Neighbours (Season 12)

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.

Episode 2531 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1996-01-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sam is still reeling from the shock discovery of Annalise's affair with Stonefish. Sonny takes things with Libby too far, and Lou and Cheryl consider the advantages of him marrying someone else for money.
Episode 2532 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1996-01-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A shattered Sam gets violent with Stonefish. Sonny begs Libby's forgiveness but realises he has taken things too far this time, and Hannah is distraught at the thought of Jen moving out.
Episode 2533 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1996-01-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Brett finds an ally in Cheryl's best friend, Judy. Sam discovers that Annalise's affair with Stonie is common knowledge in Ramsay Street so he decides to take off, while Stonie nurses his black eye.
Episode 2534 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1996-01-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni refuses to go back and repeat Year Twelve, but Cheryl has other plans as usual. Michael gives Jen some home truths about the way she has treated Phil. Lou and Cheryl still can't decide whether to take the money and run.
Episode 2535 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1996-01-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Susan and Karl's romantic night is shattered when Susan discovers that Kate was far more than a medical patient to Karl. Hannah visits Jen to get her side of the story about the break-up and for the first time in her life Danni can't talk her way out of a problem.
Episode 2536 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1996-01-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl's distress over Kate's death prompts Susan to wonder exactly what sort of relationship Karl had with her. Annalise collects her things from Marlene's, leaving a note and a ring for Sam. Libby's relationship dramas with Sonny cause gossip that she is pregnant.
Episode 2537 (Episode 7)
Air date: 1996-01-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl and Susan are upset that Libby felt she had to seek help from a counsellor. As Karl prepares to leave for Kate's funeral in Cairns, the tension mounts with Susan. Sam returns, with James Grinner who is a bad influence, and while Annalise tries to talk to Sam, he brushes her off. Annalise tells Joanna she is going away for good.
Episode 2538 (Episode 8)
Air date: 1996-01-31
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Annalise leaves Ramsay Street and she shares a sad goodbye with Sam. Jo contemplates going back to Western Australia. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves her diary at Billy's house - naturally he reads it and finds out some interesting information.
Episode 2539 (Episode 9)
Air date: 1996-02-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Melissa works out that Billy has read her diary, while Helen and Phil discover a girl in Michael's bedroom. Jen's job is under threat; and Stonie enlists Jo's help to put together a creative dance routine for the Performance Arts course.
Episode 2540 (Episode 10)
Air date: 1996-02-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Helen may be moving to a retirement village, while Luke notices an attraction between Judy Bergman and Brett. Stonefish wins a place in the performance arts class and starts work as a theme waiter at the coffee shop.
Episode 2541 (Episode 11)
Air date: 1996-02-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Melissa discovers that Billy misread a passage and innocently calls him stupid. Helen applies to sit a late entrance exam to get into university as a mature age student and Danni is dreading going back to school to repeat year twelve.
Episode 2542 (Episode 12)
Air date: 1996-02-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni decides to drop out of school after a shocking first day back. Sonny talks Libby into sharing a pizza and a chat, where she outlines what their relationship should be like. Meanwhile Sam's troublesome mate, James, has struck up a friendship with Jen who is working at Chez Chez as a barmaid.
Episode 2543 (Episode 13)
Air date: 1996-02-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After being sprung kissing James by Hannah, Jen throws herself into a panic. Susan becomes concerned for Billy and his ability to handle Year Eleven, while Luke's job is going well at the Time Share company.
Episode 2544 (Episode 14)
Air date: 1996-02-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke's on cloud nine after a wonderful romantic evening with Nadia. Sam finally has it out with James after he pulled an illegal stunt and Cheryl's had enough of Brett being a slob and not pulling his weight around the house.
Episode 2545 (Episode 15)
Air date: 1996-02-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadfish hassles Billy for information regarding dyslexia; Jo meets with Bruce Styles and is pleased when she discovers how happy he is with her work. Meanwhile Brett enjoys setting himself up in the backyard, and is Judy interested in him?
Episode 2546 (Episode 16)
Air date: 1996-02-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadfish amazes everyone with the results of his IQ test. Brett and Judy try to come to terms with their new relationship and Helen offers Brett some great advice on life.
Episode 2547 (Episode 17)
Air date: 1996-02-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A very famous postman visits Ramsay Street. Danni lets Cheryl know that her overprotective style of mothering is driving Brett away and Stonie is sorry that he ever mentioned the daggy coffee shop uniforms to Angie.
Episode 2548 (Episode 18)
Air date: 1996-02-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Valentine's Day brings with it some very strange outcomes for the residents of Ramsay Street. Cheryl finally extends the olive branch to Brett and Karl returns from Kate's memorial service, but the strain between Susan and himself is still there.
Episode 2549 (Episode 19)
Air date: 1996-02-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal realises that Kate must have been more than just a patient to Karl and Hannah suffers the ultimate humiliation when the teacher reads her letter about his good looks.
Episode 2550 (Episode 20)
Air date: 1996-02-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl and Susan continue to drift apart, neither wanting to bring up the issue of Kate. Hannah wags school in order to escape embarrassment over her note and Jen decides to spend a weekend devoted to her art.
Episode 2551 (Episode 21)
Air date: 1996-02-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal suspects Karl had an affair with Kate and looks for evidence. Hannah and Toadie become partners in crime and Mal and Stonefish have a surprise classmate.
Episode 2552 (Episode 22)
Air date: 1996-02-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl spies Brett and Judy together and realises the truth about their relationship. The Kennedy's have a family meeting about Karl's relationship with Kate and Toadie gets sprung wagging school.
Episode 2553 (Episode 23)
Air date: 1996-02-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jealous Danni gets her just desserts when she demands that Malcolm change his behaviour. Lou has a new professional rival in Marlene, and Cheryl and Judy have a heart to heart talk about Brett.
Episode 2554 (Episode 24)
Air date: 1996-02-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Joanna is shattered by Cody's cruel jibes, whilst Sam and Cody are having a great time together. The success of Marlene's radio show could place Lou's future in jeopardy.
Episode 2555 (Episode 25)
Air date: 1996-02-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni goes into a tailspin after Mal dumps her, and Mal's smugness soon disappears when Rupert appears eager to take his place in Danni's life. Life looks up for Jo when she meets a lovely man at the gym, the only problem is that one of her friends just broke up with him.
Episode 2556 (Episode 26)
Air date: 1996-02-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Brett and Libby are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves becoming more than just good friends. Jo's foray into aerobics teaching is put to the test by Toadie. While Karl challenges Cheryl to a serious golf tournament.
Episode 2557 (Episode 27)
Air date: 1996-02-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni makes a juvenile attempt to get Mal jealous. Since their romantic encounter, Brett and Libby are acting very suspicious and Mal and Stonie pool their finances and buy Sonny's old car.
Episode 2558 (Episode 28)
Air date: 1996-02-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke meets an attractive police woman, but his bad experience with the con-woman Nadia has made him a little tentative with the opposite sex. Toadie knows he'll have to catch the real graffiti artist if he is to prove he's not to blame and are Lou and Marlene set to become the new Abbott and Costello of the radio airwaves?
Episode 2559 (Episode 29)
Air date: 1996-02-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Believing Cody to be asleep, Sam tells her that his feelings for her have deepened. However, Cody has some news for Sam that may end their relationship before it even begins. Meanwhile Hannah lets Zoe sleep over to avoid her constantly fighting parents.
Episode 2560 (Episode 30)
Air date: 1996-03-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie tries valiantly to impress a girl at University, but unfortunately she only has eyes for Mal. Cody breaks some news to Sam about her future and Lou tries in vain to sabotage Marlene's radio show.
