Neighbours

Painful decisions and confrontations result from recent events. Sam worries about his reputation. Lou has a lot of explaining to do, and Cheryl is suspicious to discover the mystery woman he has been meeting is in fact his daughter. Annalise seeks artistic release, and finally realises that her long-standing relationship with Mark is completely finished.

Squirrel puts Sam on the spot. Lou introduces new-found daughter Mai Ling to the family. There's friction in the Kennedy household when Mal demands some answers.

Karl finally comes clean about what caused the family's fast move. Billy is blind to Hannah's hopes for friendship, which results in heartache. Mapping her future, has Annalise set her sights on Elliot?

Bianca's attempts to find a job fall at the first hurdle. Cody feels her future is in the balance as she awaits her exam results. Rick is convinced he can overcome a set-back at work, while lessons on looking for a job bore Bianca - and so does Malcolm.

Rick is left reeling after being sacked from the Waterhole, and Annalise's obsession with Sam looks set to end in tears. Lou gets edgy when Ling Mai calls round.

Helen grows suspicious of Philip and his new lady friend Molly, while Mal thinks Bianca is a knock-out. Sam and Annalise have to come to terms with their mixed emotions.

Mal gets his just deserts for lying, and Lou refuses to loosen up about daughter Mai. There seems to be a dark horse candidate for school captain.

Philip drops a clanger with Cheryl - can Lou lessen the damage? There's disgrace for Hannah when she has a showdown with Billy after he arrives at the parish dance with Nicole. Stonefish's future seems brighter as Brett and Libby begin a campaign to get him elected as school captain.

Squirrel reveals her child's true father to Danni, but she won't share her news with Sam. Meanwhile Annalise struggles to get over her break-up with Mark and seeks a new challenge. Philip's hair worries are a tonic for Hannah's woes.

Lou's divided loyalties lead to a bust-up with Cheryl, and Bianca suggests Marlene might use the clubhouse conversion to lure Sam back home. Annalise tries to clear the air with Squirrel, and urges her to tell Sam he's not the baby's father after all.

Mai blames herself for Lou's stubbornness, but her efforts to explain the situation to Cheryl fall on stony ground. While enrolling at university, an extra-curricular activity unexpectedly attracts Cody, while Brett and Danni make a bizarre bet certain to end in humiliation for the loser.

Susan and Annalise audition for royal roles. Hannah grows tired of being pushed around, and plots her revenge on those who have wronged her, but her revenge is far from sweet. Annalise's nose is pushed out of joint at a theatre audition.

Hannah battles Billy, and is Mark right in his reaction to Lech and Cody? Helen has a grandmotherly chat with Hannah about her rather wayward behaviour, while Marlene and Mai come up with an unusual idea to reconcile Lou and Cheryl with a battle royale.

Danni is on the campaign trail and Cody's on the warpath. Mal resents Sam's relaxed relationships, and Mark's commitment to the priesthood is put to the test as he begins to realise he still has feelings for Annalise. Danni falls under Rupert's influence.

Libby lets slip details of Brett's election experiment. Marlene is left red-faced when Sam and Annalise's obvious attraction for each other dissolves into a passionate clinch. Danni and Cody find themselves at each other's throats during the self-defence class.

The weather reflects tempers in Ramsay Street - both reach boiling point as Brett faces Stonefish and Cody confronts Rick over his reaction to her new friends. Annalise is boxed in by the Kennedys.

Brett's guilt over Stonefish's motorbike accident leads to a change of plan. Cheryl tries to stop Lou crowding Mai, and Marlene thinks she's discovered hidden treasure on her doorstep.

The day of the Jog for Justice race arrives, and things become increasingly competitive as Mal lets determination get the better of him and makes it a private grudge match. Danni's contest with Brett leads her into trouble, while Hannah and Billy are unwilling participants.

Hannah tires of keeping quiet and speaks her mind, while Mark may be getting too close for Annalise's liking. Dr Kennedy smells a rat when faced with an embarrassed Danni after Brett beats her in the Jog for Justice.

Annalise is far from amused to learn about Mark's real intentions toward her, and an announcement by Ling Mai makes Lou realise he doesn't feature in her future. Marlene's loot could bring her as much sadness as joy.

Sam and Marlene despair at Bianca's reaction to police pressure, while Cody goes on the warpath over her exclusion from the university cricket trials.

Billy reveals Libby's secret scribblings to the rest of the family, and Stonefish turns spin doctor to ensure Brett wins the school election.

Danni and Brett battle it out in the school elections, while Philip begins to doubt whether he's up to steering Hannah through adolescence, and Libby plots revenge on Mal.

Brett and Danni rack their brains for ways to improve Lou's image, and Hannah uses all her wits to wangle her way back into ballet class.

Bianca goes missing and Cody uncovers Lech's true motives for dating her, and Karl plans a surprise for Susan's birthday.

Billy opens up and reveals his hidden feelings for Packo, and Cody knocks the cricket coach for six in the university trials. Sam and Marlene pin their hopes of finding Bianca on a newspaper advertisement.

Cody and Rick's romantic weekend turns into a flop, and Marlene's celebration is overshadowed by Bianca's absence.

Stonefish's estranged father Big Kev makes a surprise reappearance, and Libby over-reacts to jibes about her saucy tales.

Panic spreads like wildfire as a mystery intruder stalks Ramsay Street, while Cheryl is dismayed by the huge response to Lou's fight the freeway campaign.

Helen and Marlene get stranded, and Annalise learns she has a serious health problem.

The hunt for Helen and Marlene takes an unpleasant turn as a discovery sends Cheryl's imagination into overdrive. Malcolm hopes he can count on Libby's support as the Kennedy's hold a family meeting.

Cheryl eats humble pie as the truth about the robbery comes to light.

The Rebecchi family beat a hasty retreat, and Karl receives Annalise's test results.

A frightened Annalise faces up to the fact she has cancer and must be treated immediately. Marlene goes security crazy following the spate of burglaries.

The local newspaper drags Lou's reputation through the mud in an attack on dodgy businessmen, and Brett's illness threatens the play. But, the show must go on.

