Neighbours Episode Guide: 864-888

Episode 864
Network Ten: 24/11/1988
BBC: 06/03/1990
UK Gold: 22/02/1996

Summary:-
Malcolm hurts his knee and tells Des to go on the quiz show in his place, while Jane is overwhelmed but begins to have doubts about her new admirer.

Episode 865
Network Ten: 25/11/1988
BBC: 07/03/1990
UK Gold: 23/02/1996

Summary:-
Ramsay Street hosts a mini-grand prix, and Des makes his television debut. Des doesn't win the quiz, but he does get a holiday for Malcolm. Des asks Edie to run the coffee shop. Katie and Toby are playing with their billy cart, but it starts heading straight towards Edie…

Episode 866
Network Ten: 28/11/1988
BBC: 08/03/1990
UK Gold: 26/02/1996

Summary:-
Toby's cart crashes and breaks, and defects are found in the coffee shop. Katie and Toby hold a garage sale and sell Hilary's statuette to Joe - for $5! Joe finds himself in possession of a priceless antique without even realising it.

Episode 867
Network Ten: 29/11/1988
BBC: 09/03/1990
UK Gold: 27/02/1996

Summary:-
Henry hears disturbing news about Bronwyn, while Joe and Hilary battle for possession of the figurine after discovering its true value. Joe eventually gives Hilary her statuette back. He also argues with Toby, who runs away but gets stuck in a trunk. The coffee shop reopens.

Episode 868
Network Ten: 30/11/1988
BBC: 12/03/1990
UK Gold: 28/02/1996

Summary:-
Gail's stepmother makes a disturbing announcement about her relationship with Rob, and Madge becomes concerned about Harold's masseuse. Bouncer eventually finds Toby, and Paul returns from America. Henry tries to find out about Bronwyn's past, but fails.

Episode 869
Network Ten: 01/12/1988
BBC: 13/03/1990
UK Gold: 29/02/1996

Summary:-
Bronwyn's hidden past is revealed by Sharon, striking sparks which threaten to ignite Henry's temper. Lucy meets Nick and falls in love, and Paul announces that he's buying the Australian end of the Daniels Corporation.

Episode 870
Network Ten: 02/12/1988
BBC: 14/03/1990
UK Gold: 01/03/1996

Summary:-
Katie chastises Hilary into handing over the statuette. Gail is opposed to Paul's plans. Jane hears stunning news about Mark Granger when Lassiters receives a call from Mrs. Mark Granger in America…

Episode 871
Network Ten: 05/12/1988
BBC: 15/03/1990
UK Gold: 04/03/1996

Summary:-
Bronwyn takes a dim view of Henry's activities, and Gail is still against Paul's plans. Mrs. Granger turns out to be Mark's mother.

Episode 872
Network Ten: 06/12/1988
BBC: 16/03/1990
UK Gold: 05/03/1996

Summary:-
Nick thinks of a way to help Helen recover from her ordeal. Rob and Gloria decide to give their relationship another try, while Edie and Harold came into conflict in the coffee shop. Sharon pushes Lucy into the swimming pool after spotting her eyeing-up Nick.

Episode 873
Network Ten: 07/12/1988
BBC: 19/03/1990
UK Gold: 06/03/1996

Summary:-
Joe makes himself another enemy, and Nick tells Lucy that he isn't interested. Helen's arousal therapy begins. Katie hits Toby because he won't kiss her!

Episode 874
Network Ten: 08/12/1988
BBC: 20/03/1990
UK Gold: 07/03/1996

Summary:-
Toby takes boxing lessons, which prove a painful experience for Joe. Todd makes a tape of the residents of Ramsay Street and plays it to Helen, who wakes up. Toby eats garlic before finally kissing Katie!

Episode 875
Network Ten: 09/12/1988
BBC: 21/03/1990
UK Gold: 08/03/1996

Summary:-
Mark makes Jane a life-changing offer. A misunderstanding causes Bronwyn to think Henry is dying, when it's really a tree that's sick. Everyone rejoices over Helen's awakening.

Episode 876
Network Ten: 12/12/1988
BBC: 22/03/1990
UK Gold: 11/03/1996

Summary:-
1988 Series Finale
It's Christmas, and Jane accepts Mark's proposal. Aunt Edie plays Father Christmas, while Toby and Katie make up. Henry attempts to win back his place in Bronwyn's affections.

