Neighbours Episode Guide: 5451-5475

Episode 5451
Network Ten: 12/05/2008
Five: 31/07/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Jim Parker: Roger Oakley

Summary:-
Steve is rocked to learn Jim let his real father die in Vietnam. Elle's preoccupation with the blackmailer confuses Oliver. Dan's jealousy over Libby and Ty prompts Sam into dangerous behaviour.

Thanks to Manhattan Hotel

Episode 5452
Network Ten: 13/05/2008
Five: 01/08/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Jim Parker: Roger Oakley
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Yasmine Murphy: Therese Mavros

Summary:-
The love of his family helps Steve let go of his past. Libby takes a chance on fun and romance with Ty. Paul thinks he's solved the blackmail mystery only to learn it's worse than he thought.

Thanks to Manhattan Hotel

Episode 5453
Network Ten: 14/05/2008
Five: 04/08/2008

Written by Sue Hore
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught

Summary:-
Angry Carmella learns of Oliver and Elle's relationship in the midst of custody negotiations. Toadie returns and Steph realises he's moved on. Kirsten risks her growing bond with Ned when she confesses her affair to him.

Episode 5454
Network Ten: 15/05/2008
Five: 05/08/2008

Written by Sarah Duffy
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat

Summary:-
Bridget grows close to Chris Knight just as Taylah admits the truth about him. Shocked Riley realises Steve is Nicola's true love. Kirsten faces losing any hope for a future with Ned.

Music: 'Cloud Watching' Performed by Abby Dobson

Episode 5455
Network Ten: 16/05/2008
Five: 06/08/2008

Written by Hamish Cameron
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Helen Carr: Margot Fenley

Summary:-
Steph is shocked by Toadie's adoption plan. Bridget draws closer to Chris Knight. Ty's astonished to hear Rachel's beautiful singing voice. Meanwhile, Declan discovers his inner decorator in a bid to get to the formal.

Thanks to Manhattan Hotel

Episode 5456
Network Ten: 19/05/2008
Five: 07/08/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Brad Jordan: Brendan O'Connor

Summary:-
Bridget's dream formal date goes horribly wrong. Zeke and Taylah's relationship ends but not before one last dance. Ringo and Declan enjoy mischief at the formal while Rachel finds her voice. Meanwhile, Toadie still plans to adopt a child.

Executive Producers Susan Bower Riccardo Pellizzeri

Episode 5457
Network Ten: 20/05/2008
Five: 08/08/2008

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Taylah Jordan: Danielle Horvat
Nicola west: Imogen Bailey
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer

Summary:-
Bridget faces the devastating consequences of her night with Chris. Ty and Libby's first date is shattered by a gruesome discovery. Zeke and Taylah say an emotional goodbye.

Episode 5458
Network Ten: 21/05/2008
Five: 11/08/2008

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Nicola west: Imogen Bailey
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers

Summary:-
Bridget confesses her crime to her parents. Paul suspects Rebecca of blackmail. Declan's jealousy could get him locked up. Meanwhile, Lyn returns harbouring a secret.

Episode 5459
Network Ten: 22/05/2008
Five: 12/08/2008

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Nicola west: Imogen Bailey
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan

Summary:-
Steve confesses to the police to save his daughter. Steph's shocked by Lyn's behaviour. Dan is stunned by Sam's plans. Bridget discovers Riley and Nicola's secret. Marco fires Sienna for Carmella's theft.

Episode 5460
Network Ten: 23/05/2008
Five: 13/08/2008

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught

Summary:-
Steve's confession throws the Parker family into turmoil. Riley decides to become a war correspondent. Meanwhile, Paul's blackmailer is revealed and Mickey pushes his parents together.

Episode 5461
Network Ten: 26/05/2008
Five: 14/08/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Chris Knight: Luke Mitchell
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Steve is charged with manslaughter. Paul pays the price for rubbing Lyn the wrong way. Meanwhile, Declan does a good deed to support Bridget.

Produced by Peter Dodds Neal Kingston

Episode 5462
Network Ten: 27/05/2008
Five: 15/08/2008

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers

Summary:-
Steve's sacrifice devastates the Parkers. Sam convinces Dan to take the risk and try for a baby. Meanwhile, Libby finally ends her romance with Ty.

