Neighbours Episode Guide: 4376-4400

Episode 4376
Network Ten: 24/11/2003
BBC: 29/01/2004

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Natasha Laidlaw: Erin Keleher
Troy Baron: Shane Lee

Summary:-
Stuart's new world comes crashing down. Karl continues to hide his growing problem from Susan. Joe and Lyn rally around Jack as he sits his exams.

Episode 4377
Network Ten: 25/11/2003
BBC: 30/01/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Natasha Laidlaw: Erin Keleher
Mike Winter: Glenn Maynard
Marcia Falkner: Cheryl Dobbie

Summary:-
Stuart suffers the wrath of his community as the Life Mechanics scandal spreads. Nina is devastated when she learns about Trixie and Lou's engagement. Jack suffers a comic case of pre-exam nerves.

Music: 'Deep' by Charlten Hill

Episode 4378
Network Ten: 26/11/2003
BBC: 02/02/2004

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Declan Sands: Lewis Reed
Erin Perry: Talia Zucker
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair

Summary:-
David takes on a second job only to find Serena ashamed of him. Nina and Trixie reconcile. Serena's desire to be friends with the popular group puts her at odds with Sky.

Music: '11th Avenue' by Amonia

Episode 4379
Network Ten: 27/11/2003
BBC: 03/02/2004

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Karl confesses to Izzy about feeling dissatisfied with his life. Boyd finds it hard to assert his own personality around Sky. Liljana becomes Karl's receptionist.

Episode 4380
Network Ten: 28/11/2003
BBC: 04/02/2004

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Fan Club Member Ken: Josef Stanley
Fan Club Member Vic: John Marsden
Fan Club Member Marie: Maria Morrison

Summary:-
Karl finds a confidant in Izzy. Boyd has a falling out with Sky. Joe is reminded of his blessings.

Episode 4381
Network Ten: 01/12/2003
BBC: 05/02/2004

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Declan Sands: Lewis Reed

Summary:-
Karl's secret crisis continues to worsen. Steph and Izzy fall out over Izzy's debt. Summer is in the grip of her first crush. Christmas decoration wars come to Ramsay Street.

Music: 'Living in Sin' by Sandrine

Episode 4382
Network Ten: 02/12/2003
BBC: 06/02/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Erin Perry: Talia Zucker

Summary:-
Karl hurtfully accuses Susan of crowding him. Serena is excited by a modelling offer. David gets the Ramsay Street residents offside with his obsession about the bins.

Music: 'Bruises' by Sandrine

Episode 4383
Network Ten: 03/12/2003
BBC: 09/02/2004

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Rocco Cammeniti: Roberta Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Stephano: Rick Tonna

Summary:-
Serena is lured into a modelling career as a means to help her parents. Joe and Lyn learn of the Bishops' financial crisis, and a bond between Lyn and Liljana forms. Sky finds it difficult to accept Boyd's normal image.

Episode 4384
Network Ten: 04/12/2003
BBC: 10/02/2004

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Rocco Cammeniti: Roberta Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair

Summary:-
Stuart slides lower. Karl and Susan continue to struggle. Jack and Taj borrow Toadie's evidence.

Music: 'Don't Sail' by Charlton Hill

Episode 4385
Network Ten: 05/12/2003
BBC: 11/02/2004

Written by Chris Hollow
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Taj and Connor aid a ruined Stuart despite Toadie's resistance. Taj and Jack fear they may be busted for cheating. Boyd realizes he loves Sky after hurting her. Max and Steph find passion again. Joe secretly wishes to compete with the Christmas decorations.

Episode 4386
Network Ten: 08/12/2003
BBC: 12/02/2004

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Peter Adams: James O'Dea

Summary:-
Jack and Taj agonise over getting caught. Valda feels rejected by Lou and Lyn. Trixie asks Lou to invest in her career re-launch.

Music: 'Turn To You' by Charlton Hill

Episode 4387
Network Ten: 09/12/2003
BBC: 13/02/2004

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Erin Perry: Talia Zucker
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory

Summary:-
Sky is humiliated. Serena is further seduced by Chris Cousens. Trixie and Lou comes to terms over the money. Karl tries to find his love for Susan. Liljana fakes it at the surgery.

Music: 'Taking Back What's Mine' Performed by Leah Haywood

Episode 4388
Network Ten: 10/12/2003
BBC: 16/02/2004

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Security Guard: Rowan Francis

Summary:-
Sky can't forgive Serena for the cruel stunt at the formal. Serena is drawn deeper into Chris's shady world.

