Neighbours Episode Guide: 5476-5500

Episode 5476
Network Ten: 16/06/2008
Five: 05/09/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker

Summary:-
Sam covers her deceit with the claim she lost the baby. Toadie realises Callum is stealing. Meanwhile, Susan decides risky treatment may be right for her.

Episode 5477
Network Ten: 17/06/2008
Five: 08/09/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Pete Ferguson: Kristin Holland
Ruth Cato: Jane Watson Kruse
Dave Cato: Robert Wallace
Mike Shaw: Peter Montgomery
Lina Marrocco: Lina Marrocco

Summary:-
Sam's confession brings her relationship with Dan to breaking point. Freed from jail Steve brings a secret home with him. Susan's drug trial decision divides her family.

Episode 5478
Network Ten: 18/06/2008
Five: 09/09/2008

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Pete Ferguson: Kristin Holland

Summary:-
Sam's mania is out of control, forcing Dan to act. Steve's prison secret follows him home. The kissing booth fundraiser tests the teen's feelings.

Episode 5479
Network Ten: 19/06/2008
Five: 10/09/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Pete Ferguson: Kristin Holland
Franco Silvani: Gary Down

Summary:-
Paul makes Rebecca a tempting offer. Steve and Nicola bond over his secret. Carmella and Marco learn the truth about Franco.

Episode 5480
Network Ten: 20/06/2008
Five: 11/09/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Franco Silvani: Gary Down
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie

Summary:-
Paul reels as Elle sides with Rebecca. Carmella fights to bring Marco and Franco back together. Toadie realises he has a problem with Callum.

Episode 5481
Network Ten: 23/06/2008
Five: 12/09/2008

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Franco Silvani: Gary Down
Pete Ferguson: Kristin Holland
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Jane Reynolds: Emily O'Brien Brown

Summary:-
Dan and Sam realise the price of their love. Steve fears for his uncertain future and Marco finally admits his secret to his father.

Episode 5482
Network Ten: 24/06/2008
Five: 15/09/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith (uncredited)

Summary:-
Harold returns to Ramsay Street. Sam's ultimatum to leave forces Dan into a startling admission. Susan's new life force turns Karl around. Meanwhile, Bridget and Declan's romance is official.

Episode 5483
Network Ten: 25/06/2008
Five: 16/09/2008

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Alison Wood: Louise Rose
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith (uncredited)

Summary:-
The Libby-Dan-Sam triangle ends in heartbreak. Paul and Elle draw the battle lines while Harold reveals the truth about his return to Ramsay Street.

Episode 5484
Network Ten: 26/06/2008
Five: 17/09/2008

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson

Summary:-
Callum's problems bring Steph and Toadie closer together but has she moved on? Paul shocks Elle when he returns to form and pulls a swifty. Rachel is disturbed when she realises she's the new object of Donna's obsession.

Episode 5485
Network Ten: 27/06/2008
Five: 18/09/2008

Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogne Bailey
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith (uncredited)

Summary:-
Steph's confusion over Toadie clouds her relationship with Jay. Marco proposes to Carmella. Elle pushes Paul further away. Meanwhile, Donna's single white female behaviour causes friction with the teens.

Episode 5486
Network Ten: 30/06/2008
Five: 19/09/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen

Summary:-
The residents of Ramsay Street are stranded in the bush as a fire front bears down. Nicola and Steve experience something special and Paul leaves Kirsten for dead. Meanwhile, Marco is left outside in the inferno.

Thanks to ABC Library Sales. Executive Producer Susan Bower. Line Producers Linda Walker Sue Wild.

Episode 5487
Network Ten: 01/07/2008
Five: 22/09/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Captain Ryan Holmes: Joe Ferguson

Summary:-
In the aftermath of the bushfire one question remains - who will survive? Marco, Ned and Kirsten remain missing while news breaks that the fire was deliberately lit -could Donna be responsible?

Thanks to ABC Library Sales

Episode 5488
Network Ten: 02/07/2008
Five: 23/09/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Father Capetola: Mark Doggett

Summary:-
Marco convinces Carmella to marry him. Ned admits the depth of his feelings for Kirsten. Meanwhile, Nicola finds an unlikely friend in Toadie.

