Ian Rooney

Summary:-
Toadie and Joel interview the neighbourhood for their radio segment on the subject of love and lust. Dione gives a particularly long answer, so Joel cuts to the chase and kisses her. How will she react? Meanwhile, Toadie is crushed when Steph indicates that she will know when Mr Right comes along, but so far, that person has eluded her.

Episode 3553
Network Ten: 14/06/2000
BBC: 20/07/2000
UK Gold: 04/07/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully

Summary:-
Steph senses Toadie is upset over a girl and is forced to admit she is the girl that Toadie is infatuated with. However, neither wants to risk embarrassment by talking about it. Joel on the other hand is thrilled - he has won back the girl and his father, Bernie, has arrived in town. Bernie and Dione seem to get on like a house on fire - could he be flirting with her?

Episode 3554
Network Ten: 15/06/2000
BBC: 21/07/2000
UK Gold: 05/07/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dione Bliss: Madeleine West
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully
Robin Paul: Elisa Williams

Summary:-
A sad moment for Toadie and Steph when Toadie decides he must distance himself from her. He blames study pressures, but Steph knows the real reason behind his decision. Meanwhile, Drew and Libby are left wondering over the probable success of their relationship, when they continue to fight at their counselling sessions.

Episode 3555
Network Ten: 16/06/2000
BBC: 24/07/2000
UK Gold: 05/07/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Sgt. Joanne Douglas: Matilda White
Frank Brown: Barry Friedlander
Sgt. Ryan Moller: Pieter Siertsema
Brian Harrison: Ian Rooney
Ron Wilson: Peter Ashby
Det. Sgt. Clive Graham: Terry Brittingham
Bert Despina: Ralph Marsden

Summary:-
Libby and Drew continue to argue about their differences - everything from Libby taking Drew's surname, to placing a newborn child in a creche. Meanwhile, Harold is called in for more questioning, as the Tasmanian police wish to put him in a line-up.

Episode 3556
Network Ten: 19/06/2000
BBC: 25/07/2000
UK Gold: 06/07/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Frank Brown: Barry Friedlander
Tim Harrison: Tom Budge

Summary:-
Harold is extradited to Hobart to face the committal hearing. The judge determines Harold should stand trial in the Supreme Court on the burglary charge and fixes bail at $10,000. Meanwhile, Karl wants to keep the pending malpractice suit a secret from Libby - but how long can he keep it that way?

Note: Dione Bliss now in permanent cast list.

Episode 3557
Network Ten: 20/06/2000
BBC: 26/07/2000
UK Gold: 06/07/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton

Summary:-
Dione decides to speak her mind with Joel about her ill feelings toward his father, after he promised Joel he will come to the awards ceremony, but doesn't. Meanwhile, Lyn attempts to heal the breach with Karl, who had no idea about the whole saga.

Episode 3558
Network Ten: 21/06/2000
BBC: 27/07/2000
UK Gold: 07/07/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully
Daniel Fitzgerald: Brett Tucker
Brendan Bell: Blain Venn
Lindsay Hall: Glenn Hunt
Paula Lethlean: Shae Kearsley
Brendan Driving Double: Chris Anderson
Stephanie Riding Double: Terry Carter
Libby Riding Double: Amanda Buchanan

Summary:-
Libby and Steph find new levels to their friendship during their weekend away. However, joy turns to horror when Brendan, in a misguided jealous rage over Tess, hits the two girls and runs their bike off the road. Will the two survive the crash?

Episode 3559
Network Ten: 22/06/2000
BBC: 28/07/2000
UK Gold: 07/07/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins
Const. Jim Curruthers: Jamie McCarney
Ted Burroughs: Brad Lindsay
Passenger No. 1: Barbara Amatnieks
Passenger No. 2: Roger O'Connor
Female Passerby: Ruth Katerelos
John McGill: Trevor Alexander

Summary:-
The aftermath of the motorcycle accident leaves Libby lifeless on the side of the road. She is rushed to the hospital and undergoes emergency surgery. Steph on the other hand, sustains only minor injuries and is able to leave hospital the next day. Meanwhile, Toadie puts two and two together and realises Brendan was driving recklessly and that the collision has more to do with his culpable driving than a mere accident.

Episode 3560
Network Ten: 23/06/2000
BBC: 31/07/2000
UK Gold: 08/07/2005

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Sgt. Joanne Douglas: Matilda White
Nurse: Rebecca Reid

Summary:-
While Libby remains in a critical condition, Karl realises there may be damage to her reproductive organs, but keeps this from Drew and Susan to save their concern. Meanwhile, Madge, Harold and Lou are invited to a school reunion, which leaves them excited. However, Harold is forced to face harsh reality - he may be unable to make it, he could be in jail.

Episode 3561
Network Ten: 26/06/2000
BBC: 01/08/2000
UK Gold: 08/07/2005

Written by Patrick Edgeworth
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Viv Garnett: Emma Buckland
Dr. Veronica Olenske: Caroline Lloyd
Ricky Tyson: Rafi Recht
Female Voice: Libby Stone

Summary:-
Susan breaks down as the reality of Libby's accident sets in. She is forced to call the wedding guests to cancel the wedding. Meanwhile, Tess wants to believe Brendan, but things are made difficult when Toadie tells her what he saw the night of the accident.

Episode 3562
Network Ten: 27/06/2000
BBC: 02/08/2000
UK Gold: 11/07/2005

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn
Cecile Bliss: Molly McCaffrey

Summary:-
Teresa overhears Brendan practically confess to Libby's accident, and realises she has been a fool. Brendan asks for her forgiveness, but Tess struggles. Later, in the midst of her emotional confusion, Tess gets an urgent call to come to the hospital. What could it be?

Episode 3563
Network Ten: 28/06/2000
BBC: 03/08/2000
UK Gold: 11/07/2005

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully
Ron Kirk: John Orcisk
Brendan Bell: Blair Venn

Summary:-
Teresa is forced to face the reality of Brendan's death and admits despite all that went wrong, she still loves him. Meanwhile, Libby finally begins to recover from the infection.