Episode 2561 (Episode 31)
Air date: 1996-03-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke makes a career decision that he is going to become a policeman. Toadie realises he'll have to find out who the real graffiti artist is if he's going to clear his name and Stonie tries to convince Catherine that he is actually a sensitive new age guy.
Episode 2562 (Episode 32)
Air date: 1996-03-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jen talks Cody into persuing a relationship with Sam, whilst Hannah is faced with the ultimate temptation, should she look at the test questions? Toadie sets out to make amends to those he has terrorised in the past.
Episode 2563 (Episode 33)
Air date: 1996-03-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cody prepares a romantic meal for Sam, as only Cody can, it's beer and pizza! Jen bids farewell to her friends in Ramsay Street and departs for Arnhem land.
Episode 2564 (Episode 34)
Air date: 1996-03-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sam is reluctant to enter the Grandchild of the Year contest until he realises the prize is $10,000. Cheryl is mortified when Brett announces he intends to sail around the world and Danni treats both Rupert and Mal badly and ends up with no mates.
Episode 2565 (Episode 35)
Air date: 1996-03-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie can't believe Catherine doesn't find him devastatingly attractive. Only Helen and Libby know about Brett's departure plans and Lou's job as a radio announcer comes into conflict with his position as Mayor of Erinsborough.
Episode 2566 (Episode 36)
Air date: 1996-03-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni receives a wonderful work offer. Mal and Stonie disagree over how they should begin rebuilding their car, should mechanics or aesthetics come first? Luke breezes through the first of the Police Force entrance exams.
Episode 2567 (Episode 37)
Air date: 1996-03-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah gets extremely nervous before the Brainarama quiz show taping. Cheryl visits Brett in Cairns before he sets sail around the world and Sam's day at the Cutest Grandchild Competition arrives.
Episode 2568 (Episode 38)
Air date: 1996-03-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah comes clean and confesses her quiz show sins. Susan is given the birthday surprise of the lifetime by her family and Toadie over-compensates for his new diet with a secret junk food binge.
Episode 2569 (Episode 39)
Air date: 1996-03-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal and Stonie have an unexpected visit from the boys in blue and Jo worries about her future when her first aerobics class doesn't go exactly to plan.
Episode 2570 (Episode 40)
Air date: 1996-03-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Police decide to stake out Ramsay Street in order to catch the drug fiends. Philip decides to take in a child through the Emergency Care programme and Sam may be in for a glamourous career change.
Episode 2571 (Episode 41)
Air date: 1996-03-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The stakeout of the Kennedy house goes dreadfully wrong when a Ramsay Street resident is shot and Sam's visit to the Teen Girl office takes a new turn when he is discovered by an important account executive who makes him an offer he simply can't refuse.
Episode 2572 (Episode 42)
Air date: 1996-03-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cody undergoes surgery and is placed straight into intensive care; Toadie's lunch pack pilfering is exposed, while Hannah's shoplifting exploits land her in hot water.
Episode 2573 (Episode 43)
Air date: 1996-03-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou's guilt concerning his anonymous romantic gifts only encourages Cheryl to continue the charade and Marlene is outraged to discover that Sam's new company wants him to disown his Nan to increase his rugged appeal.
Episode 2574 (Episode 44)
Air date: 1996-03-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke's entry to the Police Force is threatened when he misses an obstacle in the agility course. Lou begins to suspect that he has a following of radio groupies and Marlene's unpaid tickets amount to thousands, but she refuses to pay them on principle.
Episode 2575 (Episode 45)
Air date: 1996-03-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie is about to toss in the accelerated learning program until he meets his female equivalent. Lou is horrified when he gets a love letter that he believes is from Angie. Luke fears he has picked up the flu only days before his police medical.
Episode 2576 (Episode 46)
Air date: 1996-03-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal and Stonie can't decide where to start on the car repairs, but both agree that Libby is in need of a distraction to help get Brett's sudden departure off her mind. Much to Cheryl's dismay, Danni's off to Sydney for three weeks to help launch a fashion label.
Episode 2577 (Episode 47)
Air date: 1996-03-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sam and Marlene are not prepared for the onslaught of pushy stage mothers at the Grand Child of the Year photo shoot and Lou attempts to spark up Cheryl's mood and suggests she fly to Cairns to farewell Brett properly.
Episode 2578 (Episode 48)
Air date: 1996-03-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Marlene is arrested after refusing to pay her parking fines.
Episode 2579 (Episode 49)
Air date: 1996-03-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Just as it seems like Cody is on the mend, Pam is left devastated when tragedy strikes.
Episode 2580 (Episode 50)
Air date: 1996-03-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ramsay Street is rocked by Cody's death.
Episode 2581 (Episode 51)
Air date: 1996-04-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Pam upsets the residents of Ramsay Street with her decision for Cody's funeral to take place in Darwin. Marlene turns a deaf ear to Sam's growing frustration with her stubbornness to want to stay in prison until her attendance at Cody's memorial service is threatened.
Episode 2582 (Episode 52)
Air date: 1996-04-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie's head over heals for George, but it looks like a case of unrequited love when George admits she's fallen for another man, and Marlene's unpaid parking fines continue to haunt her when her furnishings are removed as compensation.
Episode 2583 (Episode 53)
Air date: 1996-04-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal, Jo and Luke get roped into Sam's crazy new world when they're asked to be in a photo for a fashion magazine depicting a day in the life of the 'Stefano Gold' man and Cheryl is shocked when Danni returns from Sydney with a man in tow!
Episode 2584 (Episode 54)
Air date: 1996-04-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni and Cheryl find themselves at odds over Danni's relationship with Kingston. Danni claims he's a changed man, but is he really? Philip gets a surprise call from Debbie in New York - she's coming home!
Episode 2585 (Episode 55)
Air date: 1996-04-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni's engagement to Kingston is causing shock waves around Ramsay Street especially with Malcolm. As Susan and Karl prepare to leave for their holiday, Mal and Libby start planning the party of the decade but their plans are thrown into chaos with the arrival of an unexpected guest!
Episode 2586 (Episode 56)
Air date: 1996-04-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Martin household is in total chaos with Debbie less than impressed with having to share a room with Hannah. Debbie's reluctance to fully explain exactly what went wrong in New York proves a true test for Phil's patience.
Episode 2587 (Episode 57)
Air date: 1996-04-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby and Rupert find themselves on the wrong side of the law and Lou and Cheryl are worried that Danni maybe using Kingston for his money.
Episode 2588 (Episode 58)
Air date: 1996-04-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Grampa Kennedy encourages the kids to have their party, however, a dampener is put on the evening when Billy suspects that Melissa is homophobic after a joke about one of his favourite teachers, Andrew Watson.
Episode 2589 (Episode 59)
Air date: 1996-04-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie confesses to Phillip that Rosemary had accused her of having an affair with her boyfriend. While Debbie denies the charges fiercely, it seems there may be a certain amount of truth in Rosemary's allegation and Billy and George are caught out in a moment of passion.
Episode 2590 (Episode 60)
Air date: 1996-04-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke's confident that he'll pass his police medical with flying colours, however, when he receives the results, he discovers he couldn't have been further from the truth. Meanwhile, Debbie is sent into a frenzy when Rosemary's boyfriend arrives in Ramsay Street.
Episode 2591 (Episode 61)
Air date: 1996-04-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke is shattered when he receives the results of his biopsy and Melissa becomes increasingly insecure around Billy, she fears she might lose him to George.