Episode 877
Network Ten: 17/01/1989
BBC: 23/03/1990
UK Gold: 12/03/1996

Summary:-
1989 Series Return
Bronwyn has a new boyfriend. Noelene arrives to collect Toby, but her new husband tries to hit Toby, much to Joe's horror.

Episode 878
Network Ten: 18/01/1989
BBC: 26/03/1990
UK Gold: 13/03/1996

Summary:-
An unexpected letter gives Bronwyn a nasty shock. Helen comes home, although she is still very weak. Noelene asks Edie to spy on Joe.

Episode 879
Network Ten: 19/01/1989
BBC: 27/03/1990
UK Gold: 14/03/1996

Summary:-
Harold's new dishwasher causes watery chaos around the coffee shop when but Madge puts too much soap in. Bronwyn can't think who the anonymous writer could be. Paul finds out that Derek Morris is interested in buying Lassiters.

Episode 880
Network Ten: 20/01/1989
BBC: 28/03/1990
UK Gold: 15/03/1996

Summary:-
Beverly becomes worried over Todd's choice of Christmas present, while Harold and Des both develop a rash from the dishwasher soap. Lucy reveals that she's been accused of cheating at Arlenwood, and Paul asks Des for a 95% mortgage in order to buy Lassiters.

Episode 881
Network Ten: 23/01/1989
BBC: 29/03/1990
UK Gold: 18/03/1996

Summary:-
Joe battles to keep his son - but realises his chances of winning are low. Mrs. Granger turns up on the Mangel doorstep, to Jane's shock. Todd goes to see the girl who copied Lucy's paper.

Episode 882
Network Ten: 24/01/1989
BBC: 30/03/1990
UK Gold: 19/03/1996

Summary:-
Jane attends a dinner party hosted by Mark's mother - but the evening doesn't exactly go according to plan when Mrs. Granger asks Jane not to marry Mark because of their class difference. Lucy confesses to cheating before Todd persuades Caroline to own up. Joe gives Edie a marijuana plant.

Episode 883
Network Ten: 25/01/1989
BBC: 02/04/1990
UK Gold: 20/03/1996

Summary:-
Jane makes an important decision, while Joe digs himself into a deep deep hole with a pot plant. Gail agrees to the Lassiter's deal, and the police catch Edie red-handed.

Episode 884
Network Ten: 26/01/1989
BBC: 03/04/1990
UK Gold: 21/03/1996

Summary:-
Paul and Gail are shocked by an appalling setback when Penny refuses to provide their loan, while Nick tries to make Helen get going after her stroke. Edie accuses Joe of planting the evidence, and Joe admits it. Des's relationship with Penelope begins to develop.

Episode 885
Network Ten: 27/01/1989
BBC: 04/04/1990
UK Gold: 22/03/1996

Summary:-
Beverly comes to a decision that angers Helen, who insists that Beverly go to her conference in Perth. Henry tries to catch the letter writer but Bronwyn catches him with a letter and accuses him of the crime. Des fails to change Penny's mind about Paul and Gail's loan. Lucy leaves.

Episode 886
Network Ten: 30/01/1989
BBC: 05/04/1990
UK Gold: 25/03/1996

Summary:-
Bronwyn discovers who really sent the anonymous letters and vows to get back with Henry, while Penelope springs a surprise on Des. Henry comes to decision about his relationship with Bronwyn, and Nick organises a 'Help Helen' rota - much to Helen's annoyance.

Episode 887
Network Ten: 31/01/1989
BBC: 06/04/1990
UK Gold: 26/03/1996

Summary:-
Henry eventually forgives Bronwyn, but Des refuses to take Penny back. Edie helps Noelene kidnap Toby.

Episode 888
Network Ten: 01/02/1989
BBC: 09/04/1990
UK Gold: 27/03/1996

Summary:-
Joe is left distraught after Noelene runs off with Toby, while Harold faces the opposite problem as his daughter Kerry makes an unexpected reappearance. Des tells Henry that he can move in - to the horror of Edie, Madge and Harold. Joe gets Toby back and he makes up with Noelene, who has left Ted.