Brett's illness causes a few sleepless nights for Cheryl, who discovers Lou hasn't had mumps and promptly puts him in quarantine at Marlene's. Annalise receives visitors while recovering from the operation, and fire breaks out at Carpenter's Cars.

Cheryl's quick-thinking ensures the car yard culprit is caught, but Lou still faces a race against time to clear his own name before the impending elections. Annalise's attitude to life changes radically as she recovers from her operation.

Rick returns from Darwin with an offer for Cody, and recovering Annalise plans a life-affirming trip to Europe. Boyfriend Sam is devastated at the thought of losing her, while Malcolm is furious as Libby invades his privacy to snap a picture of him posing and preening.

Rick and Cody face up to a tough decision about the future of their relationship, while Billy's loutish friend ruins Marlene's market at the Youth Centre.

Tension mounts for Lou as election day arrives, and Karl Kennedy takes drastic steps to force his thieving son Billy back onto the straight and narrow.

Lovelorn Malcolm finds a shoulder to cry on, and Billy confronts Toadfish about the shoplifting incident. Karl puts pressure on Susan to have another child - as if he doesn't have enough trouble with the ones he's got already.

Marlene and Sam continue bickering over Bianca, while romance blossoms between Danni and Mal. Cody is selected for the cricket finals, but Vince almost blows her cover with a congratulatory kiss witnessed by the coach.

Susan agonises over whether to leave the coffee shop and accept a teaching post at Erinsborough High, while Sam enrages Mark by giving Annalise a combined birthday and going-away present - a passionate kiss.

Philip's obsession with diet and exercise begins to take its toll, and Cody again dons the persona of Willis Kennedy as the day of the cricket final dawns. Susan considers her career options.

The shop's new assistant makes an instant sale, while Ren and Danni scheme to cut Marlene out of the jewellery range deal. Mark discovers Sam's feelings towards Annalise and considers leaving Ramsay Street.

Danni's first day at work ends in disaster, and Mal finds it difficult to keep his cool at the coffee shop. Helen hurriedly has to paint another portrait of the Kennedy family in time for Susan's birthday, while Sam and Bianca bid for a major landscaping project.

Rick and Cody have trouble adjusting to the idea of a long-distance relationship, and Hannah is confident of a win in her first gymnastics competition. Danni hankers after Malcolm's body - but only for business purposes.

Hannah feels so humiliated at coming last in the gymnastics competition that she refuses to go to school. Lou continues to nag Cheryl to make an honest man of him, while Susan is put on the spot at Erinsborough High when Billy gets caught out for lying.

Rick's heart drops as he prepares to leave Ramsay Street, and Susan clashes with Karl as the couple debate whether to have another baby. Sam and Bianca accidentally stumble across the Kennedy canvas, and Helen discovers she has a secret admirer.

Cheryl decides to come clean about her reasons for refusing to marry Lou, while Philip is hesitant about reapplying for his driving licence. The Kennedys continue to argue over the possibility of making another addition to their family while Rick says one last goodbye to Erinsborough.

Helen experiences love at first sight when she finally gets to meet Reuben White, while Ren and Danni struggle to keep up with the business. Lou is amused to discover why Cheryl won't marry him - but he's not laughing for long.

Cody and Sam expound the virtues of platonic friendships, while Danni goes over the top trying to change her boyfriend's dorky image. Peace finally descends on the Kennedy household as Susan and Karl stop bickering about whether to have another child and declare a truce.

Harsh words from Karl deeply upset Philip, and Hannah resolves to improve her gymnastic performance with a new training programme. Helen gets all excited about a date with Reuben, while Lou's Parkwatch activists go on red alert.

Philip decides the only way to find a new partner is to employ the services of a dating agency - not realising how close he is to true love. Lou mobilises the supporters of Parkwatch in an effort to defend the trees from being bulldozed, and Brett gives Bianca a helping hand with her college application.

Philip remains blind to the fact that he has a romantic admirer, while Hannah seems to be taking her gymnastic training rather too seriously. Libby finds things getting on top of her at the shop.

Helen and Reuben make sweet music together, and Philip's admirer tries even harder to make him notice her. A robber breaks into the shop - but soon has cause to regret his actions as Libby practises her self-defence skills on him.

Mark returns from his rural relief work in a gloomy state of mind. Helen and Reuben throw caution to the wind in embarking on a full-scale romance, while his charming grandson decides to make a play for the ruthless Ren.

Libby is overjoyed to be offered a job on the local paper, but the whole affair leaves Danni with a bitter taste in her mouth. Brett and Lou uncover corrupt goings-on at the local council and decide to investigate, while Ren considers the chance of a lifetime.

Philip nervously spruces himself up for his blind date, and Danni unleashes a devious plot to persuade Libby to turn down the job with the Erinsborough News. Lou thinks he's finally found proof of dodgy dealings on the council.

Sam gives Bianca some vital information about her mother, and Lou resolves to tackle the council. Cheryl consults Karl over the airwaves, as Ramsay Street's doctor debuts as a health phone-in host, though she's less than happy about his diagnosis.

Karl's hidden talent comes to light at Lou's rowdy birthday party, and Susan takes on an unsuitable helper at the coffee shop. Malcolm overcomes his embarrassment to tell Danni something extremely personal.

Danni and Mal agree to go slow with their blossoming relationship, and Philip starts to feel hot under the collar while dating his voluptuous badminton coach. Upstanding pillar of the community Lou is elected mayor of Erinsborough, and Helen tries to keep her romance with Reuben under wraps.

Jen tearfully watches Philip leave with another woman on his arm, and Ren's dreams of high-flying success are brought swiftly back to earth. Billy and Toadfish prove sportsmanship is not among their more conspicuous qualities.

Ren and Danni's devious dealings land them both in hot water, while Marlene gives Sam and Luke a bawling-out to remember. Billy tries his first cigarette and ends up feeling decidedly green.

Cheryl is left down in the dumps by Karl's diagnosis of arthritis, while Billy's punishment for smoking goes too far and makes him seriously ill. Philip plucks up courage to ask Jen for a date, and Cody resorts to drastic measures to raise cash for a computer.

