Season 12

Sam is still reeling from the shock discovery of Annalise's affair with Stonefish. Sonny takes things with Libby too far, and Lou and Cheryl consider the advantages of him marrying someone else for money.

A shattered Sam gets violent with Stonefish. Sonny begs Libby's forgiveness but realises he has taken things too far this time, and Hannah is distraught at the thought of Jen moving out.

Brett finds an ally in Cheryl's best friend, Judy. Sam discovers that Annalise's affair with Stonie is common knowledge in Ramsay Street so he decides to take off, while Stonie nurses his black eye.

Danni refuses to go back and repeat Year Twelve, but Cheryl has other plans as usual. Michael gives Jen some home truths about the way she has treated Phil. Lou and Cheryl still can't decide whether to take the money and run.

Susan and Karl's romantic night is shattered when Susan discovers that Kate was far more than a medical patient to Karl. Hannah visits Jen to get her side of the story about the break-up and for the first time in her life Danni can't talk her way out of a problem.

Karl's distress over Kate's death prompts Susan to wonder exactly what sort of relationship Karl had with her. Annalise collects her things from Marlene's, leaving a note and a ring for Sam. Libby's relationship dramas with Sonny cause gossip that she is pregnant.

Karl and Susan are upset that Libby felt she had to seek help from a counsellor. As Karl prepares to leave for Kate's funeral in Cairns, the tension mounts with Susan. Sam returns, with James Grinner who is a bad influence, and while Annalise tries to talk to Sam, he brushes her off. Annalise tells Joanna she is going away for good.

Annalise leaves Ramsay Street and she shares a sad goodbye with Sam. Jo contemplates going back to Western Australia. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves her diary at Billy's house - naturally he reads it and finds out some interesting information.

Melissa works out that Billy has read her diary, while Helen and Phil discover a girl in Michael's bedroom. Jen's job is under threat; and Stonie enlists Jo's help to put together a creative dance routine for the Performance Arts course.

Helen may be moving to a retirement village, while Luke notices an attraction between Judy Bergman and Brett. Stonefish wins a place in the performance arts class and starts work as a theme waiter at the coffee shop.

Melissa discovers that Billy misread a passage and innocently calls him stupid. Helen applies to sit a late entrance exam to get into university as a mature age student and Danni is dreading going back to school to repeat year twelve.

Danni decides to drop out of school after a shocking first day back. Sonny talks Libby into sharing a pizza and a chat, where she outlines what their relationship should be like. Meanwhile Sam's troublesome mate, James, has struck up a friendship with Jen who is working at Chez Chez as a barmaid.

After being sprung kissing James by Hannah, Jen throws herself into a panic. Susan becomes concerned for Billy and his ability to handle Year Eleven, while Luke's job is going well at the Time Share company.

Luke's on cloud nine after a wonderful romantic evening with Nadia. Sam finally has it out with James after he pulled an illegal stunt and Cheryl's had enough of Brett being a slob and not pulling his weight around the house.

Toadfish hassles Billy for information regarding dyslexia; Jo meets with Bruce Styles and is pleased when she discovers how happy he is with her work. Meanwhile Brett enjoys setting himself up in the backyard, and is Judy interested in him?

Toadfish amazes everyone with the results of his IQ test. Brett and Judy try to come to terms with their new relationship and Helen offers Brett some great advice on life.

A very famous postman visits Ramsay Street. Danni lets Cheryl know that her overprotective style of mothering is driving Brett away and Stonie is sorry that he ever mentioned the daggy coffee shop uniforms to Angie.

Valentine's Day brings with it some very strange outcomes for the residents of Ramsay Street. Cheryl finally extends the olive branch to Brett and Karl returns from Kate's memorial service, but the strain between Susan and himself is still there.

Mal realises that Kate must have been more than just a patient to Karl and Hannah suffers the ultimate humiliation when the teacher reads her letter about his good looks.

Karl and Susan continue to drift apart, neither wanting to bring up the issue of Kate. Hannah wags school in order to escape embarrassment over her note and Jen decides to spend a weekend devoted to her art.

Mal suspects Karl had an affair with Kate and looks for evidence. Hannah and Toadie become partners in crime and Mal and Stonefish have a surprise classmate.

Cheryl spies Brett and Judy together and realises the truth about their relationship. The Kennedy's have a family meeting about Karl's relationship with Kate and Toadie gets sprung wagging school.

Jealous Danni gets her just desserts when she demands that Malcolm change his behaviour. Lou has a new professional rival in Marlene, and Cheryl and Judy have a heart to heart talk about Brett.

Joanna is shattered by Cody's cruel jibes, whilst Sam and Cody are having a great time together. The success of Marlene's radio show could place Lou's future in jeopardy.

Danni goes into a tailspin after Mal dumps her, and Mal's smugness soon disappears when Rupert appears eager to take his place in Danni's life. Life looks up for Jo when she meets a lovely man at the gym, the only problem is that one of her friends just broke up with him.

Brett and Libby are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves becoming more than just good friends. Jo's foray into aerobics teaching is put to the test by Toadie. While Karl challenges Cheryl to a serious golf tournament.

Danni makes a juvenile attempt to get Mal jealous. Since their romantic encounter, Brett and Libby are acting very suspicious and Mal and Stonie pool their finances and buy Sonny's old car.

Luke meets an attractive police woman, but his bad experience with the con-woman Nadia has made him a little tentative with the opposite sex. Toadie knows he'll have to catch the real graffiti artist if he is to prove he's not to blame and are Lou and Marlene set to become the new Abbott and Costello of the radio airwaves?

Believing Cody to be asleep, Sam tells her that his feelings for her have deepened. However, Cody has some news for Sam that may end their relationship before it even begins. Meanwhile Hannah lets Zoe sleep over to avoid her constantly fighting parents.

