Neighbours (1985)
Synopsis
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.
Network
10, Seven Network, Eleven, 10 Comedy
Episodes
Episode 1
There is a boisterous bucks party for Des Clarke at No. 28. Shane Ramsay has hired a stripper, Daphne Lawrence, much to the delight of the other blokes. The noise is troubling some of the Ramsay street inhabitants, especially Max Ramsay. It is now 2a.m., and Max is going to put an end to Des' last day of "freedom"...
Episode 2
Lorraine ditches Des.
Episode 3
Daphne the stripper moves in with Des.
Episode 4
Kim and Scott meet in a lonely spot, but their conversation is taped.
Episode 5
Marcia Taylor gets hoist by her own petard.
Episode 6
The tape played back in class makes Scott and Kim sound promiscuous.
Episode 7
Scott catches up with Kim but she is adamant she won't return home.
Episode 8
Jim persuades Scott to return home.
Episode 9
Daphne's priest friend joins the search for Kim.
Episode 10
Julie Robinson is at work when a bank robber strikes.
Episode 11
Both the Ramsay boys are in hospital.
Episode 12
Jim Robinson falls for Maria Ramsay's sister.
Episode 13
A young man loitering outside the bank slips a note to Julie.
Episode 14
Jim and Anna spend a day at the markets.
Episode 15
Peter Kirk woos Julie.
Episode 16
There is tension between Max Ramsay, Jim and Anna.
Episode 17
Julie is given an ultimatum.
Episode 18
Anna tells Jim she is returning to Queensland.
Episode 19
Jim makes a decision about Julie.
Episode 20
Max thinks he has seen a miracle.
Episode 21
Shane gets the doctors' verdict on his diving prospects.
Episode 22
Des is in for a surprise.
Episode 23
Kim Taylor tells Scott she desperately needs money.
Episode 24
Des finds out who is running the campaign against Daphne.
Episode 25
Shane gets a job as an instructor at the pool.
Episode 26
Carol Brown is attacked.
Episode 27
Mrs. Brown reports Danny to the police.
Episode 28
Julie thinks she is going to have a romantic dinner with Des. Jim learns Scott has been lying.
Episode 29
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Episode 30
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Episode 31
Max declares his marriage to be at an end.
Episode 32
Max and Maria split up.
Episode 33
Des punches one of Daphne's clients.
Episode 34
Shane is angry about his parent's decision to separate.
Episode 35
Scott and Danny are threatened by a gun.
Episode 36
Paul and Des fall out over Daphne's loan.
Episode 37
Max's new bedsitter is in a terrible state.
Episode 38
Jim has a visit from an old schoolfriend.
Episode 39
Shane is suspicious of Nick's friendship with Maria, Paul thinks about a career change and Max has a car accident.
Episode 40
Nick explains the accident to Maria.
Episode 41
Max and Shane don't find it easy working together, Nick makes a pass at Maria and Jim tries to calm Mrs Forbes.
Episode 42
Paul is bored with studying for exams and begins to skip lectures.
Episode 43
Danny takes the news of his parents divorce remarkably well, while Jim is furious at Paul's decision to leave university.
Episode 44
Julie does not approve of Paul's career plans, while Daphne is still causing problems for Des at work.
Episode 45
Shane quizzes Maria on her past. Des lands one on Greg.
Episode 46
Max prepares for his court case.
Episode 47
Max is fined.
Episode 48
Paul wants a second interview for the steward's job.
Episode 49
Greg shows his true colours.
Episode 50
Des turns down a promotion.
Episode 51
Max shows his softer side when he helps Steve with his marital problems.
Episode 52
Steve's daughter is rushed to hospital after taking some pills.
Episode 53
Shane discovers the truth about his parents' break-up and swears Jim to secrecy.
Episode 54
Nick announces that he is leaving and warns Max to act before it's too late.
Episode 55
Daphne gets a shock when she starts her new secretarial job.
Episode 56
Scott finds a place to stay for Kim and the baby.
Episode 57
Scott is horrified when he discovers Brad's plans for the baby.
Episode 58
Scott gets deeper into debt, and Daphne feels she must resign from her job.
Episode 59
Scott tells Paul of the problems with Kim, and Shane comes home, determined to apologise to Maria.
Episode 60
Scott tells Kim that she doesn't need him any more.
Episode 61
Danny deceives Maria about his party.