Episode 2592 (Episode 62)
Air date: 1996-04-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke takes drastic action in a bid to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret from Ramsay Street residents. Toadie's quest for true love looks set to continue when he and George decide their relationship should remain on a friendship level.
Episode 2593 (Episode 63)
Air date: 1996-04-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie puts on a brave face and assures Phil that her break up with Joel has made her a stronger person and Luke causes confusion for those around him with his sudden disinterest in the police force.
Episode 2594 (Episode 64)
Air date: 1996-04-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Grampa Tom struggles to find a quiet moment with Karl to tell him the long kept secret that could change their relationship forever.
Episode 2595 (Episode 65)
Air date: 1996-04-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal and Stonie's car commiserations turn into an impromptu party at which Hannah humiliates Debbie when she reveals to all, Debbie's history of bulimia.
Episode 2596 (Episode 66)
Air date: 1996-04-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl tries to come to terms with the fact that Tom is not his real father. Andrew confides in Susan about his relationship with another man. Stonie's prank may have gone too far when Marlene collapses and Phil sells the newsagency and embarks on a new career, as a romance novelist.
Episode 2597 (Episode 67)
Air date: 1996-04-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke's wish to keep his cancer diagnosis secret is shattered when Debbie reads Luke's patient card while filling in at the surgery. George is outraged of news that Jo's gym is to become 'women only' and Toadie comes clean about the smoking incident at the school dance.
Episode 2598 (Episode 68)
Air date: 1996-04-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andrew faces innuendos from students about his homosexuality but is determined to weather the storm and Billy's debut football match goes horribly wrong when he is knocked unconscious.
Episode 2599 (Episode 69)
Air date: 1996-04-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni declares war on Suki D and with encouragement from Ben and Cheryl, she is determined that her designs will be accepted by Italian Chic for their young designer special. Recovering from his football concussion, Billy decides to call it quits with Melissa.
Episode 2600 (Episode 70)
Air date: 1996-04-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni looks certain to outshine Suki D in the fashion stakes until her designs go missing only hours before the presentation. Could this be the end of her big break? At the cost of losing her job, Jo continues to protest about the gym's new women only policy.
Episode 2601 (Episode 71)
Air date: 1996-04-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ben has good news for Danni about her designs, but Danni has skipped town and is nowhere to be found. Billy and George decide to take their friendship a step further.
Episode 2602 (Episode 72)
Air date: 1996-04-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sam becomes suspicious when Rob Evans offers Jo a job as his personal trainer. Billy realises he's made a big mistake breaking up with Melissa when he can't control his jealousy after seeing Melissa kissing Toadie.
Episode 2603 (Episode 73)
Air date: 1996-05-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sam becomes suspicious when Rob Evans offers Jo a job as his personal trainer. Billy realises he's made a big mistake breaking up with Melissa when he can't control his jealousy after seeing Melissa kissing Toadie.
Episode 2604 (Episode 74)
Air date: 1996-05-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Rob Evans' job offer to Jo has stirred up gossip amongst Cheryl and Marlene. Mal is still keen on Debbie, but could it be a case of unrequited love? Ben's troubles with Danni are getting harder to hide when Cheryl confronts Ben about Danni's absence.
Episode 2605 (Episode 75)
Air date: 1996-05-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal is shocked to find that Philip has been using their conversations for his romantic novel writing. Stonie is over the moon when Catherine returns from holidays, starts working at Chez Chez and accepts a date from Stonie
Episode 2606 (Episode 76)
Air date: 1996-05-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: To Stonie's horror, Catherine is the winner of a date with Sami K, a pleasant surprise for Sam who is keen to follow up with future dates. Hannah is caught out interfering with Phil's romantic novel research.
Episode 2607 (Episode 77)
Air date: 1996-05-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke's post-chemotherapy becomes evident as he struggles to keep pace with Sam and then falls asleep on the job. Cheryl is amazed to see Danni back with Ben, but she is curious to see how long it will be before Ben loses his temper again.
Episode 2608 (Episode 78)
Air date: 1996-05-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Angry at Ben's violence Danni takes matters into her own hands and decides to confront him. Karl and Susan surprise Billy with the best birthday celebration possible. Jo loves her new job as Rob's personal trainer and touched by his loneliness accepts his offer to lunch.
Episode 2609 (Episode 79)
Air date: 1996-05-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Watch out Ramsay Street as Billy and Toadie are friends again, and Jo has doubts about Rob's motives for hiring her as his personal trainer.
Episode 2610 (Episode 80)
Air date: 1996-05-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Billy realises he has made a mistake breaking up with Melissa after receiving her birthday gift. Andrew discovers that a complaint has been made from parents at the school and Libby is shocked when she sees photos from the footy party. Could this be the end of her relationship with Rupert?
Episode 2611 (Episode 81)
Air date: 1996-05-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Billy realises he has made a mistake breaking up with Melissa. Andrew discovers that a complaint has been made from parents at the school and Libby is shocked when she sees photos from the footy party.
Episode 2612 (Episode 82)
Air date: 1996-05-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andrew discovers the complaints about his teaching methods have been put in writing, become official and he has three days to reply to the issues raised. Libby decides the best way to get back at Rupert is through the thing he loves best, football! And after rekindling the romance with Melissa,
Episode 2613 (Episode 83)
Air date: 1996-05-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil's new career is generating unwanted interest. Will Melissa's parents see the wrongs of their homophobic ways and is Rob keeping secrets from Jo?
Episode 2614 (Episode 84)
Air date: 1996-05-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil's fake Independent Financial Adviser career has him tearing his hair out. Sam's birthday has come around again, much to his dismay and Danni is absolutely stunned by her discovery of Luke's Eating for Cancer Booklet.
Episode 2615 (Episode 85)
Air date: 1996-05-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah's romantic fantasies are getting more intense. Is Danni really a shallow monster? Philippa Martinez wins a big award, but who's going to accept it?
Episode 2616 (Episode 86)
Air date: 1996-05-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil's novel appears to be crossing over into Hannah's life. Lou and Cheryl strike a bargain when they can't decide on a sports channel for the pub or to put it on the stock market and Jo's hopelessly in love.
Episode 2617 (Episode 87)
Air date: 1996-05-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo's in a serious dilemma after realising how deep her feelings are for Rob. Phil asks Helen if she will go to the awards night on his behalf, pretending she's Philippa Martinez. Danni makes Marlene a funky shirt to wear and Luke blows up at Debbie.
Episode 2618 (Episode 88)
Air date: 1996-05-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke, exhausted after his second chemo treatment can't deal with what he sees as Debbie's demands. Danni is pleased to be away from the Debbie dramas at number 30 and Billy waits endlessly for Melissa to come to school only to be told by Susan that the Drenths have barred her from attending.
Episode 2619 (Episode 89)
Air date: 1996-05-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Melissa takes refuge in Phil's care. Stonie's got girl problems when he likes Catherine, but cannot get her alone. Karl is stunned by Mal's bizarre cult interests after receiving a phone call from a strange religious sect.
Episode 2620 (Episode 90)
Air date: 1996-05-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal seriously rethinks his academic future. Stonie's pranks have Mal unamused. Will Stonie plunge to his death for World Environment Day?
Episode 2621 (Episode 91)
Air date: 1996-05-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie's efforts to win Catherine over through his environmental concerns don't appear to be getting protests when she is with him. Life at Erinsborough High is continuing to give Andrew Watson headaches and Sam's modelling career appears to be taking off big time.
Episode 2622 (Episode 92)
Air date: 1996-05-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie and Catherine have a lot to work on when it comes to their relationship. Andrew's shock decision to resign from teaching at Erinsborough High has inspired Billy and Melissa to take some action and Jo's outburst has an unexpected result.
