About this season
Home and Away is set in the fictional town of Summer Bay, a coastal town in New South Wales, and follows the personal and professional lives of the people living in the area. The show initially focused on the Fletcher family, Pippa and Tom Fletcher and their five foster children Frank Morgan, Carly Morris, Steven Matheson, Lynn Davenport and Sally Keating, who would go on to become one of the show's longest-running characters. The show also originally and currently focuses on the Stewart family. Home and Away had proved popular when it premiered in 1988 and had risen to become a hit in Australia, and after only a few weeks, the show tackled its first major and disturbing storyline, the rape of Carly Morris; it was one of the first shows to feature such storylines during the early timeslot. H&A has tackled many adult-themed and controversial storylines; something rarely found in its restricted timeslot.
Episodes (228)
1. Episode 1
Aired 18 January 1988
Floss’ attempts to avert the death foretold by the tarot cards seem to have been in vain. Meanwhile, Frank’s clash with Fisher threatens to make life at school difficult for the Fletchers.
2. Episode 2
Aired 19 January 1988
Bobby and Fisher clash over her decision to re-enrol at school, while Martin bungles an attempt to seduce Carly.
3. Episode 3
Aired 20 January 1988
Things do not go smoothly for the Fletcher kids on their first day at school. Bobby and Carly’s harmless revenge on Lance and Martin has disastrous consequences.
4. Episode 4
Aired 21 January 1988
Roo thwarts Alf and Ailsa’s plans for a romantic dinner. Meanwhile, Frank and Roo realise they share more than an interest in music.
5. Episode 5
Aired 22 January 1988
Roo and Alf attempt to conceal their evening arrangements from each other. Meanwhile, Neville makes a startling discovery when a priority-paid letter arrives for Carly.
6. Episode 6
Aired 25 January 1988
Lance and Martin’s prank places Fisher in an embarrassing predicament.
7. Episode 7
Aired 26 January 1988
Celia’s persistent matchmaking forces Alf to make a decision about Ailsa, while Tom unearths startling details of Carly’s family background.
8. Episode 8
Aired 27 January 1988
A stray dog divides the Fletcher household; Tom is alarmed when he learns how Carly got hold of the money.
9. Episode 9
Aired 28 January 1988
The truce between Fisher and Tom is short-lived, while Ailsa finds an unlikely confidante for her woes.
10. Episode 10
Aired 29 January 1988
Tom and Pippa face an agonising decision, while Lynn makes some dramatic allegations against Fisher.
11. Episode 11
Aired 1 February 1988
Lynn makes a remarkable new friend on the run; Carly’s snobbishness causes a few tense moments in the Fletcher household.
12. Episode 12
Aired 2 February 1988
Lance and Martin’s practical joke turns sour, while Lynn insists on a few changes around the Pappas farm.
13. Episode 13
Aired 3 February 1988
Lance auditions for a place in the band, while Carly takes up karate.
14. Episode 14
Aired 4 February 1988
Sally hatches a scheme to bring Lynn back, while Nico begins to display some alarming symptoms.
15. Episode 15
Aired 5 February 1988
Nico and Lynn are finally cornered, while Floss tries to save Mrs Pappas from the terror tactics of small-town vigilantes.
16. Episode 16
Aired 8 February 1988
Battle lines are drawn as pro and anti-Nico factions are mobilised. Fisher tries to extract a compromising confession from Lynn.
17. Episode 17
Aired 9 February 1988
Lynn comes to the rescue when Bobby faces expulsion from school. Meanwhile, Tom woos Celia over to the pro-Nico camp.
18. Episode 18
Aired 10 February 1988
Pippa faces the spectre of death in the wake of her shock discovery. Alf teases Frank about his amorous exploits.
19. Episode 19
Aired 11 February 1988
Roo uses her wiles to manipulate Frank and Alf. Meanwhile, Steven helps Carly wriggle out of Martin’s clutches.
20. Episode 20
Aired 12 February 1988
Sally is on the run from the law, while Fisher and Alf clash bitterly.
