Season 13

Jan 20, 1997 · 22 min

Mal's life hangs in the balance as Karl struggles to save his son. Lou's emotional u-turn leaves everyone baffled. Ruth and Phil decide to stay apart - but can they live without each other?

Jan 21, 1997 · 22 min

Phil and Ruth are having difficulty staying away from each other. Lou's card night comes up trumps in the form of a friendship with Harold. Billy refuses to forgive Toadie for his interference with Anne's Christmas present.

Jan 22, 1997 · 22 min

Billy is determined to prove to himself that he can do wild things without Toadie around. Darren and Libby patch up their differences and Vince continues to annoy the girls at Number Thirty.

Jan 23, 1997 · 22 min

Catherine devises a plan to get rid of Vince. Karl has gained the reputation of an incompetent doctor and Toadie decides to leave Erinsborough.

Jan 24, 1997 · 22 min

Harold and Lou try to organise a friendly scrabble game, which turns into a full-on battle. Billy and Anne seem destined never to get together. Karl is not happy when he finds out about Billy's bungy-jumping adventure.

Jan 27, 1997 · 22 min

Lou and Harold both want to buy the same bus - for very different reasons. Mal and Catherine's romance is causing trouble with Catherine's housemates and Billy and Toadie just can't seem to work out their differences. *First appearance of Lisa Elliott

Jan 28, 1997 · 22 min

Catherine, Jo and Sarah stop quarrelling and get a new flatmate. Toadie prepares to leave Ramsay Street for a life in the country, but will anyone stop him?

Jan 29, 1997 · 22 min

Libby joins the men at Handy Sam's, and finds life as a labourer is hard work. Lance receives some humiliating news - but will he accept it without a fight?

Jan 30, 1997 · 22 min

Libby plays a workers prank on Darren, but he has the last laugh. Debbie approaches Phil about taking over the coffee shop, but Phil wants a written proposal.

Jan 31, 1997 · 22 min

Toadie gets the better of Karl - again. Susan must give Lance the benefit of the doubt or risk him giving up school. Is Debbie ready to run her own business?

Feb 3, 1997 · 22 min

Debbie finds a new investor for the Coffee Shop in Joanna. Philip joins the Parent Teacher Association to be with Ruth. Toadie and Lance break Susan's sentimentally-prized vase.

Feb 4, 1997 · 22 min

Philip and Ruth find working together quite difficult. Debbie and Philip's relationship crumbles over Debbie's plans for the Coffee Shop. Toadie's damage to Susan's irreplaceable heirloom is discovered.

Feb 5, 1997 · 22 min

The bus is in a decrepit state, but Lou and Harold are fired up with enthusiasm. Rumours circulate about a romance between Ruth and Phil. A letter arrives for Harold from an unknown woman.

Feb 6, 1997 · 22 min

Harold is less than happy with Madge's meddling. Mal won't teach Catherine to drive - but will she find a willing teacher in time to pass her test? Anne and Hannah hit upon a brilliant idea and are convinced they won't get caught.

Feb 7, 1997 · 22 min

Darren leaves Catherine in the country after an argument during their driving lesson. Hannah and Anne wag school and almost get sprung. Madge can't live with Claudia a second longer.

Feb 10, 1997 · 22 min

Anne and Hannah's wicked web unravels when Susan fails to be deceived. Claudia comes between Harold and Madge but should Madge pass on her farewell letter. Catherine and Darren share feelings that will only get them into trouble.

Feb 11, 1997 · 22 min

Cath and Darren have to do something about the attraction they can't help but feel for each other. Harold decides to go after Claudia, leaving Madge worried that he won't return. Ruth and Phil feel that power may be going to Susan's head when she gives Anne and Hannah a harsh punishment.

Feb 12, 1997 · 22 min

Susan gets on the wrong side of her students. Catherine's driving lessons are a disaster. Debbie and Philip's rift is far from being resolved.

Feb 13, 1997 · 22 min

Lou's got money-making plans to help everyone out. Debbie turns out to be the boss from hell in her new job at the coffee shop. Toadie thinks Lou is receiving stolen goods.

Feb 14, 1997 · 22 min

Toadie and Lance do some detective work - but are Toadie's suspicions justified? Madge and Harold run into some trouble with Claudia. Charity begins at Lou's home and it may cause him problems with the law.

Feb 17, 1997 · 22 min

Harold and Madge have to make an important decision regarding their future. Debbie and Phil make peace for the moment, but Phil's first pizza delivery ends in disaster. Lou discovers the identity of his mystery dobber, and Toadie is in deep strife.

Feb 18, 1997 · 22 min

Debbie displays poor management at the coffee shop, and Jo gives her an ultimatum. Lou tries to defend his honour, but his discount television causes a dangerous accident. Hannah has had enough of Susan's meddling.

Feb 19, 1997 · 22 min

Susan gets the feeling everyone thinks she's become a monster since getting the promotion at school. It looks like Billy's going to miss out on Anne because he doesn't tell her how he really feels. Can Darren and Cath control their feelings for each other?

Feb 20, 1997 · 22 min

Billy feels he may haved missed the boat with Anne. Harold proposes to Madge. Darren and Catherine can't deny their feelings any longer, but their kiss doesn't go unwitnessed.

