Neighbours: Season 13
Season 13 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 12.
- 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 13 Progress Shield
Episode 2771
Jan 20, 1997 · 22 min
Mal's life hangs in the balance as Karl struggles to save his son. Lou's emotional u-turn leaves everyone baffled. Ruth and Phil decide to stay apart - but can they live without ea
Episode 2772
Jan 21, 1997 · 22 min
Phil and Ruth are having difficulty staying away from each other. Lou's card night comes up trumps in the form of a friendship with Harold. Billy refuses to forgive Toadie for his
Episode 2773
Jan 22, 1997 · 22 min
Billy is determined to prove to himself that he can do wild things without Toadie around. Darren and Libby patch up their differences and Vince continues to annoy the girls at Numb
Episode 2774
Jan 23, 1997 · 22 min
Catherine devises a plan to get rid of Vince. Karl has gained the reputation of an incompetent doctor and Toadie decides to leave Erinsborough.
Episode 2775
Jan 24, 1997 · 22 min
Harold and Lou try to organise a friendly scrabble game, which turns into a full-on battle. Billy and Anne seem destined never to get together. Karl is not happy when he finds out
Episode 2776
Jan 27, 1997 · 22 min
Lou and Harold both want to buy the same bus - for very different reasons. Mal and Catherine's romance is causing trouble with Catherine's housemates and Billy and Toadie just can'
Episode 2777
Jan 28, 1997 · 22 min
Catherine, Jo and Sarah stop quarrelling and get a new flatmate. Toadie prepares to leave Ramsay Street for a life in the country, but will anyone stop him?
Episode 2778
Jan 29, 1997 · 22 min
Libby joins the men at Handy Sam's, and finds life as a labourer is hard work. Lance receives some humiliating news - but will he accept it without a fight?
Episode 2779
Jan 30, 1997 · 22 min
Libby plays a workers prank on Darren, but he has the last laugh. Debbie approaches Phil about taking over the coffee shop, but Phil wants a written proposal.
Episode 2780
Jan 31, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie gets the better of Karl - again. Susan must give Lance the benefit of the doubt or risk him giving up school. Is Debbie ready to run her own business?
Episode 2781
Feb 3, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie finds a new investor for the Coffee Shop in Joanna. Philip joins the Parent Teacher Association to be with Ruth. Toadie and Lance break Susan's sentimentally-prized vase.
Episode 2782
Feb 4, 1997 · 22 min
Philip and Ruth find working together quite difficult. Debbie and Philip's relationship crumbles over Debbie's plans for the Coffee Shop. Toadie's damage to Susan's irreplaceable h
Episode 2783
Feb 5, 1997 · 22 min
The bus is in a decrepit state, but Lou and Harold are fired up with enthusiasm. Rumours circulate about a romance between Ruth and Phil. A letter arrives for Harold from an unknow
Episode 2784
Feb 6, 1997 · 22 min
Harold is less than happy with Madge's meddling. Mal won't teach Catherine to drive - but will she find a willing teacher in time to pass her test? Anne and Hannah hit upon a brill
Episode 2785
Feb 7, 1997 · 22 min
Darren leaves Catherine in the country after an argument during their driving lesson. Hannah and Anne wag school and almost get sprung. Madge can't live with Claudia a second longe
Episode 2786
Feb 10, 1997 · 22 min
Anne and Hannah's wicked web unravels when Susan fails to be deceived. Claudia comes between Harold and Madge but should Madge pass on her farewell letter. Catherine and Darren sha
Episode 2787
Feb 11, 1997 · 22 min
Cath and Darren have to do something about the attraction they can't help but feel for each other. Harold decides to go after Claudia, leaving Madge worried that he won't return. R
Episode 2788
Feb 12, 1997 · 22 min
Susan gets on the wrong side of her students. Catherine's driving lessons are a disaster. Debbie and Philip's rift is far from being resolved.
Episode 2789
Feb 13, 1997 · 22 min
Lou's got money-making plans to help everyone out. Debbie turns out to be the boss from hell in her new job at the coffee shop. Toadie thinks Lou is receiving stolen goods.
Episode 2790
Feb 14, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie and Lance do some detective work - but are Toadie's suspicions justified? Madge and Harold run into some trouble with Claudia. Charity begins at Lou's home and it may cause
Episode 2791
Feb 17, 1997 · 22 min
Harold and Madge have to make an important decision regarding their future. Debbie and Phil make peace for the moment, but Phil's first pizza delivery ends in disaster. Lou discove
Episode 2792
Feb 18, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie displays poor management at the coffee shop, and Jo gives her an ultimatum. Lou tries to defend his honour, but his discount television causes a dangerous accident. Hannah h
Episode 2793
Feb 19, 1997 · 22 min
Susan gets the feeling everyone thinks she's become a monster since getting the promotion at school. It looks like Billy's going to miss out on Anne because he doesn't tell her how
Episode 2794
Feb 20, 1997 · 22 min
Billy feels he may haved missed the boat with Anne. Harold proposes to Madge. Darren and Catherine can't deny their feelings any longer, but their kiss doesn't go unwitnessed.
