Neighbours Episode Guide: 3926-3950

Episode 3926
Network Ten: 28/01/2002
BBC: 22/02/2002
UK Gold: 05/04/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
David Deane: Sean Ladhams
Winston James: Michael Geraghty

Summary:-
Joel betrays a confidence. Flick is given a chance to prove herself, but needs a plan to unlock her future career. Libby and Drew hit a few hurdles as Libby struggles with her maternal instincts. Joel's plans hit an iceberg.

Note: Elly and Stuart now regular characters in the cast list.

Episode 3927
Network Ten: 29/01/2002
BBC: 25/02/2002
UK Gold: 05/04/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
In this special episode, we say farewell to one of Ramsay Street's favourite sons. Joel gives Dee an ultimatum before heading north to become a dive instructor. Matt gives Flick an idea for her PR project, and Libby comes home without her baby.

Note: Final appearance of Daniel MacPherson as Joel Samuels.

Episode 3928
Network Ten: 30/01/2002
BBC: 26/02/2002
UK Gold: 06/04/2006

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Scotty Gibson: Philip Cameron Smith
Joshua Lang: Scott Cameron
Tara Bolton: Laura Hesse

Summary:-
Susan encourages Joe to stand as a councillor. Scotty tries to turn Drew's friends against him, and Michelle has mixed feelings after she spends the night with Zack.

Episode 3929
Network Ten: 31/01/2002
BBC: 27/02/2002
UK Gold: 06/04/2006

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum

Summary:-
Karl warns Serena to improve her performance at work. Elly is saddened by her mother's love substitute. Meanwhile, Tad is looking to move away from Harold, and Michelle wants to know where she stands with Zack.

Episode 3930
Network Ten: 01/02/2002
BBC: 28/02/2002
UK Gold: 07/04/2006

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Jodie Michael: Donna Matthews

Summary:-
Harold realises Tad's moving on. Leo liberates the mice and raises Evan's ire. The Ramsay Street residents question exactly what kind of film they have invested in.

Episode 3931
Network Ten: 04/02/2002
BBC: 01/03/2002
UK Gold: 07/04/2006

Written by John Davies
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Archie Whitehead: Jeffrey Booth
Peta Moore: Lorraine Kindler

Summary:-
Toadie discovers he's not 'company material'. Libby and Drew muddle through and finally decide on a name. Flick tries to make Matt see sense over his car obsession. Harold tries to calm down his embarrassed friends who he'd convinced to invest in the film.

Episode 3932
Network Ten: 05/02/2002
BBC: 04/03/2002
UK Gold: 10/04/2006

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Winston James: Michael Geraghty
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee

Summary:-
Michelle struggles with her feelings for Zack - Is she growing up too fast? Flick's PR launch has mixed success. Toadie and Maggie find a common cause.

Episode 3933
Network Ten: 06/02/2002
BBC: 05/03/2002
UK Gold: 10/04/2006

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Zack Shaw: Owen Lee
Cherry Fox: Anya Trybala

Summary:-
Michelle tears Elly's playhouse down by telling her the truth about her stay in Erinsborough. Tad's new lifestyle takes Harold to the limits of his tolerance. Joe enters politics and makes a decision to stand for Councillor.

Episode 3934
Network Ten: 07/02/2002
BBC: 06/03/2002
UK Gold: 11/04/2006

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Tom Peterson: David O'Reilly
Gladys O'Grady: Adair Stagg

Summary:-
Tad's wild lifestyle causes Harold concern. Elly finds it hard to believe that her mother does not want her and starts planning something big - but what? Evan and Joe lock horns. Harold and Lou's principles clash.

Episode 3935
Network Ten: 08/02/2002
BBC: 07/03/2002
UK Gold: 11/04/2006

Written by John Upton
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Genevieve Murdoch: Julie Campbell
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum

Summary:-
Lou leaves, but has someone else moved into his house? Joe is worried that his neighbours think him an unworthy council candidate and won't support his bid for election. Is Darcy intending to mix business with pleasure? Evan's ex-wife Genevieve re-enters his life.

Episode 3936
Network Ten: 11/02/2002
BBC: 08/03/2002
UK Gold: 12/04/2006

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Julie Bates
Guest stars
Cherry Fox: Anya Trybala
Gregori: Peter Prenga

Summary:-
Leo and Michelle harbour a political refugee. Harold and Tad are in disharmony over their respective lifestyles. Elly leaves Erinsborough intent on being with her mother.

Note: Baby K. now credited as "Baby Ben".

Episode 3937
Network Ten: 12/02/2002
BBC: 11/03/2002
UK Gold: 12/04/2006

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Julie Bates
Guest stars
Gregori: Peter Prenga
Noni Kramer: Katie Erichsen
Rita Erlich: Ellie Phillips

Summary:-
Elly boards the plane - but will she make her getaway? Tad wins Harold back a little. Felicity is offered a job in PR, and Michelle feels betrayed by Joe and Harold.