Music: 'Get Set' Performed by Taxiride

Episode 5463
Network Ten: 28/05/2008
Five: 18/08/2008

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Howie Downer: Phil Reilly

Summary:-
Declan finds evidence that implicates Bridget in Chris' death. Dan's torn between a baby with Sam and feelings for Libby. Meanwhile, Ned and Kirsten get closer.

Thanks to Victorian Police Academy

Episode 5464
Network Ten: 29/05/2008
Five: 19/08/2008

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Mozzie Cummings: Declan McGovern

Summary:-
Steve is under threat. Impulsive Sam lets Libby believe she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Carmella tastes freedom again.

Episode 5465
Network Ten: 30/05/2008
Five: 20/08/2008

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Jet Wilkinson
Guest stars
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois

Summary:-
Moral Susan reveals Paul's affair to Rebecca. Sam's lie gets out of control. Meanwhile, Carmella and Lyn begin to bond.

Episode 5466
Network Ten: 02/06/2008
Five: 21/08/2008

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Donna Freedman: Margot Robbie

Summary:-
Rebecca reels in the wake of Paul's betrayal and sparks fly as Rachel and Ty pretend to be a couple.

Episode 5467
Network Ten: 03/06/2008
Five: 22/08/2008

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois

Summary:-
The Robinsons are left in the cold as Ramsay Street rallies around Rebecca. Meanwhile, Libby suspects Sam isn't as well as she seems.

Episode 5468
Network Ten: 04/06/2008
Five: 26/08/2008

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewartha
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey

Summary:-
Rebecca chooses to stay in Ramsay Street. Desperate to help the Parkers, Nicola begs Karl for a job. Meanwhile, worried she's interfering, Dan warns Libby to stay away from Sam.

Note: Kirsten Gannon didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 5469
Network Ten: 05/06/2008
Five: 27/08/2008

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey

Summary:-
Bridget struggles to cope with her secret. Despite her efforts to stay on the straight and narrow, Carmella is drawn to stealing again. Steph realises Toadie has moved on as he awaits his adopted child's arrival.

Thanks to Blackburn English Language School

Episode 5470
Network Ten: 06/06/2008
Five: 28/08/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer

Summary:-
With her relationship on the edge, Carmella abandons Marco for a night on the town. Betrayed Miranda compels Nicola to admit her anger and self loathing. Meanwhile, Toadie is devastated when his adopted son fails to arrive.

Thanks to Spellbound Playgrounds

Episode 5471
Network Ten: 09/06/2008
Five: 29/08/2008

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Franco Silvani: Gary Down
Jane Reynolds: Emily O'Brien-Brown
Hilda Jones: Maureen Edwards

Summary:-
Marco is torn between loyalty to his father and his new family. Steph introduces Toadie to lonely kid Callum, his mini-me.

Episode 5472
Network Ten: 10/06/2008
Five: 01/09/2008

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker
Franco Silvani: Gary Down
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Prosecutor Philippa Drake: Elissa Elliott

Summary:-
Steve's impending sentencing has the Parker family under pressure - who will crack and tell the truth? Susan's returning MS puts Callum in danger. Distressed by his father's ill health Marco gives up his dream business.

Episode 5473
Network Ten: 11/06/2008
Five: 02/09/2008

Written by John Davies
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Nicola West: Imogen Bailey
Judge Anderson: Justine Press
Prosecutor Philippa Drake: Elissa Elliott
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Detective Alec Skinner: Kevin Summers
Callum Jones: Morgan Baker

Summary:-
Bridget's guilty confession doesn't prevent Steve from going to jail. Susan is found collapsed in the park - but where is Callum? The warning signs for Sam are getting stronger.

Note: End credits shown are for 5474

Episode 5474
Network Ten: 12/06/2008
Five: 03/09/2008

Written by John Davies
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Kirsten Gannon: Nikola Dubois
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught

Summary:-
Sam's descent into mania continues. Bridget's good news is cold comfort. Meanwhile, Marco's decision to sell provides an opportunity for Paul.

Episode 5475
Network Ten: 13/06/2008
Five: 04/09/2008

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Ty Harper: Dean Geyer
Samantha Fitzgerald: Simone Buchanan
Sienna Cammeniti: Erin McNaught
Jay Duncan: Charlie Clausen
Dr. Tina-Marie Macpherson: Liz McColl

Summary:-
Sam and Oliver's night together has devastating repercussions. Paul uses sympathy to attract Rebecca's attention. Handsome firey Jay ignites Steph's romantic interest.