Episode 2795
Feb 21, 1997 · 22 min
Anne goes out with another guy, and it looks like Billy has lost his chance. Harold and Madge decide to get married all over again. Catherine confesses to Mal that she kissed Darre
Episode 2796
Feb 24, 1997 · 22 min
Lou is caught out hiring a stripper for Harold's buck's night. Toadie and Lance send Debbie on a wild goose chase. Darren and Mal have a punch-up over Catherine, and Libby finds ou
Episode 2797
Feb 25, 1997 · 22 min
Darren has shattered Mal's happiness with Cath, and his own happiness with Libby. Toadie makes a date with two gorgeous girls. Harold and Madge believe a stripper is coming to Haro
Episode 2798
Feb 26, 1997 · 22 min
Mal's time with Catherine is over, and he makes a momentous decision about his future. Harold and Madge reaffirm their vows in a beautiful ceremony. Billy decides to tell Anne his
Episode 2799
Feb 27, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth has trouble finding the courage to ask Phil on a big dinner date. Ramsay Street has a new resident from the country. Anne's disgusted with Billy and Justin's behaviour at the
Episode 2800
Feb 28, 1997 · 22 min
Tim and Susan form a strong bond. Philip and Ruth's date gets off to a side splitting start, but ends well. Billy declares his love for Anne.
Episode 2801
Mar 3, 1997 · 22 min
Philip and Ruth can't contain their true feelings any longer. Toadfish admires Lance's cartoon skills and decides to start up a school comic strip. Justin has it in for Billy over
Episode 2802
Mar 4, 1997 · 22 min
Anne gives up on men after Justin reveals his true self. Tim and Susan strike up a friendship. Toadie and Lance's comic strip takes a turn toward bad taste.
Episode 2803
Mar 5, 1997 · 22 min
Lisa is shocked to find an unflattering caricature of herself drawn by the students. Tim seems to like Susan just a bit too much. Ruth and Phil strike opposition from Debbie that t
Episode 2804
Mar 6, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie is caught out sabotaging Phil and Ruth's relationship. Lou finds a second hand car for Karl - but Karl leaves him in the lurch. Has Darren ruined his very last chance with L
Episode 2805
Mar 7, 1997 · 22 min
Lou can't sell the car he bought. Cath still wants Mal. Darren goes to desperate measures to win Libby back. Billy and Anne realise friendship isn't enough for either of them.
Episode 2806
Mar 10, 1997 · 22 min
Libby says no to Darren's marriage proposal. Mal doesn't want Catherine coming overseas with him. Anne thinks Billy's the biggest sleaze in the world.
Episode 2807
Mar 11, 1997 · 22 min
Darren looks like he is coming close to running off the rails. Mal and Catherine say goodbye to Ramsay Street. Billy and Anne finally get together.
Episode 2808
Mar 12, 1997 · 22 min
Billy receives a blast from the past that may affect his budding relationship with Anne. Philip and Ruth are finding it difficult to be alone. Toadie confronts Tim about his crush
Episode 2809
Mar 13, 1997 · 22 min
Jo tries to help Lou out with his used car business. Tim does not want to face school after hearing the rumours about him and Susan. Lance and Hannah steal Lisa's bike.
Episode 2810
Mar 14, 1997 · 22 min
Lance and Hannah try to do Lisa a good turn, which backfires. Karl's new car is repossessed, causing much amusement to the neighbours. Phil and Ruth finally find some privacy - or
Episode 2811
Mar 17, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie and Lance have a devious idea to make themselves some serious cash. Ruth and Phil's romance is growing stronger - but can Phil cope with Ruth's extroverted ways? Tim's tutor
Episode 2812
Mar 18, 1997 · 22 min
Phil and Ruth decide to make some personal compromises for their relationship. Toadie's plan to get money out of Jo backfires. Tim drops a bombshell on Susan.
Episode 2813
Mar 19, 1997 · 22 min
Phil and Ruth decide to make some personal compromises for their relationship. Toadie's plan to get money out of Jo backfires. Tim drops a bombshell on Susan.
Episode 2814
Mar 20, 1997 · 22 min
Despite his bravado, Darren is beginning to lose control. Lou tells Darren it's time he got his act together. Anne's shortcut with her essay ends in embarrassment.
Episode 2815
Mar 21, 1997 · 22 min
Darren looks like he's slipping downhill fast, but Marlene won't give up on him. Lisa and Sarah have housemate problems. Anne thinks forging a signature might get her out of troubl
Episode 2816
Mar 24, 1997 · 22 min
Anne's forged note gets handed into Lisa, landing Anne and Billy in more hot water. Lisa offers a room at number thirty to Darren, and Sarah is not impressed. Tim sends Susan a let
Episode 2817
Mar 25, 1997 · 22 min
Anne finally tells Ruth the truth about the forged signature. Hannah pals up with Sarah and changes her image. Karl has a confrontation with Tim over his feelings for Susan.
Episode 2818
Mar 26, 1997 · 22 min
Susan returns to Erinsborough to sort out the mess she left behind. Anne promises Billy she'll support him, despite a temporary ban placed on their relationship. Toadie and Lance p
Episode 2819
Mar 27, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.
Episode 2820
Mar 28, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.
Episode 2821
Mar 31, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie realises he has to make amends with Joanna. Libby, Sarah and Lisa go on a girls night out, only to get chatted up by the same guy. Billy feels his emotional needs are being
Episode 2822
Apr 1, 1997 · 22 min
Sarah and Lisa get caught chasing after the same man. Tim decides to leave Erinsborough. Can Toadie and Lance convince Joanna to go along with their surprise?
Episode 2823
Apr 2, 1997 · 22 min
Tim finally decides he has had enough of Ramsay Street. Toadie and Lance take Jo on a special adventure. Phil's rash is coming between him and Ruth.
Episode 2824
Apr 3, 1997 · 22 min
Phil and Ruth finally figure out the source of the itch. Lou is frustrated when business deals don't go according to plan. The war between Debbie and Darren grows more intense.
Episode 2825
Apr 4, 1997 · 22 min
Lou's dream of a bus restaurant is turning into a nightmare. Debbie and Darren bury the hatchet. Ruth thinks Phil isn't taking their relationship seriously.
