Neighbours Episode Guide: 3976-4000

Episode 3976
Network Ten: 08/04/2002
BBC: 08/05/2002
UK Gold: 10/05/2006

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Father O'Callahan: Bruce Hyland

Summary:-
Harold's bible finally does Lou in. Terri investigates the neighbours. Matt leaves the street.

Episode 3977
Network Ten: 09/04/2002
BBC: 09/05/2002
UK Gold: 10/05/2006

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Chloe Lambert: Stephanie Daniel

Summary:-
Marc and Flick keep secrets from Steph. Leo stands strong for Matt. Gripper-stick war for the grumpy old men.

Episode 3978
Network Ten: 10/04/2002
BBC: 10/05/2002
UK Gold: 11/05/2006

Written by Philippa Burne
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Ian Conway: Peter Maver

Summary:-
Marc finally admits his parents are against the wedding. Lou realises Harold's feelings and bows out. Elly's father points the finger at Karl.

Episode 3979
Network Ten: 11/04/2002
BBC: 13/05/2002
UK Gold: 11/05/2006

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tracey Slattery: Christine Wools

Summary:-
Elly agonises over how to handle her new knowledge. Stuart is left with a big decision. Joe wonders what's going on with Michelle.

Episode 3980
Network Ten: 12/04/2002
BBC: 14/05/2002
UK Gold: 12/05/2006

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Const. Bill Webber: Keiron O'Leary

Summary:-
Dee challenges Stuart to an adult relationship and he ups the stakes. Libby challenges Drew to a day in her life. Michelle and Joe become closer friends. Terri closes in on Matt.

Episode 3981
Network Ten: 15/04/2002
BBC: 15/05/2002
UK Gold: 12/05/2006

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Const. Bill Webber: Keiron O'Leary
Keith Cox: uncredited

Summary:-
Matt returns home and prepares to face his fate. The Greek Chorus affects Dee and Stuart's relationship. Libby tries to live in the moment as she and Drew have a night off.

Episode 3982
Network Ten: 16/04/2002
BBC: 16/05/2002
UK Gold: 15/05/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Keith Cox: Geoff Brooks
Magistrate McQueen: James Cahill

Summary:-
Steph makes a move to heal the rift between Marc and his parents. Dee and Stuart negotiate their difficult relationship. The Hancocks face their biggest test of faith yet.

Episode 3983
Network Ten: 17/04/2002
BBC: 17/05/2002
UK Gold: 15/05/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Cloe Lambert: Stephanie Daniel

Summary:-
Steph confronts her future mother in law. Harold and Lou - disabled double trouble. Elly plays detective.

Episode 3984
Network Ten: 18/04/2002
BBC: 20/05/2002
UK Gold: 16/05/2006

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Special Guest Appearance by: Renton Millar & Steve McCann

Summary:-
Friends worry that Harold and Lou cannot look after themselves. Flick aggravates Michelle's low self-esteem issues. Elly prepares to tell Karl but learns her mother is coming.

Note: Mal Kennedy doesn't actually appear in this episode.

Episode 3985
Network Ten: 19/04/2002
BBC: 21/05/2002
UK Gold: 16/05/2006

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Helen Gaynor
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey

Summary:-
A new arrival at both the Kennedys and the Scullly's. Tad departs on the trip of a lifetime. Lou and Harold agree to move in together.

Episode 3986
Network Ten: 22/04/2002
BBC: 22/05/2002
UK Gold: 17/05/2006

Written by Bert Deling
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Neil Walden: Aleks Vass
Siimon Shulman: Robert Lowe
Simon Nicholson: Matt Thomas
Roger Bushby: D.J. Foster
Nick Palakos: Robert Tremlett

Summary:-
Mal has become a big success. Matt has to face the reality of what he's done. Is Connor all he seems?

Episode 3987
Network Ten: 23/04/2002
BBC: 23/05/2002
UK Gold: 17/05/2006

Written by Christopher Hollow
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Marc Lambert: David Karakai

Summary:-
Marc sees Flick in a new light. Michelle softens her attitude towards Connor. Mal is a hard-nosed businessman.

Episode 3988
Network Ten: 24/04/2002
BBC: 24/05/2002
UK Gold: 12/05/2006

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Liz Conway: Christine Keogh

Summary:-
Lou and Harold become the odd couple. Marc and Felicity bond. Liz returns pregnant and Elly confronts her.

