Neighbours Episode Guide: 3876-3900

Episode 3876
Network Ten: 15/10/2001
BBC: 30/11/2001
UK Gold: 01/03/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Bianca Nugent: Jane Harber
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Murray Gordon: Phil Moye

Summary:-
The Allen's reject Lou's hardline approach over Lolly. Harold learns of opposition to his proposal. Michelle is concerned when Bianca meets Zack.

Episode 3877
Network Ten: 16/10/2001
BBC: 03/12/2001
UK Gold: 01/03/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney

Summary:-
Tad and Flick work through their new relationship. Steph gets her groove back when she races with Drew. John Allen raises the stakes with Lou.

Episode 3878
Network Ten: 17/10/2001
BBC: 04/12/2001
UK Gold: 02/03/2006

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Marcus Teague: David Gould

Summary:-
Tad and Flick's relationship operates on confusion and anxiety. The neighbours all agree to back Lou's paternity claim. But while one family comes together, Darcy must decide whether to sign the contract and dishonour his family?

Episode 3879
Network Ten: 18/10/2001
BBC: 05/12/2001
UK Gold: 02/03/2006

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Adam Stevens: Nicholas Colla

Summary:-
Karl finally turns the tables on Darcy, and Leo gets caught out. Toadie and Joel get down and dirty for charity, but it's Darcy who seems like the real charity case when he goes bankrupt.

Episode 3880
Network Ten: 19/10/2001
BBC: 06/12/2001
UK Gold: 03/03/2006

Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Leo receives the ultimate punishment. Karl makes plans to set up his own surgery. Toadie and Joel get up everyone's noses, and Susan hears some alarming news.

Episode 3881
Network Ten: 22/10/2001
BBC: 07/12/2001
UK Gold: 03/03/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Virginia Cusack: Megan Rees

Summary:-
Susan's suspicions continue to grow about a new school council member. Toadie and Joel's smelly reign is over. Dione takes a fall - will she lose the baby?

Episode 3882
Network Ten: 23/10/2001
BBC: 10/12/2001
UK Gold: 06/03/2006

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Lily Auster: Jessica Phillips

Summary:-
Dee has a miscarriage. Tad is confused about his relationship with Flick, and Leo struggles with animosity at school. Darcy desperately tries to get Karl back on side as they seem stuck in the surgery partnership.

Episode 3883
Network Ten: 24/10/2001
BBC: 11/12/2001
UK Gold: 06/03/2006

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Penny Whately: Samantha Stone
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Josephine Mills: Elizabeth Thomson

Summary:-
Flick and Tad's strange relationship plows on. Lou discovers the law can offer him no protection. Michelle gets a surprise at school, while Paul, Flick and Tad try to study as exams loom.

Episode 3884
Network Ten: 25/10/2001
BBC: 12/12/2001
UK Gold: 07/03/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Tony Venucchi: Jamie McCarney

Summary:-
Lou looks likely to lose as John Allen plans to use personal information against him. Work begins on Harold's halfway house with heaps of help from his neighbours. Steph feels like an outsider at work.

Episode 3885
Network Ten: 26/10/2001
BBC: 13/12/2001
UK Gold: 07/03/2006

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Dougal Kirk: Brandon Burns

Summary:-
An uninvited guest surprises Libby and Drew. Evan is adamant his voice will be heard. Leo defies house rules.

Episode 3886
Network Ten: 29/10/2001
BBC: 14/12/2001
UK Gold: 08/03/2006

Written by Philippa Burne
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Sandy Allen: Catherine Hill
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Annabelle Mann: Justine Press
Josephine Mills: Elizabeth Thomson

Summary:-
Evan sticks to his guns - Leo's misbehaviour is a result of a school bullying problem. Michelle lets Zack have his cake and eat it too when he explains the sort of relationship he wants with her. John Allen gains formal access rights to Lolly.

Episode 3887
Network Ten: 30/10/2001
BBC: 17/12/2001
UK Gold: 08/03/2006

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dougal Kirk: Brandon Burns
Sam Kinsey: Kevin Whitney

Summary:-
Felicity, Tad and Paul prepare for their final VCE exams. Drew and Libby are forced to take parenting for a test-drive. Karl is in mortal danger when he and Darcy are called to the scene of an industrial accident.

Episode 3888
Network Ten: 31/10/2001
BBC: 18/12/2001
UK Gold: 09/03/2006

Written by Bert Deling
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney

Summary:-
Darcy saves Karl's life - will he be welcomed back to the surgery? Pressure mounts as Flick and Tad compare notes after their first exam, and Susan gets a shock when she reads the local paper.

Episode 3889
Network Ten: 01/11/2001
BBC: 19/12/2001
UK Gold: 09/03/2006

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dave Daly: Michael Roland

Summary:-
Evan's letter puts him at loggerheads with Susan. Paul faces a crisis and decides not to finish his exams. Maggie buckles under the pressure. Joel's cockiness lands him in trouble, and Susan confronts the School Council.

