Seasons & episodes

Sonya is in total shock at Walters suggestion that Nell could be a bone marrow donor for Zoe. While she digests, Toadie is instantly outraged, accusing Walter of emotional manipulation, assuming hes been planning this all along. Toadie doesnt want to have a bar of the idea he doesnt want his baby daughter to be potentially traumatised, or used.

John hands himself into the police, confessing to the flashbacks hes had of himself in the boiler room at Lassiters. Mark calls in Detective Crabb and warns Paige that she needs to reconsider her faith in John, especially since John is convinced of his own guilt.

Finally walking on a cloud of love and romance, Paige and John agree to have their first proper date at her house shell cook. However, as they part, John sees Julie Quill and gets a quiver of recognition. Before he can work it out, he is called to the police station, where Mark tells him the woman who gave him an alibi for the hotel explosion has re-canted it was a false alibi.

Paige reels from the revelation that John is actually Father Jack Callahan a priest hailing from Innisfail, North Queensland. While Jack tells Paige how he came to be in Erinsborough, Mark learns the truth about the Lassiters explosion from Julie Quill and her accomplice, Jacka .

Zoe and Walter are about to head back to Sydney when Zoe takes a turn for the worst. She is rushed to hospital where Karl diagnoses her weakened immune system. Walter believes the only thing that can save Zoe is a transplant, but accepts that Sonya and Toadie are still undecided about having Nell tested. Karl is confused and has a private word with Sonya.

Walter arrives at the hospital with Nell to collect Zoe. They see Steph who clocks he is anxious but does not think too much of it. Sonya and Toadie try to track down Nell, and discover that Walter has taken her and Zoe. Toadie convinces Sonya that they should call the police. Eventually Walter returns alone and Steph bails him up.

Susan helps a reeling Sarah deal with Anguss revelation. Sarah isnt surprised with her sons decision Karl and Susan have done an amazing job looking after him. Although it hurts her to say it, maybe Angus is better off staying with the Kennedys.

Amy is thrown when her old boss, Ryan, crops up again. Taking charge, she tells Ryan that shes moved on with her life whatever he wants to tell her, she doesnt want to hear it. Strong words, but its clear that shes shaken.

With Jack on the approach, Paige heads off to hide as Lauren lets him in. She convinces Paige to come out, and Jack and Paige talk. Paige allows herself a moment of hope as Jack reveals hes decided to stay in Erinsborough, but is soon deflated when Jack admits he still doesnt know whether or not hell stay in the church.

Bens feeling guilty after accepting 300 from Gary to ask Xanthe to the formal. But he goes ahead with his plan, using the money to buy a gift for Karl and Susan, and asking Xanthe to be his date. Shes thrilled, and goes into planning overdrive, determined to make the formal the best night of her life.

Excited to read her first published article, Madison is floored to see Pauls changes Mark, Terese, Sheila and Brads profiles have been edited into highly personal and professional attacks while others such as Steph, Toadie and Piper have been praised. When Madison discovers her editor didnt make the changes, Amy realises it must have been Paul seeking retribution.

With Piper having convinced Tyler that parental approval is imminent, the pair struggles to keep the brakes on. Tylers conscience gnaws at him, however, and when he learns that Ben and Xanthe were witness to a clandestine make-out session, he takes Bens advice and pushes for total transparency with Brad and Terese, rather than sneaking around.

Its tense between Sonya and Toadie after their flare-up. But theyre pushing on despite the angst, even when Toadie commits them both to Brads barbecue. They each seek out their best mates for advice. Sonya tells Mark that she feels burnt out, that maybe her being mumsy and unattractive is the problem. But Mark dispels that.

Still shaken and humiliated after being warned off by Father Vincent, Paige is rattled when Jack turns up late to the BBQ - and he is mystified by her awkward behaviour. While Brad and Jack talk outside, Paige tells her mum about the old priests visit and admits she cant think straight around Jack - shes going to have to steer clear.

Marks surprised when he spots Stephs ex in town. When he reports the sighting to Steph, she wonders why Belinda would come to Erinsborough without letting her know. Meanwhile, Toadie has a meeting with Belinda where its revealed that an anonymous benefactor has hired Toadie to help Belinda get her nurses registration back.

Piper realises she has to tell Tyler the truth about what her parents really said regarding their relationship and when she does, Tyler is hurt and disappointed. Deciding the best course of action is to be honest, Tyler approaches Brad and admits Piper lied to him and that he never wanted to be in this position as he respects Brad and Terese too much.

Jimmys left on the side of the road, writhing in pain, as the car that hit him drives away. Charlie has to run to get to help and Amys horrified when she learns Jimmys been in an accident. Jack takes charge as they hurry to Jimmys assistance.

Xanthes excitement is at fever-pitch ahead of the upcoming school formal. But Garys increasingly concerned by the mounting costs, especially when he learns Xanthe has her heart set on a 600 dress. Desperate to avoid disappointing his princess, Gary promises Xanthe its not a problem.

Gary is concerned that Xanthe is struggling at school and cant help blaming himself for being an absent father. Hes determined to make sure she gets back on track but his wage as a cleaner wont cover the cost of a private tutor. Amy sympathises with his parenting guilt and offers to tutor Xanthe.

Pauls immediately jealous when he sees Terese doing the walk of shame, following a romantic date with Ryan. He rants about how Terese has no idea how slimy the guy is, and Amys alarmed if Paul goes after Ryan, he might discover her own past as a lingerie cleaner. Amy begs Ryan to stop seeing Terese, warning him that that Pauls already got a vendetta against him.

Its the night of the Erinsborough School Formal and everyone is dressing up, getting their photo taken and preparing for romance

Elly Conway has arrived in Erinsborough to take up a position teaching English at Erinsborough High. She’s staying with her Aunt Susan and Karl and says she’s thrilled to be with family and starting the new job, but when she sidesteps Ben’s questions, we get the sense that there’s more to the story.

Thrown by Belindas kiss, Steph goes into damage control. Belinda has no choice but to agree to Stephs demand to back off. She agrees to keep this to themselves, and Steph is confident that she can move on. Charlie, meanwhile, unloads to Toadie why is his mum kissing another woman. Does that mean Marks not in the picture anymore.

Working alone, Paige is startled as a figure appears at the kitchen door. It’s Jack, there to declare that his choice is made and he chooses her. Coming together in a sizzling kiss, it seems to be everything Paige has been hoping for… But as Jack springs awake in his bed, we soon realise it’s a dream. A delicious, anxiety-inducing dream. Jack is no closer to a decision at all.