Episode 2826
Apr 7, 1997 · 22 min
Darren's business is in trouble. Phil and Ruth can't sort out their communication problems. Billy makes the fatal mistake of calling Anne by his old girlfriend's name.
Episode 2827
Apr 8, 1997 · 22 min
Darren is tempted by a dodgy offer to save his business. Karl can't say no to Marlene being his receptionist. Billy has to resolve things with Melissa or risk losing Anne.
Episode 2828
Apr 9, 1997 · 22 min
Are Billy and Anne going to patch things up? Darren seems set to cross the line of the law again. There's a stranger in town who has more than a passing interest in Ruth.
Episode 2829
Apr 10, 1997 · 22 min
Lou squares his debt over, but Sarah is unimpressed. Ben wins over the girls at number thirty - but is there something mysterious about him? Hannah writes a short story about Susan
Episode 2830
Apr 11, 1997 · 22 min
Hannah's short story about Susan and Tim creates waves amongst the Ramsay Street residents. Lou is cynical about Marlene's 'bad luck' curse. New resident Ben Atkins is showing an o
Episode 2831
Apr 14, 1997 · 22 min
Darren is poised on the brink of committing a crime. Jo decides to renew contact with Rob. Ben takes more than a passing interest in the Wilkinson family.
Episode 2832
Apr 15, 1997 · 22 min
While seeking a loan, Darren hits a financial dead end. Jo flies back to the arms of Rob. Ruth gets suspicious because Ben is too interested in the Wilkinson family.
Episode 2833
Apr 16, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth continues to worry about Ben. Debbie and Wayne are getting closer, while Billy and Anne are drifting further apart. Toadie comes up with a brilliant way to make some fast mone
Episode 2834
Apr 17, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene is proving to be quite a handful as Karl's receptionist. Despite temptation, Darren manages to stay clear of crime. Toadie's money making schemes get him into trouble again
Episode 2835
Apr 18, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie continues to beg - this time for forgiveness. Libby tries to drum up business for Karl. Darren confesses the truth about his business and discovers he has supporters.
Episode 2836
Apr 21, 1997 · 22 min
Toadie has found someone special, but can he keep up his web of deceit? Debbie refuses to see Wayne's shady character. The news of Anne's crush does little to please Billy.
Episode 2837
Apr 22, 1997 · 22 min
Does Anne's crush on Ben spell the end for her and Billy? Debbie must face a few home truths about Wayne. Toadie endures a disastrous date that ends up with a kiss.
Episode 2838
Apr 23, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth is worried that Ben is chasing after Anne. Toadie thinks he has to lie to keep his girlfriend. Marlene finally drives Karl mad as his receptionist at the surgery.
Episode 2839
Apr 24, 1997 · 22 min
Sarah's pushed too far at the pub. If Marlene hasn't quit, then Karl's going to have to fire her. Anne is shattered when Ben tells her she's still a kid.
Episode 2840
Apr 25, 1997 · 22 min
Anne comes clean with Ruth, over her infatuation with Ben. Sarah needs her confidence boosted. Marlene is determined to remain Karl's only receptionist.
Episode 2841
Apr 28, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene continues to thwart Karl's attempts to get a second receptionist. Appearances are deceiving where Toadie's romance with Rebecca is concerned. Anne learns the shocking truth
Episode 2842
Apr 29, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene's caught out once and for all by Karl. The game could be up for Toadie and his romance with Becky. Discovering Ben is the child she adopted out is too much for Ruth.
Episode 2843
Apr 30, 1997 · 22 min
Becky surprises Toadie with a startling confession. Libby's new business venture gets off to a shaky start. Ben's revelation has turned Ruth's life upside down.
Episode 2844
May 1, 1997 · 22 min
Billy gets roped into doing a job for Libby, with disastrous results. Darren and Debbie are developing a strong rapport. Ruth is clearly distressed by Ben's revelation and the whol
Episode 2845
May 2, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie has trouble with a customer, while Libby has a strange job interview. Billy tries to help Anne through a tough time in her life. Ruth has some tough decisions to make.
Episode 2846
May 5, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene sets Sarah up for a fall on her first day at work. Ben decides to stay on and get to know his biological family better. Libby gets off on the wrong foot with Rohan.
Episode 2847
May 6, 1997 · 22 min
Sarah's first day at Karl's surgery is a disaster. Ben and Ruth open up to each other and Libby's attempt to be more than a house cleaner to Rohan backfires.
Episode 2848
May 7, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth has began to accept she is Ben's mother. Libby breaks through some barriers with Rohan. Has Darren pushed things too far with Debbie?
Episode 2849
May 8, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie rejects Darren's offer of romance - but has her decision been too hasty? Billy feels he has to change in order to keep Anne's heart. Toadie can't hide the truth from Rebecca
Episode 2850
May 9, 1997 · 22 min
Darren and Debbie make the first tentative steps towards romance, while Toadie and Rebecca finally part, but not without a few more surprises. Billy's birthday lunch is ruined by K
Episode 2851
May 12, 1997 · 22 min
Anne, Ben and Billy all make their peace. Darren helps out at the coffee shop, but his cooking turns out to be too hot to handle. Libby and Rohan have a shopping expedition which h
Episode 2852
May 13, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene finds out about a receptionist of the year competition and proceeds to drive Karl mad. Libby wants Rohan to move in with the Kennedy's. Anne and Ruth have an all out battle
Episode 2853
May 14, 1997 · 22 min
Rohan finds his place in Ramsay Street. Marlene and Sarah's bickering is too much for Karl. Ann can't take family pressures any longer.
Episode 2854
May 15, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth and Anne come to a new understanding. Lou wants to get his hands on Lisa's netball team. Helen gets in the way of Darren and Debbie's romance.