21. Episode 21
Aired 15 February 1988
Nico’s efforts to make peace with Fisher backfire. Meanwhile, Roo resolves to probe Ailsa’s mysterious past.
22. Episode 22
Aired 16 February 1988
Fingers are pointed in the wake of Jessie’s poisoning.
23. Episode 23
Aired 17 February 1988
Roo resorts to burglary in her attempts to discredit Ailsa.
24. Episode 24
Aired 18 February 1988
Fisher recruits the Fletchers in a scheme to trap the baiter. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin concoct an outrageous plan to beat the alcohol ban.
25. Episode 25
Aired 19 February 1988
Tensions explode into violence as Bobby comes to Ailsa’s defence. Meanwhile, Alf lays down the law to Roo.
26. Episode 26
Aired 22 February 1988
Roo destroys the engagement party with a shattering revelation about Ailsa.
27. Episode 27
Aired 23 February 1988
Floss’ decision to face her estranged son has unforeseen consequences.
28. Episode 28
Aired 24 February 1988
Steven takes lessons in the Lance and Martin school of seduction.
29. Episode 29
Aired 25 February 1988
Alf makes a snap decision about Roo’s future, while the Fletchers are mystified by Lance’s eccentric domestic arrangements.
30. Episode 30
Aired 26 February 1988
There are several surprise performances at the Variety Night. Meanwhile, Ailsa faces her critics.
31. Episode 31
Aired 29 February 1988
Floss is not prepared for the antics of her young grandson. Meanwhile, Celia spies Ailsa and Fisher having an intimate chat.
32. Episode 32
Aired 1 March 1988
Floss faces exposure when she is forced to speak to her estranged son on the phone. Lance and Martin try to conceal their home-brewing operation.
33. Episode 33
Aired 2 March 1988
Carly’s hysterical reaction to Martin’s advances suggests that all is not well. Tom and Pippa share a romantic interlude.
34. Episode 34
Aired 3 March 1988
Carly struggles to exorcise the ghosts of her traumatic experience. Fisher’s career prospects receive a setback.
35. Episode 35
Aired 4 March 1988
An infuriated Lynn lets a cat out of the bag. Meanwhile, Barlow catches Steven and Sandra staying late after school.
36. Episode 36
Aired 7 March 1988
Malicious gossip spreads when Carly’s terrible secret is revealed. Meanwhile, there are angry clashes in the Fletcher household over the kids’ handling of the crisis.
37. Episode 37
Aired 8 March 1988
Lance and Martin defy Barlow, while Carly faces her critics.
38. Episode 38
Aired 9 March 1988
The spectre of domestic violence returns to haunt Ailsa as Sandra pleads for help. Meanwhile, Celia tries to kick the gossip habit.
39. Episode 39
Aired 10 March 1988
Steven turns sleuth in his efforts to nail Barlow. Meanwhile, Ben exposes Neville and Floss as frauds.
40. Episode 40
Aired 11 March 1988
There is a surprise twist in the search for the Summer Bay nut. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin try to sober up Fisher’s drunken cat.
41. Episode 41
Aired 14 March 1988
Sandra desperately tries to conceal the evidence of her latest thrashing.
42. Episode 42
Aired 15 March 1988
Barlow’s vendetta against the Fletcher’s escalates, while Lance and Martin reveal their latest money-making scheme.
43. Episode 43
Aired 16 March 1988
Pippa receives a sinister visitor, while Celia lets her hair down in the line of duty.
44. Episode 44
Aired 17 March 1988
Celia finds herself the target of Summer Bay gossip. Meanwhile, the lid blows on Lance and Martin’s home brew operation.
45. Episode 45
Aired 18 March 1988
The kids defy the wowsers and proceed with the dance plans.
46. Episode 46
Aired 21 March 1988
Tom finds a new venue for the dance, while Sandra revolts against her father.
47. Episode 47
Aired 22 March 1988
A surprise guest arrives a Steven’s birthday party.
48. Episode 48
Aired 23 March 1988
Ailsa intervenes to save Sandra as Barlow begins to lose control.
49. Episode 49
Aired 24 March 1988
Lance and Martin excavate an unsuspecting victim’s yard in search of buried treasure.
