Neighbours Episode Guide: 3839-3863

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?

Episode 3851
Network Ten: 10/09/2001
BBC: 26/10/2001
UK Gold: 10/02/2006

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Monique Disney: Jacqi Swallow
Victor McMillan: Desmond Connellan
Stella Powers: Tanya Burne

Summary:-
With Tad's life in the balance, will he receive help in time? Dione realises the best revenge is to be happy, but her plan backfires. Darcy worries Victor may have ruined everything.

Episode 3852
Network Ten: 11/09/2001
BBC: 29/10/2001
UK Gold: 13/02/2006

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Monique Disney: Jacqi Swallow
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry

Summary:-
Tad is airlifted to safety and the recriminations begin. Steph battles with her conscience. Kev Kelly escapes from jail and Steph and Larry flee. Will Tad regain consciousness?

Episode 3853
Network Ten: 13/09/2001
BBC: 30/10/2001
UK Gold: 13/02/2006

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Larry Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Adam Stevens: Nicholas Colla
Barry Burke: David Whitely
John Roberts: Nick Farnell

Summary:-
Harold and Drew realise something is up with Lou and worry that he is back on the painkillers. Leo discovers a passion for breakdancing. Steph and Larry hit the open road - but their adventure comes to an abrupt end.

Note: Postponed from 12/09/2001 due to coverage of US tragedies.

Episode 3854
Network Ten: 14/09/2001
BBC: 31/10/2001
UK Gold: 14/02/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Const. Sally Beecham: Sandra Rucins

Summary:-
Steph is devastated by Woody's sudden death. Maggie gets a legal shock. Lou decides to find out the truth.

Note: Postponed from 13/09/2001. Shown at 18:00 on 14/09/2001 as double bill with episode 3855.

Episode 3855
Network Ten: 14/09/2001
BBC: 01/11/2001
UK Gold: 14/02/2006

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Darcy fails to win Karl over with his plans for the practice, while Lou vows to prove he's Lolly's father. Dione digs for dirt on Darcy. Libby's luck only gets worse as she prepares to do battle with The Chronicle in court. Karl and Susan wonder when to stop being parents.

Shown at 18:30 as double bill with episode 3855.

Episode 3856
Network Ten: 17/09/2001
BBC: 02/11/2001
UK Gold: 15/02/2006

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber

Summary:-
Pre-wedding nerves and traditions surround the wedding of Tess and Darcy. Meanwhile, Dione agonises over telling Tess the information she has discovered about Darcy, and Michelle and Bianca grow apart. Tess prepares for her wedding day, while Darcy tries to complete his deal.

Episode 3857
Network Ten: 18/09/2001
BBC: 05/11/2001
UK Gold: 15/02/2006

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Donna White: Robyn Betts

Summary:-
Will there be wedding bells for Darcy and Tess? Susan causes outrage by suspending Tad, Flick and Paul. Lou's agonising wait for the results of his DNA test is almost over. Tess leaves Darcy and Erinsborough.

Note: Final appearance of Krista Vendy as Teresa Bell.

Episode 3858
Network Ten: 19/09/2001
BBC: 06/11/2001
UK Gold: 16/02/2006

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Lou gets the test results - can he handle the truth? Steph reaches breaking point but tries hard to pretend that everything is fine. Toadie needs a lot of help from his friends when he has to learn how to play golf quickly.

Episode 3859
Network Ten: 20/09/2001
BBC: 07/11/2001
UK Gold: 16/02/2006

Written by Bert Deling
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Rosylyn Wright: Maureen McInerney
Martin West: Greg Pandelidis
Greg Montell: Gavin Alexander

Summary:-
Steph needs answers before she can move on. Libby attempts conciliation with The Chronicle. Evan wonders what Leo might be up to.

Episode 3860
Network Ten: 21/09/2001
BBC: 08/11/2001
UK Gold: 17/02/2006

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Nancy Kelloway: Margo McLennan

Summary:-
Libby receives a timely gift of crucial evidence. Tad decides to have some fun with Flick - is he hot for her? Lou makes a brave decision.

Episode 3861
Network Ten: 24/09/2001
BBC: 09/11/2001
UK Gold: 17/02/2006

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Pat Miller: Matt Norman
Nathan Tyson: Luke Hemsworth
Adam Stevens: Nicholas Colla
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney

Summary:-
Paul has goes his hopes set on a place in the Dingos finals team, but will he be disappointed? Toadie is confused about the rites of manhood and approaches Evan for golfing tips. Lou meets Louise's father to discuss the DNA results and is alarmed when John asks to see Lolly.

Episode 3862
Network Ten: 25/09/2001
BBC: 12/11/2001
UK Gold: 20/02/2006

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney

Summary:-
Dione puts pressure on Darcy to come clean with Karl. John Allen meets Louise. Toadie prepares for his golf game.

Episode 3863
Network Ten: 26/09/2001
BBC: 13/11/2001
UK Gold: 20/02/2006

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas

Summary:-
The Ramsay Street residents compete in order to win a new car. Could this be romance reborn for Flick and Joel? Karl and Susan reach a stalemate. Lyn and Joe worry about Steph when she disappears.