Home and Away (1988)

Season 1

January 18, 1988 228 Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 1

Jan 18, 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.

Episode 2

Episode 2

Jan 19, 1988

Bobby and Fisher clash over her decision to re-enrol at school, while Martin bungles an attempt to seduce Carly.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Jan 20, 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.

Episode 4

Episode 4

Jan 21, 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.

Episode 5

Episode 5

Jan 22, 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.

Episode 6

Episode 6

Jan 25, 1988

Lance and Martin’s prank places Fisher in an embarrassing predicament.

Episode 7

Episode 7

Jan 26, 1988

Celia’s persistent matchmaking forces Alf to make a decision about Ailsa, while Tom unearths startling details of Carly’s family background.

Episode 8

Episode 8

Jan 27, 1988

A stray dog divides the Fletcher household; Tom is alarmed when he learns how Carly got hold of the money.

Episode 9

Episode 9

Jan 28, 1988

The truce between Fisher and Tom is short-lived, while Ailsa finds an unlikely confidante for her woes.

Episode 10

Episode 10

Jan 29, 1988

Tom and Pippa face an agonising decision, while Lynn makes some dramatic allegations against Fisher.

Episode 11

Episode 11

Feb 1, 1988

Lynn makes a remarkable new friend on the run; Carly’s snobbishness causes a few tense moments in the Fletcher household.

Episode 12

Episode 12

Feb 2, 1988

Lance and Martin’s practical joke turns sour, while Lynn insists on a few changes around the Pappas farm.

Episode 13

Episode 13

Feb 3, 1988

Lance auditions for a place in the band, while Carly takes up karate.

Episode 14

Episode 14

Feb 4, 1988

Sally hatches a scheme to bring Lynn back, while Nico begins to display some alarming symptoms.

Episode 15

Episode 15

Feb 5, 1988

Nico and Lynn are finally cornered, while Floss tries to save Mrs Pappas from the terror tactics of small-town vigilantes.

Episode 16

Episode 16

Feb 8, 1988

Battle lines are drawn as pro and anti-Nico factions are mobilised. Fisher tries to extract a compromising confession from Lynn.

Episode 17

Episode 17

Feb 9, 1988

Lynn comes to the rescue when Bobby faces expulsion from school. Meanwhile, Tom woos Celia over to the pro-Nico camp.

Episode 18

Episode 18

Feb 10, 1988

Pippa faces the spectre of death in the wake of her shock discovery. Alf teases Frank about his amorous exploits.

Episode 19

Episode 19

Feb 11, 1988

Roo uses her wiles to manipulate Frank and Alf. Meanwhile, Steven helps Carly wriggle out of Martin’s clutches.

Episode 20

Episode 20

Feb 12, 1988

Sally is on the run from the law, while Fisher and Alf clash bitterly.

Episode 21

Episode 21

Feb 15, 1988

Nico’s efforts to make peace with Fisher backfire. Meanwhile, Roo resolves to probe Ailsa’s mysterious past.

Episode 22

Episode 22

Feb 16, 1988

Fingers are pointed in the wake of Jessie’s poisoning.

Episode 23

Episode 23

Feb 17, 1988

Roo resorts to burglary in her attempts to discredit Ailsa.

Episode 24

Episode 24

Feb 18, 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.

Episode 25

Episode 25

Feb 19, 1988

Tensions explode into violence as Bobby comes to Ailsa’s defence. Meanwhile, Alf lays down the law to Roo.

Episode 26

Episode 26

Feb 22, 1988

Roo destroys the engagement party with a shattering revelation about Ailsa.

Episode 27

Episode 27

Feb 23, 1988

Floss’ decision to face her estranged son has unforeseen consequences.

Episode 28

Episode 28

Feb 24, 1988

Steven takes lessons in the Lance and Martin school of seduction.

Episode 29

Episode 29

Feb 25, 1988

Alf makes a snap decision about Roo’s future, while the Fletchers are mystified by Lance’s eccentric domestic arrangements.

Episode 30

Episode 30

Feb 26, 1988

There are several surprise performances at the Variety Night. Meanwhile, Ailsa faces her critics.

Episode 31

Episode 31

Feb 29, 1988

Floss is not prepared for the antics of her young grandson. Meanwhile, Celia spies Ailsa and Fisher having an intimate chat.

Episode 32

Episode 32

Mar 1, 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.

Episode 33

Episode 33

Mar 2, 1988

Carly’s hysterical reaction to Martin’s advances suggests that all is not well. Tom and Pippa share a romantic interlude.