Episode 2855
May 16, 1997 · 22 min
Susan gets the wrong idea about Billy and Toadie's night out. Lisa and Lou have some problems to work out regarding the netball team. Helen has had enough of being patronised.
Episode 2856
May 19, 1997 · 22 min
Lou finds a new opportunity with the netball team. Marlene calls the shots in the receptionist of the year competition - but Sarah won't give up. Rohan makes a dramatic decision ab
Episode 2857
May 20, 1997 · 22 min
Marlene's quick thinking wins her some points in the receptionist of the year competition. Lou is given a second chance to prove his worth as a netball coach. Libby and Rohan's tri
Episode 2858
May 21, 1997 · 22 min
Hannah finds she's in the way with everyone. Rohan overcomes his fear and gets help for the trapped Libby. Lance and Ben find a common interest - boxing!
Episode 2859
May 22, 1997 · 22 min
Lance gets enthusiastic about his boxing fight with Ben. Toadie finally arrives home from his long weekend at Wonthaggi - with a mysterious parcel!
Episode 2860
May 23, 1997 · 22 min
The kids find the perfect location to set up the flying fox. Helen proves she's able to look after herself. Lance pays no attention to Ruth or Ben when it comes to boxing.
Episode 2861
May 26, 1997 · 22 min
Lance is determined not to give up his boxing dream, that is until Karl has a chat to him. Susan takes Mal's video letter just a little too seriously.
Episode 2862
May 27, 1997 · 22 min
Lance and Billy have a fight to prove a point. Susan and Karl have much to work through, dealing with the emotional dilemma of seeing their children grow up and eventually leave ho
Episode 2863
May 28, 1997 · 22 min
Ruth has to deal with Lance's desire to box, while Libby cheers Rohan up with a day out.
Episode 2864
May 29, 1997 · 22 min
Lou gears up for his inaugural bus-restaurant ride. Libby tries therapy on Rohan with devastating results. Meanwhile, Debbie is resentful of Libby getting too close to Darren.
Episode 2865
May 30, 1997 · 22 min
Lou finally gets the bus up and running, but not for long! Libby is confused about her feelings for Rohan, while Darren and Debbie's new relationship seems to be floundering.
Episode 2866
Jun 2, 1997 · 22 min
Lou's expecting a brilliant newspaper review about his bus, but he's in for a surprise. Debbie breaks off with Darren, only to be forced to rethink her decision. Libby tells Rohan
Episode 2867
Jun 3, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie and Darren repair their relationship with a new set of ground rules. Libby is shattered when Rohan tells her he needs more time to think things through. Marlene tries to pat
Episode 2868
Jun 4, 1997 · 22 min
Debbie and Darren finally find some time alone. Lou decides to throw a party and the whole of Ramsay street is invited. Billy, Toadie and Hannah search for ideas on how to avoid be
Episode 2869
Jun 5, 1997 · 22 min
Susan shocks Karl when she says she wants another baby. Lance finally gets in the boxing ring. Toadie, Billy and Hannah sign themselves up for the school debate team as a way of ge
Episode 2870
Jun 6, 1997 · 23 min
Karl is forced to make a decision about having another baby. Lance has taken a battering with his first spar, which ultimately encourages him to see Ben's advice in a new light. To
Episode 2871
Jun 9, 1997 · 23 min
Lou sees a way to make some fast money using Helen's art. With Susan keen to have another baby, Karl is forced to make a tough decision. Lance and Ruth are headed for a disastrous
Episode 2872
Jun 10, 1997 · 23 min
Ben is afraid of Lance cramping his style. Darren and Debbie start to realise their relationship is not normal. Helen is shattered when she discovers she'll never be able to paint
Episode 2873
Jun 11, 1997 · 23 min
Hannah is feeling left out from the netball team. Rohan helps Helen realise she's far from useless. Billy's plan to prove Anne wrong in the debate falls way short of the mark.
Episode 2874
Jun 12, 1997 · 23 min
Marlene is dismayed with the finalist for the Erinsborough Receptionist of the Year competition. Billy is desperate to get Anne's forgiveness after his thoughtless prank. Susan rec
Episode 2875
Jun 13, 1997 · 23 min
Will Sarah be enticed away from surgery by a modelling offer? The kids decide to sabotage the school debate. Susan is told she may have some complications with getting pregnant, bu
Episode 2876
Jun 16, 1997 · 23 min
Karl and Susan continue the debate about another baby. Darren and Debbie find getting time alone difficult. Libby proves to Rohan she's over Darren.
Episode 2877
Jun 17, 1997 · 23 min
Billy notices his parents' odd behaviour and is worried they have changed their mind about having a baby. Libby pledges her love for Rohan prematurely. Lisa takes the result of the
Episode 2878
Jun 18, 1997 · 23 min
The netball team lose control on Lou's bus. Sarah asks Ben to find her a cheap second hand car and upon looking for one, decides with Ruth's permission to buy an old bomb for Anne
Episode 2879
Jun 19, 1997 · 23 min
Ben's mechanical repairs turn Number Thirty into a car yard. Ruth, Phil and the kids go camping and have a terrible time. A burglar breaks into the Robinson house and terrorises He
Episode 2880
Jun 20, 1997 · 23 min
While camping Anne is certain she sees a snake but a search fails to find it. Karl refuses to let Susan have a baby if it means her life will be in danger. Helen gets to know the b
Episode 2881
Jun 23, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie decides to cheer Lisa up with a friendly netball game. Billy pawns his bike and watch to pay for an expensive birthday gift for Anne. Meanwhile, a snake is discovered in Rut
Episode 2882
Jun 24, 1997 · 23 min
Ruth, Lance and Anne can't escape from a snake. Deb tries to cheer up Lisa but all goes wrong. Karl finds out that Billy's pawned his bike so he can buy an expensive gift.
