Neighbours Episode Guide: 5426-5450

Episode 5426
Network Ten: 07/04/2008
Five: 26/06/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan

Summary:-
Dan and Sam's grief draws them together. Ben tests Libby's resolve to forget Dan. Meanwhile, Rosie abandons herself to mother love.

Note: New 'Neighbours' logo used in opening titles and break bumpers.

Episode 5427
Network Ten: 08/04/2008
Five: 27/06/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan

Summary:-
Dan struggles with his renewed connection to Sam. Ben reenacts the mine tragedy with dangerous consequences. Lou sells the General Store to Marco and Frazer.

Episode 5428
Network Ten: 09/04/2008
Five: 30/06/2008

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan

Summary:-
Libby finds herself being drawn back to Dan. Dan realises he's not ready to bid Sam goodbye. Rachel realises her feelings about Angus are still unresolved.

Episode 5429
Network Ten: 10/04/2008
Five: 01/07/2008

Written by Samantha Winston
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Rosie and Frazer receive heartbreaking news - there is no baby! Oliver enlists Steph's help to fight Marco's new business. Steve and Rebecca clash over parenting.

Episode 5430
Network Ten: 11/04/2008
Five: 02/07/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Rosie and Frazer struggle with the news there was no baby. Dan and Sam finally give in to passion. Steve refuses to acknowledge his issues with his father are root of his conflict with Rebecca.

Episode 5431
Network Ten: 14/04/2008
Five: 03/07/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
John Carter: Luke Hemsworth
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell

Summary:-
Rosie and Frazer struggle with the upsetting news. Dan and Sam's reignited relationship suffers when she can't trust her feelings. Meanwhile, Footy tryouts become violent when Riley is confronted by his past.

Thanks to Manningham City Council

Episode 5432
Network Ten: 15/04/2008
Five: 04/07/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
John Carter: Luke Hemsworth
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Heather Pryor: Georgina Andrews
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan

Summary:-
A confrontation with his past lands Riley in jail. Frazer sees Italy as a cure for his grief. Libby makes an unexpected invitation to Dan and Sam.

Thanks to Manningham City Council

Episode 5433
Network Ten: 16/04/2008
Five: 07/07/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
John Carter: Luke Hemsworth
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Frazer and Rosie's grief turns to hope. Steve uses his own pain to help Riley. Libby's failed dinner party sees Sam get more than she bargained for.

Episode 5434
Network Ten: 17/04/2008
Five: 08/07/2008

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Libby and Dan realise they can't be friends. Rosie and Frazer's decision to leave throws Ringo into crisis. Elle and Oliver reignite their love.

Thanks to Carribean Gardens

Episode 5435
Network Ten: 18/04/2008
Five: 09/07/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Prue Brown: Penny Cook

Summary:-
Ringo's eating disorder puts him in grave danger while Elle is torn between loyalty to Rebecca and love for Oliver.

Episode 5436
Network Ten: 21/04/2008
Five: 10/07/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Heather Pryor: Georgina Andrews

Summary:-
Ringo's disappearance sparks a land and sea search. Meanwhile, Rebecca is unhappy with Oliver and Elle's liaison.

Episode 5437
Network Ten: 22/04/2008
Five: 11/07/2008

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Courier: Robert Urban

Summary:-
Rescued Ringo rejects Bridget's feelings for him. Frazer is devastated Prue hasn't forgiven him for the past when Ringo agrees to go home. Elle discovers Paul's affair and struggles to protect Rebecca from the betrayal. Ty moves in with Steph and Libby.

Episode 5438
Network Ten: 23/04/2008
Five: 14/07/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer

Summary:-
With Bridget's support Ringo ignores his family infighting and decides to move in with the Kennedys. Rebecca puts her trust in Elle not to hurt Oliver.

Note: Ty Harper didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5439
Network Ten: 24/04/2008
Five: 15/07/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell

Summary:-
Frazer decides to cut his family ties with Prue as he prepares to leave for Italy. Oliver sets out to prove he is a worthy lover for Elle. Zeke and Declan secure booze for Ringo's 18th party. Steve is threatened by Marco's culinary prowess.

