Episode title: 0322
Australian airdate: 19/08/86
UK airdate: 01/02/88
UK Gold: 25/01/94
Writer: Ysabelle Dean
Director: Max Varnel
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Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Deserted Quarry
As Clive is about to walk away he shouts to Alex that the world would be a better place without him. He walks away. Alex pleads with him not to leave him.
Clive's car
Clive thinks for a minute, then despite himself gets a length of rope out of his boot.
The Coffee Shop
Des is worn out after filling in for Daphne. Eileen comes out to talk to him, but Des sends her back to the kitchen(!)
Charlene, Scott and Mike are just off home. Charlene says she's got a plan for Jane - a few days and they won't recognise her.
Des relents and says that Eileen can come out for five minutes!
The Kitchen
Eileen sniffs some salmon and says she'll put it in a salmon mousse. Mike says that Daphne was going to throw the salmon out but Eileen says it's perfectly OK.
Outside the Coffee Shop
Kate is making another puppet for Vicky. Clive wonders if she's over what happened. Clive says he wonders if Alex Carter knew what he was doing when he threatened Vicky.
Kate tells Clive she can see there's something on his mind. Clive picks up the puppets. Clive admits through the puppets that he saw Alex and chased him to a quarry. He says he had to power to turn and walk away forever, but instead he hauled him to safety, drove him to hospital and called the police. But Clive just feels numb, like he betrayed Graham. He loves his family, but doesn't think he's done any of them justice.
Clive's
Clive is still feeling down, but Kate says that Graham would be proud of his actions with Alex. She reminds him that he was the one who helped Vicky.
Clive tells Vicky that they've caught Alex. She hugs him tightly and gives her the new puppet. It's called Socrates, meaning very wise - just like Kate.
The Coffee Shop
Mrs Mangel comes in to buy a quiche, but they're sold out. Eileen comes out with some salmon mousse, giving one to Des. Eileen tells Mrs Mangel that she thinks Daphne is pregnant(!) Mrs Mangel asks for three more so she can have them for her dinner tonight.
In the kitchen, Eileen gives some of the salmon mousse to the cat.
Ramsays
Charlene comes in to find the house deserted. Madge comes out telling her that Susan and Sam are both asleep. She tells Madge that Mike got the highest mark for the maths test because Jane let him win on purpose. Madge says it's silly to do badly on purpose. Charlene tells Madge that she only got 53.5% for the test, but Charlene says that at least if she's dumb, she won't put guys off(!)
Robinsons
Helen shows Jane a sparkly blue dress and she goes to try it on.
Lucy opens the door to Mrs Mangel who is looking for Jane. Jane comes out wearing the dress and Mrs Mangel tells her not to waste Helen's time - you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Jane translates for Lucy - "When you're as ugly as me, you might as well put a paper bag over your head and be done with it." She goes to change, upset. Helen glowers at Mrs Mangel.
Ramsay Street
It's raining!!!!!!!!! Jane meet Scott, Charlene and Mike on the street. Mrs Mangel is just off to her lollipop lady's job but says she's got a bit of a stomachache. Scott tells Jane that he hopes she's going to come to the dance with him and Charlene. Charlene is impressed with Scott's compassion.
The Office
Helen is sewing the dress for Jane and Madge hopes everything will go well for her. Madge offers to help sew the dress at lunchtime.
The Coffee Shop
Mike and Des are holding the fort and Eileen is in the kitchen. She keeps trying to force the salmon mousse on customers.
Mrs Mangel comes in for a glass of iced water - she's feeling quite off colour. Apparently she liked the mousse, but Jane and Len wouldn't touch it.
The Office
Madge and Helen are working on the dress when Charlene and Jane come in. Charlene says she's going to buy her dress from the op shop for $10! Charlene shows Jane a magazine of hairstyles.
The Coffee Shop
Eileen serves the salmon mousse to Madge and Helen. She is delighted that they like it. Des is fed up of Eileen forcing the mousse on the customers!
Helen asks Jane to pop over tonight to try on the newly-altered dress.
