Neighbours Episode Guide: 6251-6275

Episode 6251
Eleven: 19/09/2011
Five: 17/10/2011

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Steve Barnes: Nicholas Gunn
Jamie Marr: Edwin Royce
Leighton Parsons: Kristy Best

Summary:-
Wanting to show his appreciation to Sonya for everything she has done for him lately, with Malcolm's help, Toadie plans a surprise party for her 30th birthday. As the council prepare to give their verdict, Kyle blows his top. After venting his frustration on Rhys, he realises he has crossed the line and later apologises. Meanwhile Rhys gets into an argument with a patron at the bar.

Episode 6252
Eleven: 20/09/2011
Five: 18/10/2011

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Erik Poulos: Ivan Bradara

Summary:-
When Kate is put in charge of recruiting students to the community 'History Wall' project, Noah sees a way to get closer to her. Andrew suspects Noah's intentions, and his hunch is confirmed. Meanwhile Kyle confronts Rhys about walking out on the fight at Charlies.

Episode 6253
Eleven: 21/09/2011
Five: 19/10/2011

Written by Ceinwen Langley
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Helena Williams: Camilla Jackson

Summary:-
Noah denies that he is attracted to Kate. Michael, holding on to the secrets surrounding his wife's death, loses the plot when an article about her is pinned up at the school. He is concerned when Summer admits she thinks Tash should know more about her mum. Meanwhile Paul is determined to fight Toadie and the development.

Music: 'Shoot Straight' by Sparkadia, 'Slow Dancing' by Underminers, 'Ghost' by Lazy Susan

Episode 6254
Eleven: 22/09/2011
Five: 20/10/2011

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Helena Williams: Camilla Jackson

Summary:-
Summer and Andrew are surprised when Malcolm is so easygoing about Andrew sleeping over. Meanwhile Tash sees the article about her mother and decides she wants Summer to help her find her grandparents and uncover the truth. Karl hits the roof.

Episode 6255
Eleven: 23/09/2011
Five: 21/10/2011

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Lorraine Dowski: Zoe Bertram

Summary:-
Sonya worries about Callum's internet usage. Paul hires the Number Twenty-Six cleaner and, after putting her discretion to the test, she proves more useful than he expected. Afraid at what she will discover about her mother, Tash asks Summer and Chris to investigate where her grandparents' address is located.

Episode 6256
Eleven: 26/09/2011
Five: 24/10/2011

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Lorraine Dowski: Zoe Bertram
Miles Cavandish: Peter Flaherty

Summary:-
It is the day of Sonya's party, and although Toadie is busy at work he promises to be there in time for the party but he's unaware that Paul is planning a final move to halt the development for good. Toadie must decide whether to let down his family temporarily or risk his career.

Episode 6257
Eleven: 27/09/2011
Five: 25/10/2011

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Erik Poulos: Ivan Bradara

Summary:-
Chris avoids making a decision about his future. Toadie struggles to find a way to thwart Paul's plan to halt the development, but his efforts seem fruitless. So when Malcolm suggests he find another area for the centre's car park, he jumps on the idea.

Episode 6258
Eleven: 28/09/2011
Five: 26/10/2011

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Peter Noonan: James Saunders

Summary:-
Despite being torn about his solution, Toadie is disappointed when Sonya doesn't support him and she pleads with him to find another solution to the development plans. He is out of options, but does his best to satisfy everyone. A nervous Tash fears rejection and practices what to say to her aunt.

Lou Carpenter added to main cast list
Produced by Neal Kingston Richard Jasek

Episode 6259
Eleven: 29/09/2011
Five: 27/10/2011

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger

Summary:-
Sonya tells Toadie she wants to scrap their three year plan and try for a baby sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Sophie tries to put her feelings for Noah behind her. But she gets upset when she realises Noah fancies Summer. Kate does her best to offer support, but an argument breaks out over a nose ring.

Episode 6260
Eleven: 30/09/2011
Five: 28/10/2011

Written by Justin Walsh
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Noah Parkin: Oprheus Pledger
Lorraine Dowski: Zoe Bertram
Tamara Jovanovic: Emily Barrett
Noah's Band: Chris Taranto
Etta Curry

Summary:-
Supported by Chris, Tash is forced to get creative in her attempt to finally meet her aunt. It seems everything is against her. First Chris has to pull out, and then Michael discovers what she is up to. Meanwhile Andrew tries to keep his used car scheme from Paul.

Episode 6261
Eleven: 03/10/2011
Five: 31/10/2011

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Helena Williams: Camilla Jackson

Summary:-
Tash meets her aunt Emilia. Worried Michael is onto her, Tash pushes her aunt too far, too fast. Toadie gets approval to make generous offers to Lucas, Kyle and Lou for their businesses but can't help feeling conflicted. How will Toadie's friends react to his buy-out offer? Malcolm learns Susan and Karl have decided to separate.

Episode 6262
Eleven: 04/10/2011
Five: 01/11/2011

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair

Summary:-
Susan and Karl struggle to cope with separation. - can they really face life without each other after all these years? Malcolm doesn't take Karl and Susan's decision to separate well. Missing Jade's support, Kyle comes to a startling revelation. Andrew fears Summer is beginning to rely on him too much.

Music: 'Perfection' by Adalita, 'Which Way To Go' by Clare Bowditch & The Feeding Set

Episode 6263
Eleven: 05/10/2011
Five: 02/11/2011

Written by Eloise Healey
Directed by Mandy Smith
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
George Pappas: Lliam Amor

Summary:-
Jade cannot handle Kyle's declaration of love, so she tries to pretend she does not feel the same way about him. Lucas considers the offer for the sale of the garage but feels the pressure from Chris and Paul to turn it down. Meanwhile Susan struggles to deal with everyone's sympathy since the separation. George learns that Chris plans to skip university.

