Neighbours Episode Guide: 3726-3750

Episode 3726
Network Ten: 19/03/2001
BBC: 17/04/2001
UK Gold: 02/11/2005

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz

Summary:-
Tad goes through a rough patch. Libby and Drew revel in their new life, and Madge finally accepts her fate.

Episode 3727
Network Ten: 20/03/2001
BBC: 18/04/2001
UK Gold: 02/11/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Colin Rogers: John Tarle

Summary:-
Flick has a secret admirer. Madge takes control of her future, while the boys learn the truth about her.

Episode 3728
Network Ten: 21/03/2001
BBC: 19/04/2001
UK Gold: 03/11/2005

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Allana Truman: Josephine Clark
Kate Rosewell: Kate Hardman
Dave Dempsey: Jasper Bagg
Tracy Starr: Romi Trower
Photographer: Paul Torok
Angus: Paul Jones
Janelle: Lena Podcabeiouk

Summary:-
Flick receives another anonymous letter. Lance has to make an important choice, and the parade is a success.

Episode 3729
Network Ten: 22/03/2001
BBC: 20/04/2001
UK Gold: 03/11/2005

Written by Alison Boughey
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Allana Truman: Josephine Clark
Glen Goldman: Gerard Cogley

Summary:-
Lance exposes quiz show corruption. Libby poses the question of adoption, and Michelle gets a chain letter.

Episode 3730
Network Ten: 23/03/2001
BBC: 23/04/2001
UK Gold: 04/11/2005

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Nathan Tyson: Luke Hemsworth

Summary:-
Madge is determined to enjoy whatever time she has left. The Scully's seem to be battling through a spate of bad luck, and Paul is confronted with the dirty side of sport.

Episode 3731
Network Ten: 26/03/2001
BBC: 24/04/2001
UK Gold: 04/11/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt
Nathan Tyson: Luke Hemsworth

Summary:-
Paul wrestles with the notion of steroid use. Lou finds a new barman. Flick attends a private rendezvous with Joel, or does she?

Episode 3732
Network Ten: 27/03/2001
BBC: 25/04/2001
UK Gold: 07/11/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Colin Rogers: John Tarle

Summary:-
Joel rescues Flick from her captor, while Karl and Susan pay a price for knowledge. Jess, meanwhile, comes to blows with Susan.

Episode 3733
Network Ten: 28/03/2001
BBC: 26/04/2001
UK Gold: 07/11/2005

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Allana Truman: Josephine Clark
Sgt. Ryan Moller: Pieter Siertsema

Summary:-
Things get tough for Susan. Toadie and Lance prepare to part ways. Lyn fears for her job security.

Episode 3734
Network Ten: 29/03/2001
BBC: 27/04/2001
UK Gold: 08/11/2005

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Allana Truman: Josephine Clark
Steve Crandall: Travis Clark
David Walsh: Craig Woolridge

Summary:-
Susan is accused of assault. Toadie's prank has backfired. Lance bids farewell to Ramsay Street.

Final appearance of Andrew Bibby as Lance Wilkinson

Episode 3735
Network Ten: 30/03/2001
BBC: 30/04/2001
UK Gold: 08/11/2005

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt
Dave Patrick: Chris Gaffney

Summary:-
Madge is not as well as she pretends. Steph has trouble with her new responsibilities. Libby finds adoption more difficult than she imagined.

Episode 3736
Network Ten: 02/04/2001
BBC: 01/05/2001
UK Gold: 09/11/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Nathan Tyson: Luke Hemsworth

Summary:-
Madge develops an infection. Paul has a run-in with Nathan. Flick and Joel can't get out of this one.

Note: Stephen Hunt as Matthew Hancock now permanent.

Episode 3737
Network Ten: 03/04/2001
BBC: 02/05/2001
UK Gold: 09/11/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Marcus: Rob Draper

Summary:-
Flick won't live under Joe's roof. Libby and Drew take on their mystery neighbour. Toadie has a lot to deal with.

Episode 3738
Network Ten: 04/04/2001
BBC: 03/05/2001
UK Gold: 10/11/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Debra Moloney: Sascha Reid

Summary:-
Flick's plans put Joel on edge. Toadie is charged with inciting a crime. Susan is suspended from teaching.

Episode 3739
Network Ten: 05/04/2001
BBC: 04/05/2001
UK Gold: 10/11/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Roger Chan: Fai Leung
Kate Rosewell: Kate Hardiman
Cassandra: Elizabeth Shingleton

Summary:-
Susan refuses to tow the line. Madge's condition worsens. Harold questions his faith.

Episode 3740
Network Ten: 06/04/2001
BBC: 08/05/2001
UK Gold: 11/11/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Steve Crandall: Travis Clark
Brian Curtis: Ron Bingham

Summary:-
Steph is let off the hook. Tad questions Jess's honesty. A Ramsay Street favourite dies.