Feb 21, 1997 · 22 min

Anne goes out with another guy, and it looks like Billy has lost his chance. Harold and Madge decide to get married all over again. Catherine confesses to Mal that she kissed Darren.

Feb 24, 1997 · 22 min

Lou is caught out hiring a stripper for Harold's buck's night. Toadie and Lance send Debbie on a wild goose chase. Darren and Mal have a punch-up over Catherine, and Libby finds out.

Feb 25, 1997 · 22 min

Darren has shattered Mal's happiness with Cath, and his own happiness with Libby. Toadie makes a date with two gorgeous girls. Harold and Madge believe a stripper is coming to Harold's buck's night.

Feb 26, 1997 · 22 min

Mal's time with Catherine is over, and he makes a momentous decision about his future. Harold and Madge reaffirm their vows in a beautiful ceremony. Billy decides to tell Anne his true feelings, but once again his attempt is thwarted.

Feb 27, 1997 · 22 min

Ruth has trouble finding the courage to ask Phil on a big dinner date. Ramsay Street has a new resident from the country. Anne's disgusted with Billy and Justin's behaviour at the beach.

Feb 28, 1997 · 22 min

Tim and Susan form a strong bond. Philip and Ruth's date gets off to a side splitting start, but ends well. Billy declares his love for Anne.

Mar 3, 1997 · 22 min

Philip and Ruth can't contain their true feelings any longer. Toadfish admires Lance's cartoon skills and decides to start up a school comic strip. Justin has it in for Billy over their fight for Anne.

Mar 4, 1997 · 22 min

Anne gives up on men after Justin reveals his true self. Tim and Susan strike up a friendship. Toadie and Lance's comic strip takes a turn toward bad taste.

Mar 5, 1997 · 22 min

Lisa is shocked to find an unflattering caricature of herself drawn by the students. Tim seems to like Susan just a bit too much. Ruth and Phil strike opposition from Debbie that threatens to end their relationship.

Mar 6, 1997 · 22 min

Debbie is caught out sabotaging Phil and Ruth's relationship. Lou finds a second hand car for Karl - but Karl leaves him in the lurch. Has Darren ruined his very last chance with Libby?

Mar 7, 1997 · 22 min

Lou can't sell the car he bought. Cath still wants Mal. Darren goes to desperate measures to win Libby back. Billy and Anne realise friendship isn't enough for either of them.

Mar 10, 1997 · 22 min

Libby says no to Darren's marriage proposal. Mal doesn't want Catherine coming overseas with him. Anne thinks Billy's the biggest sleaze in the world.

Mar 11, 1997 · 22 min

Darren looks like he is coming close to running off the rails. Mal and Catherine say goodbye to Ramsay Street. Billy and Anne finally get together.

Mar 12, 1997 · 22 min

Billy receives a blast from the past that may affect his budding relationship with Anne. Philip and Ruth are finding it difficult to be alone. Toadie confronts Tim about his crush on Susan.

Mar 13, 1997 · 22 min

Jo tries to help Lou out with his used car business. Tim does not want to face school after hearing the rumours about him and Susan. Lance and Hannah steal Lisa's bike.

Mar 14, 1997 · 22 min

Lance and Hannah try to do Lisa a good turn, which backfires. Karl's new car is repossessed, causing much amusement to the neighbours. Phil and Ruth finally find some privacy - or do they?

Mar 17, 1997 · 22 min

Toadie and Lance have a devious idea to make themselves some serious cash. Ruth and Phil's romance is growing stronger - but can Phil cope with Ruth's extroverted ways? Tim's tutorials with Susan leap to a passionate response.

Mar 18, 1997 · 22 min

Phil and Ruth decide to make some personal compromises for their relationship. Toadie's plan to get money out of Jo backfires. Tim drops a bombshell on Susan.

Mar 19, 1997 · 22 min

Phil and Ruth decide to make some personal compromises for their relationship. Toadie's plan to get money out of Jo backfires. Tim drops a bombshell on Susan.

Mar 20, 1997 · 22 min

Despite his bravado, Darren is beginning to lose control. Lou tells Darren it's time he got his act together. Anne's shortcut with her essay ends in embarrassment.

Mar 21, 1997 · 22 min

Darren looks like he's slipping downhill fast, but Marlene won't give up on him. Lisa and Sarah have housemate problems. Anne thinks forging a signature might get her out of trouble, but will it have the opposite effect?

Mar 24, 1997 · 22 min

Anne's forged note gets handed into Lisa, landing Anne and Billy in more hot water. Lisa offers a room at number thirty to Darren, and Sarah is not impressed. Tim sends Susan a letter which falls into Karl's hands.

Mar 25, 1997 · 22 min

Anne finally tells Ruth the truth about the forged signature. Hannah pals up with Sarah and changes her image. Karl has a confrontation with Tim over his feelings for Susan.

Mar 26, 1997 · 22 min

Susan returns to Erinsborough to sort out the mess she left behind. Anne promises Billy she'll support him, despite a temporary ban placed on their relationship. Toadie and Lance plan the party of the century.

Mar 27, 1997 · 22 min

Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.

Mar 28, 1997 · 22 min

Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.