Neighbours Episode Guide: 3564-3588

Episode 3564
Network Ten: 29/06/2000
BBC: 04/08/2000
UK Gold: 12/07/2005

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton
Bernie Samuels: Sean Scully
Wendy Baker: Patsy Martin
Heidi Rice: Megan Jones

Summary:-
Harold and Madge seem to be stalked by a new arrival in town. Later, they discover that the woman, Wendy Barker, has been heartbroken and left destitute by a man named Alfie. She thinks Harold is Alfie - despite Madge's efforts to convince her otherwise.

Episode 3565
Network Ten: 30/06/2000
BBC: 07/08/2000
UK Gold: 12/07/2005

Written by E. W. Johnston
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Ron Kirk: John Orcisk

Summary:-
Karl is relieved when the Medical Board exonerates him over the Glenda Ryan case. However it's not over yet - he still has the Ryan's civil case hanging over his head, along with his concerns for Libby's injuries. Meanwhile, Steph confides in Drew about Toadie and Lance. Drew however, finds it all amusing.

Episode 3566
Network Ten: 03/07/2000
BBC: 08/08/2000
UK Gold: 13/07/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Following advice, Karl decides to settle the Ryan's case out of court. Though it stings Karl, he wants to protect his reputation and given the situation with Libby, wants to alleviate further stress. Meanwhile, in an effort to return their relationship to normal, Steph suggests a poker night with Lance and Toadie. Will it be an awkward night for all?

Episode 3567
Network Ten: 04/07/2000
BBC: 09/08/2000
UK Gold: 13/07/2005

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher

Summary:-
Awkwardness gets the better of Lance, Toadie and Steph at their poker game, so Steph suggests they talk about what's really going on. Meanwhile, Libby admits to her parents that she can't wait to have children with Drew - which leads to Karl and Susan deciding to tell Libby the truth about her injuries.

Episode 3568
Network Ten: 05/07/2000
BBC: 10/08/2000
UK Gold: 14/07/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Marg McPhee: Lorraine Kindler
Adam Lloyd: John Forsythe

Summary:-
Libby is faced with the news she can never have children. Although she tries to make light of the situation, Drew is devastated. Meanwhile, Michelle persuades Bianca to conceal a video camera outside the scary man's house.

Episode 3569
Network Ten: 06/07/2000
BBC: 11/08/2000
UK Gold: 14/07/2005

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Pete Redman: Frank Raco

Summary:-
When Michelle investigates the scary house, she encounters a man inside - Damon. Michelle flees terrified. Madge and Harold consider using a private investigator to locate Wendy Baker - the only clue to the charges laid against Harold.

Episode 3570
Network Ten: 07/07/2000
BBC: 14/08/2000
UK Gold: 15/07/2005

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Rachel Bailey: Carolyn Bock
Wendy Baker: Patsy Martin

Summary:-
Michelle returns to the scary house to retrieve the camera and is met by a pleasant surprise. Steph, on the other hand, is suffering from nightmares and depression. Lance suggests she seek counselling, but Steph keeps a stiff upper lip - she's a Scully after all.

Episode 3571
Network Ten: 10/07/2000
BBC: 15/08/2000
UK Gold: 15/07/2005

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Wendy Baker: Patsy Martin
Roy "Stanno" Stanley: Cameron Douglas
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins

Summary:-
Harold faces a jail sentence unless Wendy testifies on his behalf - which she flatly refuses to do. Madge overhears the confrontation between Harold and Wendy and quickly calls the police, but Wendy gets away. Meanwhile, Dione wants Joel to join her for dinner with an old boyfriend. Joel wonders of there is some unfinished business between the two.

Episode 3572
Network Ten: 11/07/2000
BBC: 16/08/2000
UK Gold: 18/07/2005

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson

Summary:-
Libby's condition gradually improves, but her visits from Drew are causing her to become depressed. Drew wants to talk about her inability to have children, but Libby snaps and tells him to leave her alone. Meanwhile, Toadie enters another moneymaking scam, when Louise introduces him to the latest kid's game to sweep the world.

Episode 3573
Network Ten: 12/07/2000
BBC: 17/08/2000
UK Gold: 18/07/2005

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Libby wants some space from Drew. He later confides in Steph, who tells him to simply give Libby what she wants and not be overly concerned. Later, however, when Steph's bike is dropped off at the garage, Drew is shocked to hear she plans to ride it again.

Episode 3574
Network Ten: 13/07/2000
BBC: 18/08/2000
UK Gold: 19/07/2005

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco

Summary:-
Michelle is overcome by the sadness of Damon's life when she learns of the tragic events that led to the death of his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Tess meets with Brendan's lawyer to discuss his Will - which is nothing like she expected.

Episode 3575
Network Ten: 14/07/2000
BBC: 21/08/2000
UK Gold: 19/07/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Dave Newland: Scott Gooding

Summary:-
Libby feels she can't give Drew the life he wants, now that she can't have children. She subconsciously pushes him away, and when Drew mentions rescheduling the wedding, Libby fights back tears. The façade is hard to keep up.

Episode 3576
Network Ten: 17/07/2000
BBC: 22/08/2000
UK Gold: 20/07/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Wendy Baker: Patsy Martin
Pippa Layton: Natalie Shostak
Const. Ryan Moller: Pieter Siertsema
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins

Summary:-
Things start to look up for Harold when Wendy finally promises to tell the police about Alfie. Meanwhile, Libby snaps under the strain of rescheduling the wedding, telling Susan the wedding is off.

