Neighbours Episode Guide: 5351-5375

Episode 5351
Network Ten: 26/11/2007
Five: 10/03/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg

Summary:-
Susan struggles to accept her medical diagnosis. Libby is concerned about Zeke acting out. Ned's attempt to accommodate Kirsten leaves Janae feeling isolated.

Episode 5352
Network Ten: 27/11/2007
Five: 11/03/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Dr. Demi Vinton: Angela Twigg
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth

Summary:-
Darren Stark makes a shock return to Ramsay Street. Susan tries to accept a future with MS but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Bridget introduces Josh as her new boyfriend. Kirsten shocks Janae when she admits she does have feelings for Ned.

Episode 5353
Network Ten: 28/11/2007
Five: 12/03/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
David Hyde: Stan Roach

Summary:-
Ramsay Street prepares for Susan's homecoming. Karl worries Libby is comparing his past to Darren's recent infidelity. Elle is determined to have her article published and desperate to keep her money woes secret. Valda accidentally commits fraud.

Episode 5354
Network Ten: 29/11/2007
Five: 13/03/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Trevor Devlin: Richie Akers

Summary:-
Susan is shocked to learn Karl kept Darren's affair from her. Valda's lies are suddenly revealed. Elle starts a cadetship with the Erinsborough news and Marco and Carmella prepare their cocktail party.

Note: Final appearance of Benjamin Hart as Adam Rhodes.

Episode 5355
Network Ten: 30/11/2007
Five: 14/03/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Mia Silvani: Petra Yared
Patrizia Silvani: Lise Rodgers
Tony Yelland: Steve Syson
Special Guest Appearance By: Magic Dirt

Summary:-
Rachel's hot date is her new teacher. A dance party could mark the start of Zeke's new life. Carmella finally gives in to her attraction to Marco, while Libby tries to stop the Kinski kids going off the rails.

Episode 5356
Network Ten: 03/12/2007
Five: 17/03/2008

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Mia Silvani: Petra Yared
Patrizia Silvani: Lise Rodgers

Summary:-
Libby and Darren confide in Toadie and Steph about their relationship problems. Angus is horrified to discover Rachel is his student. Marco's public declaration of love has Carmella fearing they're moving too fast.

Note: Adam Rhodes gone from regular cast list.

Episode 5357
Network Ten: 04/12/2007
Five: 18/03/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Mia Silvani: Petra Yared
Patrizia Silvani: Lise Rodgers

Summary:-
Libby's relationship woes spark problems for Steph and Toadie. Janae worries about Ned's trip away with Kirsten. Angus tells Rachel how he really feels. Carmella's mixed signals confuse Marco.

Episode 5358
Network Ten: 05/12/2007
Five: 19/03/2008

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Scott Coombes: Aidan Fennessy
Larissa McKay: Petra Glieson

Summary:-
Libby seems preoccupied with memories of Drew. Janae's jealousy gets the better of her when Ned and Kirsten are stranded together in the outback. Rachel and Angus' attraction grows.

Thanks to City of Whitehorse, Caribbean Gardens, Action Events

Episode 5359
Network Ten: 06/12/2007
Five: 20/03/2008

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Scott Coombes: Aidan Fennessy
Larissa McKay: Petra Glieson
Dr. Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Sgt. Ray Moller: Steven Stagg

Summary:-
Karl must prove he can return to medicine while Susan pushes her body to the limits. Janae lashes out at Kirsten at the reunion and Elle gets off to a shaky start at the Erinsborough News.

Note: According to her hospital tag, Susan's DOB is 30/08/1959.
Thanks to Skyhigh Mount Dandenong, Caribbean Gardens, Action Events

Episode 5360
Network Ten: 07/12/2007
Five: 25/03/2008

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois

Summary:-
Ned and Janae realise their love is worth fighting for. Libby realises she must let go of Drew. Susan learns of Karl's sacrifice in returning to medicine. Carmella publicly welcomes a relationship with Marco. Ramsay St prepares for Christmas.

Thanks to Aussie Claus

Episode 5361
Network Ten: 10/12/2007
Five: 26/03/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Sign Guy: Sean Kneebone
Boat Enthusiast: Lyndsay Edwards

Summary:-
Libby is uncertain about returning to Shepparton with Darren. As Carmella considers moving in with Marco, Oliver thinks about custody issues. While Steve and Miranda ponder buying the Timmins' House.

