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230 episodes · first aired 1986-01-20
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Sparks fly when Max's sister - Madge Mitchell - arrives in Ramsay St. 17-year-old Mike Young gets a job in the coffee shop. Max worries about property values and Paul returns from a three week convalescence whilst Shane accuses Zoe Davis of theft…
Des has a new admirer. Danny learns the identity of his new neighbour.
An innocent kiss between Daphne and Paul causes a stir just days before her and Des's wedding.
Danny is determined to earn enough money to take Marcie on a surfing holiday.
Paul's career takes off, and Madge starts to see Jim in a different light when he comforts her after a bad day.
Paul's personal problems grow worse as he causes a major feud at the Robinson's. Meanwhile, Madge manages to wangle herself an evening out with Jim.
Madge voices her disapproval over Daphne's past as a stripper. Danny gets a shock at work involving Marcie.
A lottery win enables Zoe to repay her debt to Shane.
The day before his wedding, Des recalls his past let-downs at the altar.
Preparations are afoot to celebrate the wedding of Des and Daphne, but disaster looms for Des.
The Ramsay Street residents try to come to terms with the events of Des and Daphne's wedding day. The police call on Max.
Helen plans to get her revenge on Douglas Blake.
Jim and Helen discover that Scott has been accused of a very serious crime.
Des and Daphne have a distressing encounter. Madge reveals the truth to Helen about her broken marriage. Clive and Shane go into business together.
Des is forced to take Zoe in as a lodger to avoid Eileen moving in. Daphne lays down some new ground rules between her and a disappointed Des. Jim continues his search for Scott.
Daphne takes a break and Zoe makes a disastrous attempt to run the coffee shop. News from the police brings Jim's search for Scott to an abrupt halt. The Police ask Jim to identify Scott's body.
Jim identifies a body. Clive and Shane fall for a sexy customer - with dire consequences, and Douglas Blake and Madge have a meeting at the hotel.
Zoe discovers the truth when Mike reveals who is responsible for his injuries. Scott contacts Jim after recovering from a vicious attack.
Scott Robinson returns home after his ordeal, much to Jim's relief. Madge and Helen set a trap to catch Douglas using the diamond from Madge's ring.
There's an unexpected new development in the plot to snare Douglas Blake. Beth Travers visits Shane and knocks Max for six.
Helen and Madge put their plan into action. Daphne returns - still very hung up on Des.
Mike faces his father. Revenge is sweet for Helen.
Daphne rehires Zoe.
Helen's daughter Rosemary Daniels arrives in Ramsay Street.
Rosemary causes disruption.
The Robinson household is divided when Rosemary offers Helen a high-powered managerial job.
Rosemary offers Des the management job after Helen declines it. Danny's scheme for computer betting ends in frustration.
Danny and Des find themselves in trouble with Max. There's a mixed reaction to Jim's news about Scott's new tutor, and Helen is upset that Rosemary did not offer Paul the job.
The hostility between Beth and Shane continues. Helen finds it hard to cope with Rosemary's desire to find her real mother.
Shane is at the mercy of Beth Travers, and Danny's computer race tips send Max into convulsions.
Rosemary finally meets her real mother, and Max is warned about his health.
Zoe applies for a job as Paul's secretary.
Convinced that he is going to die, Max tries to make peace with Ramsay Street.
Zoe is attracted to Jim, and Helen offers Shane a partnership.
Shane is stunned by Daphne's announcement.
The past catches up with Des.
Bradley causes havoc in Ramsay Street.
Max learns the truth about his health.
Max becomes the centre of attention. Meanwhile, Shane and Helen get on the road at last.
Scott clashes with Jim over his school work, and Bradley causes more trouble.
Scott turns to drink to try and solve his problems.
Andrea makes Des a risky offer.
Daphne and Zoe plan a night out for Max, and Paul and Helen make a discovery.
The Max Ramsay Appreciation Society makes plans for revenge.
The Ramsay Street vendetta against Max backfires. Mike falls in love, and Helen's surprise for Nikki goes wrong.
It's Max's birthday, but will anybody remember? Laura has problems with Nikki.
Jim finds himself the object of two women's affections.
Will Max spoil Shane and Daphne's engagement party?