Episode 2883
Jun 25, 1997 · 23 min
Lance tries to protect Anne from a snake and ends up getting bitten himself. Jamie-Lee worms her way into Helen's life, while Libby thinks Sarah and Rohan are seeing each other beh
Episode 2884
Jun 26, 1997 · 23 min
Libby and Rohan sort out their relationship. Marlene joins a dating agency and Lou follows suit. Lou is also worried that Helen is being lead astray by Jamie.
Episode 2885
Jun 27, 1997 · 23 min
Lou counts his chickens too early with the dating service and his problems with the bus appear to have gone up in smoke. Is Libby and Darren's relationship really over?
Episode 2886
Jun 30, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah becomes fascinated with Karl's medical journals. Toadie sees a new side to Jamie-Lee. Lou's nonchalant attitude to the bus burning has got a few people in Ramsay Street talki
Episode 2887
Jul 1, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah remains convinced she's seriously ill as she investigates symptoms through Karl's medical journals. Toadie realises what's keeping Jamie away from her family. Detectives cont
Episode 2888
Jul 2, 1997 · 23 min
Helen supports Lou as the detectives point their finger at him for the arson attack. Ruth reacts badly when Billy gives Anne an expensive gift for her birthday.
Episode 2889
Jul 3, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie finally faces up to the fact that her relationship with Darren is never going to amount to anything. Ruth decides that Phil needs to attend a therapy group for some assertiv
Episode 2890
Jul 4, 1997 · 23 min
Billy's horse is galloping out of control and Anne sets off after him. Darren confronts Libby to apologise and tell her just how much she means to him. Phil takes advice from Ruth
Episode 2891
Jul 7, 1997 · 23 min
Billy and Anne have a lot of explaining to do after the horse riding camp. Debbie and Lisa get into a very embarrassing situation. Ruth decides to take the family away from Erinsbo
Episode 2892
Jul 8, 1997 · 23 min
No one can change Ruth's mind with regards to moving from Erinsborough. She does however confess to Susan why she wants to leave. Darren is about to get crushed in a lift.
Episode 2893
Jul 9, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie helps Lance to get a date. Libby and Darren confront their feelings for each other with little success. Lou throws Marlene out of the house for doubting his innocence over t
Episode 2894
Jul 10, 1997 · 23 min
Lou is cleared of suspicion surrounding the bus fire - but at a price. Marlene and Lou are far from patching things up. Lance learns a lesson in love.
Episode 2895
Jul 11, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah has an emergency at the surgery. Phil and Karl try to patch up their friendship with Lou. Lance decides not to get an earring, but will he fit into Amy's circle of friends?
Episode 2896
Jul 14, 1997 · 23 min
Ruth is determined to leave Ramsay Street. Amy introduces Lance to the cool group at school who seem to know all about his lovelife. Billy plays a trick on Lisa to catch her out.
Episode 2897
Jul 15, 1997 · 23 min
Lance feels like he's dating not just Amy, but all of her friends. Billy's trick catches Lisa out with dire consequences. Anne tries to get Phil and Ruth back together.
Episode 2898
Jul 16, 1997 · 23 min
Lance and Anne put the pressure on Ruth to change her mind about moving away from Erinsborough. Lance realises he has to be totally honest with Amy about every little thing and adm
Episode 2899
Jul 17, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie and Hannah manage to get their hands on a juke box. Darren refuses to give up on Libby and tries to talk sense to her about her class cutting. Lou, Karl and Phil are enjoyin
Episode 2900
Jul 18, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie's genius money-making days are over after he discovers the jukebox he bought doesn't work. Marlene goes on her first date arranged by her dating agency and everything seems
Episode 2901
Jul 21, 1997 · 23 min
It's a case of the green-eyed monster for Marlene. The search party is still on, with Karl still missing - will he be found dead or alive?
Episode 2902
Jul 22, 1997 · 23 min
Karl has gone through a personality metamorphosis after his recent disappearance. Lance lets Anne take the wrap for Amy and her mates
Episode 2903
Jul 23, 1997 · 23 min
Helen's date with Lloyd ends with Philip concerned for her well being. Lance owns up to the school prank and risks his relationship with Amy.
Episode 2904
Jul 24, 1997 · 23 min
Harold thinks his tuba teacher is a suspicious criminal. Toadie and Hannah resort to desperate measures to raise money for their juke box. Ben thinks Lisa's in love with him.
Episode 2905
Jul 25, 1997 · 23 min
Lisa bids Ramsay Street goodbye. Toadie and Hannah have an important meeting at the bank. Has Ben been given an offer too good to refuse?
Episode 2906
Jul 28, 1997 · 23 min
Ben and Lou need a third party in the new business venture. Sarah finds a dog and it causes havoc in the house. Harold strikes up the band.
Episode 2907
Jul 29, 1997 · 23 min
Ben can't help but become attached to Arthur. Ruth is about to become Karl's new workmate and Lance finally stands up to Amy's friends.
Episode 2908
Jul 30, 1997 · 23 min
Amy's friends cause more trouble for Lance. Ruth decides to redecorate Karl's surgery. Lou and Marlene both plan a romantic dinner at home.
Episode 2909
Jul 31, 1997 · 23 min
Both Lou and Marlene are stood up from their dates. Harold's tuba days could be over. Libby and Darren seem destined to be off side.
Episode 2910
Aug 1, 1997 · 23 min
Karl volunteers to be a football umpire to the embarrassment of Toadie and Billy. Libby is forced to apologise to Darren. Helen finally reveals her secret.
Episode 2911
Aug 4, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie draws the footy crowd with pizza. Helen's worried the family wants her out. Karl and Billy disagree on the footy field.