Stonie tries valiantly to impress a girl at University, but unfortunately she only has eyes for Mal. Cody breaks some news to Sam about her future and Lou tries in vain to sabotage Marlene's radio show.

Luke makes a career decision that he is going to become a policeman. Toadie realises he'll have to find out who the real graffiti artist is if he's going to clear his name and Stonie tries to convince Catherine that he is actually a sensitive new age guy.

Jen talks Cody into persuing a relationship with Sam, whilst Hannah is faced with the ultimate temptation, should she look at the test questions? Toadie sets out to make amends to those he has terrorised in the past.

Cody prepares a romantic meal for Sam, as only Cody can, it's beer and pizza! Jen bids farewell to her friends in Ramsay Street and departs for Arnhem land.

Sam is reluctant to enter the Grandchild of the Year contest until he realises the prize is $10,000. Cheryl is mortified when Brett announces he intends to sail around the world and Danni treats both Rupert and Mal badly and ends up with no mates.

Stonie can't believe Catherine doesn't find him devastatingly attractive. Only Helen and Libby know about Brett's departure plans and Lou's job as a radio announcer comes into conflict with his position as Mayor of Erinsborough.

Danni receives a wonderful work offer. Mal and Stonie disagree over how they should begin rebuilding their car, should mechanics or aesthetics come first? Luke breezes through the first of the Police Force entrance exams.

Hannah gets extremely nervous before the Brainarama quiz show taping. Cheryl visits Brett in Cairns before he sets sail around the world and Sam's day at the Cutest Grandchild Competition arrives.

Hannah comes clean and confesses her quiz show sins. Susan is given the birthday surprise of the lifetime by her family and Toadie over-compensates for his new diet with a secret junk food binge.

Mal and Stonie have an unexpected visit from the boys in blue and Jo worries about her future when her first aerobics class doesn't go exactly to plan.

The Police decide to stake out Ramsay Street in order to catch the drug fiends. Philip decides to take in a child through the Emergency Care programme and Sam may be in for a glamourous career change.

The stakeout of the Kennedy house goes dreadfully wrong when a Ramsay Street resident is shot and Sam's visit to the Teen Girl office takes a new turn when he is discovered by an important account executive who makes him an offer he simply can't refuse.

Cody undergoes surgery and is placed straight into intensive care; Toadie's lunch pack pilfering is exposed, while Hannah's shoplifting exploits land her in hot water.

Lou's guilt concerning his anonymous romantic gifts only encourages Cheryl to continue the charade and Marlene is outraged to discover that Sam's new company wants him to disown his Nan to increase his rugged appeal.

Luke's entry to the Police Force is threatened when he misses an obstacle in the agility course. Lou begins to suspect that he has a following of radio groupies and Marlene's unpaid tickets amount to thousands, but she refuses to pay them on principle.

Toadie is about to toss in the accelerated learning program until he meets his female equivalent. Lou is horrified when he gets a love letter that he believes is from Angie. Luke fears he has picked up the flu only days before his police medical.

Mal and Stonie can't decide where to start on the car repairs, but both agree that Libby is in need of a distraction to help get Brett's sudden departure off her mind. Much to Cheryl's dismay, Danni's off to Sydney for three weeks to help launch a fashion label.

Sam and Marlene are not prepared for the onslaught of pushy stage mothers at the Grand Child of the Year photo shoot and Lou attempts to spark up Cheryl's mood and suggests she fly to Cairns to farewell Brett properly.

Marlene is arrested after refusing to pay her parking fines.

Just as it seems like Cody is on the mend, Pam is left devastated when tragedy strikes.

Ramsay Street is rocked by Cody's death.

Pam upsets the residents of Ramsay Street with her decision for Cody's funeral to take place in Darwin. Marlene turns a deaf ear to Sam's growing frustration with her stubbornness to want to stay in prison until her attendance at Cody's memorial service is threatened.

Toadie's head over heals for George, but it looks like a case of unrequited love when George admits she's fallen for another man, and Marlene's unpaid parking fines continue to haunt her when her furnishings are removed as compensation.

Mal, Jo and Luke get roped into Sam's crazy new world when they're asked to be in a photo for a fashion magazine depicting a day in the life of the 'Stefano Gold' man and Cheryl is shocked when Danni returns from Sydney with a man in tow!

Danni and Cheryl find themselves at odds over Danni's relationship with Kingston. Danni claims he's a changed man, but is he really? Philip gets a surprise call from Debbie in New York - she's coming home!

Danni's engagement to Kingston is causing shock waves around Ramsay Street especially with Malcolm. As Susan and Karl prepare to leave for their holiday, Mal and Libby start planning the party of the decade but their plans are thrown into chaos with the arrival of an unexpected guest!

The Martin household is in total chaos with Debbie less than impressed with having to share a room with Hannah. Debbie's reluctance to fully explain exactly what went wrong in New York proves a true test for Phil's patience.

Libby and Rupert find themselves on the wrong side of the law and Lou and Cheryl are worried that Danni maybe using Kingston for his money.

Grampa Kennedy encourages the kids to have their party, however, a dampener is put on the evening when Billy suspects that Melissa is homophobic after a joke about one of his favourite teachers, Andrew Watson.

Debbie confesses to Phillip that Rosemary had accused her of having an affair with her boyfriend. While Debbie denies the charges fiercely, it seems there may be a certain amount of truth in Rosemary's allegation and Billy and George are caught out in a moment of passion.

Luke's confident that he'll pass his police medical with flying colours, however, when he receives the results, he discovers he couldn't have been further from the truth. Meanwhile, Debbie is sent into a frenzy when Rosemary's boyfriend arrives in Ramsay Street.

Luke is shattered when he receives the results of his biopsy and Melissa becomes increasingly insecure around Billy, she fears she might lose him to George.

