Neighbours Episode Guide: 5776-5800

Episode 5776
Network Ten: 14/09/2009
Five: 16/11/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Bob: Neil Barnett

Summary:-
Donna runs away to find James; and Lyn shows Paul she will not be intimidated.

Episode 5777
Network Ten: 15/09/2009
Five: 17/11/2009

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Heidi Kesper: Tara Hazel
Macca: John Kim

Summary:-
Donna realises she's not alone; Kate's plan to get Harry a date backfires; and Susan catches Ringo cheating with Libby.

Episode 5778
Network Ten: 16/09/2009
Five: 18/11/2009

Written by Emma J. Steele
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan

Summary:-
Kate's attempts to get back at Amanda only lead to further humiliation for Harry; and Zeke's romantic past threatens his relationship with Sunny.

Episode 5779
Network Ten: 17/09/2009
Five: 19/11/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay

Summary:-
Toadie has to choose between his car and Sonya; Zeke tries to prove to Sunny that she's really special; Karl acquires an obsessive fan; and Dan must choose where his responsibility lies.

Episode 5780
Network Ten: 18/09/2009
Five: 20/11/2009

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay
Protester #1: Cameron Ewert
Protester #2: Georgia Pantazis

Summary:-
Susan seeks to rehabilitate Karl's lonely fan; Toadie finally manages to impress Sonya; and will Elle sell Harold's to a corporate coffee house chain?

Episode 5781
Network Ten: 21/09/2009
Five: 23/11/2009

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Mike Wilson: James Taylor
Man: Tim Ratcliffe
Jackson Shaw: Nicholas Bacash
Juggler: Josh Lefers
Banjo Player: Patrick McCullagh

Summary:-
Donna looks for escape in a glamorous new world; and Lyn's financial woes force her into a risky proposition.

Episode 5782
Network Ten: 22/09/2009
Five: 24/11/2009

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Mike Wilson: James Taylor
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Shannon Eagles: Jennifer Innes
Jet Krajer: Jacob Shotard
Bouncer: Ravi Chand
Fashion Assistant: Vanessa Ebert

Summary:-
Donna goes to extremes to impress her idol; Steph and Lucas struggle to get their friendship back on course; and Toadie's first date with Sonya looks like it's going to be a disaster.

Episode 5783
Network Ten: 23/09/2009
Five: 25/11/2009

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay
Mike Wilson: James Taylor
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar

Summary:-
Elle and Lucas reignite their passion; Robin becomes a problem for Harry; and Donna's gall pays off.

Episode 5784
Network Ten: 24/09/2009
Five: 26/11/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay

Summary:-
Zeke is convinced that Robin has an agenda; Libby fears for the future of her marriage; and Kate and Callum both learn something about professional wrestling.

Episode 5785
Network Ten: 25/09/2009
Five: 27/11/2009

Written by Lesley Lewis
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha

Summary:-
Zeke plays a dangerous game with Robin; Paul's new gossip column causes a stir; Callum's wrestling dreams are rekindled.

Episode 5786
Network Ten: 28/09/2009
Five: 30/11/2009

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Noel West: Keith Hutton
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Can Zeke escape in time to save Sunny? And is Elle brave enough to put herself on the line again?

Episode 5787
Network Ten: 29/09/2009
Five: 01/12/2009

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Robin Hester: Benjamin Jay
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Lyn's new job as a gossip columnist threatens her relationship with Susan; and Zeke proves he was right about Robin.

Episode 5788
Network Ten: 30/09/2009
Five: 02/12/2009

Written by Fiona Wood
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Lindsey Stace: Vanessa Crouch
Coffee Assistant: Sarah Attrill

Summary:-
Donna's big career break puts a friendship in jeopardy; Lyn tries to make things right; and Paul 'encourages' Lucas to let Elle chase her dream.

Episode 5789
Network Ten: 01/10/2009
Five: 03/12/2009

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Clumsy Assistant: Jessica Waters
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Donna compromises herself to stay on Saffron's good side; Lucas fears Elle won't come back from New York; and Libby makes some big decisions without Dan. Is the Kennedy-Fitzgerald marriage headed for trouble?

Episode 5790
Network Ten: 02/10/2009
Five: 04/12/2009

Written by Sue Hore
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Harry and Sophie try to protect Kate from having to choose between her dance dream and her family; Libby is crushed by Dan's continued betrayal; and Donna's attempts to relieve her own guilt fall flat.

Episode 5791
Network Ten: 05/10/2009
Five: 07/12/2009

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Patricia Kinsman: Tula Tzoras
Lauren Gateley: Kelly Aykers
As Himself: Jason Coleman

Summary:-
Kate and Donna are forced to face their dreams.

Note: Lou Carpenter added to regular cast list.

Episode 5792
Network Ten: 06/10/2009
Five: 08/12/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Kate blames her family for her failure; and Donna is determined to prove herself at work, but how much will she sacrifice for her career?

Episode 5793
Network Ten: 07/10/2009
Five: 09/12/2009

Written by Chris Corbett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Dan clashes with his family as he tries to explain giving away the money to Sam; and Rebecca gives Paul an ultimatum... either get Donna back home or else.

Episode 5794
Network Ten: 08/10/2009
Five: 10/12/2009

Written by Chris Corbett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha

Summary:-
Dan's continued support of Sam now endangers his relationship with Ben, with Libby and with Susan; and Lou's return prompts a battle of wills between Lyn and Paul. Who will recruit Lou to their side?

Episode 5795
Network Ten: 09/10/2009
Five: 11/12/2009

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim

Summary:-
Kate's dreams for a green Deb go up in smoke when she is sabotaged; Paul's embargo on Lyn may lead to the loss of a community icon; and the Kennedy-Fitzgeralds struggle to come together and work as a team.

Episode 5796
Network Ten: 12/10/2009
Five: 04/01/2010

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Sarah Aquino: Madeleine Vizard
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote

Summary:-
Sparks fly between Kate and Harry as the countdown to the Deb begins; and Rebecca and Lyn become unlikely allies - but will Paul discover their plan?

Episode 5797
Network Ten: 13/10/2009
Five: 05/01/2010

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Sarah Aquino: Madeleine Vizard
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Saffron Jankievicz: Shanyn Asmar
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne
Chen Li: Joshua Erwin Ongso

Summary:-
Donna is pushed to turn her back on her job with Saffron; and Kate's plan to get Harry to the Deb with Sarah backfires.

Episode 5798
Network Ten: 14/10/2009
Five: 06/01/2010

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Constable Simone Page: Laura Hill
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Has Elle lost her heart to New York? And will Donna find the strength to press charges?

Episode 5799
Network Ten: 15/10/2009
Five: 07/01/2010

Written by Megan Herbert
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Mark Tobin: Jamie McDonald
Bar Tender: Ryan Hoult
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Harry risks everything for romance; Dan and Libby weather another storm; and Toadie pushes Elle to tell the truth.

Episode 5800
Network Ten: 16/10/2009
Five: 08/01/2010

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Hannah Hilliard
Guest stars
Amanda Fowler: Bella Heathcote
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Jumilla Chandra: Alysia Abeyratne

Summary:-
Amanda has a nasty surprise for Kate; Sophie and Callum prepare for high school; and will Declan foil Harry's attempts to get alcohol into the Deb?