50. Episode 50
Aired 25 March 1988
Fisher unwittingly drives a wedge between Ailsa and Alf.
51. Episode 51
Aired 28 March 1988
Scott turns up to claim his missing son, while Fisher threatens to resign.
52. Episode 52
Aired 29 March 1988
Floss and Neville turn Scott’s front lawn into a shambles, while Sandra tries to enlist Steven’s help in an unscrupulous scheme.
53. Episode 53
Aired 30 March 1988
Lance and Martin devise an illicit money-making scheme.
54. Episode 54
Aired 31 March 1988
Lance and Martin pay a high price for silence as their scam is exposed.
55. Episode 55
Aired 1 April 1988
Carly challenges Lynn to eat meat on Good Friday. Meanwhile, Sandra is determined to provide the authorities with evidence of child abuse.
56. Episode 56
Aired 4 April 1988
Barlow plays the injured party as Sandra presses charges. Steven and Sandra face the painful prospect of separation.
57. Episode 57
Aired 5 April 1988
Ailsa puts her plan into action, while Bobby tries to glamorize herself.
58. Episode 58
Aired 6 April 1988
Carly seeks solace while the dance rages.
59. Episode 59
Aired 7 April 1988
Celia is determined to nail the Fletchers this time, while Roo’s ill-timed return causes friction and embarrassment.
60. Episode 60
Aired 8 April 1988
Floss and Neville recruit the entire town in a play to get Pippa off the hook. Meanwhile, Roo receives some devastating news.
61. Episode 61
Aired 11 April 1988
Roo breaks the bad news to her city boyfriend.
62. Episode 62
Aired 12 April 1988
Ailsa smells a rat when Roo returns to Summer Bay, while Lynn closes her mind to the truth about her father.
63. Episode 63
Aired 13 April 1988
Lynn faces her wily, deceitful father, while Roo outlines her devious plans for Frank.
64. Episode 64
Aired 14 April 1988
Treachery lures Sandra back into the family home, while Lance and Martin invade someone else’s territory.
65. Episode 65
Aired 15 April 1988
There is a violent showdown at gunpoint.
66. Episode 66
Aired 18 April 1988
Sandra tries to come to terms with the aftermath of the showdown, while Fisher strives to make anti-Fletcher capital out of the tragedy.
67. Episode 67
Aired 19 April 1988
Steven and Sandra have their first date, while Floss spurns the carnival lifestyle.
68. Episode 68
Aired 20 April 1988
Samuels taunts Steven, while Lance comes to the rescue when Neville faces eviction.
69. Episode 69
Aired 21 April 1988
Carly resists pressure to tread the boards, fearing all contact with men. Meanwhile, Frank is falling further under Roo’s influence.
70. Episode 70
Aired 22 April 1988
Celia is not above blackmail in her efforts to rehabilitate Carly. Meanwhile, Roo and Bobby clash over Frank.
71. Episode 71
Aired 25 April 1988
Anzac Day heralds upheaval in the Fletcher household.
72. Episode 72
Aired 26 April 1988
Danny’s cruel taunting revives painful memories for Celia.
73. Episode 73
Aired 27 April 1988
Danny calls Pippa’s bluff in a vicious and calculating way.
74. Episode 74
Aired 28 April 1988
Tom and Pippa clash bitterly over Danny.
75. Episode 75
Aired 29 April 1988
Steven comes further under Samuels’ influence, while Roo carefully baits her trap for Frank.
76. Episode 76
Aired 2 May 1988
Roo’s trap springs shut, Sally turns matchmaker and Tom and Pippa squabble.
77. Episode 77
Aired 3 May 1988
Ailsa risks a bitter rift when she opposes Alf over Frank.
78. Episode 78
Aired 4 May 1988
The tension between Tom and Pippa reaches a peak when Danny attempts suicide.
79. Episode 79
Aired 5 May 1988
Danny finds an outlet for his frustration, while Alf and Ailsa’s engagement is in doubt.
80. Episode 80
Aired 6 May 1988
Samuels intervenes to instill new confidence in Danny, while Roo puts stage two of her plan into action.