Luke takes drastic action in a bid to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret from Ramsay Street residents. Toadie's quest for true love looks set to continue when he and George decide their relationship should remain on a friendship level.

Debbie puts on a brave face and assures Phil that her break up with Joel has made her a stronger person and Luke causes confusion for those around him with his sudden disinterest in the police force.

Grampa Tom struggles to find a quiet moment with Karl to tell him the long kept secret that could change their relationship forever.

Mal and Stonie's car commiserations turn into an impromptu party at which Hannah humiliates Debbie when she reveals to all, Debbie's history of bulimia.

Karl tries to come to terms with the fact that Tom is not his real father. Andrew confides in Susan about his relationship with another man. Stonie's prank may have gone too far when Marlene collapses and Phil sells the newsagency and embarks on a new career, as a romance novelist.

Luke's wish to keep his cancer diagnosis secret is shattered when Debbie reads Luke's patient card while filling in at the surgery. George is outraged of news that Jo's gym is to become 'women only' and Toadie comes clean about the smoking incident at the school dance.

Andrew faces innuendos from students about his homosexuality but is determined to weather the storm and Billy's debut football match goes horribly wrong when he is knocked unconscious.

Danni declares war on Suki D and with encouragement from Ben and Cheryl, she is determined that her designs will be accepted by Italian Chic for their young designer special. Recovering from his football concussion, Billy decides to call it quits with Melissa.

Danni looks certain to outshine Suki D in the fashion stakes until her designs go missing only hours before the presentation. Could this be the end of her big break? At the cost of losing her job, Jo continues to protest about the gym's new women only policy.

Ben has good news for Danni about her designs, but Danni has skipped town and is nowhere to be found. Billy and George decide to take their friendship a step further.

Sam becomes suspicious when Rob Evans offers Jo a job as his personal trainer. Billy realises he's made a big mistake breaking up with Melissa when he can't control his jealousy after seeing Melissa kissing Toadie.

Sam becomes suspicious when Rob Evans offers Jo a job as his personal trainer. Billy realises he's made a big mistake breaking up with Melissa when he can't control his jealousy after seeing Melissa kissing Toadie.

Rob Evans' job offer to Jo has stirred up gossip amongst Cheryl and Marlene. Mal is still keen on Debbie, but could it be a case of unrequited love? Ben's troubles with Danni are getting harder to hide when Cheryl confronts Ben about Danni's absence.

Mal is shocked to find that Philip has been using their conversations for his romantic novel writing. Stonie is over the moon when Catherine returns from holidays, starts working at Chez Chez and accepts a date from Stonie

To Stonie's horror, Catherine is the winner of a date with Sami K, a pleasant surprise for Sam who is keen to follow up with future dates. Hannah is caught out interfering with Phil's romantic novel research.

Luke's post-chemotherapy becomes evident as he struggles to keep pace with Sam and then falls asleep on the job. Cheryl is amazed to see Danni back with Ben, but she is curious to see how long it will be before Ben loses his temper again.

Angry at Ben's violence Danni takes matters into her own hands and decides to confront him. Karl and Susan surprise Billy with the best birthday celebration possible. Jo loves her new job as Rob's personal trainer and touched by his loneliness accepts his offer to lunch.

Watch out Ramsay Street as Billy and Toadie are friends again, and Jo has doubts about Rob's motives for hiring her as his personal trainer.

Billy realises he has made a mistake breaking up with Melissa after receiving her birthday gift. Andrew discovers that a complaint has been made from parents at the school and Libby is shocked when she sees photos from the footy party. Could this be the end of her relationship with Rupert?

Billy realises he has made a mistake breaking up with Melissa. Andrew discovers that a complaint has been made from parents at the school and Libby is shocked when she sees photos from the footy party.

Andrew discovers the complaints about his teaching methods have been put in writing, become official and he has three days to reply to the issues raised. Libby decides the best way to get back at Rupert is through the thing he loves best, football! And after rekindling the romance with Melissa,

Phil's new career is generating unwanted interest. Will Melissa's parents see the wrongs of their homophobic ways and is Rob keeping secrets from Jo?

Phil's fake Independent Financial Adviser career has him tearing his hair out. Sam's birthday has come around again, much to his dismay and Danni is absolutely stunned by her discovery of Luke's Eating for Cancer Booklet.

Hannah's romantic fantasies are getting more intense. Is Danni really a shallow monster? Philippa Martinez wins a big award, but who's going to accept it?

Phil's novel appears to be crossing over into Hannah's life. Lou and Cheryl strike a bargain when they can't decide on a sports channel for the pub or to put it on the stock market and Jo's hopelessly in love.

Jo's in a serious dilemma after realising how deep her feelings are for Rob. Phil asks Helen if she will go to the awards night on his behalf, pretending she's Philippa Martinez. Danni makes Marlene a funky shirt to wear and Luke blows up at Debbie.

Luke, exhausted after his second chemo treatment can't deal with what he sees as Debbie's demands. Danni is pleased to be away from the Debbie dramas at number 30 and Billy waits endlessly for Melissa to come to school only to be told by Susan that the Drenths have barred her from attending.

Melissa takes refuge in Phil's care. Stonie's got girl problems when he likes Catherine, but cannot get her alone. Karl is stunned by Mal's bizarre cult interests after receiving a phone call from a strange religious sect.

Mal seriously rethinks his academic future. Stonie's pranks have Mal unamused. Will Stonie plunge to his death for World Environment Day?

Stonie's efforts to win Catherine over through his environmental concerns don't appear to be getting protests when she is with him. Life at Erinsborough High is continuing to give Andrew Watson headaches and Sam's modelling career appears to be taking off big time.