Episode 3577
Network Ten: 18/07/2000
BBC: 23/08/2000
UK Gold: 20/07/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Drew remains blissfully unaware of Libby's feelings and is cheerful and optimistic about their future together - until Libby blurts out that the wedding is off and that she no longer loves him. Drew is left devastated.

Episode 3578
Network Ten: 19/07/2000
BBC: 24/08/2000
UK Gold: 21/07/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Libby tries to explain her decision to Drew - the accident has caused her to re-evaluate her life and she's simply not ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Lance's election campaign continues to be railroaded by Sandy Swimmer, whose identity still remains unknown.

Episode 3579
Network Ten: 20/07/2000
BBC: 25/08/2000
UK Gold: 21/07/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Nick Gill: David Whitely
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson

Summary:-
The nightmare for Madge and Harold is over, after police capture Alfie Dougherty. Meanwhile, Lance and Toadie agonise over whether to tell Joel about Max's scam to live with Dione.

Episode 3580
Network Ten: 21/07/2000
BBC: 29/08/2000
UK Gold: 22/07/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Nick Gill: David Whitely
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Pete Redman: Frank Raco
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco

Summary:-
After Paul and Tad's influence, Flick decides to approach Pete in the coffee shop. Meanwhile, Damon is upset as it's the birthday of his daughter who was killed in a car accident. When Michelle scans the archives of the local paper, she is shocked to discover Damon served a short prison term for drink driving after the deaths of his wife and daughter.

Episode 3581
Network Ten: 24/07/2000
BBC: 30/08/2000
UK Gold: 22/07/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Cheyenne Rivers: Angelique Meunier
Heather Winters: Harlene Hercules

Summary:-
Harold receives the wonderful news that Alfie Dougherty has been arrested and now he is off the hook. Meanwhile, Michelle feels betrayed by Damon after she discovers his secret past, and Toadie claims he's found the elusive Sandy Swimmer. Have Tad and Paul gone too far in fooling Felicity over postie Pete?

Episode 3582
Network Ten: 25/07/2000
BBC: 31/08/2000
UK Gold: 25/07/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson
Glenda Ryan: Bronwyn Di Cecco
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Patrick Cotter: Tim Bowman
Julie Wise: Carly Griffen

Summary:-
Paul and Tad are intent on telling Flick the date with Postie Pete is a set-up, however they don't get the chance. Meanwhile, Joel does his best to force Steph and Max together, but when Dione finds out, she is furious. Will Glenda reconsider her decision to testify against Karl?

Episode 3583
Network Ten: 26/07/2000
BBC: 01/09/2000
UK Gold: 25/07/2005

Written by Lyn Oligvy
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Trevor Thomas: Peter Maver

Summary:-
Karl is relieved when Glenda drops the malpractice suit. Drew on the other hand, is heart broken when he overhears Libby telling Susan she never wants to see him again. Lance and Toadie wonder if Dione is stringing Joel along.

Episode 3584
Network Ten: 27/07/2000
BBC: 04/09/2000
UK Gold: 26/07/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Drew finally confirms that the wedding is off. He begins to withdraw, and Steph is worried. Susan is tired of suppressing her feelings over the breakdown of Libby and Drew's relationship, and decides to attempt to speak to Libby. Michelle seeks Tess's advice about her relationship with Damon, while Lou is invited to spend some time with Merridy in the Northern Territories.

Episode 3585
Network Ten: 28/07/2000
BBC: 05/09/2000
UK Gold: 26/07/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Damon Gaffney: Richard Morgan
Pete Redman: Frank Raco
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen

Summary:-
Toadie finally confesses to Joel that he overheard Dione warning Steph from Max. Joel is depressed and confronts Dione. Meanwhile, Flick and Pete give Paul and Tad a piece of their mind. The identity of mystery woman Sandy Swimmer comes close to being revealed.

Episode 3586
Network Ten: 31/07/2000
BBC: 06/09/2000
UK Gold: 27/07/2005

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen

Summary:-
To Lance's shock and anger, he discovers Sandy Swimmer is actually Toadie. Paul is still failing in his efforts to attract Flick, whose feelings for Pete are growing stronger, and Tad searches for a chaperone for his nightclub gig. Lance and Toadie prepare to do battle as the electioneering becomes ever more intense.

Episode 3587
Network Ten: 01/08/2000
BBC: 07/09/2000
UK Gold: 27/07/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Pete Redman: Franko Raco
Cheyenne Rivers: Angelique Meunier
Tuong Phan: Trent Huen
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas

Summary:-
Flick, eager to make an impression on Pete Redman at her first soccer training session, arrives looking her best, complete with make-up, jewellery and a zippy sports outfit. However her main rival Cheyenne tells her she's going to have to do more than look good to impress him. Meanwhile Lance is horrified when Toadie wins the university election, and Lyn suspects that Steph has romantic designs on Drew.

Episode 3588
Network Ten: 02/08/2000
BBC: 08/09/2000
UK Gold: 28/07/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Max Crawford: Simon Gleeson

Summary:-
Drew's happiness about a meeting with Libby is short lived when she hands him a box of his belongings and tells him she just wants to be friends. Meanwhile, despite her protests to Lyn, Steph is still deeply attracted to Drew. Passion ignites between Dione and Max as they hug each other goodnight.