Episode 2912
Aug 5, 1997 · 23 min
Can Billy forgive Karl over the footy mishap? Meanwhile, Toadie is out eaten. Food poisoning strikes the coffee shop.
Episode 2913
Aug 6, 1997 · 23 min
The coffee shop food poisoning scare threatens Debbie and Libby's friendship. Is Ben and Sarah's new housemate as boring as he appears? Harold passes the band audition.
Episode 2914
Aug 7, 1997 · 23 min
Ben and Sarah's new flatmate turns out to be quite a dark horse. Madge tries her best to persuade Harold to return to Queensland with her while Ben's worst fears about Lou's garage
Episode 2915
Aug 8, 1997 · 23 min
Harold thinks Lou has spiked his drink. A girlie calender in Lou's garage does not go unnoticed. Lance is caught breaking into the nursery.
Episode 2916
Aug 11, 1997 · 23 min
Lance gets in trouble for breaking into the nursery and Ruth is surprised when she accidentally bumps into an old flame. Libby is saved from a fall by a quick thinking Darren.
Episode 2917
Aug 12, 1997 · 23 min
Phil is becoming jealous of Ruth's friendship with Alistair. Meanwhile, Robert does his ventriloquist act for Sarah and Ben, while Arthur the dog, takes a dislike to the dummy and
Episode 2918
Aug 13, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah faces a difficult decision regarding Arthur. Harold gets a job at the coffee shop but is Debbie's business in jeopardy? Darren is having a hard time being 'just' friends with
Episode 2919
Aug 14, 1997 · 23 min
Hannah has an artful plan to keep Helen from going to a retirement home. Debbie holds a competition for the coffee shop lease while Billy steals Toadie's dream job.
Episode 2920
Aug 15, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie forgives Billy for taking the pool job but Anne's got concerns of her own. Debbie relinquishes her bid on the coffee shop lease while Anne has an interesting proposition for
Episode 2921
Aug 18, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie finds working with Madge and Harold a nightmare. Ruth's romance heats up with Alistair. Meanwhile, Harold catches Billy with his pants down.
Episode 2922
Aug 19, 1997 · 23 min
Madge and Harold take over the Coffee Shop Lease and if Debbie is to keep her job, she must swallow her pride. Alistair's overnight stay at Ruth's doesn't go unnoticed in Ramsay St
Episode 2923
Aug 20, 1997 · 23 min
Darren and Libby pull together during a crisis. Anne's painting of Billy in his bathers causes trouble. Toadie's jokes in school prompt Susan to teach him a valuable lesson.
Episode 2924
Aug 21, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie can't get out of a trashy job. Darren makes a move on Libby. Meanwhile, Ben discovers a new admirer.
Episode 2925
Aug 22, 1997 · 23 min
Helen manages to steal a look at Hannah's essay and is amazed to discover just how much Hannah depends on her. Meanwhile, Lance's ego jeopardises his relationship with Amy?
Episode 2926
Aug 25, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah's under pressure from Ben to let Angela move into Number Thirty but she doesn't like the idea as new couples' can spell trouble. Meanwhile, Alistair has dinner with Ruth and
Episode 2927
Aug 26, 1997 · 23 min
Lance has got himself into more hot water with Amy by pretending that he really does have a secret admirer. Will Sarah agree to give Angela a trial run at Number Thirty. Ben is sur
Episode 2928
Aug 27, 1997 · 23 min
Lance and Amy don't seem to be getting any closer to a reconciliation. However, following Ben's advice, Lance devises a plan to win her back. Debbie gets reinstated as manager of t
Episode 2929
Aug 28, 1997 · 23 min
When Harold is electrocuted by the jukebox and taken to hospital, Madge remains adamant that the jukebox must go. The kids are shattered and ultimately Debbie protests and quits he
Episode 2930
Aug 29, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie declares war on the Coffee Shop and decides to open a lunch cart at Lassiters. Anne is mortified after failing her learner's permit test. She was the one who said only a tot
Episode 2931
Sep 1, 1997 · 23 min
Debbie has no intention of giving up her food trolley at Lassiter's and Madge is furious. She's stealing all the coffee shop customers! Lance decides to take his mother's romantic
Episode 2932
Sep 2, 1997 · 23 min
The icy rift between Madge in the Coffee Shop and Debbie with her lunch trolley, is getting wider. They match up to each other with price cutting and free offers. Harold is very al
Episode 2933
Sep 3, 1997 · 23 min
The coffee shop price war is hotting up as Madge offers Debbie to give up the lunch cart by offering further discounts to Coffee Shop customers. Meanwhile, Darren and Libby have co
Episode 2934
Sep 4, 1997 · 23 min
Marlene is so envious of Sarah studying, she considers taking a course as well. Ben and Sarah begin interviewing applicants for another room-mate. A young policeman, Matt, impresse
Episode 2935
Sep 5, 1997 · 23 min
Marlene is quickly becoming obsessed with her new found love of the Italian language and its driving Karl crazy. Meanwhile, after Sarah offers Matt to move into Number Thirty, Ben
Episode 2936
Sep 8, 1997 · 23 min
Claire Girard, moves in with Madge and Harold. Though impressing everyone with her friendly and outgoing personality, Madge becomes sceptical. While the jukebox looks like being a
Episode 2937
Sep 9, 1997 · 23 min
Madge thinks she's won the Coffee Shop feud when she sees Debbie packing up her things, however, Lou and Debbie make a deal which will benefit them all. Meanwhile, Claire helps Han
Episode 2938
Sep 10, 1997 · 23 min
After a disastrous meeting at the Coffee Shop with Jack, Hannah is convinced her chances with him are zero. It would appear he's far more interested in Claire. Billy and Anne are p
Episode 2939
Sep 11, 1997 · 23 min
Matt's discovery of a suspect engine at Lou's garage prompts a police search, much to Ben's disgust. Darren is preparing to leave for Byron Bay but the unresolved tension continues
Episode 2940
Sep 12, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah and Matt realise they are enormously attracted to one another but there's no way they can entertain a relationship whilst Matt lives at Number Thirty. As Darren leaves Ramsay
Episode 2941
Sep 15, 1997 · 23 min
Libby manages to catch Darren's bus before it's travelled too far but does he love Libby enough to stay in Erinsborough? Meanwhile, Claire decides to help love along between Jack a
Episode 2942
Sep 16, 1997 · 23 min
Things are looking good for Hannah and Jack, even though Jack is unaware of her real age. How long can she keep it a secret or will someone spill the beans? Sarah is on dangerous g
Episode 2943
Sep 17, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah and Matt have a wonderful time at the Police Graduation Ball and realise they're more than just friends. But how can they hide this from Ben? Meanwhile, Billy is treating Ann
Episode 2944
Sep 18, 1997 · 23 min
Ben's suspicions as to Matt and Sarah's relationship are increasing. He's going to get to the bottom of it once and for all but will Sarah beat him at his own game. Will the school
Episode 2945
Sep 19, 1997 · 23 min
Will Billy be involved in a serious road accident? Harold and Madge are shocked to learn they must close down the Coffee Shop. Does Debbie have the answer to their problems?