Shane blames Des for the loss of a job. Des confides in Daphne.
Shane becomes more jealous of Des.
Dr Clive performs an emergency operation on Lucy. NB: Scott and Madge added to opening titles.
Jim and Paul reach crisis-point over Zoe.
Nikki and Laura are invited to two very different dinners.
Nikki is forced to make an important choice that will have repercussions on the rest of her life. A rival of Andrea's turns up.
Eileen wants Des to settle things with Andrea and Bradley. She makes a trip to Perth and plans to find out why Andrea left.
The bonds between Jim and Zoe are reinforced. They get to know each other more intimately, spending an evening together and have their fist kiss.
Danny finds that being an adult can be lonely. Des tries to become an attentive and fun father to Bradley.
Paul still does not accept the romance between Jim and Zoe, and he is reminded about some bitter memories from his own life.
Des seeks Daphne's advice about marriage.
The tension between Paul and Jim finally reaches breaking point, with discussions on the relationship between Zoe and Jim dragging on endlessly.
Despite Lucy's pleas, Paul leaves the Robinson house and moves into Lassiters.
The affects of Paul's departure are felt in the whole of Ramsay Street.
The disappearance of Lucy and Bradley provokes a search of the neighbourhood with everyone pitching in..
Daphne receives some shocking news and asks Des for advice. Zoe tries to establish a friendly relationship with Paul, but without success.
Madge's daughter, Charlene, arrives in Ramsay Street. She announces that her father's girlfriend is pregnant.
Mike and Charlene go job hunting. The tension between Madge and Charlene are not improving, so Helen suggests that one of them move in with her.
Daphne and Clive discover a different side of Mike when he reveals his plans to leave school to strike out on his own. Nikki breaks up with Mike. Charlene is determined to move in on him. Unaware that Charlene has been partly responsible for the breaking between Nikki and Mike, Helen makes arrangements with Madge for Charlene to move into the Robinson house to share Nikki's room...
Zoe has to make a difficult decision. A threat weighs on the relationship between Des and Andrea.
Zoe confides in Jim that Paul is behind the relaunch of Daphne's coffee shop, Daphne is angry with Zoe and Des decides to reveal his parenthood.
Eileen's revelations threaten Bradley's future. Shane is furious to learn that Paul was associated with the relaunch of the coffee shop. Zoe is pleased to learn that she will keep her job with Paul.
A mysterious stranger lurks on Ramsay Street. Des refuses to believe that Bradley is not his son. Eileen has lost the birth certificate that holds the truth.
The draw for the pancake competition causes uproar. Zoe dines with the Robinson's although tensions remain high. A stranger stalking Ramsay Street frightens Bradley. Mrs Mangels first appearance.
Des protects Bradley from Gavin McKinley, but Gavin threatens Des with the police because he wants custody of his son.
Things in the Ramsay house do not improve when Madge learns that Helen has shown Max how to make pancakes.
Eileen is determined to save Des from Andrea's hold. She is convinced that Gavin is telling the truth and disapproves of Andrea who is keeping Bradley away from him. Last appearance of Max Ramsay.
Bradley has to choose between fathers and Lucy's sex education class creates problems. Eileen calls upon Clive and Shane to help her catch Gavin. Des and Andrea arrive at the moment Clive forces Gavin to halt on the side of the road. Diplomatically, Clive takes the matter in hand.
Eileen hopes to bring a little Sunday tradition to the street. Shane's depression has dire consequences for Daphne. He feels bad for her and decides to break off their engagement,
Eileen fancies herself as the new Pavarotti, and a surprise visitor turns up at the Ramsay's. Daphne tries hard to reassure Shane, but her lack of confidence in him deepens. Jim and Zoe's weekend is a disaster.
Madge has a great deal more than the pancake competition on her mind. Fred and Madge do not reach an agreement upon their financial settlement,
Des and Daphne share an intimate dinner. Mrs Mangel succeeds in preventing Helen from winning the prize in the pancake contest.
Daphne shows Shane the door when he attempts to justify his behavior. Tom is furious and Shane decides to call off the engagement. Eileen tries to reunite Des and Daphne. First appearance of Tom Ramsay.
Mrs Mangel is put through the wringer. Clive finds an office job for Madge, but her first morning is a disaster.