Scott, Charlene and Mike sit at a table.
MIKE: Here she comes, everyone order salmon mousse or we'll never hear the end of it!
Eileen takes their order and they all order salmon mousse, apart from Charlene who orders a salad sandwich. She says she doesn't like fish.
Eileen stalks off to the kitchen.
Clive's
Clive, Kate and Vicky have been visiting Graham who is feeling much better. Vicky says she'll miss Clive and Lucy when they go back to the country. Kate starts haranguing Clive about taking in Susan and Sam again. He says he's quite pleased to be back in medicine again.
The back of the Coffee Shop
Eileen, Des and Mike find the cat that Eileen has been feeding dead in a bin bag. Eileen says at least he had a last decent meal with the salmon mousse. Des and Mike do the maths - Mrs Mangel is sick as well. Eileen says it couldn't possibly be her mousse, but Des says it's the only explanation.
DES: We sold twenty-six salmon mousses today. And we've got one extremely dead cat.

Episode title: 0324
Australian airdate: 21/08/86
UK airdate: 03/02/88
UK Gold: 27/01/94
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Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Robinsons
Mike is stunned speechless by Jane's transformation, but Charlene and Scott congratulate her warmly saying that she looks great. Scott tells Mike that he'd better ask Jane to the dance before someone else does, but instead he bolts from the room.
Charlene goes to follow Mike, but Scott stops her.
Clarkes
Daphne is in bed. Des and Mike have had a postcard from Bradley. Mike tells Des that he's made a real fool of himself and really hurt Jane's feelings. Des tries not to laugh and tells him to make a stand - he's got to go for it with Jane. Mike says she's probably going with someone else by now but Des reminds him this all only happened fifteen minutes ago(!)
Des makes Mike ring Jane up and invite her to the dance. She says she'd love to. Jane is chuffed to bits.
Ramsays, the following morning
Madge is ironing a dress for Charlene to wear to the dance, but she doesn't like it. Tom comes out and sits down for breakfast. Charlene tells Madge that Scott thinks she should stay at school too. Madge is surprised but pleased.
Robinsons
Helen is making breakfast and chatting to Scott about Jane. Helen says everyone should stop being so impressed by surface appearances. Helen says that Mike and Scott shoudl have notcied that Jane is a very pretty girl underneath all the seriousness.
Jane comes in (back to her old self) and tells them that Mike has asked her to the dance. Helen and Scott are pleased. Also, Mrs Mangel is on the mend.
Clarkes
Mike is trying to decide what to wear to the dance. Des is distracted because Daphne is still ill. Des starts trying to help Mike to select a shirt but is no help at all(!)
Clive's
Kate is packing up the family's things ready to return to the country. Vicky says that she'll miss Lucy but they can be penpals instead. Clive comes in saying he's been on a mission! He gets them to close their eyes while quietly bringing in Graham on a crutch with a bandage around his head. When they open their eyes they hug Graham tightly.
The Office
Madge is back late from lunch because she has been looking for a dress for Charlene.
The biker chick comes in. She tells Madge that Shane has gone away to try out his bike for a few days.
Madge starts to gossip to Helen, but Helen tells her to get to work quickly. Then she tells Madge that the new computer is arriving tomorrow!
Clive's
Graham, Kate and Vicky are having some family time. Clive gives Graham a checkup and Kate brings Graham some lunch.
Graham asks Clive if he's heard any more about Alex Carter. Clive says his trial won't be heard for a long time.
Graham tells Clive that he doesn't have to take over at the surgery - he can just stay until the locum arrives.
The Waterhole
Tom is telling the biker chick that he misses his kids - you never realise what kids mean until they've gone. He says he's very lonely at times - Madge is all he has left.
Robinsons
Scott, Charlene, Mike and Jane are home from school and making up juice and pieces of cake for themselves. Scott and Charlene go off to look at what Scott is wearing to the dance leaving Jane and Mike alone. They chat awkwardly and Jane says how grateful she is for Mike inviting her to the dance. She kisses him on the cheek.