Episode 2946
Sep 22, 1997 · 23 min
Anne and Billy enter themselves into a competition to find out if they are the perfect couple. Hannah has money to burn and Claire knows exactly how to help her spend it.
Episode 2947
Sep 23, 1997 · 23 min
It's out and out war between Hannah and her father over how she should spend her money. Amy forces Lance into buying her a present with disastrous results.
Episode 2948
Sep 24, 1997 · 23 min
Lance and Anne are home alone and Toadie sees it as the perfect opportunity to have the party of the century with serious repercussions.
Episode 2949
Sep 25, 1997 · 23 min
Lance's party is going off, that is until the police arrive. Who has dobbed him in? Sarah decides to come clean about her affair with Matt but how will Ben react? What is the secre
Episode 2950
Sep 26, 1997 · 23 min
Can Lance and Anne hide the damage left by the party before their mother gets home? Can Matt talk Ben into letting him stay on in Ramsay Street and will a betrayal of trust ruin Da
Episode 2951
Sep 29, 1997 · 23 min
Ben's sister, Caitlin, arrives earlier than planned and is already making enemies. Matt's got some shocking news and it involves Sarah!
Episode 2952
Sep 30, 1997 · 23 min
The rivalry between Caitlin and Anne is heating up and Billy is caught in the middle. Sarah faces an important decision, will she give up everything for love?
Episode 2953
Oct 1, 1997 · 23 min
It's crunch time for Matt and Sarah, will their romance survive or is it time for goodbye? Claire's got a devious plan and it's going to get Hannah and Lance into a lot of trouble.
Episode 2954
Oct 2, 1997 · 23 min
Madge catches Claire red handed. Will she sell her friend out to save herself? Toadie faces a cash crisis. Lance's surprise for Amy turns into disaster.
Episode 2955
Oct 3, 1997 · 23 min
Will Lance convince his mother to let Amy stay the night? Can Darren resist a showdown when he meets with an old enemy?
Episode 2956
Oct 6, 1997 · 23 min
Lance and Amy get their wish - Amy is allowed to sleep over but she has more than sleeping in mind. Billy and Anne are chosen as the finalists in the Teen Girl Couple competition b
Episode 2957
Oct 7, 1997 · 23 min
Anne and Lance pose together as a couple for a magazine competition but things go unexpectedly when they're asked to kiss. Libby and Darren's romantic plans are ruined once again a
Episode 2958
Oct 8, 1997 · 23 min
What starts out as a romantic day alone for Lance and Amy, ends up being a torturous affair. Claire's idle hands turn to mischief once again but when caught red-handed, Claire begs
Episode 2959
Oct 9, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah discovers an expensive jewellery box in Matt's shopping bags. Is he about to propose? Nobody believes Hannah is really responsible for the trouble at the Coffee Shop. Can Deb
Episode 2960
Oct 10, 1997 · 23 min
Is Matt going to propose to Sarah, or will she spoil all his plans? Caitlin secretly tells Anne that she has the hots for Billy and she had better watch out!
Episode 2961
Oct 13, 1997 · 23 min
Caitlin feels unwanted in Ramsay Street. An age-old feud between the Ramsay and Robinson descendents re-appears. Anne is convinced Caitlin is out to steal Billy.
Episode 2962
Oct 14, 1997 · 23 min
Harold throws in his job to pursue a matter of pride. Marlene leaves Ramsay Street for the high seas. Anne fears Caitlin means business with Billy.
Episode 2963
Oct 15, 1997 · 23 min
Billy chooses between Anne's love and Caitlin's friendship. Is Libby jealous of the friendship growing between Darren and Martin? Susan leads the fight for the school, but will she
Episode 2964
Oct 16, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah farewells Matt. Susan's loyalties are divided by the offer of a lifetime. Lance gets framed by Jacinta.
