Neighbours Episode Guide: 5726-5750

Episode 5726
Network Ten: 06/07/2009
Five: 07/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Poker Player #1: Mike McEvoy

Summary:-
Steph tells Lucas of her feelings for him; Sunny struggles to find a way to express her feelings for Zeke; and Bridget develops a bond with Kate.

Episode 5727
Network Ten: 07/07/2009
Five: 08/09/2009

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Justin Hunter: Chris Toohey
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote

Summary:-
Things are awkward between Lucas and Steph but who's the one with the problem? Bridget struggles to juggle motherhood and year 12; Kate goes back to school but can she ever be a regular teenager?

Episode 5728
Network Ten: 08/07/2009
Five: 09/09/2009

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Bridget risks India's safety to fight for Libby; Dan and Lucas are envious of each other's lives; has a hormonal Susan accidentally burnt her bridges with Harry?

Episode 5729
Network Ten: 09/07/2009
Five: 10/09/2009

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Brian Rode: Leo Taylor
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill

Summary:-
Bridget questions whether she can be super-mum; Susan and Karl fight for the surrogacy at any cost; and Callum and Sophie confront the boy/girl divide.

Episode 5730
Network Ten: 10/07/2009
Five: 11/09/2009

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Doctor Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd

Summary:-
Paul's love of a headline threatens to derail the surrogacy, again; Lou and Callum are upset that Mickey plans to leave Erinsborough for good; and Ringo begins to realise his friendship with Declan has changed now that Declan is a dad.

Episode 5731
Network Ten: 13/07/2009
Five: 14/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Kotto: Akanji Olalekan

Summary:-
Donna is caught in the middle of another Robinson war; Lucas desperately searches for a way to settle his gambling debts; and Bridget and Declan put their friends to the test.

Episode 5732
Network Ten: 14/07/2009
Five: 15/09/2009

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Johnno Brewer: Damien Aylward
Kotto: Akanji Olalekan

Summary:-
Donna fights to keep the teens together, Mickey farewells Ramsay Street and can Dan really save his brother?

Note: Final appearance of Fletcher O'Leary as Mickey Gannon

Episode 5733
Network Ten: 15/07/2009
Five: 16/09/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tragedy strikes Ramsay Street; and Dan struggles to relate to his surrogate mother-in-law.

Episode 5734
Network Ten: 16/07/2009
Five: 17/09/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dr. Veronica Olenski: Caroline Lloyd
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Felix: Baxter Humenuik
Sarah: Cherie Humenuik
Tracey: Shelley McLean

Summary:-
Susan gains an unexpected ally; Lucas resists the gambling bug and rediscovers the spark with Elle; Declan is roped into helping Paul plan his wedding; and a survivor emerges from the crash, but can they find help in time?

Episode 5735
Network Ten: 17/07/2009
Five: 18/09/2009

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jack Patric: Nigel Davis

Summary:-
As Harry and Declan threaten to clash, Susan tries to help them both work through their issues; Sophie tries to get Kate to lighten up; and can survivor Steve save his family?

Episode 5736
Network Ten: 20/07/2009
Five: 21/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
Sergeant Mark Bernard: Liam Pedersen
Yasmin Williams: Terri Brabon

Summary:-
Lives hang in the balance in the aftermath of the road tragedy; and Sunny unwittingly fuels Zeke's deep-seated insecurities.

Note: Mickey Gannon and Lou Carpenter gone from regular cast list

Episode 5737
Network Ten: 21/07/2009
Five: 22/09/2009

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Dr Peggy Newton: Carolyn Bock
India Napier (Toddler): Lily Wouters
Doctor Smith: Adam Thomas

Summary:-
The life of a Ramsay Street favourite hangs in the balance.

Note: Final appearance of Eloise Mignon as Bridget Parker

Episode 5738
Network Ten: 22/07/2009
Five: 23/09/2009

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Declan struggles to cope with the loss of Bridget; The children of Ramsay Street help the adults through their grief; and Steve and Miranda make a startling announcement.

Episode 5739
Network Ten: 23/07/2009
Five: 24/09/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Friends and family rally around to prove to Declan that he can be a father to India; Elle learns about Steph's feelings for Lucas.

Episode 5740
Network Ten: 24/07/2009
Five: 25/09/2009

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Erinsborough says goodbye to the Parkers; insecure Elle urges Lucas to let Steph take the blame.

Thanks to: Le Pine Funeral Services

Episode 5741
Network Ten: 27/07/2009
Five: 28/09/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Josh Burns: Scott Brennan

Summary:-
Elle risks her career to save Lucas; Sunny's research hits a raw nerve with Zeke while Donna struggles with her grief.

Notes:
New opening titles
Steve, Miranda and Bridget Parker gone from regulat cast list.

Episode 5742
Network Ten: 28/07/2009
Five: 29/09/2009

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Josh Burns: Scott Brennan
Martine Crossley: Lily Hall
Special Guest Appearance by: Tim Vine

Summary:-
Desperate to protect Lucas, Elle takes matters into her own hands; Sunny finds a way to heal the teens; and Declan struggles with his anger.

Episode 5743
Network Ten: 29/07/2009
Five: 30/09/2009

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Dan bottles up his feelings to help others; Kate decides to stop playing mum and embrace teenage life; and who is behind the vendetta against Steph?

Episode 5744
Network Ten: 30/07/2009
Five: 01/10/2009

Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Terry Shepherd
Guest stars
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Constable: Michael Pastore

Summary:-
Toadie discovers the identity of Ramsay Street's vigilante; Kate finds a new confidence; and Susan has shock news for Dan and Libby.

Episode 5745
Network Ten: 31/07/2009
Five: 02/10/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Terry Shepherd
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Steph's guilt is piqued when she is faced with Harry's anger; Declan learns to accept Paul's desire to be a part of his family, but decides to sue Steph; and Susan pushes Karl into a new line of work.

Episode 5746
Network Ten: 03/08/2009
Five: 05/10/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson

Summary:-
Declan struggles to continue the lawsuit; Ringo dreams of a medical career; while Zeke is stressed out with indecision.

Episode 5747
Network Ten: 04/08/2009
Five: 06/10/2009

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Christian Doran: Adrian Woolcock
Peter Slezac: Ray Hare

Summary:-
Declan isolates himself in his quest for revenge; Steph is forced to admit her secret to Toadie; and Ringo proves he's serious about becoming a paramedic.

Episode 5748
Network Ten: 05/08/2009
Five: 07/10/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
Tim Collins: Ben Anderson
Gareth Henning: Duncan Woodcock
Ken O'Connell: Andrew Percy

Summary:-
Dan discovers the true cause of the Parker accident; Declan remains determined to pursue his case against Steph; and Dan finds a way of getting through to Harry.

Episode 5749
Network Ten: 06/08/2009
Five: 08/10/2009

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Facing culpability for Bridget's death, Lucas plans to run; and Callum's bond with Kate ignites his yearning for a mother.

Episode 5750
Network Ten: 07/08/2009
Five: 09/10/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Catherine Roden
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Donna considers finding her biological father; Callum reveals there's something missing in his life; and Steph is off the hook but can she forgive Lucas?