Note: Ty Harper didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5440
Network Ten: 25/04/2008
Five: 16/07/2008

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Prue Brown: Penny Cook
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Mozzie Cummings: Declan McGovern

Summary:-
After Ringo publicly announces his anorexia, Frazer and Rosie confidently bid farewell to Ramsay Street. Zeke's identity crisis prompts Taylah to demonstrate her love for him. Ringo's 18th spirals out of control. Dan asks Sam to move in with him.

Note: Final appearance of Ben Lawson as Frazer Yeats and Natalie Saleeba as Rosetta Cammeniti.

Episode 5441
Network Ten: 28/04/2008
Five: 17/07/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Mozzie Cummings: Declan McGovern

Summary:-
Susan and Karl are confronted when they find Zeke in flagrante. Rebecca reaches the end of the line with Declan's lies and agrees to let Steve help him.

Note: Frazer Yeats and Rosetta Cammeniti gone from regular cast list.

Episode 5442
Network Ten: 29/04/2008
Five: 18/07/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Helen Carr: Margot Fenley

Summary:-
Elle and Kirsten reach an uneasy truce when they try to protect what they love most. Zeke defends his forbidden relationship. Dance lessons throw Libby and Dan together.

Music: 'Rise Up' Performed by Abby Dobson

Episode 5443
Network Ten: 30/04/2008
Five: 21/07/2008

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor

Summary:-
Rachel is caught when she unexpectedly meets Angus at the school. Sam catches Dan hiding his feelings for Libby. Taylah is torn between her father and Zeke. Bridget and Ringo's new romance is tested by her protective dad and brother.

Thanks to Blackburn English Language School

Episode 5444
Network Ten: 01/05/2008
Five: 22/07/2008

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Jan Phillips: Gina Morley
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell

Summary:-
Rachel decides to appear at Angus' court hearing. Dan is forced to confront his attraction to Libby. Steve helps Rebecca tame her wayward son.

Thanks to Victoria Police Academy

Episode 5445
Network Ten: 02/05/2008
Five: 23/07/2008

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Aarne Neeme
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Angus Henderson: Jonathan Wood
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Jan Phillips: Gina Morley
Angus' Lawyer: Peter Zienkiewicz

Summary:-
Rachel surprises Susan by condemning Angus to jail in her victim impact statement. Ty finds a way to spend more time with Libby. Rebecca worries Steve is pushing Declan to the edge. Sexy Sienna arrives, to Lou's joy.

Thanks to Victoria Police Academy

Episode 5446
Network Ten: 05/05/2008
Five: 24/07/2008

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught

Summary:-
Miranda's sister Nicola pays a surprise visit on the Parker's wedding anniversary. Carmella returns from Italy to find Marco has gone into business with Elle and Sienna is in her house. Riley and Nicola protect an illicit secret.

Episode 5447
Network Ten: 06/05/2008
Five: 25/07/2008

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Heather Pryor: Georgina Andrews

Summary:-
Riley is unable to resist the allure of Nicola. Bridget is humiliated by Ringo's rejection. Carmella confesses her debt to Marco who accepts a loan from Elle. Meanwhile, Elle admits her true feelings for Oliver.

Episode 5448
Network Ten: 07/05/2008
Five: 28/07/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Ash Schwimmer: Zac Cracknell

Summary:-
Paul makes amends for his affair by proposing to Rebecca but blackmail threatens his happiness. Nicola's advice results in heartbreak for Bridget. Meanwhile, Zeke is jealous of Karl and Ringo's bond.

Episode 5449
Network Ten: 08/05/2008
Five: 29/07/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jim Parker: Roger Oakley
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Melody Jones: Robyn Arthur
Jane Cosi: Rebecca Bauert

Summary:-
Ned's return with his dad brings Steve's paternal issues to a head. Paul enlists Kirsten's help to find the blackmailer. Nicola helps Bridget find her feminine mojo. Meanwhile, Karl questions Libby's connection to much younger Ty.

Episode 5450
Network Ten: 09/05/2008
Five: 30/07/2008

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jim Parker: Roger Oakley
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat

Summary:-
Jim admits Steve's isn't his son. Sam decides she wants a baby after looking after Chloe. When Taylah asks Karl for the pill, he suspects she's hiding a dark secret.