Neighbours Episode Guide: 3826-3850

Episode 3826
Network Ten: 06/08/2001
BBC: 21/09/2001
UK Gold: 25/01/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Larissa Calwell: Leah De Niese
Rocco Cardamone: Blade

Summary:-
Larissa's activities comes to a grinding halt when her two-timing ways are exposed. Kind neighbours begin to rally around the Hancocks, and just how does Harold intend to beat Lou with his 'Zen' fishing? Dione discovers Darcy's infidelities with Tess.

Episode 3827
Network Ten: 07/08/2001
BBC: 24/09/2001
UK Gold: 25/01/2006

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Ted Nixon: Ewan Sprague

Summary:-
Joe and Lyn decide to send Flick to study camp. Harold frets when both Paul and Tad go missing. Dione swears to wreak revenge on Darcy and Tess.

Episode 3828
Network Ten: 08/08/2001
BBC: 25/09/2001
UK Gold: 26/01/2006

Written by Marike Josephine Hardy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark
Natalie Roche: Emma Grimwade
Wendy Burmeister: Robyn Betts

Summary:-
Joel doubts his love for Flick, who is angry that he is keeping secrets from her about Dione. Joe gives Lyn the benefit of his wisdom when she starts offering free haircuts. Matt is worried about his first gig, but is surprised at his feelings when he gets a hug from Flick - is he falling for her?

Episode 3829
Network Ten: 09/08/2001
BBC: 26/09/2001
UK Gold: 26/01/2006

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Gino Esposito: Shane McNamara
Tony Partridge: Peter Hearne

Summary:-
Steph takes messy mechanic Matt under her wing. Gino tries to undermine Lyn's business, but she wins one over her former boss. Libby is thrilled to get the Best Features award, especially when she is offered a permanent job at the Chronicle - will she accept her dream job?

Episode 3830
Network Ten: 10/08/2001
BBC: 27/09/2001
UK Gold: 27/01/2006

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Martin West: Greg Pandelidis
Malcolm Pike: Bill Scetrine
Peter Roundtree: David McLean

Summary:-
Tad and Paul doubt their friendship. Paul is despondent about his future, and Susan and Harold worry about his lack of academic confidence. Libby career suffers a setback when she is a victim of discrimination.

Episode 3831
Network Ten: 13/08/2001
BBC: 28/09/2001
UK Gold: 27/01/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Marcus Teague: David Gould

Summary:-
Tad moves out. Darcy has his own plans for the future of the surgery. Libby and Drew have an argument - will she decide to fight the Chronicle?

Episode 3832
Network Ten: 14/08/2001
BBC: 01/10/2001
UK Gold: 30/01/2006

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Gino Esposito: Shane McNamara
Kim Leeanda: Nina Nichols

Summary:-
Darcy and Tess are exposed. Gino begs Lyn to come back to the salon. Dione and Joel have a passionate moment - does Joel still have feelings for her?

Episode 3833
Network Ten: 15/08/2001
BBC: 02/10/2001
UK Gold: 30/01/2006

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Rhonda Wilson: Brenda Addie

Summary:-
Joel and Dione try to rationalise their forbidden attraction. Lou and Evan have a misunderstanding about money resulting in Lou accusing Evan of extravagance. Sheena's Mum makes the move on Toadie.

Episode 3834
Network Ten: 16/08/2001
BBC: 03/10/2001
UK Gold: 31/01/2006

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark

Summary:-
Toadie's destined for another date with Rhonda. Can anyone out-smart Leo? Matt gets his marching orders, and Lyn's salon plans are full steam ahead.

Episode 3835
Network Ten: 17/08/2001
BBC: 04/10/2001
UK Gold: 31/01/2006

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Anna Johnson
Guest stars
Iris Montague: Lilian Lewis
Simon Hart: Patrick Mitchell

Summary:-
Libby and Maggie's lawsuit against 'The Chronicle' hits an iceberg. Matt is trapped into helping an old lady. Michelle and Harold team up to attend an animal-rights protest. Steph loses patience with Matt and sacks him.

Episode 3836
Network Ten: 20/08/2001
BBC: 05/10/2001
UK Gold: 01/02/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Darcy works to win back kudos - and proposes to Tess. The Hancocks fight for family time. Libby figures if you don't fight, you lose. Karl agrees to keep Darcy on as his partner.

Episode 3837
Network Ten: 21/08/2001
BBC: 08/10/2001
UK Gold: 01/02/2006

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark
Tyrone Davis: Glen Meldrum

Summary:-
Tess reacts angrily to Darcy's marriage proposal, accusing him of a last-minute verbal gamble, but a chat with Susan helps her see things in a new light and she accepts Darcy's proposal. Ramsay street remains divided over Darcy's double-dealing. Paul is dependent on Tad, and Toadie faces the prospect of time alone with Sheena's mother.