Malcolm is upset to hear how Danni tricked Libby into giving up her photographic job, while Billy blames Karl for his asthma attack. Philip takes Jen for a game of darts on their first date - will he hit the bullseye in the romance stakes?

Philip and Jen's relationship continues to blossom - could it be the romance of the year? Stonefish sets his sights on unsuspecting Cody, resorting to bribery to win her affections, and Sam is sold on the idea of making a fast buck on the horses.

Bianca sets off to meet her mother, while an irate Libby finally loses patience with Danni's scheming ways. Ren and Danni step out in style, and the unexpected reappearance of a familiar face leaves Mark reeling.

Baby Louise swallows poison, sending Cheryl and Lou into a panic. Glamorous model Lucy Robinson returns to Ramsay Street but can't decide whether to make her stay permanent, while Billy gets Malcolm in his power and tries to embarrass him at school.

Libby's offered a dream job as a journalist - but should she believe everything she reads in the papers? Malcolm also finds himself considering a surprising proposition, Karl comes to Louise's rescue and Danni's preoccupation with fashion earns her a dressing-down.

Jealousy over another woman leads to a confrontation between Danni and Malcolm, leaving Billy weeping on the sidelines. Lucy has a sad story to tell about her modelling career, while Brett faces the daunting task of filling Libby's shoes.

Danni secretly applies for a job as a nightclub hostess. Brett continues to earn money for his planned trip overseas. Libby fights to control her runaway emotions, and a visitor to Number 30 gives the Ramsay Street residents quite a surprise.

Sam's winning streak comes to an abrupt end, while Lou gets a surprise at the primary school fete. Karl finds himself in need of treatment after catching flu. Luke and Libby realise the mutual attraction developing between them could have awkward repercussions.

Lucy's return to the street leaves Cody feeling she has nowhere to call home. Jen begins to worry her relationship with Philip will prove to be too much too soon - will she fit in his settled life? Sam passes on his woodwork skills to the local kids, and Karl gets an opportunity to brush up his bedside manner.

Lucy's way of repaying Mark's kind gesture makes him feel uneasy, while Sam's gambling addiction continues to cause concern. Philip wants Jen to feel part of the family.

Jen's resentment at Philip's over-protectiveness finally boils over, while Lucy begins to feel distinctly unlucky in love. Annalise makes a dramatic reappearance and is looking for love - but promptly succeeds in rubbing Marlene up the wrong way.

Lucy's erratic behaviour gives rise to gossip that she may be using drugs, and Cody is relieved to find a permanent home. Mark makes a disturbing discovery about the factory owned by Ren's new partner Kingston, and Marlene faces a moral dilemma.

Ren is angry and out for revenge while managing the clothing factory with Cody and Danni. Hannah demands an explanation for Jen's refusal to see Philip and the Ramsay Street residents grow concerned that Susan and Karl are being swindled.

Luke has his work cut out steering clear of Libby, and Annalise becomes the bearer of bad tidings, delivering worrying revelations to Sam and Cheryl. The Kennedy household is reduced to chaos as the Devine children descend on Ramsay Street.

Mal calls a halt to his 'go slow' with Danni. Cheryl makes her feelings known about Brett's planned round-the-world sailing trip. Billy and his mates embark on a joyriding spree - with disastrous consequences.

Malcolm doesn't have an alibi, so he becomes Karl's prime suspect. Stonefish goes upmarket and up-tempo, and bedding down with Sam causes grief for Annalise.

Cheryl clashes with Brett over his travel plans, leaving Lou stuck in the middle, while Jen and Hannah spend some time getting to know each other better. Stonefish plucks up courage to ask Cody for a date, and Annalise calls a truce with Sam.

Lucy struggles to conceal her use of drugs and alcohol which causes concern, but is Mark too closely involved? Philip piles on the pressure by asking Jen to become a Ramsay Street resident. Danni and Mal get physical while present-hunting, and Cheryl comes to a decision.

Toadfish adds an unpleasant prank on Hannah to his list of crimes, and Lucy wakes up with a shocking hangover after trying to drink all her worries away. Mark is given the sack for stealing food from Lassiter's.

Libby is delighted when she finally manages to ensnare Luke. A series of disturbing phone calls leaves the Kennedy's feeling jumpy. Annalise finally blows her lid with Sam after bottling up her feelings too long.

Helen and Reuben return from their European tour with momentous announcements to make. Mark grows so concerned about Lucy's indulgence in drink and drugs that he gives her an ultimatum. Marlene takes on a new employee with a dodgy background who claims to be homeless.

Libby tells Susan all about Luke, and Danni takes a chance with the school magazine. Cheryl decides it's now or never with the business, and Helen takes action on matters of the heart.

Libby has an unsettling encounter with creepy Sandy, but is more worried by Karl's reaction to seeing her kissing Luke. Lou and Philip plead with their trainer to turn Tess into a winner, but can't help being shocked by the advice they receive.

Sandy loiters with odd intent. Mark eyes up the coffee shop as he considers a business move, and Karl and Susan return to find their furniture rearranged. Cody's long-distance love affair with Rick begins to cool down.

Billy is shaken and stirred by a scare story, and Marlene invests in Lou's business. Ren sees Rhonda in a completely different light, while Mark has a proposal for a distracted Annalise.

Sam tries to calm Annalise, but it doesn't work. Meanwhile, Danni and Brett are not impressed by Lou and Cheryl's ideas for saving money. Libby finds out why her parents are suddenly very friendly towards Luke.

Karl's insensitive comments prove to much for Lucy and drive her to hit the bottle again, and Sandy Morris decides the time is ripe to make her move. Billy finds himself protected by an unexpected bodyguard, and Libby has little time for Luke's apologies.

Billy's birthday celebrations are disrupted as Sandy monopolises his father's attentions, and Jen asks Philip to help juggle her responsibilities. Annalise tries to have a bit of fun in spite of Sam's misgivings.

Philip's good intentions leave him looking a little foolish, and Lucy finds doing real work for a living a lot tougher than expected. Brett and Sam engineer a few home improvements, while Marlene has a smashing day.