Episode 62
Scott's trauma is over. Danny tricks Maria about his party.
Episode 63
Danny falls prey to alcohol and marijuana at his party.
Episode 64
Pete spikes Danny's drink.
Episode 65
Danny recovers from his disastrous party.
Episode 66
Harry Henderson returns.
Episode 67
Shane starts job-hunting.
Episode 68
Paul brings home his new girlfriend.
Episode 69
Jim explains the reason why he resents Charlie Slater so much.
Episode 70
Max gives Terry the sack.
Episode 71
Terry reveals her past to Shane.
Episode 72
Terry tells Shane that her life is in danger, and there is an unpleasant surprise in store for Daphne.
Episode 73
Terry receives a threatening letter, and Linda Fielding has a secret.
Episode 74
Shane gets an insight into Linda Fielding's personal life.
Episode 75
Lucy sees more than she bargained for on an observation project.
Episode 76
Terry is threatened with a gun.
Episode 77
Max warms towards Terry.
Episode 78
Max and Maria's dinner to discuss their future turns unpleasant.
Episode 79
It's decision time for Maria.
Episode 80
Jim talks seriously to Philip Martin.
Episode 81
The Robinsons move in on the Ramsay boys' girlfriends.
Episode 82
Shane decides to move in with Max.
Episode 83
Julie is convinced that Philip has deceived her about his wife.
Episode 84
Des agrees to see Joan Langdon again.
Episode 85
Scott tries to pay off his debts.
Episode 86
Danny has his big night out with Wendy.
Episode 87
Des's romance with Joan appears to be getting serious.
Episode 88
Max finds it hard to accept that Maria is seeing other men.
Episode 89
Philip asks Julie to marry him. Wendy strings along both Scott and Danny.
Episode 90
Wendy leaves.
Episode 91
Julie makes a decision about her future.
Episode 92
A feud erupts between the Robinsons and the Suttons.
Episode 93
Shane decides to sort things out with his mother.
Episode 94
Daphne suspects Joan of freeloading of Des. Shane takes Maria out to dinner.
Episode 95
Lucy is upset about having to wear glasses. Des proposes.
Episode 96
Max is totally convinced that Maria has a boyfriend.
Episode 97
Maria goes on a date with the insurance assessor.
Episode 98
Des tells Eileen that he's getting married.
Episode 99
Eileen apologises to Des about her clash with Joan.
Episode 100
Paul proposes to Terry. Eileen talks about her son's forthcoming marriage.
Episode 101
Paul announces his engagement, and Julie reacts oddly.
Episode 102
Max has a row with his neighbour.
Episode 103
Terry learns of Shane and Daphne's plans to live together.
Episode 104
Scott gets a job offer from Jim.
Episode 105
Joan gets a visit from her former husband.
Episode 106
Joan’s former husband turns up.
Episode 107
Joan is confused about her feelings towards Geoff.
Episode 108
Joan decides to go back to Geoff.
Episode 109
Richard Morrison declares his love for Maria.
Episode 110
Max agrees to divorce Maria.
Episode 111
Des and Julie find comfort in each other's company.
Episode 112
Daphne discovers the identity of her mystery intruder.
Episode 113
Des is dismayed when Eileen wants to move in with him.
Episode 114
Helen is upset and explains why she can never forgive her sister.
Episode 115
Rachel is surprised when her father turns up.
Episode 116
Paul gets some bad news.
Episode 117
Terry's deal on the house falls through and Ian meets Rachel's family.
Episode 118
Rachel agrees to live with her father.
Episode 119
Maria confides in Helen, and Jim and Scott clash over the coffee shop.
Episode 120
Jim can't bring himself to tell Max about his dinner with Maria and Richard, and Eileen moves her things out of Des's house.
Episode 121
Max interrupts Maria's dinner party, and Shane spends the night with Liz.
Episode 122
Shane gives Daphne an ultimatum.
Episode 123
Terry convinces Max that he should go to the wedding.
Episode 124
Max begins to seriously think about saving his marriage.
Episode 125
Jim tells Max that Richard is going to Hong Kong without Maria, and Terry and Paul continue to look for a new home.
Episode 126
Danny refuses to go away with Maria and Richard. Max hopes to get Maria back. *Opening titles change: Maria Ramsay removed.
Episode 127
Max agrees to take care of Danny. Meanwhile Paul is stranded in Singapore.
