Neighbours Episode Guide: 6301-6325

Episode 6301
Eleven: 28/11/2011
Five: 23/01/2012

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Priya Kapoor: Menik Gooneratne

Summary:-
Paul thinks he may have found a way to clear Kate's name after Noah tells him about Brennan's death. Karl is given hope of a reconciliation with Susan when Malcolm opens her eyes to how she misjudged him, assuring her that Karl did not approve of his affair. Tash doesn't know what to make of Emilia's unusual healing rituals.

Episode 6302
Eleven: 29/11/2011
Five: 24/01/2012

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Priya Kapoor: Menik Gooneratne
Noah Parkin: Orpheus Pledger
Dale "Macca" McGregor: John Kim
Cleo Beltran: Jorja Lindsay

Summary:-
Paul tells Priya how Brennan's death affected Kate. Paul's decision to go against Kate's wishes only makes matters worse, as Sophie learns the truth about Brennan's death. The rift between the sisters grows as Sophie is furious she was not told sooner, prompting Kate to change her life and career.

Music: 'Ffunny Ffriends' by Unknown Mortal Orchestra, 'Good Girl' by Adalita

Episode 6303
Eleven: 30/11/2011
Five: 25/01/2012

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Jacob Stanley: Mick Preston
Guy Benga: Darcy Kent

Summary:-
Under pressure to convince Lucas to sell, Toadie tries a new strategy by having lunch with Sonya, Lucas and Emilia. Toadie tries to get Emilia to make Lucas reconsider his decision not to sell the garage. Then a visit from health and safety officials and a subsequent break in make Lucas suspect foul play. Kyle returns, but is stunned to hear about Brennan's death. He discovers the reason behind Kate's behaviour when he finds Noah's letter.

Music: 'From Now On' by Nick Batterham
Return of Chris Milligan as Kyle Canning

Episode 6304
Eleven: 01/12/2011
Five: 26/01/2012

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Warren Burrell: Tony Rickards
Blake Burrell: Oliver Edwin
Hot Girl: Laura Speedy

Summary:-
Lucas tries to stick up for Chris when homophobic customer Warren returns to the garage. Despite his best attempts to hide it from her, Summer discovers Andrew's embarrassing new tattoo. Peter offers Toadie a permanent contract.

Episode 6305
Eleven: 02/12/2011
Five: 27/01/2012

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Warren Burell: Tony Rickards
Blake Burell: Oliver Edwin

Summary:-
Rhys, Jade, Dane and Kyle reconnect as housemates at a share-house Christmas lunch, and Blake tries to apologise to Chris for his father Warren's behaviour. Kyle gives Jade an unexpectedly thoughtful Christmas present, but just as Jade's feelings for Kyle are reignited, he finds out about her affair with Malcolm.

Episode 6306
Eleven: 05/12/2011
Five: 30/01/2012

Written by Sarah Mayberry
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Warren Burrell: Tony Rickards
Danielle Paquette: Georgia Bolton
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee

Summary:-
Warren returns to cause trouble but Chris stands up to him. Could his stance, and his sexuality, cost him his life? Jade tries to find out from Kyle why he spurned her. When Sonya finds out about Jade's affair with Malcolm she distances herself from her sister. Jade is distraught when Kyle refuses to speak to her, and decides the only thing she can do is leave Erinsborough.

Music: 'Yes I Miss You Like The Rain' by Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set

Episode 6307
Eleven: 06/12/2011
Five: 31/01/2012

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Warren Burrell: Tony Rickards
George Pappas: Lliam Amor
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee
Bus Driver: George Ginis

Summary:-
A battered Chris is found on the garage floor by Lucas. Realising he still has feelings for Jade, Kyle goes looking for her. However, she has already packed her bags, so he rushes to the bus station to catch her before she leaves town. Chris is reluctant to accept Lucas's help following the attack.

Episode 6308
Eleven: 07/12/2011
Five: 01/02/2012

Written by Ben Michael
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
George Pappas: Lliam Amor

Summary:-
Lucas struggles to find the person responsible for Chris's bashing. Paul tries to get warring Sophie and Kate back together. Michael is hesitant when Tash asks him to take her to the beach where her mum drowned so that she can say farewell. She also wants Emilia to accompany them.

Episode 6309
Eleven: 08/12/2011
Five: 02/02/2012

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Dane Canning: Luke Pegler
Malcolm Kennedy: Benjie McNair
Jamie Marr: Edwina Royce

Summary:-
Sonya's Christmas party doesn't go to plan when Santa doesn't show up. Malcolm is packing for his trip to London. This inspires Karl and Susan to go through their old things, resulting in them getting trapped inside a storage container. Finding an old projector, they reminisce about the old days and happier times. Could this be the reconciliation Karl has hoped for?

Episode 6310
Eleven: 09/12/2011
Five: 03/02/2012

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster
Constable Mckay: Steve Carroll

2011 Series Finale
Summary:-
Lucas works to identify Chris's attacker. Despite Rhys's advice to take it easy, Chris heads out with his friends in anticipation of their pending VCE exam results. A move that could cost him his life when he returns to the garage and suddenly collapses.

Episode 6311
Eleven: 09/01/2012
Five: 06/02/2012

Written by Mia Tolhurst
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Supt. Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee
Josh Gould: Jack Matthews

2012 Series Return
Summary:-
Toadie realises he has been stitched up by his boss to hurry along the shopping centre development. He is horrified to learn the extent of Peter's deceit - but gets a bigger shock as the police gather a strong case against him for the attack on Chris and call him in for questioning. Meanwhile, Rhys races to save Chris's life.