Rhonda manages to pull the wool over Marlene's eyes, and work troubles besiege Brett, who puts his foot wrong helping Sam. Failed model Lucy suffers a renewed crisis of confidence when she fails in her vocation as a waitress at the coffee shop, while Cheryl tightens her belt.

Helen is accused of only wanting Reuben for his money. Mark hopes a spell in the country will help clear Lucy's head, but her ideas are more romantic. Brett falls foul of Lou's strict rules at the car yard.

Helen reels from an accusation of gold digging. Lucy engineers a scheme that'll put Mark right where she wants him. Bianca scuppers Rhonda's plans to make a bit of cash on the side, and Philip makes an unwanted contribution to Jen's creation.

Helen's wedding day is threatened. Meanwhile, Lucy eats humble pie by apologising to Mark, and the Kennedys are going computer crazy. Marlene is forced to face the truth about Rhonda.

Annalise becomes worried about being beaten in the poetry contest at by a rival poet at Erinsborough High, and Danni's laziness at work is finally noticed. Libby and Luke's relationship hits a rocky patch - can go-between Ren repair the rift before it is too late?

There's a moody meal at Marlene's, and Danni lands herself in hot water with Cheryl after another late night out. Marlene embarrasses Sam by arranging a few surprises for his birthday, while Hannah is shocked to discover her aunt Lucy in a centrefold magazine.

Cheryl's attempts to ease the pressure from her bank manager ruin the family's evening out, and Mark realises he faces a conflict of interest. Hannah takes desperate steps to save Lucy's rather tarnished reputation.

Lucy's confidence is boosted by Mark's confession, but Hannah is forced into further lies while attempting to cover for her. Stonefish hopes he will be rewarded for his patience in wooing Cody, and Bianca is shocked by an unexpected visitor.

Bianca finally agrees to talk to her mother after much deliberation, and a love letter makes Libby hot under the collar. Cheryl loses her temper as wayward Danni heads for the nightclub, and Stonefish worries Cody will hate him forever.

Libby lands herself in deep trouble by defying local censorship, while Lucy agonises over whether to tell Helen and Philip the truth about her shady past and help Luke foil the blackmailer. Resident Ramsay Street greyhound Suede Tess attracts plenty of punters.

Annalise's last day before leaving town proves full of surprises as a mysterious woman appears at Sam's door bearing disturbing news. Libby's anger hurts Susan and Luke. Jen boosts her hopes of breaking a record but ends up livid with Karl when he sabotages her attempt.

Annalise tries hard to come to terms with the fact she must accept Jo as her half-sister, while Hannah realises 'those' pictures of Lucy have irreparably damaged their friendship. Lou makes a costly gambling mistake.

Danni's dilemma over whether to cheat or not has unexpected consequences. Reuben's illness makes him reconsider his priorities. Jen bites off more than she can chew while trying to break a record, and Cheryl faces hard times.

Cody's relationship causes trouble. Family feelings are tested when Bianca hears a surprising admission from her mother. Reuben reminisces with his son, and Ren begins to buckle under the strain of her conflicting commitments.

Mark neglects the business and gives Ren a shoulder to cry on, while Brett's planned dinner date with Bianca proves a total washout. Karl decides he needs expert help, and Joanna's news makes Annalise start to dread the prospect of meeting her father.

Cheryl is dismayed to discover Lassiters has brought her further financial problems, and Brett's romantic woes look set to continue. The resident's fill their stomach's prior to the sponsored famine, but Mark falls foul of Luke's lark. Karl's career as a computer fraudster doesn't cut the mustard.

Danni and Malcolm feel the pain of separation, Karl finds himself being bullied when his family gang up on him, and the coffee shop gets a trendy new image. Grateful residents celebrate the end of the 40-hour fast with a slap-up feas

Helen and Rueben express their love through romantic poetry, while Karl and Susan decide to get their camera out and take a few candid snaps. Cody jeopardises her future, and a raucous new pop star stirs Hannah's heart strings.

Emotions run high as Reuben has a heartfelt talk with Garnett, but it is Helen who is left with a broken heart. Meanwhile Jen must make amends for offending Cody, and Stonefish hits on a kill-or-cure solution to the Danni-Mal stand-off.

Brett gets a shock while looking through Libby's parents' photographs, and Ren decides the only way she can take a step forward is to look to the past. Cheryl tries to save herself from soaring interest rates by putting the squeeze on Mark and Luke's plans for the coffee shop.

Lucy and Ren discover their previous identities during very revealing hypnotic regression, while Annalise is shock when she sees the clothes in her father's wardrobe. Meanwhile, Lou and Marlene struggle against the odds to make Cheryl see sense.

Billy suffers the pain of learning a new girl at Erinsborough High doesn't share his amorous intentions, and Annalise is left hurt and confused when her father, Tarquin, humiliates her in public. Danni's new bed leaves Cheryl feeling bemused, and Ramsay Street is plagued by a callous thief.

Annalise and Tarquin part with unresolved differences, and Ren becomes caught up in her past lives. Marlene tells everyone Philip is getting hitched to Jen - even though he hasn't actually decided to pop the question just yet. Helen meets Rueben's vegetable growing friend, while Billy takes to plunge before his date

More sad news for Sid, and the thought of missing a barbecue tempts Cody to skip work, prompting Karl to come down on her like a ton of bricks. Hannah's knees-up in honour of Dayle is far from picture perfect, and is Billy headed for a disastrous date?

Brett comes up with a solution to Sid's problems, and a clash between Karl and Malcolm causes untold embarrassment. Jen dreads her birthday party, realising Philip may be planning a special trip to the jeweller's - who will get the biggest surprise?

The pizza parlour's opening party has both pleasure and pain on the menu, and Annalise feels neglected by her father who seems to get on with everyone except her. Cheryl wonders whether to cut her losses and sell the arcade before her business empire collapses altogether and she's forced to go bankrupt.

Annalise finally finds common ground with her father. Lou puts a proposition to Cheryl as financial problems threaten to overwhelm them both. Ren and Luke are both surprised by the suddenness of their romance. Marlene suspects Sam may be up to no good.

