Neighbours Episode Guide: 389-413

Episode 389
Network Ten: 20/11/1986
BBC: 04/05/1988
UK Gold: 28/04/1994

Written by John Upton

Summary:-
Des suffers from a mysterious illness that gives him a penchant for pickled onions. Susan makes a confession to Clive.

Episode 390
Network Ten: 21/11/1986
BBC: 05/05/1988
UK Gold: 29/04/1994

Written by John Linton
Guest stars include
Nikki: Charlene Fenn

Summary:-
Helen gets a phone call from America while Des gets a surprise. Clive makes an astonishing diagnosis.

Episode 391
Network Ten: 24/11/1986
BBC: 06/05/1988
UK Gold: 02/05/1994

Written by Rick Maier/Betty Quin
Directed by Peter Andrikidis
Guest stars
Baby Sam: Thomas Hamston

Summary:-
Susan and Clive agree on a wedding date. Scott is thrilled by Jim's surprise present, but an engagement ring and a pram herald a disaster that shocks the whole of Ramsay Street.

Stunt performed by: Glen Ruehland New Generation Stunts
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 392
Network Ten: 25/11/1986
BBC: 09/05/1988
UK Gold: 03/05/1994

Written by Tarquin Scott
Directed by Peter Andrikidis
Guest stars
Baby Sam: Thomas Hamston
Dr. Leeman: Angela Disher

Summary:-
Scott is taken to hospital in a critical condition and has to undergo immediate surgery.

The Producers wish to thank: Ambulance Service Of Melbourne
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 393
Network Ten: 26/11/1986
BBC: 10/05/1988
UK Gold: 04/05/1994

Written by Penny Fraser

Summary:-
Jane rekindles her old relationship with Mike. While Charlene visits Scott in hospital to make a confession, Shane and Mike are about to come to blows.

Episode 394
Network Ten: 27/11/1986
BBC: 11/05/1988
UK Gold: 05/05/1994

Written by Tarquin Scott

Summary:-
An unexpected visitor causes a disturbance at the coffee shop. Mike and Shane agree to get the gloves on, while Des and Clive agree to train them and Jim agrees to referee. But Clive has a plan…

Episode 395
Network Ten: 28/11/1986
BBC: 12/05/1988
UK Gold: 06/05/1994

Written by Chris McCourt

Summary:-
Daphne stands bail for Kelly. Shane gives Kelly a job but not for long.

Episode 396
Network Ten: 01/12/1986
BBC: 13/05/1988
UK Gold: 09/05/1994

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Mark Callan

Summary:-
Threats are the order of the day in Ramsay Street. But which are real and which imagined?

Episode 397
Network Ten: 02/12/1986
BBC: 16/05/1988
UK Gold: 10/05/1994

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Mark Callan

Summary:-
Charlene and Kelly form an unlikely alliance as they both look for work. What has Mrs Mangel done with Len and why has she taken to midnight gardening?

Episode 398
Network Ten: 03/12/1986
BBC: 17/05/1988
UK Gold: 11/05/1994

Written by Cheredith Mok
Directed by Mark Callan

Summary:-
The secret in Mrs Mangel's garden is unearthed.

Episode 399
Network Ten: 04/12/1986
BBC: 18/05/1988
UK Gold: 12/05/1994

Written by Dave Worthington
Directed by Mark Callan

Summary:-
A training session in the gym develops into a tense confrontation. The big fight begins to divide the neighbourhood.

Episode 400
Network Ten: 05/12/1986
BBC: 19/05/1988
UK Gold: 13/05/1994

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Dan: Syd Conabere

Summary:-
1986 Series Finale
Shane and Mike square up for the big fight - will sanity prevail?

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 401
Network Ten: 12/01/1987
BBC: 20/05/1988
UK Gold: 16/05/1994

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
1987 Series Return
The long-awaited day of the exam results arrives - will it bring joy or sadness? While Charlene, Jane, Mike can celebrate, Scott is bitterly disappointed. Jim expects Scott to repeat the school year. Helen is visited by a strange man who introduces himself as Reverend Errol Price, but the visitor is destined to cause a lot of heartache.

Episode 402
Network Ten: 13/01/1987
BBC: 23/05/1988
UK Gold: 17/05/1994

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Richard Sarell

Summary:-
Scott sees his brother in new light when Paul buys him a car. Sinister things are happening at the cemetery. Alleged prison chaplain Reverend Errol Price reveals his true colours. He doesn't care about the well-being of his fellow human beings, but wants to wipe out their lives. Paul and Susan have a row.

Episode 403
Network Ten: 14/01/1987
BBC: 24/05/1988
UK Gold: 18/05/1994

Written by Ray Harding

Summary:-
Helen hasn't come home all night. Paul spots her car in a parking lot. The Robinson family is in a frenzy and suspect that Reverend Price has something to do with Helen's disappearance, then Paul gets some interesting facts from the prison - the real Reverend Price is a much older man.

Episode 404
Network Ten: 15/01/1987
BBC: 25/05/1988
UK Gold: 19/05/1994

Written by Wayne Doyle

Summary:-
Reverend Eroll Price is revealed to be Ralph Drew and Helen's kidnapper. Shortly after, he shows up at the Robinsons. When he leaves their house, Charlene and Shane give chase. But it quickly becomes a dangerous mission.

Episode 405
Network Ten: 16/01/1987
BBC: 26/05/1988
UK Gold: 20/05/1994

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Dan Ramsay: Syd Conabere
Kelly Morgan: Jodie Yemm

Summary:-
Dan pays a furtive visit to the doctor. Kelly tells Daphne she killed her father. Madge is left money by her aunt Maud in a will. She is to be paid a large sum if she can prove to her father Dan that she has become a decent and honorable woman.

Episode 406
Network Ten: 19/01/1987
BBC: 27/05/1988
UK Gold: 23/05/1994

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Summary:-
Paul fires Susan. Helen appears to have made a full recovery, but later becomes tired and emotional.

Episode 407
Network Ten: 20/01/1987
BBC: 30/05/1988
UK Gold: 24/05/1994

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Kelly Morgan: Jodie Yemm
Dan Ramsay: Syd Conabere

Summary:-
Clive gives a verdict on Dan's health. Charlene and Kelly put Mike and Scott in an embarrassing situation.

Episode 408
Network Ten: 21/01/1987
BBC: 31/05/1988
UK Gold: 25/05/1994

Written by Jeffrey Truman

Summary:-
Daphne and Madge begin to scheme for Clive and Susan's wedding. Mike and Scott are caught with their trousers down. Shane is bitten by a snake.

Episode 409
Network Ten: 22/01/1987
BBC: 01/06/1988
UK Gold: 26/05/1994

Summary:-
Susan is forced to admit her true feelings for Paul.

Episode 410
Network Ten: 23/01/1987
BBC: 02/06/1988
UK Gold: 27/05/1994

Summary:-
Details to follow

Episode 411
Network Ten: 26/01/1987
BBC: 03/06/1988
UK Gold: 30/05/1994

Summary:-
Clive blames Paul for Susan's sudden disappearance.

Episode 412
Network Ten: 27/01/1987
BBC: 06/06/1988
UK Gold: 31/05/1994

Summary:-
Clive and Paul have a fiery confrontation over Susan.

Episode 413
Network Ten: 28/01/1987
BBC: 07/06/1988
UK Gold: 01/06/1994

Summary:-
Clive accuses Paul of ruining his life.