Seasons & episodes

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.