81. Episode 81
Aired 9 May 1988
Roo enlists Celia in her scheme and presents Frank with a dramatic fait accompli.
82. Episode 82
Aired 10 May 1988
Neville strikes a sly bargain with his son, while Bobby is provoked by Samuels’ sexist taunts.
83. Episode 83
Aired 11 May 1988
Alf is confronted by a four-man delegation, while Bobby turns triathelete.
84. Episode 84
Aired 12 May 1988
Bobby is haunted by Floss’ fatal premonition, while Frank drags Roo out of school to make a jubilant announcement.
85. Episode 85
Aired 13 May 1988
Bobby stuns Ailsa with a confession.
86. Episode 86
Aired 16 May 1988
Ailsa takes drastic steps to keep Bobby in Summer Bay, while Pippa receives flowers from a sinister source.
87. Episode 87
Aired 17 May 1988
There is little reaction to Alf and Ailsa’s shock news. Meanwhile, Carly prepares to wow an unsuspecting Foley at the cast party.
88. Episode 88
Aired 18 May 1988
Carly feels humiliated when she overhears a conversation.
89. Episode 89
Aired 19 May 1988
Floss and Neville turn their hands to marriage guidance, while Alf and Ailsa clash over Bobby’s sullen behaviour.
90. Episode 90
Aired 20 May 1988
Floss describes her vivid and terrifying premonition. Meanwhile, Fisher catches Carly and Foley in a compromising situation.
91. Episode 91
Aired 23 May 1988
Bobby takes desperate measures to put paid to Floss’ prediction. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin get the wrong end of the stick.
92. Episode 92
Aired 24 May 1988
Neville lays down the law about arson. Meanwhile, the tide of public feeling turns against Foley.
93. Episode 93
Aired 25 May 1988
Lance and Martin set a trap, with Lance as bait. Pippa has a disturbing encounter with a stranger.
94. Episode 94
Aired 26 May 1988
There is friction over Steven’s demanding training program.
95. Episode 95
Aired 27 May 1988
The Summer Bay nutter is cornered at last and makes touching amends to Nico.
96. Episode 96
Aired 30 May 1988
There is friction within the Fletcher family as Nico makes himself at home. Meanwhile, battle lines are drawn as Steven stands up to Samuels’ tyranny.
97. Episode 97
Aired 31 May 1988
Steven triumphs over Samuels with a bold ultimatum. Meanwhile, Frank finds himself in a difficult situation when Nico elects himself best man.
98. Episode 98
Aired 1 June 1988
The seeds of rebellion are sown as Celia takes charge of “The Mikado”.
99. Episode 99
Aired 2 June 1988
Pippa tries to save Nico from an angry Frank. Meanwhile, emotional blackmail is used in an attempt to entice Nico back home.
100. Episode 100
Aired 3 June 1988
Tom and Frank compete against each other for the same job. Bobby searches for evidence to prove that Frank is the victim of of Roo’s treachery.
101. Episode 101
Aired 6 June 1988
Roo schemes to destroy Frank’s friendship with Bobby. Celia is outraged by Floss’ efforts to update “The Mikado”.
102. Episode 102
Aired 7 June 1988
Aunt Morag sweeps into town bringing trouble in her wake. Bobby makes a desperate last-ditch attempt to expose Roo’s vicious machinations.
103. Episode 103
Aired 8 June 1988
Brett Macklin turns up to make claims on Roo’s baby. Lance and Martin’s plans for Frank’s buck night end in catastrophe.
104. Episode 104
Aired 9 June 1988
Roo wrestles with her conscience as her wedding day dawns.
105. Episode 105
Aired 10 June 1988
Frank fights for life on the operating table. Meanwhile, Roo takes flight as Summer Bay turns its back on her.
106. Episode 106
Aired 13 June 1988
Morag tries to take control of Roo’s shattered life; Frank regains consciousness.
107. Episode 107
Aired 14 June 1988
Celia sets out to rescue Roo from Morag’s clutches; Alf disowns his daughter.