Episode 3938
Network Ten: 13/02/2002
BBC: 12/03/2002
UK Gold: 13/04/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Julie Bates
Guest stars
Joy Baxter: Bernadette Schwerdt
Gillian Renshaw: Hilary Henshaw

Summary:-
Elly faces a painful truth. Michelle and Joe go head to head. Flick's bubble is burst. Meanwhile Libby and Drew bring Ben home.

Episode 3939
Network Ten: 14/02/2002
BBC: 13/03/2002
UK Gold: 13/04/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Julie Bates
Guest stars
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum

Summary:-
Libby and Drew continue the struggle. Is Toadie and Maggie's friendship something more? Darcy is falling for Serena, but can she be trusted? Evan decides to stand against Joe in the council elections.

Episode 3940
Network Ten: 15/02/2002
BBC: 14/03/2002
UK Gold: 14/04/2006

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Julie Bates
Guest stars
Keith Cox: Geoff Brooks
Genevieve Murdoch: Julie Campbell
Toby Frances: Mark Nicol

Summary:-
Maggie and Toadie start their new jobs and find themselves in deep. Libby and Drew recall sleep as a distant memory. Emily has a new pal, while Drew is offered some part-time work. Matt resists his mother's attempts for sympathy.

Episode 3941
Network Ten: 18/02/2002
BBC: 15/03/2002
UK Gold: 14/04/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Morris Bormann: Reville Smith
Terry Hinkley: Simon McSweeney
Joy Baxter: Bernadette Schwerdt

Summary:-
Susan tries hard to discipline Elly who just can't take no for an answer. Dee self-helps Toadie into trouble when she guesses he has fallen for someone at work. Drew goes back to school, and Flick suffers humiliation as a 'Grappa' girl.

Episode 3942
Network Ten: 19/02/2002
BBC: 18/03/2002
UK Gold: 17/04/2006

Written by Philippa Burne
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum
Cherry Fox: Anya Trybala

Summary:-
Flick hits the road and heads for university. Susan and Karl struggle on as unwilling parents to Elly. Lyn gets a mysterious call, and Serena makes it clear that she intends to stay on at the surgery.

Episode 3943
Network Ten: 20/02/2002
BBC: 19/03/2002
UK Gold: 17/04/2006

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Cam Crane: Scott Shaw

Summary:-
Tad and Harold's relationship disintegrates further. Serena and Karl try to make amends, but Darcy continues to support Serena over Karl. Steph has a series of encounters with an irritating man.

Episode 3944
Network Ten: 21/02/2002
BBC: 20/03/2002
UK Gold: 18/04/2006

Written by Bert Deling
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Genevieve Murdoch: Julie Campbell
Liza Rowntree: Ramona Pusch

Summary:-
Matt and Evan clash over Genevieve, which results in Matt deciding to move out. Michelle defies Joe, and Steph takes a shine to the new assistant manager of Lassiters, Marc Lambert.

Episode 3945
Network Ten: 22/02/2002
BBC: 21/03/2002
UK Gold: 18/04/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Fiona Sharp: Annie Hildebrand
Barbara Oswald: Meredith Chipperton

Summary:-
Matt fights for a place in Number 30. Drew gets used to the life of a bouncer, but Libby worries about his new job. Evan and Joe's battle rages on.

Episode 3946
Network Ten: 25/02/2002
BBC: 22/03/2002
UK Gold: 19/04/2006

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum

Summary:-
Matt moves out, and Libby decides to readjust her priorities. Toadie is put in a tricky situation when Maggie asks him to help her sort out the dispute between Matt and Evan. Karl thinks Darcy is the guilty party in a scam at the surgery.

Episode 3947
Network Ten: 26/02/2002
BBC: 25/03/2002
UK Gold: 19/04/2006

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Serena Lucas: Ruth Callum
Marc Lambert: David Karakai

Summary:-
Steph gets more than she bargained for when Marc asks her out on a date. Darcy and Karl clash over Serena. Matt stands up to Dee and Toadie.

Episode 3948
Network Ten: 27/02/2002
BBC: 26/03/2002
UK Gold: 20/04/2006

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Mrs. Smythe: Lillian Lewis
Barbara Oswald: Meredith Chipperton
Bert Fuller: Bill Scetrine
Anthony Moroni: Lee Baker

Summary:-
Drew's exhaustion clouds his judgement. What exactly is Steph's new boyfriend Marc hiding from her? Michelle and Elly get themselves into more trouble on a road trip while trying to do the right thing.

Episode 3949
Network Ten: 28/02/2002
BBC: 27/03/2002
UK Gold: 20/04/2006

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Cherry Fox: Anya Trybala

Summary:-
Harold tells Cherry exactly what he thinks of her. Drew is reluctant to reveal details of the incident at the club to Libby. Elly's car antics cause more trouble for Susan and Karl. Cherry finds Harold too much to deal with and dumps Tad.

Note: Shot of Libby breastfeeding Ben cut from BBC broadcast.

Episode 3950
Network Ten: 01/03/2002
BBC: 28/03/2002
UK Gold: 21/04/2006

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tad makes a difficult decision - he's moving out. Flick tells Joe and Lyn that she does not want to go to university. It's election day for Joe and Evan, but Michelle hurts Joe badly by siding with Evan.