Stonie and Catherine have a lot to work on when it comes to their relationship. Andrew's shock decision to resign from teaching at Erinsborough High has inspired Billy and Melissa to take some action and Jo's outburst has an unexpected result.

Jo's the happiest girl in the world when Rob proposes to her! Phil isn't impressed with the outfit Helen decides to wear to the 'Romance Writers Awards' and the stock market is playing a big part in the lives of the Rebecchi family.

Philip can hide his secret occupation no more and realises it's time for a full confession. Debbie realises that Luke is moving away from her but closer to Danni ... and Lou receives a disturbing call from Max Geppart in Colombia.

Cheryl's disappearance is too much for Lou and Danni. Hannah and Toadie stumble across a mysterious cashbox and will Karl terminate Debbie?

Cheryl has been taken hostage and Lou expects the worst. Lou tries to handle his fear and grief as best he can, but things begin to get too much when he and Marlene receive a call whilst on the radio and Sam has been booked for another modelling gig.

Lou decides to appear on the television to try and help Cheryl, and Toadie and Hannah are sure they are going to strike it rich with their treasure map.

Have Toadie and Hannah found a pot of gold under the Kennedy house? Lou isn't coping with Cheryl's abduction and can Billy reunite the Drenths?

Angie's in a cash dilemma. Phil learns the terrible truth about his book and Luke's had enough of cancer.

Danni is shocked when she discovers Luke's not going to continue attending his chemotherapy sessions; while Libby frantically gets an article into the local newspaper concerning the Cheryl saga.

The day turns decidedly weird for Sam when he gets a call from Annalise. Libby sticks to her guns after she cops some flack for her article in the newspaper. Billy shows Luke that you can tackle a medical problem with both natural and modern medicine. Hannah and Toadie finally unearth the treasure.

Lou and Marlene are becoming increasingly dismayed by the lack of action of the Colombian or Australian governments with regards to Cheryl. Toadie pays the price for his legal advice. And will Catherine move in with Stonie?

Libby is excited at the prospect of running an article in the Erinsborough News about Cheryl's kidnapping. Stonie is having troubles moving out and Lou is struggling to get by from day to day.

Mal discovers that Sam intends on leaving to meet Annalise in London. Lou receives a parcel in the mail sent by the mystery caller and with everything that is happening, Marlene fears being alone more than she thought.

Danni is working flat out on Jo's wedding dress. Luke decides to resume chemotherapy. Karl decides he will only guarantee Mal's loan if Mal makes some substantial financial commitment and Marlene gets the call she's long-dreaded.

Stonie has double trouble, when Catherine leaves him in the lurch over the student play and Karl smashes his car. Danni is still smarting from Jo's rejection of her wedding dress, and Marlene is in hell.

Karl is aggravated at the pressure he's been getting from Stonie and Mal over the car crash. Hannah's finding of the doll and diary provides mixed blessings and Lou's been pushed to the limit over Cheryl's abduction.

Everyone's shocked by Lou's snap decision to go to Colombia. Stonie's looking forward to a hire car from Karl. Debbie auditions for the role Catherine vacated in the University play and Mal enlists Toadie and Billy's help with his job at Jo and Rob's place.

Toadie is distraught at having broken Joanna's wedding arch and compromised Mal's position as new handyman. Jo is thrilled when Rob arranges to fly her father Tarquin over for the wedding and Phil is despondent about his editor's reaction to the first draft of his novel.

Jo's wedding day finally arrives. Hannah makes contact with the woman inquiring about her doll. Sam bids Erinsborough farewell.

Marlene finally hears from Lou in Ecuador. The Martins receive a new Emergency Care child, and Debbie meets an interesting man during her duties at Chez Chez.

Danni climbs the fashion ladder after hearing from a rock star who sees her dress in the local paper. Lou is approached by the editor of Real Woman for an exclusive on Cheryl's plight and Cheryl is not settling back into Ramsay Street well.

Phil has proved himself an adaptable writer, moving easily between modern love and heritage romance. Mal's been entrusted to maintain the Evan's mansion in Jo and Rob's absence, and Cheryl and Lou tip-toe around an uneasy truce.

Karl's excited about doing his course in Stress Management Techniques. Lou's increasingly concerned about Cheryl's inability to open up and tell him what went on when she was in Ecuador and Toadie hatches a crazy plan to get the doll back for Hannah.

Susan has allowed Karl to practice his new-age massaging techniques on her. Hannah is trying her best to communicate with Casper, the emergency care boy, who is living at the Martin house and Toadie and Billy make a hasty getaway from their pursuers and meet up with Casper

Karl is shocked by the news that his natural father, Ronald Davis, is dying. Casper is scared half to death by the sight of a partially hidden body in the boys' club-house and an over-eager Hannah is desperate to get on a skateboard.

Casper is mortified by the knowledge that Hannah has inadvertently smashed his precious skateboard to pieces. Mal has a word to Philip and decides that this skateboarding business has a definite market and Stonie and Debbie are running through final rehearsals before the performance of Much Ado About Nothing.

Angie and Stonie come to grips with the robbery, making an inventory of stolen items as they puzzle over who the burglar could be. Marlene has barely recovered from Cheryl's abduction when she is stunned by another disaster, and Lou realises his relationship with Cheryl has been very shaky since her return.

Phil continues to struggle with his steamy novel. Cheryl's confession has serious repercussions and Libby's sick of doing boring local interest stories for the paper.

Hannah is disappointed by the reaction she gets from Casper after presenting him with a replacement skateboard. Cheryl desperately wants to discuss her affair with Lou and Billy persuades Toadie to spend the proceeds of the sale of the doll on a ghetto blaster for the club house.

Lou and Cheryl can't talk about what's happened without arguing. Karl is continuing his quest to find his real father; and Billy and Toadie have to go back to the house to retrieve Mal's tools.