Episode 2623 (Episode 93)
Air date: 1996-05-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo's the happiest girl in the world when Rob proposes to her! Phil isn't impressed with the outfit Helen decides to wear to the 'Romance Writers Awards' and the stock market is playing a big part in the lives of the Rebecchi family.
Episode 2624 (Episode 94)
Air date: 1996-05-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Philip can hide his secret occupation no more and realises it's time for a full confession. Debbie realises that Luke is moving away from her but closer to Danni ... and Lou receives a disturbing call from Max Geppart in Colombia.
Episode 2625 (Episode 95)
Air date: 1996-05-31
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl's disappearance is too much for Lou and Danni. Hannah and Toadie stumble across a mysterious cashbox and will Karl terminate Debbie?
Episode 2626 (Episode 96)
Air date: 1996-06-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl has been taken hostage and Lou expects the worst. Lou tries to handle his fear and grief as best he can, but things begin to get too much when he and Marlene receive a call whilst on the radio and Sam has been booked for another modelling gig.
Episode 2627 (Episode 97)
Air date: 1996-06-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou decides to appear on the television to try and help Cheryl, and Toadie and Hannah are sure they are going to strike it rich with their treasure map.
Episode 2628 (Episode 98)
Air date: 1996-06-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Have Toadie and Hannah found a pot of gold under the Kennedy house? Lou isn't coping with Cheryl's abduction and can Billy reunite the Drenths?
Episode 2629 (Episode 99)
Air date: 1996-06-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Angie's in a cash dilemma. Phil learns the terrible truth about his book and Luke's had enough of cancer.
Episode 2630 (Episode 100)
Air date: 1996-06-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni is shocked when she discovers Luke's not going to continue attending his chemotherapy sessions; while Libby frantically gets an article into the local newspaper concerning the Cheryl saga.
Episode 2631 (Episode 101)
Air date: 1996-06-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The day turns decidedly weird for Sam when he gets a call from Annalise. Libby sticks to her guns after she cops some flack for her article in the newspaper. Billy shows Luke that you can tackle a medical problem with both natural and modern medicine. Hannah and Toadie finally unearth the treasure.
Episode 2632 (Episode 102)
Air date: 1996-06-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou and Marlene are becoming increasingly dismayed by the lack of action of the Colombian or Australian governments with regards to Cheryl. Toadie pays the price for his legal advice. And will Catherine move in with Stonie?
Episode 2633 (Episode 103)
Air date: 1996-06-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby is excited at the prospect of running an article in the Erinsborough News about Cheryl's kidnapping. Stonie is having troubles moving out and Lou is struggling to get by from day to day.
Episode 2634 (Episode 104)
Air date: 1996-06-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal discovers that Sam intends on leaving to meet Annalise in London. Lou receives a parcel in the mail sent by the mystery caller and with everything that is happening, Marlene fears being alone more than she thought.
Episode 2635 (Episode 105)
Air date: 1996-06-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni is working flat out on Jo's wedding dress. Luke decides to resume chemotherapy. Karl decides he will only guarantee Mal's loan if Mal makes some substantial financial commitment and Marlene gets the call she's long-dreaded.
Episode 2636 (Episode 106)
Air date: 1996-06-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie has double trouble, when Catherine leaves him in the lurch over the student play and Karl smashes his car. Danni is still smarting from Jo's rejection of her wedding dress, and Marlene is in hell.
Episode 2637 (Episode 107)
Air date: 1996-06-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl is aggravated at the pressure he's been getting from Stonie and Mal over the car crash. Hannah's finding of the doll and diary provides mixed blessings and Lou's been pushed to the limit over Cheryl's abduction.
Episode 2638 (Episode 108)
Air date: 1996-06-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Everyone's shocked by Lou's snap decision to go to Colombia. Stonie's looking forward to a hire car from Karl. Debbie auditions for the role Catherine vacated in the University play and Mal enlists Toadie and Billy's help with his job at Jo and Rob's place.
Episode 2639 (Episode 109)
Air date: 1996-06-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie is distraught at having broken Joanna's wedding arch and compromised Mal's position as new handyman. Jo is thrilled when Rob arranges to fly her father Tarquin over for the wedding and Phil is despondent about his editor's reaction to the first draft of his novel.
Episode 2640 (Episode 110)
Air date: 1996-06-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo's wedding day finally arrives. Hannah makes contact with the woman inquiring about her doll. Sam bids Erinsborough farewell.
Episode 2641 (Episode 111)
Air date: 1996-06-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Marlene finally hears from Lou in Ecuador. The Martins receive a new Emergency Care child, and Debbie meets an interesting man during her duties at Chez Chez.
Episode 2642 (Episode 112)
Air date: 1996-06-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni climbs the fashion ladder after hearing from a rock star who sees her dress in the local paper. Lou is approached by the editor of Real Woman for an exclusive on Cheryl's plight and Cheryl is not settling back into Ramsay Street well.
Episode 2643 (Episode 113)
Air date: 1996-06-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil has proved himself an adaptable writer, moving easily between modern love and heritage romance. Mal's been entrusted to maintain the Evan's mansion in Jo and Rob's absence, and Cheryl and Lou tip-toe around an uneasy truce.
Episode 2644 (Episode 114)
Air date: 1996-06-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl's excited about doing his course in Stress Management Techniques. Lou's increasingly concerned about Cheryl's inability to open up and tell him what went on when she was in Ecuador and Toadie hatches a crazy plan to get the doll back for Hannah.
Episode 2645 (Episode 115)
Air date: 1996-06-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Susan has allowed Karl to practice his new-age massaging techniques on her. Hannah is trying her best to communicate with Casper, the emergency care boy, who is living at the Martin house and Toadie and Billy make a hasty getaway from their pursuers and meet up with Casper
Episode 2646 (Episode 116)
Air date: 1996-07-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl is shocked by the news that his natural father, Ronald Davis, is dying. Casper is scared half to death by the sight of a partially hidden body in the boys' club-house and an over-eager Hannah is desperate to get on a skateboard.
Episode 2647 (Episode 117)
Air date: 1996-07-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Casper is mortified by the knowledge that Hannah has inadvertently smashed his precious skateboard to pieces. Mal has a word to Philip and decides that this skateboarding business has a definite market and Stonie and Debbie are running through final rehearsals before the performance of Much Ado About Nothing.
Episode 2648 (Episode 118)
Air date: 1996-07-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Angie and Stonie come to grips with the robbery, making an inventory of stolen items as they puzzle over who the burglar could be. Marlene has barely recovered from Cheryl's abduction when she is stunned by another disaster, and Lou realises his relationship with Cheryl has been very shaky since her return.
Episode 2649 (Episode 119)
Air date: 1996-07-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil continues to struggle with his steamy novel. Cheryl's confession has serious repercussions and Libby's sick of doing boring local interest stories for the paper.
Episode 2650 (Episode 120)
Air date: 1996-07-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah is disappointed by the reaction she gets from Casper after presenting him with a replacement skateboard. Cheryl desperately wants to discuss her affair with Lou and Billy persuades Toadie to spend the proceeds of the sale of the doll on a ghetto blaster for the club house.
Episode 2651 (Episode 121)
Air date: 1996-07-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou and Cheryl can't talk about what's happened without arguing. Karl is continuing his quest to find his real father; and Billy and Toadie have to go back to the house to retrieve Mal's tools.
Episode 2652 (Episode 122)
Air date: 1996-07-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby has to make a video for a school project based on a current youth trend. Pete Collins is turning up everywhere and Hannah and Casper get to the point of almost kissing several times.
