Neighbours Episode Guide: 5966-5990

Episode 5966
Network Ten: 12/07/2010
Five: 30/08/2010

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Mark Clancey: Cheyne Van Krieken

Summary:-
Determined to convince Donna to abandon her trip, Andrew ups his efforts to sabotage her relationship with Ringo.

Episode 5967
Network Ten: 13/07/2010
Five: 31/08/2010

Written by Eloise Healey
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason

Summary:-
When Libby discovers she's not the front-runner for the role of Godmother to Steph's baby, she launches a comical campaign to push herself into the limelight.

Thanks to Coburg Senior High School

Episode 5968
Network Ten: 14/07/2010
Five: 01/09/2010

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Cassie Hillman: Maria Coviello
Mat Parelli: PJ Oaten

Summary:-
Michael and Libby put their differences aside to celebrate Kate's teaching success with a night out at Charlie's.

Thanks to Coburg Senior High School

Episode 5969
Network Ten: 15/07/2010
Five: 02/09/2010

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim

Summary:-
Summer convinces Natasha to get back at Andrew by attacking his ego. Natasha is reluctant to go public with her amazing Mathlete skills but Summer convinces her to use her brains for good.

Thanks to Coburg Senior High School

Episode 5970
Network Ten: 16/07/2010
Five: 03/09/2010

Written by Jo Watson
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Jack Leung: Victor Chow
Darren Fanelli: Brenton Wade

Summary:-
Though torn over whether she should have tried harder to get through to Dan, Steph does her best to bury her concerns while Libby helps her plan all the last-minute things for her baby.

Episode 5971
Network Ten: 19/07/2010
Five: 06/09/2010

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Kerry Maynard: Alexandria Steffensen

Summary:-
In the final stages of planning for their wedding, Ringo discovers Donna harbours a secret desire for her perfect wedding dress.

Thanks to L'Amour Bridal Boutique

Episode 5972
Network Ten: 20/07/2010
Five: 07/09/2010

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Christine Powell: Christine Powell

Summary:-
Realising his deal with Diana could take down Rebecca and Declan as well, Toadie vows to make sure Paul alone is implicated.

Episode 5973
Network Ten: 21/07/2010
Five: 08/09/2010

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Elise Bergman: Victoria Romano
Kirsty Maguire: Shaylee Bartholomeusz
Ryan Lee: Daniel Perree
Martin Yang: Adrian Tan

Summary:-
Determined to show she can be cool without Andrew on her arm, Natasha embarks on a new strategy to win back her popularity - hook up with a hot, older boyfriend.

Episode 5974
Network Ten: 22/07/2010
Five: 09/09/2010

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan

Summary:-
Libby and Michael clash when he makes another school decision without consulting her.

Episode 5975
Network Ten: 23/07/2010
Five: 10/09/2010

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
David Whitaker: Shane Lee

Summary:-
Toadie struggles to cope with family commitments and the ticking clock of his deal with Diana to bring Paul down.

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Episode 5976
Network Ten: 26/07/2010
Five: 13/09/2010

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler

Summary:-
Steph decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and tell Libby the truth. Toadie takes a risk and agrees to give Diana everything he has in the hope of sending Paul away as soon as possible.

Episode 5977
Network Ten: 27/07/2010
Five: 14/09/2010

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler

Summary:-
As Libby struggles to deal with Steph's revelation, Toadie is determined to admit his part in the lie - but how will Libby react when she realises she's been betrayed by both her best friends?

Episode 5978
Network Ten: 28/07/2010
Five: 15/09/2010

Written by Jo Watson
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Dean Harman: Cameron Heine
Dr Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu
Damian West: Cody O'Prey

Summary:-
Worried she and her friends could make the same mistakes as Steph and Toadie, Donna initiates a truth-telling session.

Episode 5979
Network Ten: 29/07/2010
Five: 16/09/2010

Written by John Davies
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Roger Wilson: Steve Moore
Party Girl: Tamsin Otway

Summary:-
Unable to help Libby from her downward spiral, Lucas calls in Karl and Susan to help. Humiliated and furious, Libby lashes out at everyone's mollycoddling.

Thanks to Goodlife Health Clubs

Episode 5980
Network Ten: 30/07/2010
Five: 17/09/2010

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Kyle Canning: Christoper Milligan
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Caterina Peer: Kylie Gulliver
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver (uncredited)

Summary:-
Lou returns to Ramsay Street to find his beloved neighbourhood in turmoil.

Episode 5981
Network Ten: 02/08/2010
Five: 20/09/2010

Written by Stuart Page
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Alicia Berry: Ash Cottrell
Carey Thompson: Sheena Reyes
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
As animosity between the Scully and Kennedy families grows, Lyn is adamant that she and Summer will stand by Steph. But Summer is conflicted.

Episode 5982
Network Ten: 03/08/2010
Five: 21/09/2010

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Marlon Diamond: Jackson Raine
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Deceived by Steph and Toadie's seemingly 'perfect' wedding, Donna is determined to make sure her nuptials with Ringo are as 'real' as possible.

Lou didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5983
Network Ten: 04/08/2010
Five: 22/09/2010

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Pushed to breaking point, Steph tries one last time to get through to Libby. But when everything backfires, Steph can see only one way out.

Lou didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5984
Network Ten: 05/08/2010
Five: 23/09/2010

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Kim Ladle: Casey Merrigan
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Feeling like he's regaining the upper hand at work, Paul focuses his attention on winning back Rebecca. He lavishes her with praise and gifts but she's not taking the bait with Diana still in town.

Lou didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5985
Network Ten: 06/08/2010
Five: 24/09/2010

Written by Chris Corbett
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Carey Thompson: Sheena Reyes
Gordon Davis: Brendan Kaufman
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver
Alicia Berry: Ash Cottrell (uncredited)

Summary:-
Summer is worried when Andrew invites Chris to party with the Uni girls. Her concerns are more than justified when Chris is soon involved in a fight.

Episode 5986
Network Ten: 09/08/2010
Five: 27/09/2010

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Worried that something is causing Chris to act out, Michael launches a senior school project encouraging honesty - but will his plan backfire and cause Chris to be publicly humiliated?

Thanks to Coburg Senior High School
Lou didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5987
Network Ten: 10/08/2010
Five: 28/09/2010

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Jamie Owen: Julius Sacco
Kim Ladle: Casey Merrigan
Galah Man: Joshua Williams
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
When Natasha finds out a fellow student is gay, her appetite for gossip sees it become a school-wide scandal. Suspicions fall on Summer and resident bully, Macca, takes delight in tormenting her.

Thanks to Coburg Senior High School

Episode 5988
Network Ten: 11/08/2010
Five: 29/09/2010

Written by Paul Gartside
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Dale 'Macca' McGregor: John Kim
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Toadie swallows his pride and appeals to the Kennedys - can they put aside their differences to give Callum the birthday he deserves?

Lou didn't appear in the episode

Episode 5989
Network Ten: 12/08/2010
Five: 30/09/2010

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
It's Callum's 13th birthday and all he really wants is for the Ramsay Street war to be over. Meanwhile Libby finally opens up to her parents, revealing just how painful everything still is.

Episode 5990
Network Ten: 13/08/2010
Five: 01/10/2010

Written by Jo Watson
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Lou Carpenter: Tom Oliver

Summary:-
Zeke is disappointed to learn that Donna and Ringo have excluded him from their wedding plans and he sets out to sneakily take control of a Buck's night Ringo will never forget.

Lou didn't appear in the episode