108. Episode 108
Aired 15 June 1988
Roo rebels against Brett’s tyranny. Meanwhile, Carly tries to con Fisher into letting her off school.
109. Episode 109
Aired 16 June 1988
Carly is caught out basking in the reflected glory of her twin’s modelling triumph.
110. Episode 110
Aired 17 June 1988
Lance and Martin enlist Narelle to boost Frank’s flagging morale. Who has anonymously returned the stolen money?
111. Episode 111
Aired 20 June 1988
Carly and Bobby join forces to get their own back on Lance; Roo suffers for all her conniving.
112. Episode 112
Aired 21 June 1988
Fisher is fearful of scandal when his ex-wife threatens to return to Summer Bay.
113. Episode 113
Aired 22 June 1988
Carly’s twin throws herself at her sister’s mercy.
114. Episode 114
Aired 23 June 1988
The girls endeavour to hide Carly’s twin sister from the rest of the family.
115. Episode 115
Aired 24 June 1988
Bobby turns rebel. Meanwhile, there appears to be a sinister ulterior motive for Samantha’s presence in Summer Bay.
116. Episode 116
Aired 27 June 1988
As Samantha is tracked down, hordes of cameramen descend on the caravan park; Carly’s father makes her an attractive business proposition.
117. Episode 117
Aired 28 June 1988
Carly's father makes her an attractive business proposition.
118. Episode 118
Aired 29 June 1988
Blinded by showbusiness glamour, Carly has become vain and selfish.
119. Episode 119
Aired 30 June 1988
Ailsa risks her marriage in a desperate effort to bring Alf and Roo together. Celia is the hapless victim of Lance and Martin’s trickery.
120. Episode 120
Aired 1 July 1988
An intimate dinner for two is less than relaxed for Barbara and Fisher. Meanwhile, courtroom trauma looms for Roo.
121. Episode 121
Aired 4 July 1988
Roo and Brett settle out of court but the baby’s future still seems far from secure.
122. Episode 122
Aired 5 July 1988
Bobby is alarmed by a young surfie who claims to have intimate knowledge of her childhood pranks.
123. Episode 123
Aired 6 July 1988
Roo bears the brunt of Frank’s fury; Carly’s scheming father interferes in Fletcher affairs.
124. Episode 124
Aired 7 July 1988
Frank decides to act in his own interests for a change; Fisher is stunned to learn his son’s lethal secret.
125. Episode 125
Aired 8 July 1988
Morag connives to further Brett’s interests, while Brett sets out to work on Alf and Celia.
126. Episode 126
Aired 11 July 1988
There is embarrassment and confusion all round as Lance moves house. Meanwhile, Lynn’s real parents decide they want her back.
127. Episode 127
Aired 12 July 1988
A film crew invades the Fletcher home; Lynn and Carly exploit the power of the press to fight the welfare system.
128. Episode 128
Aired 13 July 1988
Carly connives to free herself of her escort during the modelling junket; Barbara betrays Alan’s terrible secret.
129. Episode 129
Aired 14 July 1988
Carly uses Alan’s terrible secret to her own advantage; Brett Macklin arrives in Summer Bay to pursue his devious plan.
130. Episode 130
Aired 15 July 1988
Carly pushes Tom too far in her selfish pursuit of glamour. Meanwhile, Narelle and Bobby decide to give Frank and Martin a taste of their own squalor.
131. Episode 131
Aired 18 July 1988
Carly makes her modelling debut, unaware of events back in Summer Bay that could change her life forever.
132. Episode 132
Aired 19 July 1988
Carly tries to deal with her family’s treachery. Meanwhile, one of Summer Bay’s favourite residents is suddenly taken ill.
133. Episode 133
Aired 20 July 1988
Alan’s pranks cause further conflict with his father, while Carly is humiliated on a national television program.
134. Episode 134
Aired 21 July 1988
Gordon Macklin arrives in Summer Bay determined to change the face of the town. Meanwhile, Ailsa makes Lance’s day with some exciting news.
135. Episode 135
Aired 22 July 1988
Lance and Martin search feverishly for something they believe holds the key to their futures. Meanwhile, Frank is horrified to discover where his furniture came from.