Episode 2653 (Episode 123)
Air date: 1996-07-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie's half-joking application for an interview for psychic telephone services gets serious. Lou has an uphill battle to get Cheryl along to marriage guidance and Danni is thrilled to have Luke back after his two weeks at Camp Quality.
Episode 2654 (Episode 124)
Air date: 1996-07-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie's half-joking application for an interview for psychic telephone services gets serious. Lou has an uphill battle to get Cheryl along to marriage guidance and Danni is thrilled to have Luke back after his two weeks at Camp Quality.
Episode 2655 (Episode 125)
Air date: 1996-07-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl receives a call from the wife of his biological father, Ron. Darren hears about an old associate with a profitable job that he has chosen to carry out.
Episode 2656 (Episode 126)
Air date: 1996-07-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren isn't impressed when he's offered an illegal task to do for a mate inside gaol. Lou's pleased with the way the counselling sessions are going with Cheryl. Jo feels lonely with Rob overseas on business and Danni and Luke leave for a night at a beautiful retreat in the country.
Episode 2657 (Episode 127)
Air date: 1996-07-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni's shaken after her spooky nightmare. Toadie freaks when he sees Pete Collins in the Coffee Shop and will Debbie and Stonie's relationship change after their first kiss?
Episode 2658 (Episode 128)
Air date: 1996-07-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie and Stonie are incredibly awkward around each other after a stolen kiss at the lake. Jo has been moping around the Lassiter's Complex because she is too lonely to stay at the mansion while Rob is away on business and marriage counselling has its ups and downs for Lou and Cheryl.
Episode 2659 (Episode 129)
Air date: 1996-07-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby's acquaintance with Darren builds rapidly when she accepts his offer of help on her video assignment. Lou is badly shaken by the long-distance gift of flowers from Charlie to Cheryl and Darren's thoughts are preoccupied by the stashed cash at the condemned house.
Episode 2660 (Episode 130)
Air date: 1996-07-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A postponement for Toadie and Billy's club house seems impossible when they discover the demolition team already at work. Darren has to reschedule another date with Libby.
Episode 2661 (Episode 131)
Air date: 1996-07-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby appears to betray her true feelings for Darren when she immediately jumps to his defence. Darren emerges from the demolished house, basically unscathed and despite Cheryl's pleas, Lou can't help but feel wounded as a result of their break-up.
Episode 2662 (Episode 132)
Air date: 1996-07-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Through some persuading on Luke's behalf, Danni permits him to do some spruiking outside Marlene's shop. Through the relationship bust-up, Cheryl had not considered the custody of Louise as an issue and Debbie's puzzling psychic abilities are beginning to take on a certain significance.
Episode 2663 (Episode 133)
Air date: 1996-07-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie can't shake the tag Hannah and Jo are hanging on her. Toadie and Billy are in deep trouble after erasing Libby's skate video and Karl is amazed when out of the blue, he receives a call from his biological father, Ron Davies.
Episode 2664 (Episode 134)
Air date: 1996-07-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Life appears to be chugging along happily for Danni Stark when her relationship with Luke is a joy and her business is flourishing. Karl's natural father, Ron Davis, has made sure he will visit the Kennedy's house, much to Karl's embarrassment and Libby finds her birthday celebrations leave a lot to be desired.
Episode 2665 (Episode 135)
Air date: 1996-07-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: An exuberant Jo shares an amazing secret with Angie. Cheryl and Lou have quickly organised mediation, and just as quickly discover their irreconcilable differences and Mal's receives bad news when Sam wants to sell the business.
Episode 2666 (Episode 136)
Air date: 1996-07-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadfish gives a flawless demonstration of how not to use a video camera, while Darren resigns himself to the fact no-one will let him forget his past.
Episode 2667 (Episode 137)
Air date: 1996-07-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A valued client begins to try Debbie's patience.
Episode 2668 (Episode 138)
Air date: 1996-07-31
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby teaches Toadie and Billy a lesson.
Episode 2669 (Episode 139)
Air date: 1996-08-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Starks make enemies of the Kennedys.
Episode 2670 (Episode 140)
Air date: 1996-08-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou bids Ramsay Street a tearful goodbye.
Episode 2671 (Episode 141)
Air date: 1996-08-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie is unsettled by a surprise visitor.
Episode 2672 (Episode 142)
Air date: 1996-08-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Pete's father issues a stern warning to Karl, Hannah can't get used to wearing braces on her teeth, and Debbie's advice lands her in more trouble at home when matters start to get out of hand.
Episode 2673 (Episode 143)
Air date: 1996-08-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren uses all his charm and cunning in a last-ditch effort to worm his way into Karl's good books, while Jo proves she's not as daft as she looks when it comes to business matters. Toadie and Billy wish they'd used a little common sense before carrying out an ill-fated prank.
Episode 2674 (Episode 144)
Air date: 1996-08-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl does a spot of detective work to discover the identity of her mysterious benefactor, while Danni takes Luke's advice to let her hair down a bit. Toadie and Billy end up looking foolish.
Episode 2675 (Episode 145)
Air date: 1996-08-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah and Casper try to spend a few precious moments alone, but one way or another keep getting interrupted. Cheryl uncovers the truth about Darren's money troubles and Marlene offers Danni a golden opportunity.
Episode 2676 (Episode 146)
Air date: 1996-08-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni's budding design career is given a much-needed shot in the arm, while Stonie plays to a packed house at Chez Chez. The Kennedys receive a very unwelcome visitor.
Episode 2677 (Episode 147)
Air date: 1996-08-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl blows her top at Joanna's failure to inform her of the changes she's making at Chez Chez. Angie's love life gets a boost from an unusual quarter and Stonie's musical ambitions are thwarted. Billy and Toadie's babysitting venture ends in tears.
Episode 2678 (Episode 148)
Air date: 1996-08-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: As the search for baby Louise is stepped up, it finally dawns on Billy and Toadie that their carelessness could have serious consequences. Debbie becomes desperate when her computer crashes and sparks fly as the feud between Marlene and Cheryl hots up.
Episode 2679 (Episode 149)
Air date: 1996-08-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Affairs of the heart dominate Ramsay Street as Mal gets set for a new romance and Luke discovers he has a rival in the love stakes. Meanwhile, bad boy Darren looks forward to his dinner date with the Kennedys - will he manage to win Karl over this time?
Episode 2680 (Episode 150)
Air date: 1996-08-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Speculation mounts as to the identity of the surgery bomber, and the finger of suspicion points decisively at Darren. Elsewhere, things don't exactly run smoothly for the Handy Sam business, and Phil leaves a message in his novel for Hannah.
Episode 2681 (Episode 151)
Air date: 1996-08-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The mystery bomber is unmasked and Darren's gamble pays off - but what will Mal think? Meanwhile, flu-ridden Phil, Ramsay Street's answer to Ernest Hemingway, completes his greatest work.
Episode 2682 (Episode 152)
Air date: 1996-08-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Philip suffers an acute case of writer's block and Toadfish looks forward to a romantic double-date. Cheryl realises the seriousness of her son's mounting debt when a stranger pays an ominous visit. Will she be able to help him out of his financially sticky situation?
Episode 2683 (Episode 153)
Air date: 1996-08-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo's constant stream of ideas for Chez Chez leaves Cheryl wishing she'd never let her get involved in running the business. Melissa wonders whether Billy is as innocent as he claims and Angie finds it increasingly difficult to resist temptation.