Episode 3890
Network Ten: 02/11/2001
BBC: 20/12/2001
UK Gold: 10/03/2006

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Tony Venucchi: Jamie McCarney

Summary:-
Karl explains the enigma of Emily's ear trouble. Steph learns about the conspiracy from Matt. Toadie helps Dee to move on.

Episode 3891
Network Ten: 05/11/2001
BBC: 21/12/2001
UK Gold: 10/03/2006

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Cecile Bliss: Molly McCaffrey
Lucy Potter: Talia Zucker

Summary:-
Flick and Tad get geared up for romance, but as one romance blossoms, one falls apart. Lyn is facing an empty nest. Lou's nightmare only gets worse as he has to deal with the consequences of Matt's actions on top of his other problems. Will Zack take Michelle to the social?

Episode 3892
Network Ten: 06/11/2001
BBC: 07/01/2002
UK Gold: 13/03/2006

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Sheena Wilson: Zoe Stark
Archie Whitehead: Jeffrey Booth
Nicole Elliston: Narelle Hayes

Summary:-
Libby sets out to shadow Dee for a photo journal and experiences a brush with death. Toadie struggles through his first day's internship at the law firm. Tad and Flick end their romance, and Michelle is wounded by words from Zack's friends.

Episode 3893
Network Ten: 07/11/2001
BBC: 08/01/2002
UK Gold: 13/03/2006

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Debra Moloney: Sascha Ried
Virginia Cusak: Megan Rees
Barry Dempster: Ian Wilmoth

Summary:-
Drew risks Libby's wrath and takes a punt when he finds his dream house. Toadie puts on a brave face and will have to work his way back into Tim's good books. Susan's career is in jeopardy when the renewal of her tenure is in doubt.

Episode 3894
Network Ten: 08/11/2001
BBC: 09/01/2002
UK Gold: 14/03/2006

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Tawnee Beckett: Ellisa Woodham
Amanda Forbes: Carrie Baker

Summary:-
Evan can't win with Leo, or Susan who demands Evan deliver evidence of bullying at the school. Does Matt have a crush on Steph? Joe and Lou discover a possible clue to the whereabouts of Harvey and Bob.

Episode 3895
Network Ten: 09/11/2001
BBC: 10/01/2002
UK Gold: 14/03/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Ricky Jones: Noel Ballantine
Megan Rankin: Emma Gurney

Summary:-
Lou's confidence rises about winning custody of Lolly. The dogs are returned to their rightful owners in Ramsay Street. Leo avoids conflict with school bullies.

Episode 3896
Network Ten: 12/11/2001
BBC: 11/01/2002
UK Gold: 15/03/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Sandy Allen: Catherine Hill
Angela Patrick: Louise Siversen
Josephine Mills: Elizabeth Thomson
Judge Bill Bains: Gordon Lindsay
The Wiggles: uncredited

Summary:-
Lou has his day in court. Flick saves the day for Paul & Tad's 18th celebrations. The Wiggles come to town and play at the Erinsborough Community Fair.

Note: 'The Wiggles' have a long-running childrens' show on Australian television.

Episode 3897
Network Ten: 13/11/2001
BBC: 14/01/2002
UK Gold: 15/03/2006

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
The Wiggles: uncredited

Summary:-
Lou takes the law into his own hands. Surprise guests arrive at Tad and Paul's party, and Emily has a surprise too. Lyn helps Dee to make a change.

Episode 3898
Network Ten: 14/11/2001
BBC: 15/01/2002
UK Gold: 16/03/2006

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
John Allen: Adrian Mulraney
Sandy Allen: Catherine Hill
Virginia Cusack: Megan Rees
"Mitch" Foster: Hugh Sexton
Patrick Connelly: Craig Woolridge

Summary:-
Lou has to let Lolly go. Steph's interview technique is on the blink, but her past comes back to haunt her when she meets a man who claims to have known Woody. Meanwhile, Lyn has had enough of Flick's attitude to hairdressing.

Episode 3899
Network Ten: 15/11/2001
BBC: 16/01/2002
UK Gold: 16/03/2006

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Evan recovers from Leo's revelation. Susan decides on a sea-change and explores her other career options. Drew battles with a moral dilemma - why does Drew feel so obligated to Scotty? Leo comes up with a plan so that he and Evan can get along at school.

Episode 3900
Network Ten: 16/11/2001
BBC: 17/01/2002
UK Gold: 17/03/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Vernon Wells: Vince Gil

Summary:-
Karl makes a decision about Darcy's future and re-instates him. Joel gets trapped in a lie, but his charisma fails to impress Vernon Wells. Is this the end of Ramsay Street?