136. Episode 136
Aired 25 July 1988
Lance and Martin raid Russell’s place in search of the missing lottery ticket. Meanwhile, Ailsa recruits Frank to infiltrate the Macklin camp.
137. Episode 137
Aired 26 July 1988
The scavengers come out of the woodwork as news of Lance’s lottery win spreads. Meanwhile, Matt and Carly face sudden separation.
138. Episode 138
Aired 27 July 1988
Barbara suspects that Fisher is interested in more than friendship. Meanwhile, Lance’s mother cramps her son’s lifestyle.
139. Episode 139
Aired 28 July 1988
Alan is determined to drive his father out of town, while Celia receives a pre-paid ticket to Tahiti.
140. Episode 140
Aired 29 July 1988
Alan plays a malicious trump card in his plan to provoke his father to violence.
141. Episode 141
Aired 1 August 1988
Fisher’s future is thrown into jeopardy by his malicious son, but Bobby has some information that could explain his actions.
142. Episode 142
Aired 2 August 1988
Efforts to scare away Lance’s mother backfire badly. Meanwhile, Fisher gives his son food for thought.
143. Episode 143
Aired 3 August 1988
Ideological differences threaten Ailsa’ and Alf’s marriage and Roo’s cunning plans don’t help matters.
144. Episode 144
Aired 4 August 1988
Who is the beautiful woman on Frank’s arm at the Macklin cocktail party?
145. Episode 145
Aired 5 August 1988
Brett finds himself attracted to Frank’s female companion, while Lance’s days as a sports car owner come to a sudden end.
146. Episode 146
Aired 8 August 1988
Bobby receives a gift from an unknown admirer. Alf and Ailsa’s marriage is moving closer to breaking point.
147. Episode 147
Aired 9 August 1988
Alan finally makes peace with his father. Bobby is pursued by an eligible bachelor.
148. Episode 148
Aired 10 August 1988
Ailsa and Alf call an uneasy truce, while Narelle falls in love with a younger man.
149. Episode 149
Aired 11 August 1988
Ailsa increases her opposition to the Macklin project, while Steven basks in his newfound glory.
150. Episode 150
Aired 12 August 1988
Roo and Brett join forces to widen the rift between Alf and Ailsa.
151. Episode 151
Aired 15 August 1988
Alf unwittingly delivers the final blow to his marriage. Martin decides he must part company with a wealthy friend.
152. Episode 152
Aired 16 August 1988
Steven’s romantic exploits elevate him to a hero status. Meanwhile, one of Summer Bay’s long-standing residents decides she must leave town forever.
153. Episode 153
Aired 17 August 1988
Bobby is determined to fight for Ailsa’s return and abuses Alf for his heartlessness. Meanwhile, Martin has a pleasant surprise.
154. Episode 154
Aired 18 August 1988
Steven’s Uncle Philip visits Summer Bay. Bobby stumbles upon some frightening information.
155. Episode 155
Aired 19 August 1988
Tom is terrified by what he has learned.
156. Episode 156
Aired 22 August 1988
Pippa is in labour, but the family have just discovered that this will not be an easy birth.
157. Episode 157
Aired 23 August 1988
Bobby and Alan head to the city to try to talk some sense into Ailsa.
158. Episode 158
Aired 24 August 1988
Lynn returns to Summer Bay to visit a very special person. Meanwhile, Bobby and Alan’s friendship seems to deepen.
159. Episode 159
Aired 25 August 1988
A vital young life hangs in the balance.
160. Episode 160
Aired 26 August 1988
Bobby struggles with a moral dilemma.
161. Episode 161
Aired 29 August 1988
Fisher fights to retain his composure at a highly unusual funeral.
162. Episode 162
Aired 30 August 1988
While Bobby struggles with her loss, Fisher finally comes to terms with his late son’s rebellion.
163. Episode 163
Aired 31 August 1988
Frank experiences feelings for Bobby that he didn’t know existed.
164. Episode 164
Aired 1 September 1988
Bobby goes on a date with Brett Macklin.