Episode 2684 (Episode 154)
Air date: 1996-08-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jealousy rears its ugly head as Luke clashes with Danni over her relationship with Steve, while Angie tries to quell the flames of desire when she finds herself looking at another man. Malcolm's problems seem set to mount
Episode 2685 (Episode 155)
Air date: 1996-08-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Susan's special school day is ruined by family problems as Libby is led astray yet again by Darren and Malcolm defends Shona's actions. A depressed Luke wonders whether there's any point in fighting for Danni's affections when Steve steps up his quest to win her heart
Episode 2686 (Episode 156)
Air date: 1996-08-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Kennedy youngsters get their well-earned comeuppance ... Libby returns to camp after her liaison with Darren and is greeted with angry words from her parents and a two week suspension, while the future looks bleak for Mal. Debbie tries her hand at match-making.
Episode 2687 (Episode 157)
Air date: 1996-08-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The relationship between Luke and Danni is continuing to sour with the influence of Steve George. Ms Shona Munro is certainly proving herself to be a girl of wide resources and the business partnership between Mal and Darren is still on shaky ground
Episode 2688 (Episode 158)
Air date: 1996-08-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie decides it's time Phil had some more romance in his life. Shona starts to grow on Mal and Danni's had enough of Luke's paranoid reaction to her friendship with Steve.
Episode 2689 (Episode 159)
Air date: 1996-08-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni is shocked to find Steve George over at number twenty-two, and Angie is confused by her feelings towards Mick. When Luke skips town, Jo plots an almighty surprise for unsuspecting punters at Chez Chez, - but how will Cheryl react?
Episode 2690 (Episode 160)
Air date: 1996-08-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl is waiting with bated breath to see Jo humiliated by her last-minute arrangements for entertainment at Chez Chez. Karl turns his idle hours into investment opportunities. Angie has to make the toughest decision of her life while Helen's condition goes from bad to worse.
Episode 2691 (Episode 161)
Air date: 1996-09-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Susan has roped Billy into a bit of clothes shopping. Shona is certainly making her feelings towards Mal quite clear, and Rob returns to Ramsay Street with distressing news for Joanna. Marlene has returned to find Cheryl's change in barmaids and Hannah eventually finds Helen collapsed on the floor and raises the alarm.
Episode 2692 (Episode 162)
Air date: 1996-09-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal is almost overcome by embarrassment when his parents meet Shona's family. Phil agrees to take the girls in to see Helen, and Darren and Libby are finding it increasingly difficult to have time alone.
Episode 2693 (Episode 163)
Air date: 1996-09-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Having been caught by Karl, Libby and Darren decide to put their relationship on hold for the time being. Hannah and Philip are thrilled to hear that Helen has woken out of her coma, but are devastated when they visit and realise she doesn't recognise them. Luke returns to Ramsay Street.
Episode 2694 (Episode 164)
Air date: 1996-09-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Steve's put off his quest to win Danni when Luke comes home with a new, positive attitude. Cheryl's stressed with work, gets lumped with a depressed Danni and has the auction to worry about, then to make matters worse receives disturbing news about baby Louise. Decision time arrives for Helen.
Episode 2695 (Episode 165)
Air date: 1996-09-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie has found an electronics catalogue which leads to bargain hunting. Number 22 is up for auction. Libby is putting her spare time to good use and is studying extremely hard, while Darren's bid to go straight suffers a setback when he has a brush with the law.
Episode 2696 (Episode 166)
Air date: 1996-09-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Susan is beginning to worry about Libby's state of health, while the mystery buyer of Cheryl's house is revealed. Karl seems to have softened on his stance over Darren, but Darren looks set to scupper all his good work. Phil's romance writing hits a brick wall.
Episode 2697 (Episode 167)
Air date: 1996-09-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Joanna takes Hannah down to the park for a surprise unveiling. Darren is failing to cope back in prison and Karl is suspicious about Libby's absences. Mal attempts to keep his secret well and truly under wraps.
Episode 2698 (Episode 168)
Air date: 1996-09-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Cheryl's maternal instincts are put under further strain by the arrival of the Early Intervention Consultant and Phil's efforts to keep Helen happy during his hospital visits seem futile. A frustrated Mal realises the time has come to lay his cards on the table.
Episode 2699 (Episode 169)
Air date: 1996-09-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Luke tells Danni to pack her bags, and Angie returns from her temporary stay with Big Kev with even bigger news: the Rebecchis are going to be reunited. Susan can't keep up with Mal and Shona, and Pranksters Billy and Toadie prepare to take over the airwaves.
Episode 2700 (Episode 170)
Air date: 1996-09-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo and Rob say a final farewell as they prepare to leave for America, while Billy and Toadie take their dream of a pirate radio station one step closer to reality. Debbie latches on to the fact Luke thinks it's really over between he and Danni.
Episode 2701 (Episode 171)
Air date: 1996-09-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie is outraged when Danni slaps her, but she vows revenge after hearing Philip's news. After hearing that Helen has given up any hope of returning to a normal life after her stroke, Luke's tries to inspirer her to fight back by his shining example. Darren is forced to give someone a few harsh words.
Episode 2702 (Episode 172)
Air date: 1996-09-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie has returned from his visit to Tasmania with a surprise for Angie. Malcolm is finding it difficult to maintain his relationship with Shona, and Libby is devastated by the news that Darren is guilty of theft - and his sudden announcement that he no longer cares for her.
Episode 2703 (Episode 173)
Air date: 1996-09-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Helen's recuperation continues and Cheryl turns detective in an effort to save Darren's neck. A groovy new duo hit the Erinsborough airwaves - with a remarkable resemblance to Toadie and Billy.
Episode 2704 (Episode 174)
Air date: 1996-09-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Despite Libby and Darren's pledge of love and commitment to each other, their respective families aren't exactly being supportive. Toadie and Billy continue their radio antics, unaware that they are breaking the law. Danni makes a decision to commence a relationship with Steve.
Episode 2705 (Episode 175)
Air date: 1996-09-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah desperately wants to got to the ball with Casper, but Phil insists she is too young for nightclubs. The Masquerade ball promises as much intrigue as fun and Debbie finds her plan to humiliate Steve and Danni foiled by Danni's earlier contact with Mrs Tessa George. Karl reaches the end of his tether with Darren.
Episode 2706 (Episode 176)
Air date: 1996-09-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sparks continue to fly between Marlene and Chery. Toadie's disappointment over leaving Erinsborough High grows. Darren and Libby's refusal to give up on their relationship causes untold friction in their families.
Episode 2707 (Episode 177)
Air date: 1996-09-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Helen grows tired of being stuck in the hospital. Libby struggles to make do at the flophouse and her morale reaches an all-time low after Darren is once again left out in the cold by her family, while Danni and Luke's relationship looks like it might be back on again.
Episode 2708 (Episode 178)
Air date: 1996-09-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: What is Sarah Beaumont hiding? Luke backs out of plans to accompany Debbie to Perth - much to her annoyance - while Danni only sees it as an opportunity to reignite an old flame. Shockwaves goes from strength to strength.
Episode 2709 (Episode 179)
Air date: 1996-09-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Shockwaves proves a runaway success all over Erinsborough. When Melissa steps in to haul Billy off to a body shaping demonstration, tension inevitably flares - but this time their row becomes public knowledge. Stonie is now making big plans involving Catherine.
Episode 2710 (Episode 180)
Air date: 1996-09-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Stonie is absolutely shattered by the news that Catherine is no longer interested in a relationship with him. Cheryl's had enough of fighting with her loved ones, but tragedy soon strikes.
Episode 2711 (Episode 181)
Air date: 1996-09-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Helen arrives home and prepares to settle back into regular Ramsay Street life. Whilst her homecoming is even more wonderful than she had originally imagined, the rest of the street is trying to come to terms with the shock of Cheryl's death.
