Neighbours Episode Guide: 5576-5600

Episode 5576
Network Ten: 03/11/2008
Five: 09/02/2009

Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sharni Hillman: Alicia Banit
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill

Summary:-
Declan's world is rocked by Bridget's bombshell and the hunt for Karl's missing piglet reunites Rachel with Ty.

Note: Lucas Fitzgerald, Callum Jones, Donna Freedman and Ty Harper now in regular cast list.

Episode 5577
Network Ten: 04/11/2008
Five: 10/02/2009

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sharni Hillman: Alicia Banit
Young Mother: Sherrydayne Talea
Sick Child: Darcie Elle Catania

Summary:-
Declan's world crumbles in the face of his reaction to Bridget's pregnancy; Bridget's condition threatens her work experience at the hospital, and Ty avoids playing to hide his fear that his musical dream might be over.

Episode 5578
Network Ten: 05/11/2008
Five: 11/02/2009

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Sharni Hillman: Alicia Banit
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan

Summary:-
Declan can't bring himself to come clean to Bridget about his betrayal; in a moment of vulnerability Steph tries on Libby's ring - then can't get it off, and Elle shakes herself free from Libby and the Fitzgerald boys.

Thanks to City of Whitehorse - Killara Estate

Episode 5579
Network Ten: 06/11/2008
Five: 12/02/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan

Summary:-
Bridget hangs onto her secret in the face of Declan's betrayal; Callum sets out to break up Toadie and Kelly, and Elle finds it difficult to forget about Lucas.

Episode 5580
Network Ten: 07/11/2008
Five: 13/02/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Security Guard: Damian McInerney
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline (uncredited)

Summary:-
The Parker family face their toughest test; Callum's betrayal of Kelly has serious repercussions, and Ringo commits to a future with Donna.

Episode 5581
Network Ten: 10/11/2008
Five: 16/02/2009

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nathan Black: Lyall Brooks

Summary:-
Callum gets smart to save Kelly's job; Ringo and Zeke go after Declan, but are they too late to help Bridget?

Credits show Libby Kennedy: Michala Banas

Episode 5582
Network Ten: 11/11/2008
Five: 17/02/2009

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Amanda Jeffries: Emma Walmsley
Constable Peter Carlyle: Grant Durham

Summary:-
Bridget struggles to cope without Declan, as he races to reach her; Callum's plan saves Kelly's career but can't repair her relationship with Toadie; and a string of bad luck convinces Steph she's accidentally cursed Libby's wedding.

First appearance of Michala Banas as Libby Kennedy

Episode 5583
Network Ten: 12/11/2008
Five: 18/02/2009

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith (uncredited)

Summary:-
Miranda takes control of Bridget's pregnancy; Ty hides his reliance on painkillers; and a 'name' and a pig disrupt a Kennedy dinner.

Episode 5584
Network Ten: 13/11/2008
Five: 19/02/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tanya Tasker: Erin Dewar
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith (uncredited)

Summary:-
Zeke breaks the rules and gets in over his head; and will Ty's secret sabotage his career?

Episode 5585
Network Ten: 14/11/2008
Five: 20/02/2009

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Tanya Tasker: Erin Dewar
Lucas' Date: Jacinta Santilli
Delivery Man: Peter Jackson

Summary:-
Bridget's first day back at school is a nightmare; Steve and Carmella realise Toadie and Kelly's romance needs a helping hand; Paul schemes to get Elle and Lucas together; and Ty is offered the opportunity of a lifetime but will he lose Rachel?

Episode 5586
Network Ten: 17/11/2008
Five: 23/02/2009

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Tanya Tasker: Erin Dewar
Nathan Black: Lyall Brooks
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Photographer: Dennis Wiskin
Make-up Artist: Nicole Spanger
Stylist: Steven Trosti
Customer: Adam Thomas

Summary:-
Bridget goes public and takes on the school; Rachel warns Tanya to keep her hands off Ty; and Callum encourages Toadie to get Kelly back.

Harold Bishop now in regular cast list.

Episode 5587
Network Ten: 18/11/2008
Five: 24/02/2009

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Sarah Stoddard: Amy Bryans

Summary:-
Susan uses information overheard to expose Andrew's cover-up but jeapordises Libby's job; and Karl receives devastating results from Harold's tests.

Episode 5588
Network Ten: 19/11/2008
Five: 25/02/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Nathan Black: Lyall Brooks

Summary:-
Harold searches for the strength to face his illness; the teens unite to take Bridget's fight up a notch; and will Callum's school problems bring Toadie and Kelly closer together or push them further apart?

