Neighbours Episode Guide: 6001-6025

Episode 6001
Network Ten: 30/08/2010
Five: 18/10/2010

Written by Stuart Page
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor

Summary:-
As Paul's life hangs in the balance, Rebecca, Declan and Andrew each wrestle with their own private demons, while the police start a criminal investigation and Diana tries to flee the country.

Episode 6002
Network Ten: 31/08/2010
Five: 19/10/2010

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Dr Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Mrs. June Thomas: Janet Foye
Police Guard: Christopher Shen
Duty Officer: Caroline Stainsby

Summary:-
Determined to protect his Mum, Declan approaches Kate for help - Rebecca needs an alibi. Kate is faced with an awful dilemma - lie to the Police or leave Rebecca in the lurch?

Episode 6003
Network Ten: 01/09/2010
Five: 20/10/2010

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Miss Elaine Rushmore: Soula Alexander
Police Guard #2: Adam Pateras

Summary:-
Declan finds himself the prime suspect in Paul's attack. Meanwhile, Summer is haunted by the thought that Andrew may have been responsible. His violent temper does nothing to assuage these fears.

Episode 6004
Network Ten: 02/09/2010
Five: 21/10/2010

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Leigh 'Nick' Nixon: Brian Vriends
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Martine Crossley: Lily Hall

Summary:-
When Andrew is harassed by the press, Natasha attempts to distract them with claims she saw who pushed Paul - but this outburst could lead to more trouble than she anticipated.

Final appearance Blake O'Leary of as Ben Kirk

Episode 6005
Network Ten: 03/09/2010
Five: 22/10/2010

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Leigh 'Nick' Nixon: Brian Vriends
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey

Summary:-
While the whole of Ramsay Street is in crisis, Steph calls Toadie with some startling news!

Episode 6006
Network Ten: 06/09/2010
Five: 25/10/2010

Written by John Davies
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Dr. Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Tony Mitchell: Alex Borg

Summary:-
Suspecting Declan might be behind Paul's attack, Andrew confronts him, but Declan claims he's innocent. Frustrated, Andrew turns his attention to those they haven't investigated - focusing on Sonya.

Ben Kirk gone from cast list and opening titles

Episode 6007
Network Ten: 07/09/2010
Five: 26/10/2010

Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor

Summary:-
Andrew is shocked when he discovers Paul was cheating and outraged to find out both Declan and Rebecca knew, but didn't tell him. Rebecca encourages him not to hate Paul but he lashes out at her.

Episode 6008
Network Ten: 08/09/2010
Five: 27/10/2010

Written by Eloise Healey
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Jack Ward: Peter Lowrey
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor

Summary:-
While Andrew focuses his renewed investigation on Diana, Summer and Natasha compete to be the friend who offers him greatest support.

Episode 6009
Network Ten: 09/09/2010
Five: 28/10/2010

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Leigh 'Nick' Nixon: Brian Vriends

Summary:-
Kate and Declan clash when he objects to her choice of housemate. However, when Declan is stuck without a babysitter for India, he's forced to call on her for help.

Episode 6010
Network Ten: 10/09/2010
Five: 29/10/2010

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Leigh 'Nick' Nixon: Brian Vriends
Dr. Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu

Summary:-
Rebecca feels the pressure of public scrutiny with the news of Paul's affair now out in the open. Meanwhile Toadie becomes preoccupied with Steph and the baby, leaving Sonya feeling neglected.

Episode 6011
Network Ten: 13/09/2010
Five: 01/11/2010

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Baby: Isabella Münch
Nurse Jodie Smith: Mary Annegeline

Summary:-
Toadie finally meets the baby he's invested nine months of his life in. Steph still plans to give the baby away, can Toadie convince her she's making the biggest mistake of her life?

Thanks to Dorset Gardens Hotel
Nurse Jodie Smith didn't appear in the episode

Episode 6012
Network Ten: 14/09/2010
Five: 02/11/2010

Written by David Hannam
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Kyle Canning: Christopher Milligan
Baby: Ellienne Torrealba
New Mother: Susanna Torrealba

Summary:-
Despite Lyn's efforts to talk her out of it, Steph remains adamant she has made the right decision. But after facing off with Libby she begins to question whether she's done the right thing.

Episode 6013
Network Ten: 15/09/2010
Five: 03/11/2010

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey

Summary:-
After campaigning to get Lucas into the Ramsay house, Lou believes he's earned himself a slave. He attempts to get Lucas to take over the running of the household, but is there more to Lous motives?