Stonefish blows his top with Cody and Jen, and Sam is overjoyed by Annalise's suggestion that they look for a house together. Karl worries about Danni's refusal to accept his medical advice, while Hannah discovers the traumas of being a teenager.

Philip struggles to cope with Hannah's growing pains, while Cody tries to make amends with Stonefish for lashing out at him. Luke proves he could do with a spell at charm school by leaving his dinner party guests speechless.

Annalise barely has time to get to know her long-lost family before she's bidding them a tearful farewell. Luke is left with some apologising to do following his bad behaviour at the dinner party, and a pair of ruthless sheep rustlers strike in Ramsay Street.

Danni and Mal's sleeping arrangements come under close scrutiny, and Marlene gets in a tizzy over the whereabouts of her garden gnome. Helen offers Sid a helping hand - but will he appreciate it? Resentful of parental interference, Malcolm takes a surprising stand.

Stonefish arranges for Billy's special treatment at the tattoo studio, and Lou decides to jack in the car business and help Cheryl at the Waterhole. Karl devises a radical solution to Malcolm and Danni's problem. The coffee shop becomes the venue of a strange celebration for Stonefish.

Danni and Mal find life in candlelight decidedly unromantic, and their house-renting experiment annoys Annalise. Luke rattles Ren by seeing other girls, while Philip has a few questions to ask Jen. Sam worries about Marlene's increasingly odd behaviour

Lou and Cheryl try to let off steam on the fairway, and Philip's attitude to Jen's old admirer Brook drives her to distraction. Dayle reveals his hidden depths, while Mark reorganises his routine to avoid temptation - and Lucy.

Brook finally comes clean about his visit to Erinsborough, and Marlene starts seeing things. Public-spirited Mark sets up a drugs and alcohol support group - but his advice fails to hit home.

Karl turns up the heat for Danni and Mal, while Mark asks Lucy to help him run the drugs and alcohol abuse programme, little realising she has more on her mind than work - will he succumb to temptation? Danni runs herself literally ragged over Mal's 18th birthday dinner.

Mark begins to find life with Lucy a more attractive prospect than becoming a priest, and Hannah can't believe Libby's luck as she sets off to interview heartthrob Dayle. Philip decides to rejuvenate his image.

Marlene grows tired of people thinking she is senile, while Cheryl is left speechless by a measly offer from the ruthless Rosemary. Mark comes to a decision about the direction of his life - but is it too late?

Karl's 'social experiment' goes from strength to strength. Lucy leaves her home behind to head for the bright lights of New York, and Annalise accidentally blurts out the truth about Karl's plan. Billy comes up with a money-making scheme guaranteed to win Olivia's favour.

Brook and Philip square up, prepared to fight for Jen's affections, while Hannah schemes a way to meet her pop idol Dayle. Danni and Mal try to prove they're mature enough to continue living together, while thirsty customers are left waiting outside the Coffee Shop as Mark fails to turn up for work.

Sam discovers the identity of Ramsay Street's guilt-ridden gnome-knapper, and Annalise finds unwanted fame through Libby's literary efforts. Billy embarks on a desperate hunt for money, while Danni and Mal's apparent happiness causes Susan to re-evaluate her life.

Brook makes a last-ditch attempt to sweep Jen off her feet, while Cody plans to patch things up with Stonefish - but he's nowhere to be seen. Danni and Mal plan the perfect romantic evening at home, but they get no peace when the kids from Erinsborough High School invade their house.

Philip is overjoyed by the birthday surprise Jen has prepared for him, and Lou turns to Danni for help as he becomes increasingly worried by Cheryl's depression. Hannah's scheme backfires, leaving her with egg on her face.

A completely changed Mark returns to Ramsay Street with a new mission in life, while Hannah is forced to face the consequences of her actions. Sam finds his new customers rather demanding when his advert for prospective employers is completely misunderstood.

Luke is caught on the hop by Ren's decision to end their relationship, and Cheryl suspects the documentary-maker of trying to stitch her up. Karl and Susan set out to put the spark back into their marriage. The golf ball bandit is revealed - but will Brett turn him in?

Susan declares it's time for the shenanigans in Marlene's garden to stop, and Luke focuses his attentions on Ren. Cheryl dresses to greet her public, while Libby's sensational reports win her the chance to write a regular column in the Erinsborough News

Billy's expensive new jacket turns him into a laughing-stock. Cheryl and Lou are forced to come to a decision Chez-Chez. Hannah revels in all the attention she's receiving at school. Mark's new attitude to life ruffles a few feathers down at the youth centre.

Jen moves in with Philip. Marlene swears to get even with Karl for his gnome pranks, while Brett and Libby wait on tenterhooks to see who's won the World Vision essay competition. Helen bids farewell to Rueben with a memorial ceremony.

Billy's fashion dilemma brings unexpected results in the form of another possible admirer, while a shamefaced Karl is forced to eat his words. Luke sets out to win back his place in Ren's affections, and it transpires that Libby and Brett are both winners of the World Vision essay writing competition.

Mark cheats death and becomes convinced he's been spared to carry out a mission for God, while Ren sends Luke packing in no uncertain terms. Cody is astonished to find herself envious of Stonefish's ex-girlfriend, and Lou clashes with Cheryl.

Cheryl is stunned by the suspicious arrival of an unexpected guest. Mark's religious fervour gains pace, but Marlene disappoints him with news about the youth centre. Stonefish asks Danni and Mal if he can lodge with them and tries to convince them he is the perfect housemate.

Cheryl discovers the reason for daughter Janine's unexpected visit, and Karl underestimates Marlene's determination to make him pay for the gnome-moving incident. Stonie gets a blast from the past, while Susan acts as Mal's driving instructor - but makes slow progress.

Stonefish is in a quandary when his trouble-making brother turns up in Ramsay Street with the law hot on his heels. Ren is confused over her feelings for Luke, and Mark continues his mission to save the souls of Erinsborough - whether they like it or not.

Mal and Stonie discover the disadvantages of male bonding, and persistent preacher Mark turns his wrath on Libby's indecent style of dress. Ren finally finds an interpretation for her dreams - but how will she feel if they come true?