Music: 'Psychic Cats' Performed by Automatic, 'Treacherous Head' Performed by Skunkhour
Shane Porteous (writing as John Hanlon) won the award for 'Best Script for a Television Serial' for this episode at the 2001 Australian Writers Guild (AWGIE) Awards.
Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 3741
Network Ten: 09/04/2001
BBC: 09/05/2001
UK Gold: 11/11/2005

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Cast List
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz

Summary:-
Harold is in despair. Paul is shocked at Tad's callousness. Tad wants the truth from Jess.

Note: Opening titles updated.

Episode 3742
Network Ten: 10/04/2001
BBC: 10/05/2001
UK Gold: 14/11/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Cast List
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Lindsay Hall: Glenn Hunt

Summary:-
Madge's message restores Harold's faith. Jess exonerates Susan, and Joel is in too deep.

Episode 3743
Network Ten: 11/04/2001
BBC: 11/05/2001
UK Gold: 14/11/2005

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Cast List
Guest stars
Evan Hancock: Nicholas Opolski
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt
Richard King: Brendan O'Connor
Bidder: Tony Bove

Summary:-
Joel backs out and Flick is devastated, while Tess and Dione lose the house. Lyn and Joe have different methods.

Episode 3744
Network Ten: 12/04/2001
BBC: 14/05/2001
UK Gold: 15/11/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Cast List
Guest stars
Lindsay Hall: Glenn Hunt
Nathan Tyson: Luke Hemsworth
Rev. Loftus: Bill Johnston

Summary:-
It's a heartbreaking time for the Ramsay Street residents when they bid a tearful farewell to Madge. Meanwhile Karl learns of Lou's addiction, and Number thirty's new tenant is Dione.

Episode 3745
Network Ten: 13/04/2001
BBC: 15/05/2001
UK Gold: 15/11/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Cast List
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Evan Hancock: Nicholas Opolski
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt

Summary:-
Stephanie makes a difficult request. Has Michelle solved a mystery? Libby and Drew spend their last day together before she goes overseas.

Episode 3746
Network Ten: 16/04/2001
BBC: 16/05/2001
UK Gold: 16/11/2005

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Sgt. Joanna Douglas: Matilda White

Summary:-
Lyn and Joe are alarmed by their son's disappearance. Toadie is summonsed to court, and Flick continues to give Joe the cold shoulder.

Episode 3747
Network Ten: 17/04/2001
BBC: 17/05/2001
UK Gold: 16/11/2005

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Jack Scully: Paul Pantano
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Kev Kelly: Frank Kennedy
Gino Esposito: Shane McNamara
Veronica Anderson: Monika Karwan
Marcus: Rob Draper
Steve Bates: Bruce Paterson
Server: Vanessa Sim

Summary:-
Steph helps Larry through his transition from prison to civilian life. Lyn finds it hard to deal with her new boss, and the mystery of Jack Scully's disappearance is solved. Flick settles on a plan to strike back at Joe, and Tess's new housemate takes a shine to Drew.

Episode 3748
Network Ten: 18/04/2001
BBC: 18/05/2001
UK Gold: 17/11/2005

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Jack Scully: Paul Pantano
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Bill Ferris: Rom Kamoen
Tom Hendley: David Orlando
Woman: Lisa Beechey

Summary:-
Jack Scully reveals is here to stay. Larry fears Steph has received a warning, and Tad demands some answers from Jess.

Episode 3749
Network Ten: 19/04/2001
BBC: 21/05/2001
UK Gold: 17/11/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Jess Fielding: Elisha Gazdowicz
Evan Hancock: Nicholas Opolski
Maggie Hancock: Sally Cooper
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt
Leo Hancock: Anthony Hammer
Emily Hancock: Isabella Oldham

Summary:-
Tad makes Jess see sense and promise to talk to her parents. Dione hopes she's wrong about Lou, and new arrivals the Hancocks make waves on Ramsay Street.

Episode 3750
Network Ten: 20/04/2001
BBC: 22/05/2001
UK Gold: 18/11/2005

Written by Bert Deling
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Evan Hancock: Nicholas Opolski
Maggie Hancock: Sally Cooper
Matthew Hancock: Stephen Hunt
Leo Hancock: Anthony Hammer
Emily Hancock: Isabella Oldham
Darcy Tyler: Foster Raffety
Aleks Rama: Dean Ali
Elly Turnbull: Cherise Donovan
Callum Jackson: Nicolas Colla
Removal Man: Stuart Black
Patron: Gary Chapman

Summary:-
Chris encounters a school bully. Toadie gets the sack, and Lou succumbs to his temptation.

Note: Credits list Darcy as both a regular and guest character.