A new client helps Shane get over losing Daphne. Madge realises that she and Shane have had a bad education and that that this is the source of all their troubles.
Daphne is hurt that Shane has recovered so quickly after the break-up of their engagement.
Madge is delighted to discover that she has a secret admirer.
Des hires Clive's services when he decides to go courting. Helen catches Debra kissing Shane. Jim continues to protect his relationship with Zoe while he can.
Des helps Daphne move into the coffee shop. Clive tries to convince Des that if he wants to win over Daphne, he will have to be more assertive.
Andrea gets a job and Paul gets caught out. The conflict between Paul, Helen and the Flemings gets so bad that Paul refuses to do business with them.
Zoe gets a threatening letter and Scott gets closer to Charlene. The way Debra has treated him hurts Shane. He starts to drink a bit to much and seeks consolation with Paul.
Jim has some important news. Clive's attempts to reconcile Des and Daphne do not come to fruition.Daphne is shocked by Des's lack of romanticism.
Madge and Charlene are finding it hard to get on with each other. Danny, jealous of the friendship between Tom and Mike, suceeds in convincing Tom to give him golf lessons. Lucy is recovering in hospital after the telephone incident.
Jim is worried about Lucy and gets angry when he finds out what happened. Zoe considers ending her relationship with Jim after he blames her for Lucy's predicament.
Zoe finally realizes that her relationship with Jim is over. Everyone at the Robinson house is pleased to learn that Lucy will fully recover.
Jim tries to come to terms with losing Zoe. Tom continues to train Mike. Danny and Shane are fed up with hearing about his achievements.
Clive offers Charlene some advice. Scott arranges a hotel room for himself and Charlene.
Scott abandons Charlene after she confesses that he isn't the first man in her life.
Charlene moves back into the Ramsay household. Scott and Charlene are banned from seeing each other. Clive feels ill after eating too much.
Charlene is shattered when she hears that her father does not want her to come home. Charlene and Scott attempt to sort out their differences,
Shane makes a fateful decision after being influenced by Tom's enthusiasm for Mike's diving activities. Charlene is concerned by her father's confession that he does not want her back with him. Tom renews his efforts to find Madge a husband.
To the great relief of Tom, Shane succeeds in performing a flawless dive. Jack takes it upon himself to discipline Bradly.
Des almost knocks Daphne over in his car. Andrea has to choose between Bradley and Jack.
Tom falls in love with his teacher, Jean, Nikki prepares for her date. Zoe returns home.
Zoe returns with a secret. Nikki goes on her date with Grant Kenny,
Bradley doesn't like the relationship between his Mum and Jack nor between Des and Daphne, He thinks no one is devoting enough time to him. Bradley and Lucy announce their engagement. Is Zoe pregnant?
Des attempts to convince Zoe to reconsider marrying Jim. Lucy and Bradley break off their engagement. Mike is angry with Nikki after finding out about her date. .
Mrs Mangel moves into Ramsay Street and wastes no time in living up to her reputation.
Zoe is rushed into hospital after she faints.
Nikki is flattered by Mike's efforts to defend her, While collecting money for charity, Mike, Nikki, Scott and Charlene are shocked by Mrs York's strange attitude. Des takes a stand to win Daphne.
Des proposes to Daphne, Lucy and Bradley make up and renew their engagement. Clive launches a new scheme.
Des offers the use of Eileen's house to Andrea. Jack and Andrea get engaged.
Madge is shocked when she learns of Mrs York's disastrous financial situation, Bradley has mixed reactions to his mothers engagement.
With Jack's approval Clive decides to organise a sale of his items in front of the coffee shop. Mrs Mangel is outraged and calls the police. Jack considers selling Lassiters.
Jack decides to sell the complex to Paul. Helen and Madge grow increasingly concerned for Mrs York.
Clive and Helen break into Mrs York's house and find her unconscious on the floor. Jack delays selling the complex to Paul, Zoe is discharged from Hospital.
Mrs York is very touched by the kindness shown by her neighbours, but after being discharged; Madge and Clive find that she has passed away, Andrea, Bradley and Jack depart on their European trip.
Debra tries to cause trouble between Paul and Shane, Paul loses his temper with Shane after a disaster at Lassiters.