Libby has to make a video for a school project based on a current youth trend. Pete Collins is turning up everywhere and Hannah and Casper get to the point of almost kissing several times.

Debbie's half-joking application for an interview for psychic telephone services gets serious. Lou has an uphill battle to get Cheryl along to marriage guidance and Danni is thrilled to have Luke back after his two weeks at Camp Quality.

Debbie's half-joking application for an interview for psychic telephone services gets serious. Lou has an uphill battle to get Cheryl along to marriage guidance and Danni is thrilled to have Luke back after his two weeks at Camp Quality.

Karl receives a call from the wife of his biological father, Ron. Darren hears about an old associate with a profitable job that he has chosen to carry out.

Darren isn't impressed when he's offered an illegal task to do for a mate inside gaol. Lou's pleased with the way the counselling sessions are going with Cheryl. Jo feels lonely with Rob overseas on business and Danni and Luke leave for a night at a beautiful retreat in the country.

Danni's shaken after her spooky nightmare. Toadie freaks when he sees Pete Collins in the Coffee Shop and will Debbie and Stonie's relationship change after their first kiss?

Debbie and Stonie are incredibly awkward around each other after a stolen kiss at the lake. Jo has been moping around the Lassiter's Complex because she is too lonely to stay at the mansion while Rob is away on business and marriage counselling has its ups and downs for Lou and Cheryl.

Libby's acquaintance with Darren builds rapidly when she accepts his offer of help on her video assignment. Lou is badly shaken by the long-distance gift of flowers from Charlie to Cheryl and Darren's thoughts are preoccupied by the stashed cash at the condemned house.

A postponement for Toadie and Billy's club house seems impossible when they discover the demolition team already at work. Darren has to reschedule another date with Libby.

Libby appears to betray her true feelings for Darren when she immediately jumps to his defence. Darren emerges from the demolished house, basically unscathed and despite Cheryl's pleas, Lou can't help but feel wounded as a result of their break-up.

Through some persuading on Luke's behalf, Danni permits him to do some spruiking outside Marlene's shop. Through the relationship bust-up, Cheryl had not considered the custody of Louise as an issue and Debbie's puzzling psychic abilities are beginning to take on a certain significance.

Debbie can't shake the tag Hannah and Jo are hanging on her. Toadie and Billy are in deep trouble after erasing Libby's skate video and Karl is amazed when out of the blue, he receives a call from his biological father, Ron Davies.

Life appears to be chugging along happily for Danni Stark when her relationship with Luke is a joy and her business is flourishing. Karl's natural father, Ron Davis, has made sure he will visit the Kennedy's house, much to Karl's embarrassment and Libby finds her birthday celebrations leave a lot to be desired.

An exuberant Jo shares an amazing secret with Angie. Cheryl and Lou have quickly organised mediation, and just as quickly discover their irreconcilable differences and Mal's receives bad news when Sam wants to sell the business.

Toadfish gives a flawless demonstration of how not to use a video camera, while Darren resigns himself to the fact no-one will let him forget his past.

A valued client begins to try Debbie's patience.

Libby teaches Toadie and Billy a lesson.

The Starks make enemies of the Kennedys.

Lou bids Ramsay Street a tearful goodbye.

Debbie is unsettled by a surprise visitor.

Pete's father issues a stern warning to Karl, Hannah can't get used to wearing braces on her teeth, and Debbie's advice lands her in more trouble at home when matters start to get out of hand.

Darren uses all his charm and cunning in a last-ditch effort to worm his way into Karl's good books, while Jo proves she's not as daft as she looks when it comes to business matters. Toadie and Billy wish they'd used a little common sense before carrying out an ill-fated prank.

Cheryl does a spot of detective work to discover the identity of her mysterious benefactor, while Danni takes Luke's advice to let her hair down a bit. Toadie and Billy end up looking foolish.

Hannah and Casper try to spend a few precious moments alone, but one way or another keep getting interrupted. Cheryl uncovers the truth about Darren's money troubles and Marlene offers Danni a golden opportunity.

Danni's budding design career is given a much-needed shot in the arm, while Stonie plays to a packed house at Chez Chez. The Kennedys receive a very unwelcome visitor.

Cheryl blows her top at Joanna's failure to inform her of the changes she's making at Chez Chez. Angie's love life gets a boost from an unusual quarter and Stonie's musical ambitions are thwarted. Billy and Toadie's babysitting venture ends in tears.

As the search for baby Louise is stepped up, it finally dawns on Billy and Toadie that their carelessness could have serious consequences. Debbie becomes desperate when her computer crashes and sparks fly as the feud between Marlene and Cheryl hots up.

Affairs of the heart dominate Ramsay Street as Mal gets set for a new romance and Luke discovers he has a rival in the love stakes. Meanwhile, bad boy Darren looks forward to his dinner date with the Kennedys - will he manage to win Karl over this time?

Speculation mounts as to the identity of the surgery bomber, and the finger of suspicion points decisively at Darren. Elsewhere, things don't exactly run smoothly for the Handy Sam business, and Phil leaves a message in his novel for Hannah.

The mystery bomber is unmasked and Darren's gamble pays off - but what will Mal think? Meanwhile, flu-ridden Phil, Ramsay Street's answer to Ernest Hemingway, completes his greatest work.

Philip suffers an acute case of writer's block and Toadfish looks forward to a romantic double-date. Cheryl realises the seriousness of her son's mounting debt when a stranger pays an ominous visit. Will she be able to help him out of his financially sticky situation?

Jo's constant stream of ideas for Chez Chez leaves Cheryl wishing she'd never let her get involved in running the business. Melissa wonders whether Billy is as innocent as he claims and Angie finds it increasingly difficult to resist temptation.