Billy finally realises Melissa is the girl of his dreams and attempts to pluck up the courage to reveal his affections. Meanwhile, Lou devises an outrageous advertising campaign to boost the takings at Chez Chez.

Mark persuades Lou to give him a preaching slot on the radio show. Brett mulls over romantic failure, while Billy celebrates his luck with Melissa. Meanwhile, Mark's pursuit of Hannah leads to an accident.

Billy's date ends in tears when his plans to woo Melissa over an intimate lunch are dashed by the arrival of his parents, and Ren's attempts to put Luke out of her mind seem doomed to failure. Mark is convinced that he's been chosen to spread the word of God.

Lou racks his brains for a way to promote Chez Chez. Billy's budding romance continues to blossom. Mark's holier-than-thou attitude starts to drive everyone crazy, resulting in Helen seeking spiritual guidance.

Mark makes himself even more unpopular. Luke's attempt to advise Ren blows up in his face, while Brett's image at school is tarnished. Danni grows increasingly jealous of Mal's friendship with Stonefish.

Jen worries that Luke may have outstayed his welcome, and the Kennedys suspect they may also be entertaining unwanted guests - of the four-legged variety. Libby's callous article backfires, leaving Brett with an infatuated fan club.

Stonefish looks forward to a glittering career in the world of showbusiness, and an infuriated Danni warns Mal he's living on borrowed time. Billy discovers Blair and Stacey's secret, but promises he won't tell a soul.

Hannah gets all lovesick and Miranda's claim to have a boyfriend doesn't do much to help. Jen gets a disturbing letter from a distant cousin desperate for help, and Stonefish makes his TV debut - in a dress. Is this the end of the road for Danni and Mal?

Brett goes on a blind date - only for it to turn into a nightmare. Hannah makes a fool of herself after taking Annalise's advice in her quest to find a boyfriend. Mal and Danni's argument goes public, and Colin Taylor returns with big plans for the newsagents.

Hannah goes on the trail of her secret admirer, and Annalise exacts a fitting revenge on Libby for the hurtful newspaper article. Stonefish's ego inflates to the size of Australia as he plans to turn professional, and Jen finally agrees to have tests to see if she can donate bone marrow to her cousin.

Annalise and Jo's business venture opens its doors to the public, and Mark's run of bad luck continues as his good deed for the day has disastrous repercussions. Libby begins to fear she's been cursed when a washing-line thief leaves her with a decidedly limited wardrobe.

Susan tracks down Stacey's mother, and has her worst fears confirmed by what she discovers, while Ren and Luke find themselves united by tragedy. Lou begins to worry his influence on Stonie has been counter-productive and he's created a monster.

Stonefish goes over the top with his new T-shirt venture - prompting Cody to consider dumping him again. Blair Griffiths goes missing after being ordered to avoid Susan at all costs by sister Stacey. Melissa decides to stear clear of Billy after hearing a spiteful rumour.

Danni starts interfering in Sam's relationship with Annalise, while Blair's disappearance causes great concern. Mother makes four when an unexpected visitor finds accommodation with Mal and Danni.

Hannah suffers a humiliation in front of her schoolmates, while Joanna, Cody and Annalise turn Ramsay Street into a war-zone as they go for each other's throats. A secret admirer decides to mark Marlene's return by declaring his love for her, and Ren keeps a vigil by Mark's bedside.

Colin uses his culinary talents to impress an all-too-willing Marlene, and Danni tries to maintain an amicable relationship with Mal. Billy's nicer-than-nice act dissolves into thin air as he realises he's being taken for a ride.

Marlene discovers the downside of Mark's lucky influence as her world starts to fall apart. Melissa and Billy plan their revenge on gossip-monger Quintalena and Ren is shocked by a passionate declaration from Luke.

Ren takes time out to consider Luke's shock proposal, Colin turns up the heat in his pursuit of Marlene, and the runaway makes an unexpected return. Sam worries about Colin's plans - does he intend to become a permanent Ramsay Street resident?

Cheryl returns to Ramsay Street and immediately puts Lou on the spot, demanding to know about the ad he placed while she was away. Meanwhile, Ren springs a surprise on Luke - she's going to marry him, but not yet. Danni and Mal find four is a crowd.

Hannah's latest quest to find love fails miserably and Cheryl continues to fume over Lou's misguided attempt to promote the bar. Billy and Melissa finally take appropriate revenge on malicious gossip Quintalena.

Hannah finally reaches the end of her tether and gives Miranda her marching orders, while the Hartman sisters sharpen their claws and set about Cody in a most unladylike fashion. Annalise and Joanna are thrilled to get their first client.

An unwelcome visit from a former boyfriend sends a chill down Janine's spine, and Helen's spooky sketches of Lou convince Jen that his days are numbered. Annalise and Joanna agree to go undercover to help the police trap Roger Reynolds.

Joanna's romantic scheme involving Cody and Stonefish backfires miserably, and Janine is forced to reveal how ex-boyfriend Ross abused her. Sam sets out to join a club for bikers - but will he get through the humiliating initiation test?

There's great news for Brett, while Joanna risks her company to set a trap for Roger Reynolds. Luke receives the job offer of a lifetime, but unfortunately, it's in Japan and he wants Ren to go with him.

Amnesiac Mark seems to have forgotten he's a messenger from the Lord and Ren appears to be turning Japanese. Elsewhere in Ramsay Street, Cheryl's daughter Janine attempts to shake off her sordid past once more.

Mark finally sees the light and realises how irritating his bible-bashing has been. Angie decides to organise the entertainment for Danni's birthday and Susan unexpectedly gets the chance to go to Africa.

Karl feels like the odd one out and the irritating Hannah realises she can't run to her dad anymore and begins tagging on to Billy and Melissa. Lou reacts strangely to Helen's latest masterpiece.

Stonie's extra-curricular activities look like costing him his Year 12 certificate and Lou pins down the cause of his allergy. Hannah goes into self-pitying mode as her friendship with Billy hits hard times. Karl gives Billy a lecture about safe sex after finding Melissa with a packet of condoms.

