Neighbours Episode Guide: 5701-5725

Episode 5701
Network Ten: 01/06/2009
Five: 03/08/2009

Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Kyle Canning: Chris Milligan
Zara Phaelan: Lesley Coleman
Jill Ramsay: Perri Cummings
Surprised Talent: Jacob Taleb
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver (uncredited)

Summary:-
Zeke and Sunny race against time to kiss while Lou meets his match in Kate; Ben decides to become Dan's son; and will Declan and Will's fight harm Bridget's baby?

Episode 5702
Network Ten: 02/06/2009
Five: 04/08/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Zara Phaelen: Lesley Coleman
Danny Canter: Sean Guzzi

Summary:-
Declan's anger about Paul puts Bridget and the baby in danger; Zeke and Sunny finally kiss; and Dan's job hangs in the balance despite the play being a roaring success.

Episode 5703
Network Ten: 03/06/2009
Five: 05/08/2009

Written by John Davies
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Roz Challis: Janet Watson-Kruse
Geoff McKenzie: Fred Barker
Bev Mooney: Sarah Sutherland

Summary:-
Ringo's life hangs in the balance after a suspicious fire; Kate struggles with her anger as Elle and Lucas chase a new lead on Paul; and Steve's concern for Rebecca is misconstrued.

Episode 5704
Network Ten: 04/06/2009
Five: 06/08/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan
Fireman Mitch Walters: Steve Syson
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver (uncredited)

Summary:-
Kate is accused of torching Paul's house; Ringo battles to recover from the fire; and jealous a Miranda charges Steve with having an affair with Rebecca.

Episode 5705
Network Ten: 05/06/2009
Five: 07/08/2009

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Steve and Miranda reel from their kiss and get help from an unlikely quarter; Sunny hides her relationship with Zeke from her parents; and is the proof of Paul's innocence literally under Rebecca's nose?

Episode 5706
Network Ten: 08/06/2009
Five: 10/08/2009

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Molly Keogh: Susan Turner
Server: Erin Cody
Kim Jonks: David Cormick

Summary:-
Bridget makes an unexpected decision about her future with Declan; Rebecca's loyalty to Paul is pushed to breaking point; and Ringo and Zeke escape their enthusiastic girlfriends.

Note: Lou Carpenter added to regular cast list

Episode 5707
Network Ten: 09/06/2009
Five: 11/08/2009

Written by Leslie Lewis
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Molly Keogh: Susan Turner
Reverend Archie Draper: Gregory Ross

Summary:-
Bridget and Declan tie the knot in a romantic spur-of-the-moment wedding; Rebecca and the Parkers discover the teens are missing and are determined to find them.

Episode 5708
Network Ten: 10/06/2009
Five: 12/08/2009

Written by Fiona Wood
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Mum: Alicia Bellette
Dad: Paul Bellette
Baby: Charlize Bellette

Summary:-
Susan drops a baby bombshell on Karl; Sunny shocks Zeke by ending their budding romance; and Bridget and Declan make up for excluding family from their wedding.

Episode 5709
Network Ten: 11/06/2009
Five: 13/08/2009

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Det. Sgt. Michaela Morris: Jacqueline Brennan

Summary:-
Susan defies Karl's wishes and makes her surrogacy offer to Libby; Sophie's eye witness account clears Paul of murder; and Lucas and Lou run a gambling book on Bridget's baby's arrival.

Episode 5710
Network Ten: 12/06/2009
Five: 14/08/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Attractive Lady: Jamie Overend
Tiny Dave Watson: Chris McLean

Summary:-
Susan's surrogacy offer drives a serious wedge between her and Karl; stifled by suburbia, Lucas seeks his thrills elsewhere; and an angry Will spirals out of control.

Episode 5711
Network Ten: 15/06/2009
Five: 17/08/2009

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Drew Throsby: Ben Chisolm

Summary:-
Karl struggles to deal with Susan as a surrogate; Paul struggles to find his place on the street and is given an explosive story; and how far will Sunny go to make sure she doesn't fail again?

Episode 5712
Network Ten: 16/06/2009
Five: 18/08/2009

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Karl jeopardises Libby's baby dream; Bridget and Declan celebrate their last days as teenagers; and will Paul's first story as a reporter undo his newfound love of life?

