Seasons & episodes

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.