Note: Harold Bishop didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5489
Network Ten: 03/07/2008
Five: 24/09/2008

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan

Summary:-
As Ramsay Street grieves Marco's loss, Elle investigates the firebug to help Oliver deal with his guilt. Meanwhile, Declan and Bridget embrace their love.

Episode 5490
Network Ten: 04/07/2008
Five: 25/09/2008

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker (uncredited)

Summary:-
As Donna is cleared, Paul's cowardice puts him squarely in the frame for the fire. Steph and Jay heat up their relationship while Lou's interfering puts Harold in a tight spot.

Note: Ty Harper didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5491
Network Ten: 07/07/2008
Five: 26/09/2008

Written by Fiona Wood
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker

Summary:-
When Toadie takes on his case Paul admits his real guilt. Steph confronts Toadie with her suspicions about Callum. Meanwhile, Carmella finds solace in Marco's spirit.

Thanks to ABC Library Sales

Episode 5492
Network Ten: 08/07/2008
Five: 29/09/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Franco Silvani: Gary Down
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Patrizia Silvani: Lise Rodgers

Summary:-
Seeking comfort Carmella skates dangerously close to the edge with Oliver. Steph is drawn deeper into Jay's hazardous world. Meanwhile, Miranda bans Bridget from seeing Declan.

Thanks to Le Pine Funeral Service, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Episode 5493
Network Ten: 09/07/2008
Five: 30/09/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Heather Pryor: Georgina Andrews
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey

Summary:-
Oliver's inappropriate affection leads to an embarrassing admission. Invigorated Paul takes the firebug hunt public. Meanwhile, Bridget and Declan prove their maturity.

Note: Harold Bishop didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5494
Network Ten: 10/07/2008
Five: 01/10/2008

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer

Summary:-
Toadie gets the confirmation he needs about Jay as the firebug. Betrayed Elle ends her relationship with Oliver and throws herself into work. Meanwhile, Libby is concerned when Dan reaches out to troubled Donna.

Note: Harold Bishop didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5495
Network Ten: 11/07/2008
Five: 02/10/2008

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Nicola West: Imogne Bailey
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Kate Newton: Briony Behets

Summary:-
Steph unwittingly places herself in danger. Dan tries to get through to Donna and enlists Rachel's help. Meanwhile, Harold admits the truth about his mystery romance.

Episode 5496
Network Ten: 14/07/2008
Five: 03/10/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Helen Carr: Margot Fenley
Madeleine Cray: Mandy Ritchie

Summary:-
Steph finds out who Jay really is. Toadie and Nicola race against time to save Steph. Meanwhile, Bridget and Declan cause havoc with a kiss.

New opening titles.

Episode 5497
Network Ten: 15/07/2008
Five: 06/10/2008

Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Fruit Stall Woman: Theresa Holt

Summary:-
Steph and Charlie are trapped in the cabin with Jay. Toadie and Nicola's frantic search continues. Meanwhile, Rebecca implores Bridget not to rush to grow up.

Episode 5498
Network Ten: 16/07/2008
Five: 07/10/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Const. Mike Watt: Patrick Flynn

Summary:-
Can Toadie protect Steph from Jay? Ned struggles with Paul and Kirsten's friendship. Meanwhile, Zeke gets an unexpected eyeful of Bridget.

Note: Nicola West didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5499
Network Ten: 17/07/2008
Five: 08/10/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Kate Newton: Briony Behets
TV Announcer: Dean Robinson

Summary:-
Jay has destroyed Steph's spirit, but will he take her life? While Carmella finds unexpected support from Elle, Sienna uncovers Oliver's secret. Meanwhile, Susan discovers a strange twist in Harold's romance.

Episode 5500
Network Ten: 18/07/2008
Five: 09/10/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogne Bailey
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Kate Newton: Briony Behets
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Policeman: Steven Stagg
Tradesman: Rick Tonna

Summary:-
Steph fights for her life while her attacker ends up that same hospital. Will new friend Donna betray Rachel's trust? Meanwhile, Bridget and Zeke's embarrassing secret is exposed.

Note: Sienna Cammeniti and Tradesman didn't appear in the episode.