Cody decides the time has come for a change of scene and moves out - but not before putting a flea in Joanna's ear. Libby hopes to boost her chances of romance, and Stonefish goes in search of a new tutor. Hot item Billy and Melissa decide to go all the way.

Annalise begins to feel starved of attention and insists on Sam spending more time with her. Philip, who should know better by now, thinks Hannah's slumber party is going to be a night of innocent fun, while Mark worries no one will turn up for his birthday bash.

Philip is accused of neglecting his parental responsibilities as Hannah wakes up with a hangover. Ren and Luke say emotional goodbyes, leaving Mark to cope with super-bore Colin, and Cody gets the chance to put her medical skills to the test.

Cody's medical know-how wins her a hunky admirer and wrinkly romantics Marlene and Colin play hard to get. Down-in-the-dumps Joanna considers leaving Ramsay Street, while Lou and Cheryl grow convinced that Susan and Karl's marriage is over.

Marlene's romance hits the rocks as she continues playing hard to get, while Danni celebrates her 19th birthday with a night to remember - but will she look back on it with pleasure or anger?

Cody falls for the charms of an older man, while Jen helps to rebuild the damaged relationship between Hannah and Zoe. Danni seethes over being caught in the altogether by the other Ramsay Street residents. Suspicions grow that Susan has left Ramsay Street for good.

Cheryl decides she needs a new hobby after Lou and Brett leave her feeling lonely. Big-hearted Mark arranges a special treat for all his Ramsay Street pals and Jen tries to convince Cody the new man in her life is a rat.

Helen's intervention brings Marlene and Colin back together. Elsewhere in Ramsay Street Annalise gets egg on her face while trying to blend in with Sam's biker pals and Stonefish plots revenge on Cody.

Annalise has a new idea for her business, and Danni turns to her mother for advice about contraception. Mark goes all out to put recent events behind him and win back his friends. Stonie takes drastic action after seeing Cody with her new man.

Concern grows about Mark's state of mind and Annalise makes Stonefish eat humble pie for making advances during her night on the town. Meanwhile, Cheryl and Angie cause havoc on the fairways while playing a round of golf.

Karl fits Cheryl, Angie and Jude with neck-braces following the golfing accident and can't resist poking fun at their embarrassing misfortune. Helen proves she's not quite past it yet by showing Hannah a thing or two about fashion and Colin continues to drive everyone potty.

Alf sets his sights on Marlene. Sam worries he's being left behind as Annajo Promotions moves into high gear. Danni and Mal make a risky decision.

Danni faces Cheryl's wrath when her mother finds out she visited the doctors for a pregnancy test. Jen struggles to stay awake and Karl's attempts to hit the high notes leave him less than popular. Libby's attempts to find friendship are finally brought to an abrupt halt.

Billy saves the talent quest from being a washout and Annalise's tutoring yields speedy results. However, as darkness falls Jen's sleepwalking leaves her in danger.

Jen has a narrow escape, while Danni and Mal are forced to rethink their living arrangements. Hannah gets a lucky break and makes her catwalk debut and questions arise over whether Toadie has really changed his ways.

Hannah's makeover leaves her feeling like a million dollars, but everyone else is fed up with her boasting about how good she looks. Annalise is insensed when her sister starts dating her ex-fiancé Mark. Toadie shows his true colours and Libby learns what real friends are.

Lou returns home feeling somewhat the worse for wear, and Annalise stamps around, convinced she's been done wrong. Cody's romance with Adrian has just foundered.

Stonie becomes the latest in a long list of men to be bowled over by Erinsborough's femme fatale Annalise. Colin faces the prospect of life without Marlene and Adrian fights to prove his innocence. Angie considers going into the restaurant business.

Annalise and Stonie wish they could turn back the clock to rid themselves of the guilt they're feeling. Billy proves his relationship with Melissa isn't built on trust, wondering whether she's being unfaithful to him while she's away.

Billy and Toadie are caught red-handed, while Helen's portrait of Lou ruffles a few feathers. Concern grows over Colin's welfare after recent events.

Stonie goes even more crazy over Annalise. Meanwhile, Angie looks into a money-making scheme and Cheryl threatens legal action, convinced the time has come to make a stand.

Colin decides he's prepared to fight for Marlene's affections. Annalise causes an argument, and Alf surprises everyone with a shock revelation. Hannah reaps the rewards of going her own way.

Karl taunts Brett mercilessly about Africa and Libby takes to the surf with Mal and Danni. Meanwhile, Cody comes face to face with Caroline while having dinner with Adrian.

Hannah is on cloud nine over her new romance, but Brett doesn't fare as well in the love stakes, having to settle for friendship only. Cody ponders whether or not to lie for Adrian.

Adrian's ex-girlfriend angers Cody, and Mal has the smile wiped off his face by surf legend Sonny Hammond. Stonefish's lies begin to catch up with him.

Helen and Cheryl air their personal differences on live radio and Phil's calamitous handyman skills don't go down too well with Hannah. Adrian refuses to accept Cody's decision and Mark fails to look before he leaps, landing himself in a sticky situation with Joanna.

Jo worries Mark still has feelings for Annalise. A stressed-out Helen takes drastic action, while Stonefish is forced to go on a pretend date with his invented girlfriend to halt the increasing gossip about him.

Philip's handyman work comes to an abrupt halt and Karl admits his jealousy of son Malcolm. Marlene's reckless son Patrick returns to Ramsay Street.

Patrick feels he's got a lot of catching up to do and Billy seems to vanish without a trace - could his life be in danger? Karl escapes to the peace and quiet of the local golf course, but it isn't long before he becomes a laughing-stock.

Cheryl causes friction by grossly underestimating the value of Helen's painting, while Patrick makes himself at home, prompting Annalise to wonder if he's stringing her along. Ramsay Street residents wait with bated breath to see if Colin will pop the all-important question.

Hannah gets all in a tizzy about the new boy in her life, while Cheryl finally swallows her pride and admits she was wrong. Marlene prepares for a romantic date with Colin.