Jealousy rears its ugly head as Luke clashes with Danni over her relationship with Steve, while Angie tries to quell the flames of desire when she finds herself looking at another man. Malcolm's problems seem set to mount

Susan's special school day is ruined by family problems as Libby is led astray yet again by Darren and Malcolm defends Shona's actions. A depressed Luke wonders whether there's any point in fighting for Danni's affections when Steve steps up his quest to win her heart

The Kennedy youngsters get their well-earned comeuppance ... Libby returns to camp after her liaison with Darren and is greeted with angry words from her parents and a two week suspension, while the future looks bleak for Mal. Debbie tries her hand at match-making.

The relationship between Luke and Danni is continuing to sour with the influence of Steve George. Ms Shona Munro is certainly proving herself to be a girl of wide resources and the business partnership between Mal and Darren is still on shaky ground

Debbie decides it's time Phil had some more romance in his life. Shona starts to grow on Mal and Danni's had enough of Luke's paranoid reaction to her friendship with Steve.

Danni is shocked to find Steve George over at number twenty-two, and Angie is confused by her feelings towards Mick. When Luke skips town, Jo plots an almighty surprise for unsuspecting punters at Chez Chez, - but how will Cheryl react?

Cheryl is waiting with bated breath to see Jo humiliated by her last-minute arrangements for entertainment at Chez Chez. Karl turns his idle hours into investment opportunities. Angie has to make the toughest decision of her life while Helen's condition goes from bad to worse.

Susan has roped Billy into a bit of clothes shopping. Shona is certainly making her feelings towards Mal quite clear, and Rob returns to Ramsay Street with distressing news for Joanna. Marlene has returned to find Cheryl's change in barmaids and Hannah eventually finds Helen collapsed on the floor and raises the alarm.

Mal is almost overcome by embarrassment when his parents meet Shona's family. Phil agrees to take the girls in to see Helen, and Darren and Libby are finding it increasingly difficult to have time alone.

Having been caught by Karl, Libby and Darren decide to put their relationship on hold for the time being. Hannah and Philip are thrilled to hear that Helen has woken out of her coma, but are devastated when they visit and realise she doesn't recognise them. Luke returns to Ramsay Street.

Steve's put off his quest to win Danni when Luke comes home with a new, positive attitude. Cheryl's stressed with work, gets lumped with a depressed Danni and has the auction to worry about, then to make matters worse receives disturbing news about baby Louise. Decision time arrives for Helen.

Toadie has found an electronics catalogue which leads to bargain hunting. Number 22 is up for auction. Libby is putting her spare time to good use and is studying extremely hard, while Darren's bid to go straight suffers a setback when he has a brush with the law.

Susan is beginning to worry about Libby's state of health, while the mystery buyer of Cheryl's house is revealed. Karl seems to have softened on his stance over Darren, but Darren looks set to scupper all his good work. Phil's romance writing hits a brick wall.

Joanna takes Hannah down to the park for a surprise unveiling. Darren is failing to cope back in prison and Karl is suspicious about Libby's absences. Mal attempts to keep his secret well and truly under wraps.

Cheryl's maternal instincts are put under further strain by the arrival of the Early Intervention Consultant and Phil's efforts to keep Helen happy during his hospital visits seem futile. A frustrated Mal realises the time has come to lay his cards on the table.

Luke tells Danni to pack her bags, and Angie returns from her temporary stay with Big Kev with even bigger news: the Rebecchis are going to be reunited. Susan can't keep up with Mal and Shona, and Pranksters Billy and Toadie prepare to take over the airwaves.

Jo and Rob say a final farewell as they prepare to leave for America, while Billy and Toadie take their dream of a pirate radio station one step closer to reality. Debbie latches on to the fact Luke thinks it's really over between he and Danni.

Debbie is outraged when Danni slaps her, but she vows revenge after hearing Philip's news. After hearing that Helen has given up any hope of returning to a normal life after her stroke, Luke's tries to inspirer her to fight back by his shining example. Darren is forced to give someone a few harsh words.

Stonie has returned from his visit to Tasmania with a surprise for Angie. Malcolm is finding it difficult to maintain his relationship with Shona, and Libby is devastated by the news that Darren is guilty of theft - and his sudden announcement that he no longer cares for her.

Helen's recuperation continues and Cheryl turns detective in an effort to save Darren's neck. A groovy new duo hit the Erinsborough airwaves - with a remarkable resemblance to Toadie and Billy.

Despite Libby and Darren's pledge of love and commitment to each other, their respective families aren't exactly being supportive. Toadie and Billy continue their radio antics, unaware that they are breaking the law. Danni makes a decision to commence a relationship with Steve.

Hannah desperately wants to got to the ball with Casper, but Phil insists she is too young for nightclubs. The Masquerade ball promises as much intrigue as fun and Debbie finds her plan to humiliate Steve and Danni foiled by Danni's earlier contact with Mrs Tessa George. Karl reaches the end of his tether with Darren.

Sparks continue to fly between Marlene and Chery. Toadie's disappointment over leaving Erinsborough High grows. Darren and Libby's refusal to give up on their relationship causes untold friction in their families.

Helen grows tired of being stuck in the hospital. Libby struggles to make do at the flophouse and her morale reaches an all-time low after Darren is once again left out in the cold by her family, while Danni and Luke's relationship looks like it might be back on again.

What is Sarah Beaumont hiding? Luke backs out of plans to accompany Debbie to Perth - much to her annoyance - while Danni only sees it as an opportunity to reignite an old flame. Shockwaves goes from strength to strength.

Shockwaves proves a runaway success all over Erinsborough. When Melissa steps in to haul Billy off to a body shaping demonstration, tension inevitably flares - but this time their row becomes public knowledge. Stonie is now making big plans involving Catherine.

Stonie is absolutely shattered by the news that Catherine is no longer interested in a relationship with him. Cheryl's had enough of fighting with her loved ones, but tragedy soon strikes.