Mrs York's funeral takes place and darkens the atmosphere. Fred wants Madge back . The conflict between Nikki and Mike worsens. Paul hires a private detective to help catch his spy.
Helen returns home with bad news about Laura's health. Madge is persuaded to accept Fred's dinner invitation. Mike rescues a surfer from the sea.
Nikki leaves Ramsay Street to join her sick mother in Charleville. Mike can't resist Cassie's charms. Mrs York's dog sadly passes away, Helen consoles Lucy. Charlene runs away to join Scott.
Mike skips his training session and makes a surprise discovery about his girlfriend. Zoe returns to work. Paul gives Shane his job back.
Jean takes Tom to the hospital to meet her husband. Mike and Cassie argue over her career.
Jean chooses her husband over Tom. Mike and Scott get kicked off the dive team. Charlene agrees to get some photos taken, unaware of what she has agreed to.
Cassie throws Scott and Charlene out after they have an argument. Daphne agrees to let Des have a bucks party, during which Des drinks too much. Danny announces he has got a job transfer.
Mike breaks up with Cassie. Scott, Charlene and Mike decide to return home. Daphne wrongly believes that Des has broken his arm.
Daphne gets a surprise visitor. Des and Daphne's wedding day finally arrives.
Scott, Charlene and Mike return home, Madge and Charlene have a big showdown, as do Jim and Scott. Des and Daphne leave for their honeymoon..
Shane finds himself in big trouble after the accident, and Zoe and Tony's romance blossoms.
Jim receives a phone call from Rosemary. Clive's family arrive. Des and Daphne enjoy their honeymoon,
Des' injury forces him and Daphne to return from their honeymoon early. Mike moves out of Clive's house. Paul gets jealous of Zoe's date.
Shane continues his search for the witness. Zoe gets angry at Paul but later makes up with him. Des and Daphne return home, Des has injured his back.
Shane considers escaping from his problems. Clive clashes with with his brother. N.B Charlene added to credits, Max, Danny and Zoe removed.
Graham apologises to Clive after he finds out the reason he gave up being a doctor. Madge and Charlene clash again. Shane struggles when he returns to driving.
Shane worries over the threat of prison, and quits being a chauffeur. Graham and Clive establish a much better relationship.
Mike moves out for a few days so that Des and Daphne can enjoy their honeymoon. Shane finds his witness.
Alex clears Shane of drink driving.
Lucy witnesses a break-in. Charlene becomes a reluctant babysitter.
Des and Daphne are horrified when Eileen says that she wants to move in with them. Clive gets a surprise visitor.
Mrs Mangels granddaughter, Jane moves into Ramsay Street.
Helen intervenes in a brawl between Scott and Paul. Madge and Eileen are left in charge of the coffee shop.
Jane is unpopular with Scott after she tells Madge that Charlene has been missing school. Clive comes to the aid of Charlene.
Madge is horrified that Charlene has deceived her about the baby.
Louise and Clive's relationship intensifies. Mrs Mangel and Eileen find out about the baby.
Charlene tells Scott the truth about the baby. Tom reacts strangely to a letter from Max.
Vicki is worried about Alex's threats. Eileen causes problems for the coffee shop.
Daphne is furious with Clive when she realises he is to blame for the coffee shop fiasco. Vicki is scared to return to her house.
Madge finds out the truth about Max and Tom's double dealing. Vicki confides in Clive. The truth about the baby is revealed.
Madge is devastated to find out how Charlene has lied to her about the baby.
Shane finds that he has to share his caravan home with a squatter. Vicki recognises the burglar.
Graham confronts Alex. Daphne tries to encourage Mike to ask Jane to the school dance.
Jane decides on a drastic course of action to attract Mike.
Charlene hatches a plan to make Jane more attractive, Clive spots Alex and gives chase.
Eileen makes some salmon mousse, and tries to force coffee shop customers to buy it. Alex is taken to hospital. Charlene's plan to give Jane a makeover continues.
Eileen is using old food in the mousse, causing a bout of illness. Madge is trying to get Susan to stay. Scott and Charlene cannot wait for Jane's big dress reveal.
Daphne is still in bed ill and everyone is worried. Mike is speechless with Jane’s new look. They all head off to the dance but everything does not go as planned and Jane runs off.