Episode 5362
Network Ten: 11/12/2007
Five: 27/03/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg

Summary:-
Libby refuses to return home with Darren. Jessica discovers Rachel and Angus' secret. Janae mistakenly believes she's included in the Parker's plan to buy the house. Carmella assures Oliver that Marco will never usurp his role as father.

Episode 5363
Network Ten: 12/12/2007
Five: 28/03/2008

Written by Linda Stainton
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat

Summary:-
Darren is willing to give up everything to win Libby back. The teens lie to their parents about attending the dance party. Ned is shocked when Steve and Miranda refuse to include Janae in their house bid.

Thanks to Knox Shopping Centre

Episode 5364
Network Ten: 13/12/2007
Five: 31/03/2008

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth
Grant Stevens: DJ Scott Van Rune

Summary:-
The dance party turns to tragedy when the roof collapses. Rachel and Angus take their relationship to the next level. Kirsten witnesses distressed Janae kiss Darren. Riley loses Bridget in the crowd as the roof collapses.

Episode 5365
Network Ten: 14/12/2007
Five: 01/04/2008

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth

2007 Series Finale
Summary:-
Ramsay Street reels in the wake of the dance-party tragedy. Janae struggles with the guilt of her impulsive kiss. Libby and Karl race into the building to find Zeke before a bigger collapse threatens their lives. Who will come out alive?

Thanks to Knox Shopping Centre

Episode 5366
Network Ten: 14/01/2008
Five: 02/04/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Jessica Wallace: Heidi Valkenburg

2008 Series Return
Summary:-
In the shock aftermath of the dance party tragedy, one question remains - who will survive?

Notes:
First episode broadcast in high definition 1080 25PsF format in Australia.
First episode with shorter instrumental end credits. (Mon-Thu)

Episode 5367
Network Ten: 15/01/2008
Five: 03/04/2008

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Nurse Stasey Cotton: Joelene Crnogorac
Dr. James Brittain: Ellis Ebell

Summary:-
Janae realises the high price she must pay for Kirsten to keep her secret. Paul calls on his old inner steel to save Elle, surprising even himself.

Episode 5368
Network Ten: 16/01/2008
Five: 04/04/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Nurse Stasey Cotton: Joelene Crnogorac
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor

Summary:-
Kirsten forces Janae to tell Ned about the kiss. Darren walks on eggshells when Ned agrees not to tell Libby. Ringo and Zeke are tormented by memories of the dance party disaster.

Note: Nurse Stasey Cotton didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5369
Network Ten: 17/01/2008
Five: 07/04/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth

Summary:-
Carmella goes into premature labour. Bridget struggles with a boy dilemma. Ringo struggles to give comfort to Jessica's mum. Darren and Libby decide to move back to Shepparton together.

Episode 5370
Network Ten: 18/01/2008
Five: 08/04/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Josh Taylor: Liam Hemsworth
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Evelyn Wallace: Felicity Soper
Gary Kelly: Peter Montgomery

Summary:-
Carmella needs an emergency C section. Ringo and the teens find a fitting way to farewell Jessica. The Parkers learn Tim Collins plans to outbid them for the house and develop the land.

Episode 5371
Network Ten: 21/01/2008
Five: 09/04/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Stasey Cotton: Joelene Crnogorac
Baby Cammeniti: (uncredited)

Summary:-
Carmella's baby's life hangs in the balance while Elle chooses her career over Riley.

Episode 5372
Network Ten: 22/01/2008
Five: 10/04/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Chloe Cammeniti: (uncredited)

Summary:-
Carmella blames herself for her baby's health condition. Zeke's belief he's not part of the Kennedy family shocks Karl. Meanwhile, Miranda realises Elle has feelings for Riley.

Episode 5373
Network Ten: 23/01/2008
Five: 11/04/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Carmella vows to put her baby above all else and sidelines Marco. Ned struggles with the pressure to keep Darren's infidelity from Libby. Meanwhile, Karl's return to medicine is tougher than he expected.

Note: Chloe Cammeniti: Sarah May in permanent cast

Episode 5374
Network Ten: 24/01/2008
Five: 14/04/2008

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Karl must deal with his first emergency patient, Oliver's dad, Richard. Bridget tries to stop Dan discovering Rachel and Angus together while Frazer and Rosie throw a party in Chloe's honour.

Episode 5375
Network Ten: 25/01/2008
Five: 15/04/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Todd Macdonald
Richard Aaronow: Blair Venn
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Janae shouts news of Darren's infidelity to the whole street. Dan believes Angus is having an affair with Bridget. Meanwhile, Richard forbids Karl to tell his sons he's dying and Marco decides to leave town.