Episode 3989
Network Ten: 25/04/2002
BBC: 27/05/2002
UK Gold: 18/05/2006

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Liz Conway: Christine Keogh
Trevor Barkly: David Tulk
Terry Hinkley: Simon McSweeney
Constable Bill Webber: Keiron O'Leary

Summary:-
Liz tells Karl and Elly some of the full story. Stuart discovers baby Ben is a great weapon in debt recovery. Darcy can't believe Terri doesn't want some strings on their relationship.

Episode 3990
Network Ten: 26/04/2002
BBC: 28/05/2002
UK Gold: 19/05/2006

Written by John Upton
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Ricky Jones: Noel Ballantine

Summary:-
Harold tries to bow out over Rosie. Darcy self-destructs his relationship with Terri. Libby and Drew decide on Lou's place. Matt and Evan come to terms. Stuart goes debt collecting. Toadie makes a last play for Maggie.

Episode 3991
Network Ten: 29/04/2002
BBC: 29/05/2002
UK Gold: 19/05/2006

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Chloe Lambert: Stephanie Daniel
Damian Slattery: David Lyons
Cindy Lipman: Natasha Pincus

Summary:-
Flick and Marc kiss. Lou regrets giving away his favourite things. Stuart's mate exacts revenge.

Episode 3992
Network Ten: 30/04/2002
BBC: 30/05/2002
UK Gold: 22/05/2006

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Liz Conway: Christine Keogh

Summary:-
Elly at last erupts over Liz's neglect. Michelle tries to be naughty enough for Connor. Flick feels guilt over Marc.

Episode 3993
Network Ten: 01/05/2002
BBC: 31/05/2002
UK Gold: 22/05/2006

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey
Liz Conway: Christine Keogh

Summary:-
Elly finally asks Karl the big question. The Hancocks remember how to be happy. Is Connor a bad influence on Michelle?

Episode 3994
Network Ten: 02/05/2002
BBC: 05/06/2002
UK Gold: 23/05/2006

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Dorothy Stevens: Jenny Seedsman

Summary:-
Maggie and Evan fight over Toadie's letter. Harold and Lou both pursue Rosie. Rosie helps Lyn with the wedding arrangements. Mal's true self is revealed.

Episode 3995
Network Ten: 03/05/2002
BBC: 06/06/2002
UK Gold: 23/05/2006

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Terri Hall: Robyn Charlesworth

Summary:-
Terri exits Ramsay Street, teaching Darcy a lesson as she goes. Everyone's a winner as Lou gets his chair back. Harold's world crumbles.

Episode 3996
Network Ten: 06/05/2002
BBC: 07/06/2002
UK Gold: 24/05/2006

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Marc Lambert: David Karakai
Amelia Moon: Katie Reilly
Siimon Schulman: Robert Lowe

Summary:-
Harold is stunned by Lou's inhumanity and greed. Darcy and Stuart try to best each other. Steph inadvertently rejects Marc while Flick and Marc find they can't avoid each other.

Episode 3997
Network Ten: 07/05/2002
BBC: 10/06/2002
UK Gold: 24/05/2006

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Liz Conway: Christine Keogh
Chloe Lambert: Stephanie Daniel

Summary:-
While Steph thinks the way is now clear for her and Marc, Flick knows otherwise. Stuart and Darcy continue to joust. Liz makes a belated offer to have Elly in her life.

Episode 3998
Network Ten: 08/05/2002
BBC: 11/06/2002
UK Gold: 25/05/2006

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey
Neil Walden: Aleks Vass

Summary:-
Evan punishes Maggie. Connor won't go out with Michelle. Matt learns his likely fate. Elly leaves with Liz.

Episode 3999
Network Ten: 09/05/2002
BBC: 12/06/2002
UK Gold: 25/05/2006

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Connor O'Neill: Patrick Harvey

Summary:-
The Hancocks say goodbye. Harold ups the ante on Mal's offer. Michelle's romantic plans are foiled. Lou and Rosie are trapped in a burning church.

Note: Final appearance of Evan, Maggie, Matt, Leo and Emily.

Episode 4000
Network Ten: 10/05/2002
BBC: 13/06/2002
UK Gold: 26/05/2006

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Mal Kennedy: Benjamin McNair
Marc Lambert: David Karakai

Summary:-
Mal gets his comeuppance, but reconciles with Karl. Lou and Rosie are rescued from a burning church by Flick, who is feeling the pressure and confronts Marc about her feelings. Meanwhile, Steph's life looks to be getting better and better, but is her future as certain as she thinks?