Episode 3838
Network Ten: 22/08/2001
BBC: 09/10/2001
UK Gold: 02/02/2006

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark
Rhonda Wilson: Brenda Addie
Marianne White: Nik Salter

Summary:-
Toadie questions his feelings and tells Sheena about her mother's behaviour. Dione suffers another blow. Lyn makes her final decision - she'll return to the salon. Joe is horrified to see Joel and Dione in an embrace.

Episode 3839
Network Ten: 23/08/2001
BBC: 10/10/2001
UK Gold: 02/02/2006

Written by Philippa Burne
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Harold and Michelle are arrested, and Joe questions Joel's relationship with Dione. Harold suggests Paul explores alternative career options. Joel takes up the task of planning Flick's 18th-birthday celebrations. Tad and Paul are on the way to mending their friendship.

Episode 3840
Network Ten: 24/08/2001
BBC: 11/10/2001
UK Gold: 03/02/2006

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Joe and Lyn are desperate to help Steph. Libby backs down and decides to drop her case against the Chronicle. Leo learns a lesson - almost. Lynn is horrified to learn that Steph is still in contact with Woody. Joel and Dione plan a weekend away.

Episode 3841
Network Ten: 27/08/2001
BBC: 12/10/2001
UK Gold: 03/02/2006

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Det. Sgt. Goldstein: Kevin Summers
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Michelle has an exciting plan. Libby is offered a large sum of money by the Chronicle to drop the discrimination case, but will she accept the money? Steph is delighted when the police give her the chance to visit Woody in the Witness Protection Unit. Can she bear to break up with him? Libby and Drew see their baby for the first time.

Episode 3842
Network Ten: 28/08/2001
BBC: 15/10/2001
UK Gold: 06/02/2006

Written by John Davies
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Det. Sgt. Goldstein: Kevin Summers

Summary:-
Lou and Harold become housemates. Steph's decision distresses Joe and Lyn. Flick's eighteenth birthday does not go according to plan when Joel shatters her dreams.

Episode 3843
Network Ten: 29/08/2001
BBC: 16/10/2001
UK Gold: 06/02/2006

Written by E. W. Johnstom
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Victor McMillan: Desmond Connellan

Summary:-
Flick ensures the worst eighteenth birthday in recorded history and begs Joel to take her back. Dione confronts Tess over why Tess betrayed her, while Darcy's plot to take over the surgery reaches another level.

Episode 3844
Network Ten: 30/08/2001
BBC: 17/10/2001
UK Gold: 07/02/2006

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Marcus Teague: David Gould

Summary:-
Toadie finally ends his relationship with Sheena, but his troubles soon return when her mother asks to see him. Evan wants some understanding from the kids. Darcy takes Tess into his confidence over his plans for the surgery.

Episode 3845
Network Ten: 31/08/2001
BBC: 18/10/2001
UK Gold: 07/02/2006

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Maylynn Cheng: Amy Waldron

Summary:-
Toadie rejects Rhonda's offer. Lou proves to be a troublesome house-guest. Libby realises that she cannot compromise her principles.

Episode 3846
Network Ten: 03/09/2001
BBC: 19/10/2001
UK Gold: 08/02/2006

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry

Summary:-
Woody arrives with a plan. Toadie might be in with a chance of a job with the biggest law firm in town, but has he lost his edge? Libby and Drew decide to fight The Chronicle all the way. Tad is determined to obtain booze to liven up the school camp.

Note: Script Producer now Ben Michael (previously Judith Colquhoun)

Episode 3847
Network Ten: 04/09/2001
BBC: 22/10/2001
UK Gold: 08/02/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Monique Disney: Jacqi Swallow

Summary:-
Larry and Steph retrieve a secret stash of money. Year twelve heads off to school camp. Tess tries to interfere with Darcy's plans for the surgery.

Episode 3848
Network Ten: 05/09/2001
BBC: 23/10/2001
UK Gold: 09/02/2006

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Victor McMillan: Desmond Connellan
George Croft: Tony Lee

Summary:-
Darcy's plan to take over the surgery gains momentum as Victor tries to make himself indispensable. Harold avoids a school reunion. Michelle breaks into an animal research institute. Joel and Dione go to Lou's singles night.

Episode 3849
Network Ten: 06/09/2001
BBC: 24/10/2001
UK Gold: 09/02/2006

Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Lou's world is rocked when he receives a letter, but what does it say? Michelle is up on police charges, and Dione hatches a plan of her own to get revenge on Darcy. Joel and Dione double-dare each other into a double-date, and Joel warns Dione about the dangers of revenge.

Episode 3850
Network Ten: 07/09/2001
BBC: 25/10/2001
UK Gold: 10/02/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Monique Disney: Jacqi Swallow

Summary:-
Tad, Paul and Flick break all the rules at school camp as Tad shares his whiskey with the campers. Maggie struggles with her feelings of guilt - is she a good mother? Just what is worrying Lou?