Episode 2712 (Episode 182)
Air date: 1996-10-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Helen is upset to find that Philip kept the news of Cheryl's death from her and immediately offers a distraught Marlene moral support in her hour of need. Karl feels an enormous amount of guilt regarding Cheryl's death and decides he must tell Marlene of his feelings. Toadfish's popularity skyrockets.
Episode 2713 (Episode 183)
Air date: 1996-10-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Angie fears for the Coffee Shop's future, but Stonie has an idea that would save the family from a financial burden. Darren's fall-out with Karl over his mother's death looks set to drive the odd-job business to the wall, while Sarah uncovers a plot to sabotage Danni's clothes collection.
Episode 2714 (Episode 184)
Air date: 1996-10-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The actual cause of Cheryl's death is determined. Philip clashes with Ruth Wilkinson over the strenuous physiotherapy regime Helen is attempting. When Debbie offers to help Danni fix up the mess the saboteur left behind in the shop, Danni begins to think Debbie has an ulterior motive.
Episode 2715 (Episode 185)
Air date: 1996-10-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni has an amazing stroke of good luck when a fashion curator from a gallery comes to view her designs. Feeling an obligation to their fans, Hannah and Toadie decide to make one last radio broadcast, but Billy doesn't want to have anything to do with the illegal act.
Episode 2716 (Episode 186)
Air date: 1996-10-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Billy and Toadie's friendship is put to the test after they are taken to the police station by the radio authorities. Karl is finding life incredibly difficult since Cheryl's death and Libby is forced to decide where her loyalties lie when Darren begins hurling bitter accusations at Karl over Cheryl's death.
Episode 2717 (Episode 187)
Air date: 1996-10-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Ramsay Street residents gather to pay their last respects to Cheryl, and Brett gets a frosty reception from Darren. Mal suspects Melissa isn't being honest with his brother when he catches her kissing a young guy that isn't Billy.
Episode 2718 (Episode 188)
Air date: 1996-10-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The level of responsibility Karl has placed on himself over Cheryl's death has reached breaking point, forcing a him to make a drastic change in his life. Debbie begins to realise the enormity of what she did to Danni's clothing business, and Lou learns he is the sole benefactor of Cheryl's will.
Episode 2719 (Episode 189)
Air date: 1996-10-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou's plans to take over the pub doesn't settle well with Darren and battle lines are drawn for control of Chez Chez. Debbie finally calls on every ounce of courage she possesses and tells Danni she's responsible for the clothes fiasco, while Hannah sets up a meeting between Karl and Toadie to organise his living arrangements.
Episode 2720 (Episode 190)
Air date: 1996-10-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Angie and Stonefish leave Erinsborough. Certain members of the Kennedy family aren't altogether pleased with Toadie moving in. Sarah is thrown into a spin when she catches wind of a UK journalist who has tracked her down.
Episode 2721 (Episode 191)
Air date: 1996-10-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Phil finds himself in a compromising situation with Helen's physiotherapist Ruth, while Darren promises to give Lou a welcome home he won't forget. Catherine discovers Sarah's dark secret.
Episode 2722 (Episode 192)
Air date: 1996-10-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sarah reveals her secret - much to Catherine's horror. Brett is determined to build a relationship with Darren - even though his older brother seems determined on pushing him away, and Philip has had enough of Ruth's pushiness and goes behind Helen's back to give her the sack.
Episode 2723 (Episode 193)
Air date: 1996-10-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie, in the quest for more money, decides to become a pet minder. Hannah alerts Debbie to the fact she knows about the unstitching of Danni's designs and makes her sister pay for her wicked deeds. Mal and Karl sample the difficulties of working in unison at a lawn mowing gig.
Episode 2724 (Episode 194)
Air date: 1996-10-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie is becoming increasingly sick of being Hannah's slave. Karl gives Mal some much-needed advice on public relations. Toadie is shocked when he spies Melissa kissing someone in a car while on his way home with the cat and becomes convinced his best mate's girl is a love-cheat.
Episode 2725 (Episode 195)
Air date: 1996-10-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Both Mal and Darren are angling for the same business deal and the gullible Mal is taken for a ride by ex-business partner Darren. Jo is being strangely evasive about her experiences in Europe, but finally bares her soul to Marlene. A very worried Melissa entreats Toadie not to tell Billy that she was kissing another boy.
Episode 2726 (Episode 196)
Air date: 1996-10-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The mystery of Melissa deepens when she fails to come home to the Kennedy's one night. Danni and Luke appear to be well on the way to a reconciliation, however Danni feels threatened by Luke's constant inclusion of Joanna in their plans.
Episode 2727 (Episode 197)
Air date: 1996-10-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Danni is made to realise Joanna is not a threat to her relationship with Luke. Philip and Ruth manage to track down her ex-husband and the car. Hannah and Jon become lost when they go on a skating adventure.
Episode 2728 (Episode 198)
Air date: 1996-10-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal feels cheated in his business dealings with Darren. Hannah and Jon's adventure lands them in trouble. Brett and Darren sort out some brotherly differences.
Episode 2729 (Episode 199)
Air date: 1996-10-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Billy continues to feel that he is losing Melissa when she gives him the run-a-round. Sarah feels that Catherine has worn out her welcome at number 30 and asks her to leave. Brett gives Libby some heartfelt advice regarding Darren.
Episode 2730 (Episode 200)
Air date: 1996-10-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Melissa finally makes a decision regarding her relationship with Billy. Sarah is beginning to realise how badly she has handled things with Catherine. Darren receives another smack in the face when Lou tells him he's hired Mal to do the alterations to the pub.
Episode 2731 (Episode 201)
Air date: 1996-10-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Nobody can stop Billy's black mood. Toadie feels for his mate, but he can do nothing to cheer him up. Sarah decides to pack her bags and make a quick exit when she discovers Steven's on his way to Australia. Libby tells Darren the relationship is definitely over and Brett comes over to support Libby through this tough time.
Episode 2732 (Episode 202)
Air date: 1996-10-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl is failing to cope in crisis. Danni gives Luke an ultimatum - he must move someone out of his house so that she can move in. Out of jealousy, Darren tampers with the car when Brett and Libby have taken a drive.
Episode 2733 (Episode 203)
Air date: 1996-10-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren has a confession to make to Libby. Marlene finds a new friend at her local op-shop who looks remarkably like Harold Bishop. Hannah is stunned when Casper reveals that he is moving to Queensland with his dad.
Harold Returns (Episode 204)
Air date: 1996-10-31
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ruth and Helen have finished their session and Ruth is doing the paperwork as Phil bursts in, accompanied by the sound of Darren's screeching tires. Brett is washing Marlene's car outside No. 22. Marlene goes over to him and asks him if Libby made it to the exam.
Episode 2735 (Episode 205)
Air date: 1996-11-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After a meeting with the bank, Karl discovers he is in financial trouble now that he is not a working doctor. Sarah's placed in a state of panic when a letter from Steven arrives. Helen starts to have doubts about seeing Harold.
Episode 2736 (Episode 206)
Air date: 1996-11-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl faces a financial dilemma when the bank refuses his loan. Harold refuses to find out about his past and Danni gets caught up in Sarah's cunning plan.
Episode 2737 (Episode 207)
Air date: 1996-11-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo and Mal have an enlightening day at the races. Steven isn't fooled by Sarah's little plan and Darren decides to confess his true feelings to Libby before he loses her for good.