Scott and Charlene are home from the dance early and tell Sue that Mike walked home alone. Daphne is not eating and Des is concerned that she also might be pregnant. Meanwhile Paul has plans for Patty to stay longer and invites her out to dinner.
Daphne's condition worsens and she is taken to hospital, in serious condition. Madge struggles to adapt to new technology.
As Daphne hovers between life and death, Clive face a crisis of confidence in his medical ability. Madge gets a surprise visitor.
Madge wants to know why her father has arrived on Ramsay Street without her mother.
Paul is determined to punish Scott and Lucy. Jim returns home from his trip. Zoe receives a tempting offer.
Madge discovers the secret surrounding her fathers arrival. Madge starts her new job.
Jim meets up with Ruth, a woman he met on the plane. Susan goes for a job interview. Madge and Clive come up with a scheme to get rid of her father.
Jim invites Ruth to stay with the Robinsons after she has money trouble. Clive becomes increasingly involved with baby Sam. Madge and Toms Mum arrives.
Helen goes on a date with Dan Ramsay. Susan begins working for Paul. Zoe has money troubles.
Tom leaves to visit his new Granddaughter. Daphne returns home from hospital. Clive has another plan to get the Ramsay's back together. Mrs Mangel is horrified by a letter.
Mrs Mangel forbids Jane from seeing Mike, resulting in them meeting up in secret.
Mrs Mangel reads a shocking letter about Mike and is determined to keep him away from Jane, she also visits the school to share her concerns.
Jane stands up to her mother and defends Mike. The mystery letter writer is uncovered.
Edna asks Dan for a divorce but has a shock when she visits the registry office. Jane threatens to leave home. Mike's innocence is proven.
Scott, Charlene, Mike and Jane confront Sue about the letters, resulting in Sue getting punched. Madge is shocked after finding out about her parents marriage.
Bill Parker threatens to sue Mike, Scott, Charlene and Jane because of what happened to his daughter, Sue. Clive's latest plan ends in a proposal.
Edna and Dan decide to tie the knot after 50 years. Rosemary lands Paul a new business deal.
Paul's new new business deal means a major upheaval for Ramsay Street, Scott comes up with a plan to make money.
Dan and Edna get married. Jim and Ruth find they have a lot in common. Mike and Scott start writing a pop song.
Madge suspects that her son, Henry, may be responsible for the burglary. Scott and Mike complete their song and start dreaming of stardom. Warwick Capper guest stars.
Paul tells Helen about the plans for Ramsay Street. Charlene is determined to land a job as a cheerleader.
The Ramsay Street residents are told of the redevelopment plans. Clive manages to get Charlene and Jane a cheerleader audition.
Des and Daphne disagree over whether to accept Paul's offer. Clive plans to take action.
Charlene is left bitterly disappointed after her audition.
After Jim and Des refuse to sell their property, Peter comes up with a drastic plan. Jane and Charlene fall out.
Sue Parker plays a nasty trick on Scott. Paul pulls out of the deal to demolish Ramsay Street.
Scott and Mike turn up for the bogus appointment. Lucy encourages her Dad to have a relationship with Ruth.
Charlene gets revenge on Sue Parker. Des and Daphne fret about not being pregnant yet. Scott's dreams of becoming a rock star are shattered.
Scott is jealous when Charlene gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Paul discovers that Ruth has been lying to Jim. Des accidentally takes a sleeping potion.
Jane finds Mike and Nikki in each others arms, after Nikki returns to Erinsborough. Ruth threatens to return to England, before declaring her love for Jim.
Jane's jealousy of Nikki causes a rift between her and Mike. Madge cant get on with the house keeper resulting in a public outburst.
Madge keeps her job, and is later offered a new role. Jane is upset by the way Mike is treating her, leading to a confrontation. Hilda's secret is discovered, costing her her job and a trip to the Police.
Mike sets Nikki straight about their relationship. Mrs Mangel offers her services as a house keeper. Madge accepts Paul's job offer.
An old friend of Helen comes for a visit. Madge leaves for her training course.
Laura argues with Nikki after experiencing a little pain during a jog. Helen is concerned about a note found at her husbands grave.