Ramsays
Madge has got a dress for Charlene to wear to the dance and is doing her hair. Charlene says that maybe they could compromise - she wants to be a motor mechanic and there's a lot of opportunity in it. Madge wants her to keep up with her schooling and Charlene promises to finish her HSC. Charlene says she doesn't mind if Madge calls her "Charlene" instead of "Lenny" anymore.
Robinsons
Everyone is dressed up and ready to go to the dance. Helen is going to be the chauffeur.
Clive's
Graham is lying on the sofa. He tells Clive that he did everything right with Alex - there's no need for revenge.
School Dance
The gang arrive in great excitement.
Ramsays
Tom is nursing Sam happily. He and Madge reminisce about the past. Tom says it's no use arguing with your kids because they'll just do what they want anyway.
School Dance
Jane has had a really good time at the dance. Just then, a girl called Sue comes up and sneers at Jane. Mike defends her and Scott and Charlene tell Sue to get lost. Sue tells Jane she's a dag whatever she looks like. Jane is upset. When Sue has gone, Jane says that Sue is right - Mike can do better than her. Mike tries to protest but Jane runs off.

Episode title: 0326
Australian airdate: 25/08/86
UK airdate: 05/02/88
UK Gold: 31/01/94
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Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Hospital
Daphne is rushed in unconscious on a stretcher. Des is practically beside himself and is irritable with the doctor. The doctor tells Des that Daphne has meningitis, but she'll be OK with the right antibiotics. Des turns on Clive and asks why he didn't diagnose it correctly in the first place.
The Office
Helen is trying to placate a customer. Their car didn't turn up to pick them up from the airport, so they've cancelled all their booking with Lassiters. Helen can't understand what happened.
Paul asks Madge if she did the booking list. Madge says she did but Helen sees that she hasn't written the stuff into log book. Madge says that it's not her job to.
Paul tells Madge that from now on she'll be using the computer. She isn't keen - she'd rather type out the lists. But Paul insists that she'll soon get the hang of it - he needs a secretary who won't be obsolete in the computer age.
Hospital
Mrs Mangel runs in to Clive and Des in the waiting room. Mrs Mangel thanks Clive profusely for helping her and praises his talents. Des glowers in the background. Clive tells Mrs Mangel about Daphne's illness.
When Mrs Mangel has gone, Des continues to berate Clive. Clive says that it's very rare in Daphne's age group and difficult to diagnose early. He says Daphne will be OK, but he and Des both look worried.
Caravan
Shane has just come back from a bike ride and is telling Paddy about it. Paddy is getting restless but she does like being with Shane. Shane asks Paddy if she wants to come to Brisbane with him - he wants to go up there to see his mum and dad. She agrees, but says that Paul won't be very impressed.
The Office
Madge is struggling with the computer. Paul comes in and is horrified to find that Madge has accidentally deleted all the data. Madge shouts that she never wanted to use the computer anyway and then storms out.
Helen says that Paul must make allowances for Madge, but he's unmoved - he says Madge refuses to learn.
Des rings Helen to tell her about Daphne's illness. He asks Helen to get Eileen to cover at the Coffee Shop.
Madge comes back in and apologises to Paul for shouting. She offers to make him a cup of tea, but Paul is still prickly about the computer. Helen tells Paul and Madge about Daphne's meningitis and sends Madge off with a message to the Coffee Shop.
Paul tells Helen that they can't afford to carry Madge - either she shapes up or she's out.
Hospital
Des is stroking the hair of an unconscious Daphne. The doctor says that she's no worse, but no better either. She says the only thing they can do now if wait. The doctor says that Des should thank Clive for getting Daphne to the hospital so quickly - no doctor would have picked the illness up early. She tells Des to concentrate on Daphne.
Outside the room, Des runs into Clive and apologises for lashing out at him. Clive says one of the reasons he gave up medicine was because he wasn't good enough and he'd better get back to gorilla suits. Des says the other doctor gave him a glowing recommendations.
The Office
Paddy comes to tell Paul that she's leaving. He's very sorry to lose her, but she says it's time to move on.