Music: 'Put Em Up' by 1200 Techniques

Episode 4389
Network Ten: 11/12/2003
BBC: 17/02/2004

Written by John Davies
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Jamie Clarke: Angus McLaren

Summary:-
Susan is forced to accept Karl is an alcoholic. Stuart discovers another lost soul in Jamie Clarke. Steph and Max consider their future as her cancer is confirmed in remission. The pressure rises on Toadie and Taj to find all of the strippers' video tapes.

Note: Shown in the UK as part of the BBC's 'Taking Care' season.

Episode 4390
Network Ten: 12/12/2003
BBC: 18/02/2004

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Jamie Clarke: Angus McLaren

Summary:-
Karl finally admits to Susan he is having trouble controlling his drinking and they make a vow to work through it together. Stuart realizes that Jamie is the boy the Kennedy's have been looking for. David discovers he won't be home for Christmas.

Music: 'Stunt Show' Performed by Something For Kate
Note: Shown in the UK as part of the BBC's 'Taking Care' season.

Episode 4391
Network Ten: 15/12/2003
BBC: 19/02/2004

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney

Summary:-
Toadie accuses Taj of cheating on his exams. Steph discovers that Max doesn't want to have any more children. Karl buys Susan a gift for all the wrong reasons. Lyn hands over Christmas honours to Steph.

Episode 4392
Network Ten: 16/12/2003
BBC: 20/02/2004

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Jamie Clark: Angus McLaren
Santa Claus: Bill Gray

Summary:-
Taj finally comes clean. Sky just can't forgive Serena for the toilet incident. Stuart forges an unlikely friendship with a fellow lost soul. Sky and Boyd take on Toadie and Taj in an anti-Christmas competition.

Note: Shown in the UK as part of the BBC's 'Taking Care' season.

Episode 4393
Network Ten: 17/12/2003
BBC: 23/02/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Jamie Clarke: Angus McLaren

Summary:-
Susan feels more estranged from Karl than ever before. Stuart and Toadie are reconciled. Trixie's insecurities get the better of her. David surprises Liljana with the best Christmas present of all.

Music: 'Some Kind Of Miracle' by Sam Hawksley

Episode 4394
Network Ten: 18/12/2003
BBC: 24/02/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair

Summary:-
Susan decides to spend Christmas away from Karl. Serena falls deeper into Chris's web. Valda and Lyn cherish their first Christmas together. Family fun and tension at the Hoyland Christmas lunch. Summer dreams of Santa, or did she?

Episode 4395
Network Ten: 19/12/2003
BBC: 25/02/2004

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Valda Sheergold: Joan Sydney
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Harriet Long: Marita Wilcox

2003 Series Finale
Summary:-
Lou and Trixie's magical surprise wedding is almost derailed by Valda. Harold is left alone and unconscious. Serena gets herself in very adult danger. Karl is more alone than ever. Boyd and Sky are totally in love. After Rocco has left the wedding reception, Connor and Carmella kiss.

Episode 4396
Network Ten: 19/01/2004
BBC: 26/02/2004

Written by Martin McKenna
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair

2004 Series Return
Summary:-
Harold's life hangs in the balance. Serena's romantic night with Chris ends disastrously. Trixie's wedding night is not as magical as she'd hoped. Trixie catches Carmella and Connor kissing after everyone else has left the wedding reception and she orders Carmella home to her protective father.

Music: 'If I could' Performed by Charlton Hill

Episode 4397
Network Ten: 20/01/2004
BBC: 27/02/2004

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Trixie Tucker: Wendy Stapleton
Chris Cousens: Simon Mallory
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Nurse Evanovich: Clare Renton-Power

Summary:-
Fallout from Harold's stroke. Serena is drawn back into Chris's web. After Connor has a run in with Trixie, he fears that Trixie will tell Rocco about his kiss with Carmella.

Episode 4398
Network Ten: 21/01/2004
BBC: 01/03/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Rocco Cammeniti: Robert Forza
Carmella Cammeniti: Natalie Blair
Declan Sands: Lewis Reed

Summary:-
Lyn challenges Max about his decision to deny Steph children. Summer's first kiss is a disaster. Rocco finds out about Connor and Carmella and terminates Carmella's job at the pub.

Episode 4399
Network Ten: 22/01/2004
BBC: 02/03/2004

Written by Graham Hartley
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Max and Steph stall on the issue of having children. Karl gets used to his new singledom. Taj risks his career for penance and gets and unexpected break. Declan gets kiss coaching from Izzy.

Music: 'Everything' Performed by Shakaya, 'Back to me' Performed by Stella One Eleven

Episode 4400
Network Ten: 23/01/2004
BBC: 03/03/2004

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Stanford Mundy: Michael Quinn
Sam Tinselman: Sylvia Patrice

Summary:-
Max agrees to have a baby with Steph. Lyn suspects an affair between Karl and Izzy. Taj is offered the opportunity of a lifetime.

Music: 'Bruises' Performed by Sandrine