Episode 2738 (Episode 208)
Air date: 1996-11-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Hannah, Jon, Toadie and Billy come across an injured young dog that is in need of a home. Toadie's mice family is discovered by Karl and they are ordered out of the house. Brett still has some work to do in changing Darren's attitude toward Lou.
Episode 2739 (Episode 209)
Air date: 1996-11-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jon and Ruth continue to unpack and find their feet in the Martin House. Luke is very apprehensive about speaking to the school kids about his recent experiences with cancer. Helen is absolutely thrilled to receive a call from Madge.
Episode 2740 (Episode 210)
Air date: 1996-11-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ruth is surprised when she receives a mysterious phone call, Darren and Jo have a serious bonding session. Harold and Madge are reunited at last.
Episode 2741 (Episode 211)
Air date: 1996-11-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jon is caught in a lie, but he covers to save his secret job. Brett makes himself first priority and threatens to leave Erinsborough. Harold runs from his past despite Madge's best efforts.
Episode 2742 (Episode 212)
Air date: 1996-11-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Ruth discovers Jon's late nights are caused by young love. Madge decides to leave, until Harold decides to stay. Danni may be too smart for her own good, or will Luke be her match?
Episode 2743 (Episode 213)
Air date: 1996-11-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren's turns over a new leaf and extends the hand of peace. Brett and Danni leave Ramsay Street. When Billy has a shocking day at school, he takes his feelings out on Karl.
Episode 2744 (Episode 214)
Air date: 1996-11-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Karl decides he must return to medicine but will his confidence let him? Sarah resolves her relationship with Steven. Toadie's infatuation with Sarah leads to a potentially violent situation.
Episode 2745 (Episode 215)
Air date: 1996-11-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie's efforts in protecting Sarah from Steven fall flat. Ruth is furious with Debbie for leaving Helen alone whilst cooking. Philip is shocked to discover Jon and Hannah are supposedly going out together.
Episode 2746 (Episode 216)
Air date: 1996-11-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal's efforts to redirect Jo's romantic interests in him backfire. Karl's devastated after he discovers he can't go back to medicine, even if he wanted to. Hannah and Phil have an almighty argument over Hannah's imaginary boyfriend.
Episode 2747 (Episode 217)
Air date: 1996-11-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal tries to put Jo off going out with him. Ruth's kids are driving her crazy. Darren tells Lou to stop emotionally blackmailing him.
Episode 2748 (Episode 218)
Air date: 1996-11-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren decides to move into number twenty-two with Marlene and Lou. Ruth's daughter, Anne, decides to move back home. Harold's memory of Lou and their rivalry returns.
Episode 2749 (Episode 219)
Air date: 1996-11-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie writes an anonymous love letter to Sarah in the forlorn hope of winning her heart. Susan attempts to cheer Karl up after the coronial inquiry into Cheryl's death. Harold and Madge rekindle an old flame.
Episode 2750 (Episode 220)
Air date: 1996-11-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mal and Catherine discover a mutual attraction, but will they ever get together? Harold and Madge start to fall in love all over again. Karl catches Toadie out and threatens his mice breeding scheme.
Episode 2751 (Episode 221)
Air date: 1996-11-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lance breaks Hannah's heart - but is Hannah ready to let him go? Toadie fights a battle to keep his mice, but democracy decides their fate. Phil witnesses damage being done to Karl's car - will he spill the beans on a secretive Lance.
Episode 2752 (Episode 222)
Air date: 1996-11-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fate plays a hand in Mal and Catherine's romance - but will they rise to the occasion? Susan can't endure any more of Karl's whining and demands some personal recognition.
Episode 2753 (Episode 223)
Air date: 1996-11-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lance offers to work off the damage done to Karl's car. Malcolm finally tells Joanna he's not interested in a relationship. Madge has romantic intentions for Harold.
Episode 2754 (Episode 224)
Air date: 1996-11-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Madge anticipates a romantic night with Harold, but is disappointed. Toadie employs a new tactic to win Sarah's affections. Libby and Darren go camping but Libby isn't sure that she's the outdoors type.
Episode 2755 (Episode 225)
Air date: 1996-11-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Darren and Libby's disastrous trip has a happy ending. Madge and Harold get fed up with each other. Toadie tells a huge lie regarding his involvement with Sarah.
Episode 2756 (Episode 226)
Air date: 1996-12-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Madge feels she will never get back to a normal relationship with Harold. Lou offers Mal and Darren a job renovating Chez Chez - but their squabbling could jeopardise the contract.
Episode 2757 (Episode 227)
Air date: 1996-12-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie is in deep trouble because of his crush on Sarah. When Mal and Catherine kiss, Jo is definitely not happy about the blossoming romance.
Episode 2758 (Episode 228)
Air date: 1996-12-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jo is unable to deal with Catherine and Mal's budding romance and makes a big decision regarding her future. Hannah and Anne cook up a recipe for disaster. Lance is plagued by money problems and is offered an easy way out.
Episode 2759 (Episode 229)
Air date: 1996-12-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lance becomes caught up in illegal activity at work. Billy and Anne are too frightened to admit their true feelings. Harold asks Madge to move in with him.
Episode 2760 (Episode 230)
Air date: 1996-12-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Debbie and Hannah sort out their differences, but Debbie is still down about something. Harold and Madge move in together. Lance tells Anne what's happening at his work and Anne demands he do something about it.
Episode 2761 (Episode 231)
Air date: 1996-12-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Toadie is convinced Karl's gone all out for his birthday and bought him a present. Joanna feels friendless in Ramsay Street. Lance has a moral decision to make regarding his job and his supervisor's honesty.
Episode 2762 (Episode 232)
Air date: 1996-12-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lance, with the help of Anne and Billy manages to bring Ned's plant selling to an end. Catherine and Jo patch up their differences only to find out Jo can't move back to number thirty.
Episode 2763 (Episode 233)
Air date: 1996-12-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Libby gets an exciting holiday job offer, but will she leave Darren to accept it? Toadie's surprise birthday party is a fiasco. Madge gets fed up with Harold's obsessive habits, and she lets him know it.
Episode 2764 (Episode 234)
Air date: 1996-12-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A strong attraction grows between Phil and Ruth - but will they ever let it develop? Madge comes to the realisation that home is where the heart is, although she is sorely tempted by Lou's offer.
Episode 2765 (Episode 235)
Air date: 1996-12-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lou and Harold have a show down to see who's the best Santa for the Christmas party. Debbie gets motivated and starts up her own business. Has Libby wrecked her relationship with Darren by not being honest with him?
Episode 2766 (Episode 236)
Air date: 1996-12-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Are Libby and Darren too different to be together? Billy blows his chances with Anne because of his new neighbour's taste in videos.
Episode 2767 (Episode 237)
Air date: 1996-12-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Catherine and Sarah decide they have to get rid of Vince. Anne forgives Billy, and Debbie's home catering company is shut down by a health inspector. Luke bids farewell to Erinsborough.
Episode 2768 (Episode 238)
Air date: 1996-12-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Harold and Lou still can't work out their differences - but Madge holds a secret they both want to share. Debbie works frantically to save her business, and gets by with a little help from her friends.
Episode 2769 (Episode 239)
Air date: 1996-12-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Harold is not having any luck getting people interested in his Christmas concert. Helen tells Phil to bite the bullet and admit his feelings for Ruth - but can he do it?
Episode 2770 (Episode 240)
Air date: 1996-12-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Romance blossoms between Ruth and Phil, but Toadie's efforts with Cupid's bow don't exactly have the desired effect, leaving Billy and Anne worse off than ever. Lou annoys Harold by giving Madge a romantic Christmas present and a serious accident befalls Mal