The Outer Office
Shane tells Madge that he and Paddy are off to Brisbane. Madge says he can't - Daphne's in hospital with meningitis. Shane says they'll have to postpone the trip and rushes off to see Daphne. Madge explains that Daphne might be married to Des, but Shane will always love her.
Hopsital
Shane comes in with flower and fruit for Daphne. He sees Des and asks his permission to see Daphne. Shane tells Des that he and Daphne are past history, it's Des who matters to her now.
The Office
Helen tells Madge that she'll have to retype a letter because there are spelling mistakes in it. Madge takes offence, but Helen tells her she's too sensitive. She tells Madge to stop messing up their systems - she'll have to play by the rules if she wants to continue working for them.
The Caravan
Shane comes back and tells Paddy that Daphne is pretty sick. Paddy asks Shane if he's still in love with Daphne. He says he cares very much. Paddy says she's going to Brisbane anyway. Shane isn't sure - he wants to make sure that Daphne is OK. He asks Paddy to wait for him for a few days, but she's ready to move on. They amicably decide to part.
The Office
Helen says that they can't sack Madge because she's so short of money. She begs Paul to offer her another position.
Helen calls Madge in and Paul tells her that she's got good initiative and she's hemmed in as a secretary. He offers her a promotion. Madge is pleased until Paul tells her he wants her to take Paddy's job as barmaid at the Waterhole!
Clarkes
Shane and Paddy are packing some of Daphne's clothes for her. Paddy tells Shane to move on from his feelings for Daphne - he's got to face up to the rest of his life.
Outside the Coffee Shop
Madge is telling Helen that she doesn't want to be a barmaid - it's demeaning, and besides, she's not keen on over-indulgence in alcohol. But Helen says she doesn't have an awful lot of choice, and anyway, the Waterhole is a nice, quiet pub. Madge reluctantly agrees - anything is better than being broke.
Hospital
Des is visiting Daphne again but there's little change in her condition - her temperature is still very high. She's not responding to the antibiotics. Des leans over Daphne and begs her to fight the disease. Then he starts to cry.

Episode title: 0328
Australian airdate: 27/08/86
UK airdate: 09/02/88
UK Gold: 02/02/94
Writer: Dave Worthington
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Ramsays
The man turns out to be Madge's father. Charlene hugs him happily but Madge isn't at all pleased to see him. She wants to know where her mother is. He fakes an attack of angina and tells Scott to get him a brandy. Madge is unimpressed and says he's faking.
Caravan
Shane tells Paddy that Daphne is better. He still isn't coming to Brisbane though - he says maybe he should settle down for a bit. Paddy says her parents had things planned for her too, but she broke away to be free. She thinks Shane needs to do the same thing - to think about what he needs to do with his life. He decides that she's right and tells her he'll be packed in five minutes.
Ramsays
Charlene mentions that Shane is heading off to Brisbane to see Max and Maria and Madge's father doesn't look very pleased. Tom comes in and isn't pleased to find his father there - they haven't spoken in ten years. Madge thinks it's weird that he should turn up without Edna.
Madge and Tom sit down with Dan and ask where Edna is. He tries to evade the question. Madge gets a bit upset and thinks her mother is dead. Her father says that it would be good riddance if she was(!)
(Later)
Shane comes in and greets his grandfather in surprise. Dan says he doesn't know how long he's going to be staying. Madge goes to ring Max and Maria to see if they can shed any light on things.
Robinsons
Charlene tells Scott that she's going to the party because she said she'd help out, but she'll see him later.
Scott asks Helen to talk to Paul about babysitting. But Helen says she'd rather have someone they know looking after Lucy. Paul comes in and Lucy has a go at him about the draconian roster.
Scott tells Lucy quietly that he might have an idea to help them both.
Ramsays
Madge and Tom are exasperated with Dan. Dan says they can show him to his room(!) but Tom says he's not staying with them. Madge says that there isn't enough room for him - the house is full. Shane says that Dan can have his room - he's off on a trip to Brisbane. Dan is delighted while Madge despairs.