165. Episode 165
Aired 2 September 1988
Bobby and Frank admit their feelings for each other.
166. Episode 166
Aired 5 September 1988
Ailsa tells Bobby the truth about Graham. Roo’s latest scheme backfires when she goes into labour.
167. Episode 167
Aired 6 September 1988
The Macklin family converges on Summer Bay for the birth of Roo’s baby.
168. Episode 168
Aired 7 September 1988
Bobby is jealous when Frank is called to the hospital to comfort Roo.
169. Episode 169
Aired 8 September 1988
Alf heads off for a break in Tahiti.
170. Episode 170
Aired 9 September 1988
Narelle continues to pursue Philip, but he is far more interested in Brett Macklin’s glamorous sister, Stacey.
171. Episode 171
Aired 12 September 1988
Stacey confiscates Brett’s company car. Meanwhile, a cheat destroys Bobby’s chances of exam success.
172. Episode 172
Aired 13 September 1988
Carly’s confession saves Bobby. Brett decides Roo isn’t fit to raise his daughter.
173. Episode 173
Aired 14 September 1988
Roo tries to decide on Martha’s future after Brett issues her an ultimatum.
174. Episode 174
Aired 15 September 1988
Celia summons Alf home to cope with the latest crisis.
175. Episode 175
Aired 16 September 1988
Bobby finds a farewell letter from Ailsa and skips an exam to hurry to the city.
176. Episode 176
Aired 19 September 1988
Alf returns to Summer Bay, demanding to know why his daughter has made such a heartless decision.
177. Episode 177
Aired 20 September 1988
Roo breaks down and reveals to Alf the real reason for her decision.
178. Episode 178
Aired 21 September 1988
Brett steals something precious from the Summer Bay hospital. Meanwhile, Philip suffers a devastating injury.
179. Episode 179
Aired 22 September 1988
Alf swallows his pride and calls Ailsa in Singapore. Roo is on tenterhooks as Brett and Martha remain missing.
180. Episode 180
Aired 23 September 1988
Romance is in the air as Ailsa and Alf renew their vows. Meanwhile, Colleen sets her sights on Fisher.
181. Episode 181
Aired 26 September 1988
Roo discovers her daughter’s whereabouts, but her worries aren’t over yet.
182. Episode 182
Aired 27 September 1988
Roo makes the hardest decision of her life. Lance is horrified by a new romance.
183. Episode 183
Aired 28 September 1988
Strange things are taking place in a lonely old house on the edge of the town.
184. Episode 184
Aired 29 September 1988
Sally wins an exciting prize, while Carly comes face to face with a fugitive.
185. Episode 185
Aired 30 September 1988
Panic spreads through Summer Bay as a “lunatic’ roams free.
186. Episode 186
Aired 3 October 1988
Sally misses out on the John Farnham concert, but will receive a visit from the star himself.
187. Episode 187
Aired 4 October 1988
The residents of Summer Bay are excited about John Farnham’s impending visit.
188. Episode 188
Aired 5 October 1988
A new man in town revives awful memories for Carly.
189. Episode 189
Aired 6 October 1988
Steven promises to Carly to help nail Gary. Philip is unable to forgive Brett for ruining his career.
190. Episode 190
Aired 7 October 1988
While Steven and Carly are trying to nail Gary, other people decide he’s a hero.
191. Episode 191
Aired 10 October 1988
Bob tells Gary he could press charges against Carly and Steve.
192. Episode 192
Aired 11 October 1988
Pippa feels she’s failed as a mother, and Carly discovers she’s made an awful mistake.
193. Episode 193
Aired 12 October 1988
Stacey tries to hide her feelings for Philip by accepting a dinner date with Jeff.
194. Episode 194
Aired 13 October 1988
Steven is concerned about Carly’s well-being. Meanwhile, someone breaks into the Macklin office, stealing Stacey’s cheque book.
195. Episode 195
Aired 14 October 1988
A smooth talker charms several Summer Bay residents, but not everyone falls for his tricks.
196. Episode 196
Aired 17 October 1988
Carly is deceived and Frank finds himself without a job.
