Seasons & episodes

Zoe confides in Jim that Paul is behind the relaunch of Daphne's coffee shop, Daphne is angry with Zoe and Des decides to reveal his parenthood.

Eileen's revelations threaten Bradley's future. Shane is furious to learn that Paul was associated with the relaunch of the coffee shop. Zoe is pleased to learn that she will keep her job with Paul.

A mysterious stranger lurks on Ramsay Street. Des refuses to believe that Bradley is not his son. Eileen has lost the birth certificate that holds the truth.

The draw for the pancake competition causes uproar. Zoe dines with the Robinson's although tensions remain high. A stranger stalking Ramsay Street frightens Bradley. Mrs Mangels first appearance.

Des protects Bradley from Gavin McKinley, but Gavin threatens Des with the police because he wants custody of his son.

Things in the Ramsay house do not improve when Madge learns that Helen has shown Max how to make pancakes.

Eileen is determined to save Des from Andrea's hold. She is convinced that Gavin is telling the truth and disapproves of Andrea who is keeping Bradley away from him. Last appearance of Max Ramsay.

Bradley has to choose between fathers and Lucy's sex education class creates problems. Eileen calls upon Clive and Shane to help her catch Gavin. Des and Andrea arrive at the moment Clive forces Gavin to halt on the side of the road. Diplomatically, Clive takes the matter in hand.

Eileen hopes to bring a little Sunday tradition to the street. Shane's depression has dire consequences for Daphne. He feels bad for her and decides to break off their engagement,

Eileen fancies herself as the new Pavarotti, and a surprise visitor turns up at the Ramsay's. Daphne tries hard to reassure Shane, but her lack of confidence in him deepens. Jim and Zoe's weekend is a disaster.

Madge has a great deal more than the pancake competition on her mind. Fred and Madge do not reach an agreement upon their financial settlement,

Des and Daphne share an intimate dinner. Mrs Mangel succeeds in preventing Helen from winning the prize in the pancake contest.

Daphne shows Shane the door when he attempts to justify his behavior. Tom is furious and Shane decides to call off the engagement. Eileen tries to reunite Des and Daphne. First appearance of Tom Ramsay.

Mrs Mangel is put through the wringer. Clive finds an office job for Madge, but her first morning is a disaster.

A new client helps Shane get over losing Daphne. Madge realises that she and Shane have had a bad education and that that this is the source of all their troubles.

Daphne is hurt that Shane has recovered so quickly after the break-up of their engagement.

Madge is delighted to discover that she has a secret admirer.

Des hires Clive's services when he decides to go courting. Helen catches Debra kissing Shane. Jim continues to protect his relationship with Zoe while he can.

Des helps Daphne move into the coffee shop. Clive tries to convince Des that if he wants to win over Daphne, he will have to be more assertive.

Andrea gets a job and Paul gets caught out. The conflict between Paul, Helen and the Flemings gets so bad that Paul refuses to do business with them.

Zoe gets a threatening letter and Scott gets closer to Charlene. The way Debra has treated him hurts Shane. He starts to drink a bit to much and seeks consolation with Paul.

Jim has some important news. Clive's attempts to reconcile Des and Daphne do not come to fruition.Daphne is shocked by Des's lack of romanticism.

Madge and Charlene are finding it hard to get on with each other. Danny, jealous of the friendship between Tom and Mike, suceeds in convincing Tom to give him golf lessons. Lucy is recovering in hospital after the telephone incident.

Jim is worried about Lucy and gets angry when he finds out what happened. Zoe considers ending her relationship with Jim after he blames her for Lucy's predicament.