Robinsons
Scott and Lucy are playing Monopoly. Helen and Paul are just leaving for the musical while Scott fumes quietly.
When Helen and Paul have gone, Scott tells Lucy to give him a call at Jenny's place in a case anything happens. Then he leaves for the party.
Ramsays
Madge wonders what Dan is trying to hide from them. Tom says that Dan is Ramsay to the core - stubborn.
Charlene is dressed up in a pink dress to go to the party and Madge reminds her to be back by 11pm.
Dan comes out and complains that his bed is uncomfortable. He asks Madge where Henry is these days. Madge tells him shiftily that he's travelling overseas.
Madge tells Dan that they shouldn't be fighting and they shouldn't have secrets. She asks him again where her mother is, but he won't tell her.
Clarkes
Charlene and Jane are waiting for Mike to be ready for the party. Just then Scott koncks on the door and says he's coming to the party anyway - apparently they swapped chores so he could fit the party in.
Robinsons
Lucy is watching the scary film and eating crisps. The phone rings and it's Helen calling from the theatre. She wants to talk to Scott, but Lucy says he's in the shower.
Ramsays, the following morning
Dan is moaning that Charlene is going out again and not spending time with him. Tom tells her to take no notice of him.
The phone rings and Madge is called away.
Ramsay Street
Scott, Mike, Jane and Charlene are talking about how good the party was, and Lucy was fine too.
Madge comes up and calls Charlene and Scott into the Robinson house.
Robinsons
Helen, Paul and Madge talk about Scott and Lucy about their evening. But apparently Scott has been sprung - Jenny's mother mentioned to Madge that there was damage done at the party.
Paul is angry with Scott but Scott says that Paul is unreasonable. Paul says that Scott is grounded for a month. Scott is defiant.
Just then Jim comes in having caught an earlier flight. Scott says that he's pleased to see him and explains the situation. Jim says that Paul was in charge while he was away and his punishment must stand.

Episode title: 0330
Australian airdate: 29/08/86
UK airdate: 11/02/88
UK Gold: 04/02/94
Writer: John Upton
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Ramsays
Dan is moaning that Madge hasn't made him a proper breakfast, but she's hurrying to get to work. He asks her what her job is. She gets a bit flustered and tells him she works in customer service, but is forced to admit that she's a barmaid. Dan can't believe it - Madge is a teetotaller!
Charlene comes in in her dressing-gown and asks Charlene to return her pearl earrings. Dan tells Madge that he doesn't approve of Charlene wearing jewellery.
MADGE: Dad, I really don't think that pearl earrings are a road to damnation. And don't call me Maggie!
Tom comes in and sits down rather frostily with Dan. He says he's spoken to Edna and she sends her love to Madge and Charlene. Tom has also found out the reason that Dan is in Erinsborough - Edna has left him. Apparently she never wants to see Dan again.
MADGE:(to Dan) Alright. What have you done this time?!
Clive's garden
Clive is doing yoga when Susan comes out with the washing. She looks at him strangely and asks if he's OK(!) Clive says he likes to commune with nature.
CLIVE: You must dare to be magnificent. Your body is a temple and you must worship it daily.
Clive finishes his yoga and goes in to make a cup of tea. Susan is left giggling.
Robinsons
Helen is painting and talking to Jim about Home James which is apparently going very well. She asks Jim if he can come home for dinner today because Paul is coming round - she wants them to sit down as a family.
Ramsays
Charlene has made toast while Dan sits in angry silence.
MADGE: You beastly old man!
Madge has now spoken to Edna and apparently Edna is in floods of tears - there's all sorts of gossip about her town that Dan is having an affair with a floozy from the bowling club!
TOM: You low mongrel!
Madge demands and explanation while Dan looks shifty.
Clive's garden
Clive is doing Tai Chi while Susan and Sam look on. He teaches them about proper breathing. Susan has got an interview today and Clive is very optimistic. They agree to meet up later for a cup of tea.