Helen's birthday party proves a rousing success. Sonny declares undying love for Libby and Sam is aghast to discover the truth about his no-good dad Patrick, who turns out to be one of the biggest rogues ever seen in Ramsay Street.

Sam and Patrick plan a weekend of male bonding in the Outback, while Joanna mistakenly believes wedding bells are in the offing for her and Mark as her love for him turns into an obsession. Karl realises he owes Susan an apology and ends up getting down on his knees to beg her forgiveness.

Stonie lays his cards on the table with Annalise and boring Colin sends Karl to sleep with his endless chatter. Mark realises his relationship with Jo means more to her than it does to him, and decides to call it a day.

Marlene realises she has put it off for long enough and agrees to tie the knot with Colin. Meanwhile, at Erinsborough High, Brett plots to make sure the end-of-year party will be one to remember, and Hannah and Lance fall victim to a spate of vicious rumours at school.

Annalise and Stonie find themselves unable to contain their emotions, while Hannah finally learns the truth about young beau Lance. The boys set off excitedly for their relaxing trip, little suspecting what's really in store for them at Camp Drum Beat.

Annalise analyses her developing relationship with Stonefish and decides to turn the heat down a notch. Marlene faces a quandary and the lads' male-bonding weekend looks set for disaster as tempers flare and fists fly.

Sam's return leaves Annalise feeling guilty, while Jo's feelings become obsessive. Karl appears to have been affected by his male bonding experience at Camp Drum Beat.

Libby grows tired of being railroaded by Sonny and finally makes a stand, while Brett's foolish prank goes up in smoke. Jo's obsession with Mark takes its toll and she realises she's in need of professional help.

Annalise starts to rue the day she ever got involved with Stonefish. Brett is brought to book for the prank, while Karl's decision to return to grass roots level doesn't go down well with his reluctant family.

Lance tries to impress Hannah by buying each of her family an expensive present. Joanna is chatted up by the slimy Marty Hackman and Adrian refuses to take no for an answer - will he ever win back Cody's affections?

Stonefish falls ill, casting a shadow over his secret relationship with Annalise. Joanna has a bust-up with Mark for trying to pair her off with Marty and Angie's birthday plans start to come apart at the seams.

Sam does his best to bring his parents together, encouraging Patrick to swallow his pride and patch things up. Annalise worries she may have contracted Stonefish's glandular fever and a sinister stranger puts the wind up Billy in the community garden.

Billy is convinced he saw a ghost in the community gardens. Phil and Jen hatch a plot to guarantee them good publicity and Mal has a brush with death while surfing. Soppy Colin comes over all emotional when Lou bids him a fond farewell over the airwaves.

Stonie nervously awaits his blood test results, hoping that he and Annalise will get the all-clear. Lou and Patrick's money-spinning gambling scheme begins to get out of hand, prompting Cheryl and Marlene to intervene with a few choice words.

Karl faces a fresh medical challenge, which promises to be nothing if not an eye-opening experience. Joanna causes a rumpus on Melbourne Cup Day, making a prize chump of herself, and all bets are off at Chez Chez - thanks to interfering Cheryl.

Jen anxiously waits to see if she's won the competition and down-in-the-dumps Joanna tries to perk herself up by embarking on an exciting new project. Angie decides to change her image - but makes the mistake of choosing Cheryl as a role model.

Billy finds out he's dyslexic but can't come to terms with the diagnosis, while Jen and Cody begin to suffer under the enormous pressure of their exams. Hannah and Lance have a scary encounter with Ramsay Street's latest resident - a restless ghost.

Jo is given the golden opportunity to demonstrate her caring inner-nature, while Lance and Hannah keep an eye on Flakey the clown's movements. Billy's gets advice on dyslexia from his new teacher Andrew Watson, while Cody and Jen have increasing exam worries.

Karl feels the urge to hang up his stethoscope and jet off to some far-flung destination, while Danni gets down to some serious swotting, determined to win a college place. Cody considers taking out a restraining order against troublesome ex-boyfriend Adrian.

Luckless Philip comes a cropper while cycling and love-rat Adrian vows to get even with Cody for taking out a restraining order against him. Libby's relationship with Sonny intensifies - but others in Ramsay Street are not so sure he's such a good catch.

Mal confronts two-timing Sonny about his tangled love life, while Jen's relationship with Phil takes a nosedive. Sam is startled by an unexpected encounter with Luke and demands to know why he's back in Ramsay Street.

Hannah decides to exercise a little caution with Lance, while Flakey shows himself to be the buffoon everybody thought he was. Luke slips further into despair and Billy makes an abrupt about-turn, completely confusing Karl in the process.

Brett and Susan prepare for their African adventure with mixed feelings. Marlene offers Flakey sympathy, and Karl finally accepts Billy has dyslexia.

Stonie and Annalise's attempts to keep a low profile go to pot when they are seen dancing the night away at a local club. Phil tries to work out why Jen is playing mind games with him, while Brett and Susan arrive in Kenya, but find they've forgotten something of vital importance.

Sonny drives Billy up the wall.

Lou's ex-wife turns up out of the blue. Brett and Susan settle into African life and set off on safari.

Brett's adventure leads to some very vivid dreams as the Africa trip continues.

Brett discovers the exciting life of a Masaai tribesman. Mark is offered a role as a guest chef on Healthy Wealthy and Wise, and Stonie makes a last-ditch effort to win the heart of Annalise.

Mark's career in television looks set to take off. Sam and Annalise can't bridge the communication gap and Jen's lies may have pushed Phil too far this time.

Stonie's tape throws Annalise into a whirl of emotions. Stonie, Mal and Danni get their exam results, and Mark must make a choice between his home town and an exciting television career.

Susan finally confides the truth about her mother's death. Cody wages a campaign against Adrian the sleazy lecturer. Karl and Kate become closer over dinner. Mark leaves Erinsborough for a high-profile new adventure.

Libby is forced to make a decision about how far she and Sonny will go. Jen makes a decision about her career in medicine. Brett and Susan exchange sad farewells in Africa.

It looks like the game is up for Annalise and Stonie. Sonny's sexual aggression scares Libby. Linda and Lou have a shock in store for Cheryl.