Seasons & episodes

Josh steels himself for bad news, while Dorothy traces Louise Daniels in the hope of discovering the truth about Helen's marriage. Joe and Melanie decide to give their relationship another chance.

Madge makes a major sacrifice for the sake of the school. Glen gives Joe romantic advice, and Madge clashes with Brenda over her babysitting methods. Melanie phones Joe in the dead of night.

Joe and Melanie have the perfect vacation after admitting their true feelings for each other, while Brenda teaches Toby a lesson he won't forget in a hurry. Helen is stunned when she finally discovers the truth about her marriage.

Helen's dreams of happiness are shattered by Michael's revelation. Paul has some ideas for a new investment on his birthday. Pam receives worrying news about one of her children, and Josh's blindness leads him into danger.

Lucy makes a commitment to Josh, and Adam tells his parents about his plans for the future. Paul and Caroline get stuck out in the bitter cold after the vineyard trip.

Things look grim for Caroline and Paul as they battle to survive. Pam attempts to persuade Brad to complete his education. Todd and Jim search for Paul in the bush.

Paul settles his differences with Jim, Brenda's surprise visitor brings her a few headaches. Dorothy is persuaded to enter politics, and Michael Daniels has important news for Helen.

Helen has a difficult decision to make after meeting Louise Daniels. Madge and Harold bid farewell to Ramsay Street and embark on their camping trip. Jim is offered work in Japan, but will he accept? Madame Zolga predicts more bad times ahead, and what is the real reason for Guy's sudden visit?

Paul and Glen call a truce... but how long can it last. Josh comes clean to Lucy after his eyesight returns, and Joe tells Simon what really happened during the Dream Date holiday. Gaby blames Glen for ruining the opening night of the boutique.

Joe explains to Toby how Simon feels - he is entitled to be upset, just as they would be if Melanie dumped then. Simon comes round to see Melanie so Joe ushers the kids out. He thinks Melanie and Joes relationship is a holiday romance. Doug and Joe are laughing about the trick they played on Harold.

Pam tells Brad off for not tidying up the house but Brad is more interested in driving Adams car Pam agrees that he and Gabby can share it with her. She does not think Madge and Harold would approve of Guy staying in the house. Brad asks Joe if he has any part-time work going, but plays down his skills as much as possible Joe shows Pam an engagement ring that he's bought for Melanie.

Helen breaks some bad news to the residents of Ramsay Street, and Brad attempts to rid himself of his unwanted jacket. Joe and Melanie worry about Toby, while Felicity Brent attempts to dash Dorothy's hopes of political success.

The day of the council election arrives, but Dorothy is less than positive of a victory. Glen plays emotional games with Gaby, and Helen and Joe join Madge for Harold's memorial service. Jim is lulled into a false sense of hope by Glen and Paul.

Dorothy finds out who told Felicity about her background, while Guy does his best to avoid an old flame. Todd and Josh think they know who the murderer is, and Paul is left fuming when Christina invites Glen round for dinner.

Melanie suspects Toby has been stealing again, and Todd and Josh go to the police with new evidence in the case against Alec Brewster. Doug finds a substitute cook while Pam is working nights. Brenda is hoping for romance from a married man - does he feel the same way or is she heading for a fall?

Joe and Melanie consider an addition to the family, while Doug's plans for a romantic dinner with Pam are dashed. Unlucky-in-love Josh vows to give up women, but will he be able to stick to it?

Todd and Brad resort to desperate measures in an attempt to win their bet. Pam believes Doug and Brenda are having an affair, and Lucy tries to seduce Josh. Gaby is left feeling Glen's social skills leave a lot to be desired.

Gaby realises what has been bothering Glen and tries to solve the problem. Brenda turns on the waterworks to get Doug's attention, and an armed robbery at Lassiters put Caroline's life in danger.

Joe discovers Melanie had an affair with Paul, while Christina anxiously awaits news of her sister after the shooting. Dorothy's decisions at her first council meeting risk bringing an end to her friendship with Helen, and the robbery puts temptation in Paul's path.

Joe and Melanie's wedding plans hit rocky ground, and Helen refuses to listen to Dorothy's explanations. Lucy is in despair over her poor school performance. Paul puts his plan to defraud the insurance company into action, but he doesn't count on being blackmailed by the Lassiter's thief.

Toby makes a discovery in the lake. Melanie moves in with Dorothy, while Christina attempts to play matchmaker. After an argument with his father Toby runs away, and Paul's future lies in Caroline's hands.

Toby discovers that life as a runaway is far more frightening than he imagined. Paul sets a trap for the hotel robber, while the search for Toby brings a temporary truce between Helen and Dorothy. Caroline attempts to clear Paul's name.

Glen finds out that Gaby has been spending time with Guy. Now the thief has been captured, scheming Paul has some tricky questions to answer. Gaby is stunned by when she sees Doug and Brenda in a passionate embrace.

Lucy considers a career in advertising. Gaby tells her mother to leave Doug after his affair with Brenda, and Josh is seen all dressed up - who could he be meeting? Brad's detective work reveals something completely unexpected.