Ramsays
Dan is still not talking and everyone is exasperated. Madge goes to get ready for work.
The Office
Zoe has finished sorting out the computer and Paul is very pleased. Helen has got some information on Neighbourhood Watch and is reading it.
Madge comes in to get the float for the pub. Paul informs her that Clive will be giving her a hand - he has experience because he worked behind a bar to help put himself through Uni. Madge is clearly still a bit put out at her demotion from the office to barmaid.
The Pub
Madge comments that the pub looks like it needs good clean(!) Clive is also there and start showing Madge the ropes, such as how to pull a beer. Madge has a go and doesn't do too badly at first, but then she ends up squirting Paul with beer.
(Later)
There are about twenty glasses lined up on the bar(!) but Madge has finally cracked it! The first customer comes in and it's Dan. Madge warns him not to embarrass her and reluctantly pours him a beer.
Outside Lassiters
Susan has been to two interviews, but she tells Clive that she doesn't think she got either of them. They start looking through the paper for opportunities. Clive comes across Paul's advert. Susan isn't sure - she thinks Paul might be hard to work for. But Clive encourages her and reminds her of her cashflow problems! She decides to go into Paul's office to see about the job.
The Office
Susan comes in and speaks to Zoe who shows her into Paul's office.
Paul looks through Susan's CV and is impressed. Paul is concerned at Susan's reliability - she might have to take time off if Sam were sick.
When Susan has gone, Helen chastises Paul, but Paul says he's not running a charity!
Outside Lassiters
Susan tells Clive that she can't get a job because of Sam. Clive says Susan has got all the skills. Susan says employers just think single mums are tramps(!)
The Office
Paul, Helen and Zoe are looking through resumes for secretaries, but Paul doesn't want to give a single mother a chance. Zoe tells him that his attitude to Susan is unfair and Helen gangs up on him as well, saying she's a shareholder!
Outside the pub
Susan is still looking through the paper for a job. Madge tells her that Paul is a very difficult man to work for(!)
Robinsons
Helen is still trying to persuade Paul to give Susan a chance - they are desperate for a secretary.
Lassiter's Lake
SUSAN: Don't worry Sam. Mummy will find a job soon. She has to.
Robinsons
A lady is on the phone for Jim. Helen says she sounds quite confident.
HELEN: She said to tell you that she was the woman you slept with on Saturday night.

Episode title: 0332
Australian airdate: 02/09/86
UK airdate: 15/02/88
UK Gold: 08/02/94
Writer: Penny Fraser
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Susan can't get a job because of Sam.
Ruth's money has been embezzled by her accountant in London - she can't pay her hotel bill and Paul has impounded her luggage!
Outside Lassiters
Jim isn't impressed with Paul. He says they can discuss it in his office, but if she doesn't pay she'll have to stay somewhere else tonight. Jim says Ruth's only crime is telling them the truth about what happened in London. Paul says they can't be sure that she will get any money back. Jim rants at Paul for never giving anyone the benefit of the doubt but Paul says he's running a business.
Dan and Tom come up and invite Jim to join them for a drink.
Jim tells Paul that he'll pay the bill.
PAUL: Dad. It's business, it's nothing personal.
JIM: (shouts) That's a cop-out Paul and I'm sick of hearing you use it!
The Pub
Tom and Dan are having a drink while Madge serves. Jim comes in and apologises to Ruth about Paul's behaviour. Clive is also behind the bar and serves Dan and Tom while they bicker. Dan says he might head back up north - things aren't the same in Erinsborough these days. Madge tells him to give it a chance, and Tom tells her not to encourage Dan!
Paul comes in and buys Jim a beer to say sorry. Ruth is surprised to hear that Jim is going to pay her bill - she insists it's only a loan. Jim also tells Ruth that she must come and stay with them while she's waiting for her money to be recovered.
Clive's
Susan is fed up of everything going wrong for her. She's also sick of people's double-standards - they never ask why Sam's father isn't supporting them! EVery job interview she's had has been with a man and they don't understand about motherhood. Clive tries to tell her that something will turn up but Susan isn't convinced. She's very crochetty.