Helen Daniels' Passing
Oct 17, 1997 · 23 min
Lance tries to get Amy to trick Jacinta into telling her the truth, but Amy says she will not tell her. Jacinta, Cara and Mitch are discussing her confrontation with Lance when Amy
Episode 2966
Oct 20, 1997 · 23 min
After hearing of Helen's death Michael, Philip's eldest son, drives through the night to join his family at this tragic time of loss. Rosemary also arrives from America and proves
Episode 2967
Oct 21, 1997 · 23 min
Will Hannah and Claire be discovered in Ben's garage before it's too late? Harold is writing a eulogy about Helen and is finding it very difficult. However, we are treated to some
Episode 2968
Oct 22, 1997 · 23 min
Helen's memorial service brings everyone together for a last farewell. Michael's return to Ramsay Street gives Debbie cause for reflection and his talk of peace and tranquillity in
Episode 2969
Oct 23, 1997 · 23 min
Anne's first modelling assignment with Teen Girl is to illustrate a story, however, she experiences a tragic start. Parenthood is proving too much for Ben as Caitlin moves in to Nu
Episode 2970
Oct 24, 1997 · 23 min
Ben's at his wit's end when it comes to making Caitlin behave like a proper housemate. He is further shocked when Caitlin reveals to Sarah personal family secrets about him as a te
Episode 2971
Oct 27, 1997 · 23 min
Harold has to hide his unemployment from Madge. Toadie's pranking backfires. Billy's subconscious is straying from Anne.
Episode 2972
Oct 28, 1997 · 23 min
Harold maintains the charade of a man with a job. Can Anne stay true to Billy? Caitlin and Mandi are caught out.
Episode 2973
Oct 29, 1997 · 23 min
Karl tries desperate measures to keep Susan in Erinsborough. Ben plays reluctant parent to Caitlin. Sleepless nights for Hannah.
Episode 2974
Oct 30, 1997 · 23 min
Hannah says goodbye to Claire. Toadie out-pranks himself. Darren has a life threatening fall at work.
Episode 2975
Oct 31, 1997 · 23 min
Darren's injuries need some expert care. Libby has to cope with missing her first uni exam. Muck up day goes horribly wrong.
Episode 2976
Nov 3, 1997 · 23 min
Ben's temper leads to trouble at the racetrack. Harold is finding lying to Madge about his work more and more difficult. Toadie confesses to the school prank that risked people's l
Episode 2977
Nov 4, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie's shame drives him away. Harold's caught out over his fictitious job. Ben loses his nerve on the track.
Episode 2978
Nov 5, 1997 · 23 min
Ben decides he'll stick with racing. Lance isn't happy about his Dad's impending marriage. Sarah and Matt call it quits. Ruth and Phil are reunited.
Episode 2979
Nov 6, 1997 · 23 min
Phil and Ruth are back together. Darren gets involved in a flower mix-up. Caitlin meets James and they hit it off big time.
Episode 2980
Nov 7, 1997 · 23 min
James and Caitlin's friendship moves quickly. Harold tells Madge the truth about his job. Toadie's hiding place is revealed.
Episode 2981
Nov 10, 1997 · 23 min
Darren meets the boss from hell. Philip, Hannah and Ruth take to the country. Billy and Toadie fall out over Toadie's disappearance.
Episode 2982
Nov 11, 1997 · 23 min
Philip and Ruth's trip to the country turns sour. Sondra pushes Darren to the limit. Toadie's goose is about to be cooked.
Episode 2983
Nov 12, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie returns home, but Billy's not impressed. Caitlin and Mandi convince Harold to take in a boarder, but will they take in Mandi? Billy's torn - is he in love with two girls?
Episode 2984
Nov 13, 1997 · 23 min
Are Madge and Harold going to become foster parents? Bob's back to stay with Sarah - for good. Billy's crush on Caitlin is no longer a secret.
Episode 2985
Nov 14, 1997 · 23 min
Sarah has a terrible dream. Harold and Madge have a new member of the family. Will Billy go to Sydney?
Episode 2986
Nov 17, 1997 · 23 min
Hannah is finding it almost impossible to drag herself away from the Internet and her new boyfriend. Billy decides to let Anne have the final say on whether he tries out for the lo
Episode 2987
Nov 18, 1997 · 23 min
Toadie decides the time has come for him to move out of the Kennedy house and move into Number Thirty. However, Ben doesn't like the idea and instead suggests Toadie move in with L
Episode 2988
Nov 19, 1997 · 23 min
Without her father's permission, Hannah installs an additional phone line to cope with her incessant Internet use. Libby confronts Sondra about flirting with Darren but is forced t
Episode 2989
Nov 20, 1997 · 23 min
Billy is revved up for the big try out for the swim meet in Sydney. Will he make the team? Meanwhile, Anne admits to Toadie that she's paranoid about Caitlin being on the swim team
Episode 2990
Nov 21, 1997 · 23 min
Anne is outraged at Billy after discovering, thanks to Toadie, that Billy has feelings for Caitlin. Will Anne ever forgive him? Meanwhile, Hannah is shocked when her Internet love
Episode 2991
Nov 24, 1997 · 23 min
Hannah is desperate for Mike to stay at her house but they first have to get around Phil. Lance is roped into a cricket game with Amy's brother and is scared of making a fool of hi
Episode 2992
Nov 25, 1997 · 23 min
Lance is feeling shattered after his dismal performance on the cricket pitch with Amy's brother. Susan and Darren urge Libby to find out how she went with her University exams.
Episode 2993
Nov 26, 1997 · 23 min
Libby feels it might be time to throw in the academic towel, following her exam results. Hannah realises that Mike was more exciting on the Internet, than in Erinsborough.
Episode 2994
Nov 27, 1997 · 23 min
Billy and the swim team are having a great time in Sydney and Billy is getting especially close with Caitlin. Should Anne be worried? Meanwhile, after checking the takings from the
Kark Kisses Sarah
Nov 28, 1997 · 23 min
Anne tells Ruth she needs her to let her do something. She needs to talk to Billy, face-to-face. She promises that if Anne rings she'll leave, but Billy doubts she will. Billy tell