Note: Incorrect guests from episode 5711 shown in credits

Episode 5713
Network Ten: 17/06/2009
Five: 19/08/2009

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Dr. Jeremy Levi: Roger Neave
Camera-Wielding Passer-by: Woodrow Wilson
Musical guest: Michael Paynter (uncredited)

Summary:-
Karl finds an unlikely ally in his fight to continue the surrogacy; and Little Mother Kate is challenged to let herself be a teenager.

Episode 5714
Network Ten: 18/06/2009
Five: 20/08/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Steph realises her fear that she may never find her great love; Elle's attempts to keep Lucas interested fail; and Lou finds a way to make good karma pay.

Episode 5715
Network Ten: 19/06/2009
Five: 21/08/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Mike Wilson: James Taylor
Festival Yob #1: Sean Entwistle
Festival Yob #2: Ben Terrell
Festival Girl: Miranda Louey
Musical guests: Jaguar Spring, Bitter Sweet Kicks

Summary:-
The music festival ends in disaster for Sunny; Elle and Lucas get honest about their relationship but Lucas continues his gambling; and after their attempts for a romantic night-in go off the rails, Miranda asks Steve to move back in.

Episode 5716
Network Ten: 22/06/2009
Five: 24/08/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Police Officer: uncredited
Special Guest Appearance: Bitter Sweet Kicks, Jaguar Spring

Summary:-
Zeke finds Sunny but gets lost himself; and Bridget's baby comes at the worst possible moment.

Note: Baby Napier: Alia & Gab Devercelli added to cast list

Episode 5717
Network Ten: 23/06/2009
Five: 25/08/2009

Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Trisha Day: Katherine Tonkin
Special Guest Appearance: Bitter Sweet Kicks, Jaguar Spring

Summary:-
Complications with Bridget's labour put her baby's life in danger; Zeke finally lets down his defences to Sunny.

Note: First appearance of Alia & Gab Devercelli as Baby Napier

Episode 5718
Network Ten: 24/06/2009
Five: 26/08/2009

Written by Sue Hore
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Bridget and Declan's baby fights for her life; Zeke struggles to find a way to prevent Sunny from being forced to leave.

Episode 5719
Network Ten: 25/06/2009
Five: 27/08/2009

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Special Guest: WWE Superstar Batista

Summary:-
Rebecca wins over her reluctant groom; Kate's acceptance of Paul drives Harry away; and Lucas continues to gamble, bringing him closer to Steph.

Episode 5720
Network Ten: 26/06/2009
Five: 28/08/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Angela Scott: Veronica Porcaro

Summary:-
Susan and Libby face more public fallout from their surrogacy; Harry sells his beloved watch to pursue his love of music; and Toadie signs Callum up to raise a guide dog puppy.

Episode 5721
Network Ten: 29/06/2009
Five: 31/08/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Sergeant Ray Moller: Steven Stagg
Vinnie Priest: Ron Kamoen
Nurse Brooke Mitchell: Klaire Gazzo
Postman: Alix Jackson

Summary:-
Paul uncovers a startling truth in the surrogacy case; and Zeke is faced with a dilemma - his family or his girl?

Episode 5722
Network Ten: 30/06/2009
Five: 01/09/2009

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Karl resorts to desperate measures to fight for his family; and Zeke feels he's losing his connection to the Kennedys.

Episode 5723
Network Ten: 01/07/2009
Five: 02/09/2009

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor

Summary:-
Toadie and Libby's friendship is strained as the surrogacy fight continues; Declan and Bridget struggle to name their baby; and Susan and Karl are embarrassed when a very personal item falls into the wrong hands.

Note: Baby Napier now credited as India Napier

Episode 5724
Network Ten: 02/07/2009
Five: 03/09/2009

Written by Fiona Wood
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Grieving Harry risks everything; Lucas helps Toadie rebuild his confidence; and will Bridget accept Miranda's help?

Episode 5725
Network Ten: 03/07/2009
Five: 04/09/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward

Summary:-
Susan reaches out to troubled Harry; Steph struggles with her feelings for Lucas; and Mickey misses his real family.