Music: 'Black Narcissus' by Peabody

Episode 6264
Eleven: 06/10/2011
Five: 03/11/2011

Written by James Sapwell
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
George Pappas: Lliam Amor

Summary:-
Lucas tries to stop George pressing charges. Following a talk with George, Lucas cuts Chris's shifts until after the exams. After knocking back Kyle's suggestion that they try being a real couple, Jade reports to Sonya that she's finally sorted out her feelings for him. Trying to avoid Kyle, Jade distracts herself with Malcolm.

Music: 'I Want You' by Moloko

Episode 6265
Eleven: 07/10/2011
Five: 04/11/2011

Written by Steve Vidler
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford

Summary:-
Malcolm puts of his return to London so he can help Karl and Susan cope with their separation. Andrew worries that Summer is relying on him too much for emotional support. Meanwhile, Tash fears she'll never learn about her mother's side of the family, but she spots Emilia secretly watching her and realises she may be closer to the truth than she thought.

Music: 'She Is Gone' by The Vines

Episode 6266
Eleven: 10/10/2011
Five: 07/11/2011

Written by Catherine Roden
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Helena Williams: Camilla Jackson
Felix Luney: Mason Viola
Adam 'Milsy' Miller: Jye O'Toole
Felix's Friend: Zander Speight

Summary:-
Tash realises there is something mysterious about her mother's death. Toadie worries Callum is becoming an online gaming nerd. Michael has more 'visions' of his dead wife.

Episode 6267
Eleven: 11/10/2011
Five: 08/11/2011

Written by Emma J. Steele
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Dr Amy Holdsworth: Andrea Powell

Summary:-
Tash searches for Helena's medical records at the hospital. While looking for the truth behind her mother's death Tash discovers that Michael is receiving counselling. Meanwhile Kate starts to see Noah in a different light when he surprises her with a mature side to his character. Karl and Susan clash.

Episode 6268
Eleven: 12/10/2011
Five: 09/11/2011

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger

Summary:-
Brennan's bike is put up for sale. Kate confides in Noah about Brennan and decided she needs to move on - but Andrew worries she is becoming too close to her pupil. Despite Andrew's warnings, Kate continues to get closer to Noah. Lucas dithers about selling the garage. Sonya plants a tree in memory of Brennan, and Sonya and Toadie struggle with the secret of his death.

Music: 'Lost Horizon' by The Blackeyed Susans, 'Sleep In Peace' by Matthew Barber

Episode 6269
Eleven: 13/10/2011
Five: 10/11/2011

Written by Li-Kim Chuah
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Terry McCann: Peter Harrington-Olsen

Summary:-
Sonya learns of Karl and Susan's separation. Jade is confused about Kyle's reaction to her flirting with Malcolm. Callum speculates about what happened to Brennan - but Sonya struggles to hide the truth and inadvertently reveals the truth about his death.

Episode 6270
Eleven: 14/10/2011
Five: 11/11/2011

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland

Summary:-
Callum struggles with the burden of knowing the truth about Brennan. Toadie worries that keeping the secret of Brennan's death is too much to ask of Callum. Is Toadie about to tear Kate's world apart? Concerns are raised when Chris disengages with VCE exam study to spruce up the latest car purchase.

Episode 6271
Eleven: 17/10/2011
Five: 14/11/2011

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland

Summary:-
Kate is shell-shocked when she discovers Brennan is dead - and while struggling to deal with her grief, she makes a regrettable mistake. Meanwhile Toadie and Sonya try to help Callum come to terms with the news, and Toadie feels guilty when a work meeting means he has to leave his family when they need him.

Episode 6272
Eleven: 18/10/2011
Five: 15/11/2011

Written by Catherine Roden
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Martin Chambers: John Wood
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger

Summary:-
After kissing Noah, Kate knows she's made a huge mistake. Kate tries to end Noah's infatuation, but he is unwilling to forget about the incident. Karl and Malcolm are cajoled into playing a round of golf with Martin and Rhys as Karl seeks distraction from his problems. Summer is looking for a hard-hitting story for her folio.

Music: 'Various Small Fires' by Paris Wells

Episode 6273
Eleven: 19/10/2011
Five: 16/11/2011

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Tony Winstone: Luke Lennox
Janet Green: Briony Williams

Summary:-
Kyle's cousin Dane arrives in Erinsborough. After a run-in with Sonya, Dane finds a way to stop the shopping centre developers, but at what cost to Summer? Meanwhile, Kate tries to put the mistake with Noah behind her, but Noah declares his love. Susan is unhappy that Karl appears to enjoy being single again.

Episode 6274
Eleven: 20/10/2011
Five: 17/11/2011

Written by Mia Tolhurst
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Amy Holdsworth: Andrea Powell
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler

Summary:-
Dane's torn between saving Kyle's business and destroying Summer's university dreams if he doesn't stop her from running the story he gave her. Meanwhile, despite resisting any talk of his past, Michael finally opens up a little to his therapist. Michael reaches out to Tash, but is it too late? Lucas is smitten by a beautiful stranger. Michael tries to hide the gift Emilia left for Tash and sets of to confront her - not realising she is already on Ramsay Street.

Episode 6275
Eleven: 21/10/2011
Five: 18/11/2011

Written by Chris Corbett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Helena Williams: Camilla Jackson

Summary:-
Unable to resist his curiosity, Michael opens the gift left for Tash and is stunned to discover items that belonged to his late wife. Lucas finds a novel way to woo Emilia. But will he still be interested when he finds out who she is?