Episode 128
Helen is upset and clashes with Jim and Julie. Maria says her goodbyes to Ramsay Street.
Episode 129
It's the day of Terry and Paul's wedding and Gwen spoils Helen's day.
Episode 130
Gwen makes a startling speech at Paul and Terry's wedding. Maria Ramsay walks out of Max's life.
Episode 131
Daphne and Shane make up. Max returns to Ramsay Street.
Episode 132
Des has news for Helen, and Danny almost causes a disaster. Helen meets Douglas Blake.
Episode 133
Paul and Terry return from their honeymoon.
Episode 134
Terry is left alone in the house. Jim is embarrassed to learn the truth about Douglas, and he then clashes with Helen over his interference in her life.
Episode 135
The arrival of Jim's mother causes large waves in the Robinson household. Daphne and Terry's night out backfires, and Scott gets a shock.
Episode 136
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Episode 137
Paul and Terry have the first disagreement of the marriage, and Scott wins a school writing competition.
Episode 138
Jim begins to appreciate Scott's talent, and George and Eileen have a quarrel.
Episode 139
Max loses his job. George has an accident and Des diets.
Episode 140
Danny is caught joyriding and Helen grows more and more fond of Douglas.
Episode 141
Helen's relationship with Douglas Blake blossoms.
Episode 142
Bess discusses life and Death with Scott, and Shane gives Danny a driving lesson.
Episode 143
Bess Robinson leaves, and Jim makes a shocking discovery about his mother.
Episode 144
Des and Daphne sort out their differences over Sarah, and Eileen wants to impress George. Max has a surprise night ourt.
Episode 145
Julie gets a big shock, and Eileen starts her new job doing housekeeping work for Max.
Episode 146
Julie breaks some upsetting news to Philip.
Episode 147
There's bad news from the hospital as Philip's condition deteriorates.
Episode 148
Helen hears some distressing news. Daphne makes peace with Sarah and asks her to stay on at Des's house.
Episode 149
Daphne upsets Helen when she voices her doubts about Douglas, Danny and Sarah don't get on.
Episode 150
Helen is annoyed with the family for interfering in her friendship with Douglas, and Shane and Max worry about Danny. Des gets a shock.
Episode 151
Daphne gets a strange visit from her grandfather. Max teaches Danny to drive.
Episode 152
Barbara searches the Sutton house for Terry's tape. Jim visits Philip Martin in hospital.
Episode 153
Lucy is upset by the tape and decides to destroy it. Terry receives a threatening phone call from Charles. Helen has a surprise for Jim.
Episode 154
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Episode 155
Harry's poker game lands him in hot water, while Terry finds the tape missing.
Episode 156
Helen prepares for her wedding, and Daphne reports Lucy's disappearance to the police.
Episode 157
Terry asks Shane for help when she becomes frightened. George proposes to Eileen.
Episode 158
Lucy is anxious about Helen leaving, while Des sees his mother in a new light.
Episode 159
Helen is persuaded to accept Jim's offer of money. Daphne gets a proper job.
Episode 160
Scott jumps to the wrong conclusion when he sees Shane leaving Terry's house.
Episode 161
Paul gives Shane a warning to stay away from his wife. Des announces a bank contest.
Episode 162
Excitement grips the Robinson household as Helen's marriage approaches. Paul becomes increasingly suspicious of Terry.
Episode 163
The Robinsons' celebrate the news of Terry and Paul's baby, and the finalisation of Helen and Douglas's cottage. The missing tape is found.
Episode 164
Daphne is mistaken for Terry by Charles' hitman. Max clashes with Jim over Terry's lie.
Episode 165
Daphne tells Max the full story of her 'accident'. Jim makes an announcement. Max takes the law into his own hands when he visits Charles.
Episode 166
Helen finds out the devastating truth about Douglas and Terry gains the upper hand over Charles.
Episode 167
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Episode 168
Terry attempts to shoot Paul, and the Robinsons are thrown into turmoil as the street drama reaches a climax.
Episode 169
Daphne is starting to feel pressured by Shane who asks her to live with him. Max and Kate's dinner date has disastrous consequences.
Episode 170
Des, Shane and Daphne try to sort out their differences. Danny and Max make amends.
Details
Original Title
Neighbours
Status
Ended
Seasons
41
Episodes
9364
Production
Fremantle Australia, Reg Grundy Productions