Neighbours: Season 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Neighbours Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Episode 2531
Jan 22, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2532
Jan 23, 1996 · 22 min
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 movin
Episode 2533
Jan 24, 1996 · 22 min
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 nur
Episode 2534
Jan 25, 1996 · 22 min
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 ca
Episode 2535
Jan 26, 1996 · 22 min
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 br
Episode 2536
Jan 29, 1996 · 22 min
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 rin
Episode 2537
Jan 30, 1996 · 22 min
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,
Episode 2538
Jan 31, 1996 · 22 min
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 - natural
Episode 2539
Feb 1, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2540
Feb 2, 1996 · 22 min
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 a
Episode 2541
Feb 5, 1996 · 22 min
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 i
Episode 2542
Feb 6, 1996 · 22 min
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. M
Episode 2543
Feb 7, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2544
Feb 8, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2545
Feb 9, 1996 · 22 min
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 settin
Episode 2546
Feb 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Feb 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 d
Episode 2548
Feb 14, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2549
Feb 15, 1996 · 22 min
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
Feb 16, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2551
Feb 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Feb 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2553
Feb 21, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2554
Feb 22, 1996 · 22 min
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
Feb 23, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2556
Feb 26, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2557
Feb 27, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2558
Feb 28, 1996 · 22 min
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 r
Episode 2559
Feb 29, 1996 · 22 min
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. Meanw
Episode 2560
Mar 1, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2561
Mar 4, 1996 · 22 min
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 Ston
Episode 2562
Mar 5, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2563
Mar 6, 1996 · 22 min
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
Mar 7, 1996 · 22 min
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 an
Episode 2565
Mar 8, 1996 · 22 min
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 conf
Episode 2566
Mar 11, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2567
Mar 12, 1996 · 22 min
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 Comp
Episode 2568
Mar 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 j
Episode 2569
Mar 14, 1996 · 22 min
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
Mar 15, 1996 · 22 min
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 glamo
Episode 2571
Mar 18, 1996 · 22 min
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 i
Episode 2572
Mar 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Mar 20, 1996 · 22 min
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 hi
Episode 2574
Mar 21, 1996 · 22 min
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 unpai
Episode 2575
Mar 22, 1996 · 22 min
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 f
Episode 2576
Mar 25, 1996 · 22 min
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 Cher
Episode 2577
Mar 26, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2578
Mar 27, 1996 · 22 min
Marlene is arrested after refusing to pay her parking fines.
Episode 2579
Mar 28, 1996 · 22 min
Just as it seems like Cody is on the mend, Pam is left devastated when tragedy strikes.
Episode 2581
Apr 1, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2582
Apr 2, 1996 · 22 min
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 hau
Episode 2583
Apr 3, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2584
Apr 4, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2585
Apr 5, 1996 · 22 min
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 planni
Episode 2586
Apr 8, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2587
Apr 9, 1996 · 22 min
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
Apr 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 favou
Episode 2589
Apr 11, 1996 · 22 min
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 o
Episode 2590
Apr 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2591
Apr 15, 1996 · 22 min
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
Apr 16, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2593
Apr 17, 1996 · 22 min
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 i
Episode 2594
Apr 18, 1996 · 22 min
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
Apr 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Apr 22, 1996 · 22 min
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 wh
Episode 2597
Apr 23, 1996 · 22 min
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 b
Episode 2598
Apr 24, 1996 · 22 min
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 unconsci
Episode 2599
Apr 25, 1996 · 22 min
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. Recov
Episode 2600
Apr 26, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2601
Apr 29, 1996 · 22 min
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
Apr 30, 1996 · 22 min
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 af
Episode 2603
May 1, 1996 · 22 min
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 af
Episode 2604
May 2, 1996 · 22 min
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 g
Episode 2605
May 3, 1996 · 22 min
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 a
Episode 2606
May 6, 1996 · 22 min
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 Phi
Episode 2607
May 7, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2608
May 8, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2609
May 9, 1996 · 22 min
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
May 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 Libb
Episode 2611
May 13, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2612
May 14, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2613
May 15, 1996 · 22 min
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
May 16, 1996 · 22 min
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 disco
Episode 2615
May 17, 1996 · 22 min
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
May 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2617
May 21, 1996 · 22 min
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. D
Episode 2618
May 22, 1996 · 22 min
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 e
Episode 2619
May 23, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2620
May 24, 1996 · 22 min
Mal seriously rethinks his academic future. Stonie's pranks have Mal unamused. Will Stonie plunge to his death for World Environment Day?
Episode 2621
May 27, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2622
May 28, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2623
May 29, 1996 · 22 min
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 pla
Episode 2624
May 30, 1996 · 22 min
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 receiv
Episode 2625
May 31, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jun 3, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2627
Jun 4, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jun 5, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jun 6, 1996 · 22 min
Angie's in a cash dilemma. Phil learns the terrible truth about his book and Luke's had enough of cancer.
Episode 2630
Jun 7, 1996 · 22 min
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 th
Episode 2631
Jun 10, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2632
Jun 11, 1996 · 22 min
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 advi
Episode 2633
Jun 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2634
Jun 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 fe
Episode 2635
Jun 14, 1996 · 22 min
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 commitm
Episode 2636
Jun 17, 1996 · 22 min
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,
Episode 2637
Jun 18, 1996 · 22 min
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 t
Episode 2638
Jun 19, 1996 · 22 min
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 pla
Episode 2639
Jun 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2640
Jun 21, 1996 · 22 min
Jo's wedding day finally arrives. Hannah makes contact with the woman inquiring about her doll. Sam bids Erinsborough farewell.