Episode 6014
Network Ten: 16/09/2010
Five: 04/11/2010

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Libby pushes for an explanation from Lucas and brings out a shock confession. Will Libby get past her hurt and betrayal to be a much needed friend for Lucas?

Episode 6015
Network Ten: 17/09/2010
Five: 05/11/2010

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Paul finally wakes from his coma. Andrew is unable to deal with seeing his father helpless and tells him the truth about why he's in hospital.

Episode 6016
Network Ten: 20/09/2010
Five: 08/11/2010

Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Dr Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu
Detective Mark Brennan: Scott McGregor
Diana Marshall: Jane Badler
Chris Pappas: James Mason

Summary:-
Andrew is relieved his father is awake, but Rebecca is finding it much more confronting having to talk to the man who betrayed her.

Note: Lou gone from main cast list

Episode 6017
Network Ten: 21/09/2010
Five: 09/11/2010

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Chris Pappas: James Mason
Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Isabella Farleigh: Kate Small
Unruly Party-Goer: Thomas Mars

Summary:-
Rebecca charges Summer with looking out for a vulnerable Andrew. But when Natasha suggests they head to a dance party and is all over Andrew, can Summer deny her feelings for him any longer?

Thanks to Dorset Gardens Hotel & Motel

Episode 6018
Network Ten: 22/09/2010
Five: 10/11/2010

Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Ruby Rogers: Yesse Spence
Poppy Rogers: Gabriella Darlington
Clare Henderson: Sarah Roberts

Summary:-
Desperate to feel like her old self, Steph tries to rebuild her life. However when she discovers Toadie has been sending toys to Adam, she is reminded again of what she's done.

Episode 6019
Network Ten: 23/09/2010
Five: 11/11/2010

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Dr Doug Harris: Mahesh Jadu
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey

Summary:-
Convinced Steph is suffering from postnatal depression, Lyn stages an intervention. Steph feels ambushed and takes off with Woody, leaving Lyn to face the posibility she's lost her for good.

Episode 6020
Network Ten: 24/09/2010
Five: 12/11/2010

Written by Jo Watson
Directed by Adrian Holmes
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Geoff Hadley: Mike Newman

Summary:-
Unable to stand the fact that he can't remember what happened, Paul forces Andrew to take him back to the scene of the crime. Meanwhile Declan continues his push to make Rebecca leave Paul for good.

Episode 6021
Network Ten: 27/09/2010
Five: 15/11/2010

Written by Brian Rake
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Reeling from the revelation that Paul remembers everything about his accident, Declan persuades Rebecca to flee Erinsborough. Meanwhile Donna returns with a renewed appreciation for the Kennedys.

Lou Carpenter gone from main cast list

Episode 6022
Network Ten: 28/09/2010
Five: 16/11/2010

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ruby Rogers: Yesse Spence
Poppy Rogers: Gabriella Darlington

Summary:-
Paul blackmails Rebecca into staying with him but will she be able to convince Declan and Kate of her change of heart? Meanwhile Michael is coerced into a date with Ruby.

Episode 6023
Network Ten: 29/09/2010
Five: 17/11/2010

Written by Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Eli Baker: PJ Lane
Kim Ladle: Casey Merrigan
Dale Kovak: Blessing Mokgohloa

Summary:-
Concerned for her well-being, Summer and Andrew track down Steph and try to convince her to come home. Meanwhile, Toadie discovers his romantic getaway with Sonya is being gate-crashed by Eli.

Thanks to Valero Restaurant

Episode 6024
Network Ten: 30/09/2010
Five: 18/11/2010

Written by Chris Corbett
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Sonya Mitchell: Eve Morey
Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse: Andrew Curry
Eli Baker: PJ Lane

Summary:-
Lyn begs Libby to help her find Steph - will Libby be stubborn enough to risk her ex-best friend's safety? Meanwhile Toadie continues to compete with Eli, with a potentially humiliating outcome.

Thanks to Dorset Gardens Hotel & Motel

Episode 6025
Network Ten: 01/10/2010
Five: 19/11/2010

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Steph is still missing, and Lyn, Lucas and Summer are frantic. Libby joins the search for her former best friend and unknowingly starts of chain of potentially deadly events!

Final appearance of Sam Clark as Ringo Brown