Ramsays
Tensions are still running high between Tom and Dan. Madge is annoyed that they aren't doing any housework.
Robinsons
Lucy tells Helen that Scott is eating out with Mike and the others tonight. Paul comes in scowling about Jim's decision to let Ruth stay.
Jim and Ruth come in and Jim introduces Ruth to everyone. Helen is surprised to see Ruth's suitcases and Jim explains that Ruth is staying for a while. Helen is a bit takenaback but tells Ruth that she's welcome.
Clive's
Susan has calmed down a bit now and apologises for taking things out on Clive. Clive says he should hire himself out for verbal abuse! Susan says Clive is great with Sam - she thinks Clive is a bit clucky and she likes it - most men would run a mile from a baby. Susan thanks Clive for being so good to them - she's really happy living with Clive.
Ramsay Street, the following morning
Tom is loading up his van. Helen is just off to work and Dan tells her that women are too independent these days. He suggests that they go out tonight(!) but Helen makes her excuses. He talks her round though and Helen calls him a sly old rogue!
Tom tells Dan that it's embarrassing to watch him chatting women in his dressing-gown - after all he is married!
Ramsays
Dan comes in whistling and tells Madge that he should have broken loose years ago. Madge wants to know what's going on, but just then Tom comes in and says that Dan has asked Helen out to dinner. Madge is appalled and says he's married.
DAN: Your mother and I are finished. I can go out with anyone I please!
Madge is speechless. She tells Tom that he must talk Dan out of his date with Helen - Edna is arriving this morning!
The Office
Helen says that Ruth is helping around the house a lot but Paul is cynical. Zoe comes in for a quick word - she needs to go back to Tony's office and therefore she can't stay on with Paul past today. Helen says Paul that they'd better find a secretary straight away. Paul says he won't be bullied into taking Susan on! He suggests advertising again but Helen explains it will take two weeks via an advert. Paul suggests a temp and Helen points out that a temp costs more than a salaried employee. Paul finally relents and says that Susan can have the job but Helen has to be responsible for hiring and firing her if the baby plays up(!). Helen agrees to this deal.
Robinsons
Ruth is worried about the future - the children are coming over soon and she has to find somewhere for them to live. She says she'll have to get a job - but she's never worked, she's always been a housewife. She thanks Jim profusely for his kindness.
Clive's
Clive has managed to get Sam off to sleep. The phone rings and it's Helen. He whispers down the phone so he doesn't wake Sam up! He calls Susan to the phone, waking Sam up.
Susan is delighted to hear that she's got the job at the Daniel's Corporation - she'll come in straightaway. She hugs Clive in celebration.
Ramsays
Madge tells Dan that it must have been wonderful to be married for 50 years. Tom says he can't remember anything happy from his childhood(!) Edna arrives at that moment, much to Dan's shock. Edna is also shocked to see him. She tells Madge that either Dan must leave straightaway or she will.

Episode title: 0334
Australian airdate: 03/09/86
UK airdate: 16/02/88
UK Gold: 09/02/94
Writer: Penny Fraser
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests: Baby Sam: Scott Wealands
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Dan toasts Helen for a beautiful evening and says it could be the start of something for them. Edna comes out and shouts at Helen for being a marriage-breaker(!) She tells Dan that she wants a divorce.
Ramsays
Helen tries to tell Edna that she and Dan are just friends, but Edna is unmoved and calls Helen a home-wrecker(!) Helen excuses herself and goes home. When she's gone, Madge tells Edna off for her behaviour towards Helen. Edna then tells Madge that she won't share a room with Dan.
TOM:(entering the room) Have you seen my anti-dandruff shampoo?
MADGE: NO!!!
Madge says that Dan will have share with Tom. He isn't at all happy with this arrangement!
Madge and Edna go into the kitchen to make some cocoa and Madge tries to reason with her. But Edna says she wants a divorce as soon as she can.