Helen discovers a well kept secret which causes her to break off links with Laura. Scott and Charlene organise a cricket match for charity.
Helen makes amends with Laura, then invites her to visit Rosemary in the States with her. The charity cricket match takes place.
Charlene wants to have fun whilst her Mum is away. Des is not happy with Philip staying.
Nikki and Laura finally sort out their relationship. Clive returns from his Grandfathers funeral
Paul disapproves of Clive's plan to trick his Uncle Ted by pretending to be the perfect example of a successful married man.
Shane and Scott are concerned by Charlene's drinking. Uncle Ted stays longer than expected, which means that Clive and Sue must continue pretending to be the perfect couple.
Paul's relationship with Sue is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Terri, but he tears it up before reading it.
Ted confronts Clive about his 'unfaithful Wife' after he sees Paul kissing Susan, causing Clive to confess the truth to him. Ted decides to leave and visit his brother. Paul gets a phone call from prison.
Charlene is led astray by Warren. Paul decides to visit Terri in hospital, and hears some shocking news.
Ray blames Charlene when Warren ends up in hospital. By spreading a false rumour about Warren and Charlene, Sue succeeds in making Scott jealous.
Ray and Charlene go to the hospital where Warren tells them what has happened. Charlene feels the whole world is against her.
Charlene anxiously awaits the return of her mother and decides to run away to avoid facing the consequences of her actions.
Lucy is ill so Jim allows her to take the day off, though Scott believes she is faking her illness. Lucy tries to rescue a Cat whilst walking to the coffee shop.
Madge and Ray come to an understanding, Lucy is trapped.
Lucy is found, but has lost her sight, Scott is stressed about the exams.
Paul and Jim attend Terri's funeral. Lucy remains in hospital.
Paul makes Madge an offer. Ruth decides to fly back to England, until Lucy intervenes.
Lucy finds it increasingly difficult to keep her secret. Ruth leaves for England.
Scott changes his mind about cheating in his exam.
Shane and Jane's disappearance causes concern. Ray offers to lend Madge money to buy the house.
The wanderers return to a 'warm' reception after a long night in the bush. Susan contemplates her relationship with Clive.
Mike becomes jealous about Jane and Shane.
Shane asks Jane for a date. Susan tells Clive that she doesn't love him.
Helen's unexpected return from America is shrouded in mystery. Paul is jealous of Clive and Susan. Eileen's handbag gets stolen.
Eileen loses her voice as a result of the theft. Shane applies for a bank loan.
Shane chases and manages to catch the purse-snatcher.
Helen reveals the reason she returned home early. Daphne's decision to take Kelly under her wing meets with general disapproval.
Scott's driving lessons from Paul are not going well. Kelly returns with Paul's car. Kelly and Eileen continue to argue, resulting in a spicy outcome.
Jane has to choose between Mike and Shane. Des is having the birthday blues. Madge gets some good news about Henry.
Des suffers from a mysterious illness. Susan makes a confession to Clive. Paul wants Susan to go on a business trip with him.
Helen gets a phone call from the USA. Des' surprise birthday party takes place and Clive makes an astonishing diagnosis.
Susan and Clive get engaged and promptly decode on a wedding date. Scott is thrilled by Jim's surprise present, but an engagement ring and a pram herald a disaster that shocks the whole of Ramsay Street.
Scott is taken to hospital in a critical condition and has to undergo surgery.
Jane rekindles her old relationship with Mike. Charlene visits Scott in hospital to make a confession. Shane and Mike are about to come to blows.
An unexpected visitor causes a disturbance at the coffee shop. Mike and Shane agree to get the gloves on, while Des and Clive agree to train them and Jim agrees to referee. But Clive has a plan...
Daphne stands bail for Kelly. Shane gives Kelly a job, but not for long.
Threats are the order of the day on Ramsay Street, but which are real and which are imagined?
Charlene and Kelly form an unlikely alliance as they both look for work. What has Mrs Mangel done with Len and why has she taken to midnight gardening?
The secret in Mrs Mangels garden is unearthed. Dan returns, to become Shane's new trainer.
A training session in the gym develops into a tense confrontation. The big fight begins to divide the neighbourhood.
Shane and Mike square up for the big fight - will sanity prevail?
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