Helen arrives home and prepares to settle back into regular Ramsay Street life. Whilst her homecoming is even more wonderful than she had originally imagined, the rest of the street is trying to come to terms with the shock of Cheryl's death.

Helen is upset to find that Philip kept the news of Cheryl's death from her and immediately offers a distraught Marlene moral support in her hour of need. Karl feels an enormous amount of guilt regarding Cheryl's death and decides he must tell Marlene of his feelings. Toadfish's popularity skyrockets.

Angie fears for the Coffee Shop's future, but Stonie has an idea that would save the family from a financial burden. Darren's fall-out with Karl over his mother's death looks set to drive the odd-job business to the wall, while Sarah uncovers a plot to sabotage Danni's clothes collection.

The actual cause of Cheryl's death is determined. Philip clashes with Ruth Wilkinson over the strenuous physiotherapy regime Helen is attempting. When Debbie offers to help Danni fix up the mess the saboteur left behind in the shop, Danni begins to think Debbie has an ulterior motive.

Danni has an amazing stroke of good luck when a fashion curator from a gallery comes to view her designs. Feeling an obligation to their fans, Hannah and Toadie decide to make one last radio broadcast, but Billy doesn't want to have anything to do with the illegal act.

Billy and Toadie's friendship is put to the test after they are taken to the police station by the radio authorities. Karl is finding life incredibly difficult since Cheryl's death and Libby is forced to decide where her loyalties lie when Darren begins hurling bitter accusations at Karl over Cheryl's death.

The Ramsay Street residents gather to pay their last respects to Cheryl, and Brett gets a frosty reception from Darren. Mal suspects Melissa isn't being honest with his brother when he catches her kissing a young guy that isn't Billy.

The level of responsibility Karl has placed on himself over Cheryl's death has reached breaking point, forcing a him to make a drastic change in his life. Debbie begins to realise the enormity of what she did to Danni's clothing business, and Lou learns he is the sole benefactor of Cheryl's will.

Lou's plans to take over the pub doesn't settle well with Darren and battle lines are drawn for control of Chez Chez. Debbie finally calls on every ounce of courage she possesses and tells Danni she's responsible for the clothes fiasco, while Hannah sets up a meeting between Karl and Toadie to organise his living arrangements.

Angie and Stonefish leave Erinsborough. Certain members of the Kennedy family aren't altogether pleased with Toadie moving in. Sarah is thrown into a spin when she catches wind of a UK journalist who has tracked her down.

Phil finds himself in a compromising situation with Helen's physiotherapist Ruth, while Darren promises to give Lou a welcome home he won't forget. Catherine discovers Sarah's dark secret.

Sarah reveals her secret - much to Catherine's horror. Brett is determined to build a relationship with Darren - even though his older brother seems determined on pushing him away, and Philip has had enough of Ruth's pushiness and goes behind Helen's back to give her the sack.

Toadie, in the quest for more money, decides to become a pet minder. Hannah alerts Debbie to the fact she knows about the unstitching of Danni's designs and makes her sister pay for her wicked deeds. Mal and Karl sample the difficulties of working in unison at a lawn mowing gig.

Debbie is becoming increasingly sick of being Hannah's slave. Karl gives Mal some much-needed advice on public relations. Toadie is shocked when he spies Melissa kissing someone in a car while on his way home with the cat and becomes convinced his best mate's girl is a love-cheat.

Both Mal and Darren are angling for the same business deal and the gullible Mal is taken for a ride by ex-business partner Darren. Jo is being strangely evasive about her experiences in Europe, but finally bares her soul to Marlene. A very worried Melissa entreats Toadie not to tell Billy that she was kissing another boy.

The mystery of Melissa deepens when she fails to come home to the Kennedy's one night. Danni and Luke appear to be well on the way to a reconciliation, however Danni feels threatened by Luke's constant inclusion of Joanna in their plans.

Danni is made to realise Joanna is not a threat to her relationship with Luke. Philip and Ruth manage to track down her ex-husband and the car. Hannah and Jon become lost when they go on a skating adventure.

Mal feels cheated in his business dealings with Darren. Hannah and Jon's adventure lands them in trouble. Brett and Darren sort out some brotherly differences.

Billy continues to feel that he is losing Melissa when she gives him the run-a-round. Sarah feels that Catherine has worn out her welcome at number 30 and asks her to leave. Brett gives Libby some heartfelt advice regarding Darren.

Melissa finally makes a decision regarding her relationship with Billy. Sarah is beginning to realise how badly she has handled things with Catherine. Darren receives another smack in the face when Lou tells him he's hired Mal to do the alterations to the pub.

Nobody can stop Billy's black mood. Toadie feels for his mate, but he can do nothing to cheer him up. Sarah decides to pack her bags and make a quick exit when she discovers Steven's on his way to Australia. Libby tells Darren the relationship is definitely over and Brett comes over to support Libby through this tough time.

Karl is failing to cope in crisis. Danni gives Luke an ultimatum - he must move someone out of his house so that she can move in. Out of jealousy, Darren tampers with the car when Brett and Libby have taken a drive.

Darren has a confession to make to Libby. Marlene finds a new friend at her local op-shop who looks remarkably like Harold Bishop. Hannah is stunned when Casper reveals that he is moving to Queensland with his dad.

Ramsay Street may be gaining two more residents. Toadie may have a rodent plague on his hands. Helen remains convinced Harold Bishop is alive.

After a meeting with the bank, Karl discovers he is in financial trouble now that he is not a working doctor. Sarah's placed in a state of panic when a letter from Steven arrives. Helen starts to have doubts about seeing Harold.

Karl faces a financial dilemma when the bank refuses his loan. Harold refuses to find out about his past and Danni gets caught up in Sarah's cunning plan.