Robinsons
Helen comes in to find Lucy and Ruth sticking magazine pictures in a scrapbook. They send Lucy off to bed just as Scoot and Charlene are finishing their studying. Charlene asks Helen how the dinner with Dan was and Helen tries not to roll her eyes.
When everyone has gone, Jim reads between the lines that the evening was a disaster. Helen says that Clive's latest crackpot scheme backfired - she was supposed to go out with Dan and act like a shrew so he'd go back to Edna. But apparently Dan said that he "liked a woman with spirit" - her!
Clive's
Clive is sitting up with Sam who is teething. Madge storms in but soften when she sees Sam and starts fussing over him. She tells Clive about Edna's divorce plan. Clive suggests a change of tack - making Dan jealous.
Rmsays
Dan is as bright as a button but Tom looks knackered having spent the night on the sofa. Edna comes in having been out to aerobics(!) She tells Dan that she's got her own life to lead now. Madge slams plates of breakfast down and tells them to be quiet(!)
(Later)
Tom is just off to Ipswitch to see Moira and his new granddaughter. Just then Shane comes in from Brisbane and greets everyone. Tom's taxi arrives and he awkwardly shakes hands with Dan.
Shane asks Madge quietly how she managed to get both Dan and Edna under the same roof. Madge says she's starting to think it was a big mistake!
Ramsay Street
Scott and Charlene are bidding Tom goodbye. Just after he's gone, Des drives up bringing Daphne home. Everyone comes from everywhere(!) and welcomes her home. Daphne allows Des to carry her into the house. Mrs Mangel sees this and scowls disapprovingly.
Ramsays
Edna tells Clive and Madge that she doesn't want Dan back - it's as simple as that. She says she's suppose to be in her golden era, but instead, Dan doesn't want to have any fun. She allows that they were very happy before though - Dan used to bring her flowers every day and take her out for tea on Sundays. Clive persuades her to give Dan a taste of his own medicine and Edna get interested in the idea. Clive suggests she goes out to dinner with a distinguished gentleman over 60, but can't think who. Edna says the gentleman doesn't have to be over 60 and suggests Clive himself!
Clive is rather takenaback and Madge is horrified.
EDNA: You're a doctor, aren't you?
CLIVE: Yes...but very rough!
Clarkes
Daphne has got a flower arrangement from Zoe. She is sitting playing Patience on the sofa while Des fusses over her. Daphne says she'd recuperate a lot more quickly if Eileen wasn't around(!) Des says he'll pack up her stuff and drop it off at her uni!
Des is giving a household roster a go. Daphne protests that her name isn't on it. Des wrestles her back to the couch to make her rest!
The School
Jane and Mike are hanging out. Sue comes up and asks if she can talk to Mike about Maths. Then she invites Mike to a party on Saturday as her date, but Mike informs her that Jane is his girlfriend. Sue says that Jane is a dag but Mike says he doesn't care what she thinks!
The Pub
Madge is telling Clive that she hopes the plan will work. Just then, Dan comes up. Clive tells him that he's thinking of taking Edna off his hands! Dan looks very surprised and calls Clive a "young upstart". Clive says that age differences in relationships are merely social conventions - it's got nothing to do with real feelings! Dan calls Clive a gigolo and storms off.
Robinsons
Ruth is on the phone to a friend asking for a temporary loan, but she isn't having any luck. Helen suggests that Ruth contacts the British Police about the situation. She says that Ruth is welcome to stay for as long as she wishes. Ruth says she doesn't want to be a burden and offers to help out with household chores. To start, she decides to make Helen some lunch.
Ramsays
Edna has been shopping. Dan comes in and snipes at her about Clive. Edna tells him to shut up and tells him that it's none of his concern. She tells Dan that he's grown into a bitter, selfish old man. But she wants to enjoy her final years - even if it's without him.
Mangels
Mrs Mangel is dusting when a letter is slipped under the door. There's noone in sight, but she picks up the letter and reads it. Her face registers complete shock.
MRS MANGEL: Len! Len! I've just received the most disgusting letter! It's about that Mike Young! Oh, something will have to be done about him. I think I should contact the police!