Episode 5589
Network Ten: 20/11/2008
Five: 26/02/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Tanya Tasker: Erin Dewar
Constable Ray Moller: Steven Stagg
Cleaner: Gilbert Benedicto

Summary:-
Rebecca takes on Principal Simpson and romantic sparks fly; Tanya makes a move on Ty; Bridget and Declan decide to move in together; and Elle still can't let herself get close too Lucas.

Episode 5590
Network Ten: 21/11/2008
Five: 27/02/2009

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Delivery Man: Peter Jackson
Customer: Tariro Mavondo

Summary:-
Carmella fights her feelings for Oliver; Callum's poor school performance takes a new twist; and Miranda and Steve sort out their problems on the dance floor.

Episode 5591
Network Ten: 24/11/2008
Five: 02/03/2009

Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Jonathan Geraghty
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Tanya Tasker: Erin Dewar
Taxi Driver: Ravi Chand
Jamie Porter: Marcelle Knapp
Real Estate Agent: Damian Rocher

Summary:-
Libby and Daniel's hen's and buck's night takes an unexpected turn when an uninvited guest shows up; Elle tells Carmella to follow her heart but won't take her own advice; Ty confesses his problem to Rachel after he's sacked from the band.

Thanks to Virgin Blue

Episode 5592
Network Ten: 25/11/2008
Five: 03/03/2009

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Jonathan Geraghty
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic

Summary:-
Libby is badly rattled by Sam's shock reappearance; Harold faces his greatest test; Sparks fly between Toadie and Kelly.

Episode 5593
Network Ten: 26/11/2008
Five: 04/03/2009

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jonathan Geraghty
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Kyle Canning: Chris Milligan
Shane Gregory: Ryan Bate

Summary:-
The wedding is off, but can Libby let Dan go forever? Zeke learns of Harold's illness and starts acting out.

Episode 5594
Network Ten: 27/11/2008
Five: 05/03/2009

Written by John Davies
Directed by Jonathan Geraghty
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Kyle Canning: Chris Milligan
Shane Gregory: Ryan Bate
Vijay Singh: Harris Rehana

Summary:-
Zeke rescues Justin and wins a friend; Lou finds out about Harold's cancer.

Episode 5595
Network Ten: 28/11/2008
Five: 06/03/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jonathan Geraghty
Guest stars
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Oliver Barnes: David Hoflin (uncredited)

Summary:-
Bridget runs from the mounting limits on her freedom; Lou fights his growing fear that Harold has fled Erinsborough; Carmella agonises over a new start with Oliver; Rebecca is tempted by hunky Andrew Simpson.

Episode 5596
Network Ten: 01/12/2008
Five: 09/03/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Maddy Green: Simone Smith
Backpacker Boy #1: Sam Gaskin
Backpacker Boy #2: Beau McCleish
Backpacker Boy #3: Brinley Eastwood

Summary:-
Bridget's journey of self-discovery takes a sinister turn; Libby accuses Samantha of meddling with her relationship and the neighbours support Lou in his time of worry.

Thanks to Peninsula Searoad Transport

Episode 5597
Network Ten: 02/12/2008
Five: 10/03/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Beth Reed: Kelly Nash
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Guest Appearance By: Melbourne Singers Of Gospel

Summary:-
Bridget and Harold, both on the run, find each other in the most unlikely circumstances and Dan discovers he is caught between two women.

Episode 5598
Network Ten: 03/12/2008
Five: 11/03/2009

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Shane Gregory: Ryan Bate
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Constable Mike Watt: Patrick Flynn

Summary:-
Erinsborough farewells Carmella; Harold and Bridget return and Zeke gets into the muck-up day spirit.

Episode 5599
Network Ten: 04/12/2008
Five: 12/03/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Harold refuses further treatment and his illness prompts Steph to reconsider her life; Donna's homemade film clip inadvertently fuels teen friction and pushes Rachel into the spotlight and Rebecca considers a career change.

Episode 5600
Network Ten: 05/12/2008
Five: 13/03/2009

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kelly Katsis: Katrina Milosevic
Andrew Simpson: Peter Flanigan
Oliver Barnes: David Hoflin (uncredited)

Summary:-
Will Paul's manipulations see Rebecca fall back into his arms? Toadie tries to help Callum see the magic of Christmas.

Note: Final appearance of Natalie Blair as Carmella Cammeniti and Sarah May as Chloe Cammeniti.