197. Episode 197
Aired 18 October 1988
Celia discovers Lance and Martin’s plans for a sleazy nightclub in the store.
198. Episode 198
Aired 19 October 1988
Gary offers to tutor Carly, but study is the last thing on the couple’s minds.
199. Episode 199
Aired 20 October 1988
Will Jeff provide Gary with an alibi for the night the cheques were stolen?
200. Episode 200
Aired 21 October 1988
Carly is madly in love with Gary, but Stacey begins to suspect his motives.
201. Episode 201
Aired 24 October 1988
Excitement mounts as the fun run approaches, but not everyone’s involvement is innocent.
202. Episode 202
Aired 25 October 1988
Lance and Martin have a big night out, while Gary calls Stacey’s bluff.
203. Episode 203
Aired 26 October 1988
Homes are ransacked while the fun run is underway.
204. Episode 204
Aired 27 October 1988
Frank is devastated when Bobby is unable to remember him. Stacey and Philip decide to nail Gary.
205. Episode 205
Aired 28 October 1988
Bobby accepts Frank’s romantic offer, while Stacey and Philip prod Celia for information.
206. Episode 206
Aired 31 October 1988
There are mixed reactions to news of Bobby and Frank’s engagement.
207. Episode 207
Aired 1 November 1988
There’s a new man in Roo’s life, but his identity is a mystery.
208. Episode 208
Aired 2 November 1988
Stacey and Philip confront Gary Samuels, but he ignores their threats. Craig returns from the hospital.
209. Episode 209
Aired 3 November 1988
The local paper prints a shocking story. Lance and Martin receive a nasty surprise.
210. Episode 210
Aired 4 November 1988
Carly’s bitterness grows and Lance makes a shocking discovery.
211. Episode 211
Aired 7 November 1988
Lance and Martin are scheming, while Carly tries more democratic means to deal with the Samuels brothers.
212. Episode 212
Aired 8 November 1988
Gary Samuels smugly confronts his accusers, but who will have the last laugh?
213. Episode 213
Aired 9 November 1988
Everyone in Summer Bay is looking for an alibi.
214. Episode 214
Aired 10 November 1988
Frank and Bobby celebrate in style after their final exams. Meanwhile, Carly disposes of some vital evidence.
215. Episode 215
Aired 11 November 1988
Tom and Pippa have differing views on Frank and Bobby’s future. Pippa hears a confession.
216. Episode 216
Aired 14 November 1988
Martin devises a new money-making scheme. The truth about the cliff-top events is revealed.
217. Episode 217
Aired 15 November 1988
Carly celebrates her 18th birthday.
218. Episode 218
Aired 16 November 1988
Jeff Samuels faces up to the truth about his brother.
219. Episode 219
Aired 17 November 1988
The Year 12 formal dance takes place.
220. Episode 220
Aired 18 November 1988
Frank is not impressed when Ailsa males Bobby an offer. Meanwhile, Phil is devastated by some unwelcome news.
221. Episode 221
Aired 21 November 1988
Alf finds it difficult to get close to Roo’s new boyfriend. Frank issues Bobby an ultimatum.
222. Episode 222
Aired 22 November 1988
Pippa offers Frank some advice.
223. Episode 223
Aired 23 November 1988
Sally’s eavesdropping brings only monetary good news to the Fletchers.
224. Episode 224
Aired 24 November 1988
Stacey’s revelation does not have the desired effect. Miss Malloy has some disturbing news for Bobby.
225. Episode 225
Aired 25 November 1988
Steven decides to help Carly who appears to be over her head in the city. Bobby’s devastating news makes her more determined to find out the truth.
226. Episode 226
Aired 28 November 1988
Steven returns from his mission in the city, convinced that Carly is on a path of self-destruction. Bobby makes an unfounded accusation.
227. Episode 227
Aired 29 November 1988
Roo and David’s relationship is hit on all sides by racism. Meanwhile, Alf makes a phone call that could reveal Bobby’s parentage.
228. Episode 228
Aired 30 November 1988
Christmas at Summer Bay brings with it a myriad of emotions. Meanwhile, Carly’s expected arrival ends in disappointment.