Neighbours Episode Guide: 6551-6575

Episode 6551
Eleven: 07/01/2013
Five: 04/02/2013

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Carmel Tyler: Kirsty Child
Francesca Villante: Carmelina Di Guglielmo
Baby Villante: Lucas MacFarlane
Baby Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson
Jamie Marr: Edwina Royce

2013 Series Return
Summary:-
Toadie's world is rocked when Sonya suffers severe complications after giving birth; meanwhile Susan clocks awkwardness between Karl and Carmel.

Episode 6552
Eleven: 08/01/2013
Five: 05/02/2013

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Carmel Tyler: Kirsty Child
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Shattered Toadie fears the worst as Sonya remains in surgery. Will she pull through? Meanwhile Susan is unsure who to believe when Karl claims Carmel is lying.

Episode 6553
Eleven: 09/01/2013
Five: 06/02/2013

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Carmel Tyler: Kirsty Child

Summary:-
Conflicted Ajay puts Rani's interest ahead of his own and invites Priya to come home; meanwhile Karl struggles to let Summer go on her Parisian trip fearing she's unprepared.

Episode 6554
Eleven: 10/01/2013
Five: 07/02/2013

Written by Lucas Testro
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Tash continues to enjoy her secret fling with Andrew but feels guilty when she sees how much Andrew still means to Summer; meanwhile Priya struggles to relax at home when Rani is still angry with her.

Final appearance of Jordy Lucas as Summer Hoyland

Episode 6555
Eleven: 11/01/2013
Five: 08/02/2013

Written by Jo Watson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Francesca Villante: Carmelina Di Guglielmo
Scotty Boland: Rhys Uhlich
Gabby Ross: Hannah Vanderheide
Eloise Russell: Amy Arnott
Michaela Douglas: Caitlin Pascoe
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane

Summary:-
Vanessa prioritises her baby over her romantic dilemma; Tash makes her decision on a relationship with Andrew; meanwhile Georgia suspects there's something wrong with Vanessa's baby.

Episode 6556
Eleven: 14/01/2013
Five: 11/02/2013

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Scotty Bowland: Rhys Uhlich
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Baby Patrich Villante: Lucas MacFarlane
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Rhys hides his concern from Vanessa and Lucas when he reveals their baby needs further tests; meanwhile Georgia struggles to deal with the emotional impact of her job and turns to Scotty for support.

Episode 6557
Eleven: 15/01/2013
Five: 12/02/2013

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane

Summary:-
With Lucas at the hospital, Chris struggles to man the garage alone. Can Chris recognise his differences with Aidan and accept his help? Meanwhile, can Lucas stay strong for Vanessa and their son?

Episode 6558
Eleven: 16/01/2013
Five: 13/02/2013

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Nate Fuller: Ryan Jones
Brian O'Laughlan: Paul Denny
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Paul is determined not to let his feelings for Priya affect him. Will he be able to resist Priya? Meanwhile Toadie struggles to find a way to soothe Nell's crying.

Jordy Lucas gone from main cast list

Episode 6559
Eleven: 17/01/2013
Five: 14/02/2013

Written by Eloise Healey
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Charlotte McKemmie: Meredith Penman
Tony Corvus: Mick Alford
Sheree Corvus: Jacqui Sundbery
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Ajay struggles at work and decides to put his own desires ahead of Priya's; meanwhile Chris is thrown when Aidan asks him to move in.

Episode 6560
Eleven: 18/01/2013
Five: 15/02/2013

Written by Chris Phillips
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Roy Michaels: Peter Hardy
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane

Summary:-
Ajay makes some drastic decisions that will change everything for Rani; meanwhile exhausted Vanessa worries about her son, hoping he will respond to the medication.

Episode 6561
Eleven: 21/01/2013
Five: 18/02/2013

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Brett Letson: Brendan McCallum
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Rhys sets up a charity foundation to raise money for Vanessa. The question is how long can he keep it a secret? Meanwhile Tash wants to make a good impression at Paul's birthday dinner.

Episode 6562
Eleven: 22/01/2013
Five: 19/02/2013

Written by Mia Tolhurst
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Carmel Tyler: Kirsty Child
Matt Kleinman: Jarred Taylor
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane

Summary:-
Susan and Karl share a moment after helping with the fundraiser for Vanessa, only for Susan to reject Karl; meanwhile Tash challenges Sheila to beat her single-day tip record.

Episode 6563
Eleven: 23/01/2013
Five: 20/02/2013

Written by Libby Butler
Directed by Peter Sharp
Guest stars
Carmel Tyler: Kirsty Child
Will Clifton: Garth Ploog
Lyndall Stokes: Clare Griggs
Jade Mitchell: Gemma Pranita
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley

Summary:-
While Karl shuts down his clear feelings for Susan, confused Susan is encouraged to discuss the situation with Karl; meanwhile Sheila's matchmaking attempts leave Chris feeling even worse.

Note: Jade Mitchell only appears in Facebook photos

Episode 6564
Eleven: 24/01/2013
Five: 21/02/2013

Written by Catherine Roden
Directed by Laurence Wilson
Guest stars
Charlotte McKemmie: Meredith Penman
Polly Lipcer: Kylie Trounson
Daryl Banick: Mark Doggett
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Tash assures Andrew she can manage Charlie's without him, whilst he goes for blood tests. Will Tash be able to keep all her customers happy? Meanwhile Callum still tries to impress Rani.

Episode 6565
Eleven: 25/01/2013
Five: 22/02/2013

Written by Libby Butler
Directed by Laurence Wilson
Guest stars
Charlotte McKemmie: Meredith Penman
Polly Lipcer: Kylie Trounson
Zosia Pol: Imogen Hopper
Baby Patrick Villante: Lucas MacFarlane
Baby Nell Rebecchi: Scarlett Anderson

Summary:-
Toadie encourages Lucas to support Vanessa; meanwhile Andrew is put under pressure by Paul to fire Tash and end the scandal before it hits the papers.

Episode 6566
Eleven: 28/01/2013
Five: 25/02/2013

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Laurence Wilson
Guest stars
none