Episode 2641
Jun 24, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jun 25, 1996 · 22 min
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 pli
Episode 2643
Jun 26, 1996 · 22 min
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, an
Episode 2644
Jun 27, 1996 · 22 min
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 Ec
Episode 2645
Jun 28, 1996 · 22 min
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 Marti
Episode 2646
Jul 1, 1996 · 22 min
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 o
Episode 2647
Jul 2, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2648
Jul 3, 1996 · 22 min
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 abduct
Episode 2649
Jul 4, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jul 5, 1996 · 22 min
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 pe
Episode 2651
Jul 8, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2652
Jul 9, 1996 · 22 min
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 severa
Episode 2653
Jul 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 thrill
Episode 2654
Jul 11, 1996 · 22 min
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 thrill
Episode 2655
Jul 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jul 15, 1996 · 22 min
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 wi
Episode 2657
Jul 16, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jul 17, 1996 · 22 min
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 th
Episode 2659
Jul 18, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2660
Jul 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Jul 22, 1996 · 22 min
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 p
Episode 2662
Jul 23, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2663
Jul 24, 1996 · 22 min
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 rece
Episode 2664
Jul 25, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2665
Jul 26, 1996 · 22 min
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 receiv
Episode 2666
Jul 29, 1996 · 22 min
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 2672
Aug 6, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2673
Aug 7, 1996 · 22 min
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 matter
Episode 2674
Aug 8, 1996 · 22 min
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 look
Episode 2675
Aug 9, 1996 · 22 min
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 of
Episode 2676
Aug 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Aug 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 ambitio
Episode 2678
Aug 14, 1996 · 22 min
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 compute
Episode 2679
Aug 15, 1996 · 22 min
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 d
Episode 2680
Aug 16, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2681
Aug 19, 1996 · 22 min
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 greates
Episode 2682
Aug 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2683
Aug 21, 1996 · 22 min
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 claim
Episode 2684
Aug 22, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2685
Aug 23, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2686
Aug 26, 1996 · 22 min
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 sus
Episode 2687
Aug 27, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2688
Aug 28, 1996 · 22 min
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
Aug 29, 1996 · 22 min
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 unsuspe
Episode 2690
Aug 30, 1996 · 22 min
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. An
Episode 2691
Sep 2, 1996 · 22 min
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 Joa
Episode 2692
Sep 3, 1996 · 22 min
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 diffic
Episode 2693
Sep 4, 1996 · 22 min
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 com
Episode 2694
Sep 5, 1996 · 22 min
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 wo
Episode 2695
Sep 6, 1996 · 22 min
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, w
Episode 2696
Sep 9, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2697
Sep 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 secr
Episode 2698
Sep 11, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2699
Sep 12, 1996 · 22 min
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 Ma
Episode 2700
Sep 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 o
Episode 2701
Sep 16, 1996 · 22 min
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 st
Episode 2702
Sep 17, 1996 · 22 min
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 ne
Episode 2703
Sep 18, 1996 · 22 min
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 Toad
Episode 2704
Sep 19, 1996 · 22 min
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, una
Episode 2705
Sep 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2706
Sep 23, 1996 · 22 min
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 u
Episode 2707
Sep 24, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2708
Sep 25, 1996 · 22 min
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. S
Episode 2709
Sep 26, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2710
Sep 27, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2711
Sep 30, 1996 · 22 min
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 stree
Episode 2712
Oct 1, 1996 · 22 min
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 am
Episode 2713
Oct 2, 1996 · 22 min
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 t
Episode 2714
Oct 3, 1996 · 22 min
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 f
Episode 2715
Oct 4, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2716
Oct 7, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2717
Oct 8, 1996 · 22 min
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 whe
Episode 2718
Oct 9, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2719
Oct 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 a
Episode 2720
Oct 11, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2721
Oct 14, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2722
Oct 15, 1996 · 22 min
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,
Episode 2723
Oct 16, 1996 · 22 min
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 fo
Episode 2724
Oct 17, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2725
Oct 18, 1996 · 22 min
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 experienc
Episode 2726
Oct 21, 1996 · 22 min
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 threaten
Episode 2727
Oct 22, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2728
Oct 23, 1996 · 22 min
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
Oct 24, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2730
Oct 25, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2731
Oct 28, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2732
Oct 29, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2733
Oct 30, 1996 · 22 min
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
Harold Returns
Oct 31, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2735
Nov 1, 1996 · 22 min
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.
Episode 2736
Nov 4, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 5, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 6, 1996 · 22 min
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 st
Episode 2739
Nov 7, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2740
Nov 8, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 11, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2742
Nov 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 13, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 14, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2745
Nov 15, 1996 · 22 min
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 sup
Episode 2746
Nov 18, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2747
Nov 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 20, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 21, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2750
Nov 22, 1996 · 22 min
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 mi
Episode 2751
Nov 25, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2752
Nov 26, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 27, 1996 · 22 min
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
Nov 28, 1996 · 22 min
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 sh
Episode 2755
Nov 29, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 2, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 3, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 4, 1996 · 22 min
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 mone
Episode 2759
Dec 5, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 6, 1996 · 22 min
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 de
Episode 2761
Dec 9, 1996 · 22 min
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 an
Episode 2762
Dec 10, 1996 · 22 min
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 thi
Episode 2763
Dec 11, 1996 · 22 min
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, an
Episode 2764
Dec 12, 1996 · 22 min
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
Episode 2765
Dec 13, 1996 · 22 min
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 D
Episode 2766
Dec 16, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 17, 1996 · 22 min
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 Erinsbor
Episode 2768
Dec 18, 1996 · 22 min
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 h
Episode 2769
Dec 19, 1996 · 22 min
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
Dec 20, 1996 · 22 min
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 b