Seasons & episodes

Joel and Toadie lose an old friend, but all is not what it seems when Bob makes a surprise return. Karl deals badly with Susan's revelation and reluctantly agrees to seek counselling. Ruth agrees to move away with Philip, but worries how the kids will take it.

Amy and Lance take a financial plunge when Amy's credit card spending gets out of control. Phil has managed to convince Ruth a move to Darwin is in their best interests, though Anne, Lance and Hannah refuse to budge. Bill toes the company line.

Lance and Amy get together to make a formidable sales team. How far will Joel go for money? A defiant Hannah makes moves to leave home and considers sharing a house with Teabag.

Tensions are rife in the Martin household. Meanwhile, the painting commission for Grease Monkeys is down to Anne and Fanto in a paint off. There's an accident at the Building site, and and Maurie relies on Bill's support.

Libby's investigations at the building site cause a clash with Bill. Susan admits her marriage is a wreck, and hope is pinned on whether Karl will visit the counsellor.

Lance's gambling addition has merely transferred itself from horses to lottery scratchcards. Joel and Amy kiss - is love about to blossom between them? It's confession time all around for Susan and Karl as they reveal how they really feel about Sarah and Martin.

Joel's stripping leads to a mauling. Karl and Susan are left reeling by one another's confessions, and the desperate situation builds to the point where Karl leaves. Libby discovers Bill may be in over his head.

Hannah continues to test her father's patience - will she obey his orders to steer clear of Teabag? Bill tells Anne he wants her back, and Karl gets his marital problems into perspective when he gets lost in the bush and meets a stranger.

It appears Karl is missing and has been involved in a high speed chase, and whilst Phil is enthused about the move to Darwin, Ruth has cold feet. Bill and Anne redefine their relationship. Police suspect foul play in a case of the missing doctor.

As Bill awaits news of Karl he appreciates Anne's support, but her proximity only brings home the painful fact that they are no longer together. Joel's interest in Amy grows and he considers whether the time is right to make a move.

Hannah gives up on staying in Erinsborough - or does she? As Tad starts his job at Grease Monkeys he is shortly sprung in a big way, and as Joel likes having Amy around he moves in with a passionate kiss to show her just how much.

When Joel hears Lance and Amy have been back together for sometime, he learns he has been played for a fool. Madge decides having Tad work at 'Grease Monkeys' could have it's advantages and asks him to spy for her. Paul and Teabag look set for a punch up.

Bill is given the tragic news that Sam may never walk again, and Teabag threatens Paul and Tad when they consider reporting him to the police.

Bill debates whether to confront Maurie with his suspicions, while Susan and Karl are distressed by his admissions. The date of the strip audition is fast approaching, and Joel is getting more and more anxious by the minute. Amy discovers the facts about Lance's new addiction.

The time arrives for Joel to do his audition at the hotel. Lance falls back into his 'scratchy' habit giving Ruth another reason to stay in Erinsborough, but Lance assures Ruth and Phil that his addiction is under control. Anne gives Amy an ultimatum.

Joel scores a date with the venue manager, Natalie. As Lance and Amy agree no more secrets, Lance's suspicion that Joel was interested in Amy is confirmed. Ruth desperately tries to persuade Phil to stay in Erinsborough, and a terrified Madge is harassed by an intruder to her home.

Hannah is determined to patch up her relationship with Paul. Just when Bill feels his life has started to look up, his worst fears are confirmed when Anne reveals she would be interested now in dating Fanto if he asked her out. Paul and Tad look set to reveal Teabag's true personality.

Libby's future comes into focus with the appearance of an old school friend who tells her stories of travel and adventure, and Natalie is seen kissing a young man goodbye, suggesting Joel isn't the only man in her life. Teabag continues to harass the Bishops.

Joel discovers his new love comes with a lot of baggage - including a 15-year-old son - while Toadie encourages Bill to play the field and forget Anne, who seems to share more than a passion for art with Fanto.

Life grows more painful for Bill. Ruth's dilemma weighs heavily. Amy's greed disturbs Lance.

Amy could be in hot water over the aeroplane game. Hannah sees Red, and Susan reads the riot act over the video contraband.

Paul is tempted to meet 'mystery woman'. Toadie finds the real Bob and a possible love interest. A video mix up could see Paul and Tad in hot water.

Amy's aeroplane crashes. Natalie lays some ground rules with Joel, and Hannah discovers Paul's love notes.

Hannah wants Paul out of her life. Karl's reputation as Dr. Love spreads through Erinsborough, and are Drew and Libby really right from each other?