Jo and Mal have an enlightening day at the races. Steven isn't fooled by Sarah's little plan and Darren decides to confess his true feelings to Libby before he loses her for good.

Hannah, Jon, Toadie and Billy come across an injured young dog that is in need of a home. Toadie's mice family is discovered by Karl and they are ordered out of the house. Brett still has some work to do in changing Darren's attitude toward Lou.

Jon and Ruth continue to unpack and find their feet in the Martin House. Luke is very apprehensive about speaking to the school kids about his recent experiences with cancer. Helen is absolutely thrilled to receive a call from Madge.

Ruth is surprised when she receives a mysterious phone call, Darren and Jo have a serious bonding session. Harold and Madge are reunited at last.

Jon is caught in a lie, but he covers to save his secret job. Brett makes himself first priority and threatens to leave Erinsborough. Harold runs from his past despite Madge's best efforts.

Ruth discovers Jon's late nights are caused by young love. Madge decides to leave, until Harold decides to stay. Danni may be too smart for her own good, or will Luke be her match?

Darren's turns over a new leaf and extends the hand of peace. Brett and Danni leave Ramsay Street. When Billy has a shocking day at school, he takes his feelings out on Karl.

Karl decides he must return to medicine but will his confidence let him? Sarah resolves her relationship with Steven. Toadie's infatuation with Sarah leads to a potentially violent situation.

Toadie's efforts in protecting Sarah from Steven fall flat. Ruth is furious with Debbie for leaving Helen alone whilst cooking. Philip is shocked to discover Jon and Hannah are supposedly going out together.

Mal's efforts to redirect Jo's romantic interests in him backfire. Karl's devastated after he discovers he can't go back to medicine, even if he wanted to. Hannah and Phil have an almighty argument over Hannah's imaginary boyfriend.

Mal tries to put Jo off going out with him. Ruth's kids are driving her crazy. Darren tells Lou to stop emotionally blackmailing him.

Darren decides to move into number twenty-two with Marlene and Lou. Ruth's daughter, Anne, decides to move back home. Harold's memory of Lou and their rivalry returns.

Toadie writes an anonymous love letter to Sarah in the forlorn hope of winning her heart. Susan attempts to cheer Karl up after the coronial inquiry into Cheryl's death. Harold and Madge rekindle an old flame.

Mal and Catherine discover a mutual attraction, but will they ever get together? Harold and Madge start to fall in love all over again. Karl catches Toadie out and threatens his mice breeding scheme.

Lance breaks Hannah's heart - but is Hannah ready to let him go? Toadie fights a battle to keep his mice, but democracy decides their fate. Phil witnesses damage being done to Karl's car - will he spill the beans on a secretive Lance.

Fate plays a hand in Mal and Catherine's romance - but will they rise to the occasion? Susan can't endure any more of Karl's whining and demands some personal recognition.

Lance offers to work off the damage done to Karl's car. Malcolm finally tells Joanna he's not interested in a relationship. Madge has romantic intentions for Harold.

Madge anticipates a romantic night with Harold, but is disappointed. Toadie employs a new tactic to win Sarah's affections. Libby and Darren go camping but Libby isn't sure that she's the outdoors type.

Darren and Libby's disastrous trip has a happy ending. Madge and Harold get fed up with each other. Toadie tells a huge lie regarding his involvement with Sarah.

Madge feels she will never get back to a normal relationship with Harold. Lou offers Mal and Darren a job renovating Chez Chez - but their squabbling could jeopardise the contract.

Toadie is in deep trouble because of his crush on Sarah. When Mal and Catherine kiss, Jo is definitely not happy about the blossoming romance.

Jo is unable to deal with Catherine and Mal's budding romance and makes a big decision regarding her future. Hannah and Anne cook up a recipe for disaster. Lance is plagued by money problems and is offered an easy way out.

Lance becomes caught up in illegal activity at work. Billy and Anne are too frightened to admit their true feelings. Harold asks Madge to move in with him.

Debbie and Hannah sort out their differences, but Debbie is still down about something. Harold and Madge move in together. Lance tells Anne what's happening at his work and Anne demands he do something about it.

Toadie is convinced Karl's gone all out for his birthday and bought him a present. Joanna feels friendless in Ramsay Street. Lance has a moral decision to make regarding his job and his supervisor's honesty.

Lance, with the help of Anne and Billy manages to bring Ned's plant selling to an end. Catherine and Jo patch up their differences only to find out Jo can't move back to number thirty.

Libby gets an exciting holiday job offer, but will she leave Darren to accept it? Toadie's surprise birthday party is a fiasco. Madge gets fed up with Harold's obsessive habits, and she lets him know it.

A strong attraction grows between Phil and Ruth - but will they ever let it develop? Madge comes to the realisation that home is where the heart is, although she is sorely tempted by Lou's offer.

Lou and Harold have a show down to see who's the best Santa for the Christmas party. Debbie gets motivated and starts up her own business. Has Libby wrecked her relationship with Darren by not being honest with him?

Are Libby and Darren too different to be together? Billy blows his chances with Anne because of his new neighbour's taste in videos.

Catherine and Sarah decide they have to get rid of Vince. Anne forgives Billy, and Debbie's home catering company is shut down by a health inspector. Luke bids farewell to Erinsborough.

Harold and Lou still can't work out their differences - but Madge holds a secret they both want to share. Debbie works frantically to save her business, and gets by with a little help from her friends.

Harold is not having any luck getting people interested in his Christmas concert. Helen tells Phil to bite the bullet and admit his feelings for Ruth - but can he do it?

Romance blossoms between Ruth and Phil, but Toadie's efforts with Cupid's bow don't exactly have the desired effect, leaving Billy and Anne worse off than ever. Lou annoys Harold by giving Madge a romantic Christmas present and a serious accident befalls Mal