Final episode with Neal Kingston credited as Consultant Producer

Episode 6312
Eleven: 10/01/2012
Five: 07/02/2012

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Supt. Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster

Summary:-
Toadie tries to clear his name by disproving Peter's lies, only to discover his boss is one step ahead of him. He comes across some forged emails sent in his name, but establishing his innocence means asking Paul to corroborate his alibi. Peter is pulled in for questioning. Karl and Susan argue about who Summer should live with.

Episode 6313
Eleven: 11/01/2012
Five: 08/02/2012

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Jessica Girdwood: Glenda Linscott
Elaine Lawson: Sancia Robinson
Ajay Kapoor: Sachin Joab
Sandra Kriptic: Kim Hateley
Peter Noonan: James Saunders
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen
Robbie O'Brien: Shaun Goss
Tracey West: Rebecca Freeman

Summary:-
Hoping he can turn up evidence to clear Toadie, Susan asks Paul to help Toadie by delving into Peter's dealings - but the businessman is more interested in stopping the shopping centre. Kyle assumes he and Jade are in a relationship, but she reacts with horror when the R-word is mentioned.

Episode 6314
Eleven: 12/01/2012
Five: 09/02/2012

Written by Steve Vidler
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Robbie O'Brien: Shaun Goss
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen
Jessica Girdwood: Glenda Lindscott

Summary:-
When Michael struggles with preparing for the new year as school principal, Emilia reminds him of the inspiring teacher he used to be.

Episode 6315
Eleven: 13/01/2012
Five: 10/02/2012

Written by Sarah Dollard
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Griffin O'Donahue: William Ewing
Red Cotton: Sam Billinghurst Walsh
Red Cotton: Peter Ewing
Red Cotton: Benjamin R Callaghan

Summary:-
When Jade injures her foot and is told not to move for a week, she is forced to face her worst nightmare: relying on someone else. Michael does his best to suppress his feelings.

Episode 6316
Eleven: 16/01/2012
Five: 13/02/2012

Written by Li-Kim Chuah
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Corey O'Donahue: Toby Wallace
Griffin O'Donahue: William Ewing
Red Cotton: Benjamin R Callaghan
Red Cotton: Sam Billinghurst Walsh
Red Cotton: Peter Ewing

Summary:-
Sophie blackmails Andrew into persuading Paul to let her go to his all-ages gig. Jade breaks her promise to Kyle to cancel boot camp. Summer moves past her guilt.

Episode 6317
Eleven: 17/01/2012
Five: 14/02/2012

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Lucas Testro
Guest stars
Supt. Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee
Corey O'Donahue: Toby Wallace
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster
Buddy Telford: Lloyd Bissell
Benny Joon: David Cormik

Summary:-
Lucas turns detective in order to unmask Chris's attacker, but Toadie is not yet off the hook even after an arrest. Andrew's attempts to warn Corey away from Sophie misfire.

Episode 6318
Eleven: 18/01/2012
Five: 15/02/2012

Written by Stuart Page
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
George Pappas: Lliam Amor
Supt. Duncan Hayes: Paul Ireland
Lewis Walton: Andy McPhee
Charlotte McKemmie: Meredith Penman
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster

Summary:-
Toadie finds a way to clear his name but faces a fight for his job. Chris overcomes his fear of going back to work. Tash can't decide what course to do after finishing school.

Episode 6319
Eleven: 19/01/2012
Five: 16/02/2012

Written by Katrina Foster
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Charlotte McKemmie: Meredith Penman
Anna Hauser: Isabel MacMaster
Jules Leader: Mark Kenfield
Matt Patron: Harry Axel

Summary:-
Toadie refuses to be bought off when his firm tries to dismiss him. Lucas is shocked to discover that Emilia moonlights as a nude model.

Episode 6320
Eleven: 20/01/2012
Five: 17/02/2012

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen
Priya Kapoor: Menik Gooneratne

Summary:-
Kate suspects Rhys of romancing Erin to get her kicked off the surgery study group. Susan and Priya become unlikely friends. Lucas strips off to win Emilia back.

Episode 6321
Eleven: 23/01/2012
Five: 20/02/2012

Written by Peter Dick
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Priya Kapoor: Menik Gooneratne
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen

Summary:-
Erin gets an official warning for being late for class. Michael decides to go back to teaching. Karl upgrades his home entertainment system.

Episode 6322
Eleven: 24/01/2012
Five: 21/02/2012

Written by Emma J Steele
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen
Corey O'Donahue: Toby Wallace

Summary:-
Kate inadvertently lets Paul know Sophie and Corey are an item. Rhys tells Erin that Kate is a jealous ex. Callum forms a secret business partnership with Kyle.

Episode 6323
Eleven: 25/01/2012
Five: 22/02/2012

Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
George Pappas: Lliam Amor
Corey O'Donahue: Toby Wallace

Summary:-
Chris feels forced to choose between his love life and his relationship with father. Sonya unwittingly causes a rift between Jade and Kyle. Andrew urges Sophie to ignore Paul.

Episode 6324
Eleven: 26/01/2012
Five: 23/02/2012

Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Emilia Jovanovic: Freya Stafford
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Vaughn Redden: Kain O'Keeffe

Summary:-
Chris sees Aidan at the Australia Day barbecue, Kyle tries to placate Jade and Lucas tries to mend his relationship with Emilia, but today no-one's hopes go according to plan.

Episode 6325
Eleven: 27/01/2012
Five: 24/02/2012

Written by Stuart Gaunt
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Aidan Foster: Bob Morley
Jessica Girdwood: Glenda Linscott
Erin Salisbury: Elise Jansen
Vaughn Redden: Kain O'Keeffe

Summary:-
Rhys plays dirty when Erin ends their relationship, but is Karl onto him? Toadie is summoned home to help Sonya get pregnant. Chris is invited out for a drink by Aidan.