Episode 34

Episode 34

Mar 3, 1988

Carly struggles to exorcise the ghosts of her traumatic experience. Fisher’s career prospects receive a setback.

Episode 35

Episode 35

Mar 4, 1988

An infuriated Lynn lets a cat out of the bag. Meanwhile, Barlow catches Steven and Sandra staying late after school.

Episode 36

Episode 36

Mar 7, 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.

Episode 37

Episode 37

Mar 8, 1988

Lance and Martin defy Barlow, while Carly faces her critics.

Episode 38

Episode 38

Mar 9, 1988

The spectre of domestic violence returns to haunt Ailsa as Sandra pleads for help. Meanwhile, Celia tries to kick the gossip habit.

Episode 39

Episode 39

Mar 10, 1988

Steven turns sleuth in his efforts to nail Barlow. Meanwhile, Ben exposes Neville and Floss as frauds.

Episode 40

Episode 40

Mar 11, 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.

Episode 41

Episode 41

Mar 14, 1988

Sandra desperately tries to conceal the evidence of her latest thrashing.

Episode 42

Episode 42

Mar 15, 1988

Barlow’s vendetta against the Fletcher’s escalates, while Lance and Martin reveal their latest money-making scheme.

Episode 43

Episode 43

Mar 16, 1988

Pippa receives a sinister visitor, while Celia lets her hair down in the line of duty.

Episode 44

Episode 44

Mar 17, 1988

Celia finds herself the target of Summer Bay gossip. Meanwhile, the lid blows on Lance and Martin’s home brew operation.

Episode 45

Episode 45

Mar 18, 1988

The kids defy the wowsers and proceed with the dance plans.

Episode 46

Episode 46

Mar 21, 1988

Tom finds a new venue for the dance, while Sandra revolts against her father.

Episode 47

Episode 47

Mar 22, 1988

A surprise guest arrives a Steven’s birthday party.

Episode 48

Episode 48

Mar 23, 1988

Ailsa intervenes to save Sandra as Barlow begins to lose control.

Episode 49

Episode 49

Mar 24, 1988

Lance and Martin excavate an unsuspecting victim’s yard in search of buried treasure.

Episode 50

Episode 50

Mar 25, 1988

Fisher unwittingly drives a wedge between Ailsa and Alf.

Episode 51

Episode 51

Mar 28, 1988

Scott turns up to claim his missing son, while Fisher threatens to resign.

Episode 52

Episode 52

Mar 29, 1988

Floss and Neville turn Scott’s front lawn into a shambles, while Sandra tries to enlist Steven’s help in an unscrupulous scheme.

Episode 53

Episode 53

Mar 30, 1988

Lance and Martin devise an illicit money-making scheme.

Episode 54

Episode 54

Mar 31, 1988

Lance and Martin pay a high price for silence as their scam is exposed.

Episode 55

Episode 55

Apr 1, 1988

Carly challenges Lynn to eat meat on Good Friday. Meanwhile, Sandra is determined to provide the authorities with evidence of child abuse.

Episode 56

Episode 56

Apr 4, 1988

Barlow plays the injured party as Sandra presses charges. Steven and Sandra face the painful prospect of separation.

Episode 57

Episode 57

Apr 5, 1988

Ailsa puts her plan into action, while Bobby tries to glamorize herself.

Episode 58

Episode 58

Apr 6, 1988

Carly seeks solace while the dance rages.

Episode 59

Episode 59

Apr 7, 1988

Celia is determined to nail the Fletchers this time, while Roo’s ill-timed return causes friction and embarrassment.

Episode 60

Episode 60

Apr 8, 1988

Floss and Neville recruit the entire town in a play to get Pippa off the hook. Meanwhile, Roo receives some devastating news.

Episode 61

Episode 61

Apr 11, 1988

Roo breaks the bad news to her city boyfriend.

Episode 62

Episode 62

Apr 12, 1988

Ailsa smells a rat when Roo returns to Summer Bay, while Lynn closes her mind to the truth about her father.

Episode 63

Episode 63

Apr 13, 1988

Lynn faces her wily, deceitful father, while Roo outlines her devious plans for Frank.

Episode 64

Episode 64

Apr 14, 1988

Treachery lures Sandra back into the family home, while Lance and Martin invade someone else’s territory.

Episode 65

Episode 65

Apr 15, 1988

There is a violent showdown at gunpoint.

Episode 66

Episode 66

Apr 18, 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.

Episode 67

Episode 67

Apr 19, 1988

Steven and Sandra have their first date, while Floss spurns the carnival lifestyle.

Episode 68

Episode 68

Apr 20, 1988

Samuels taunts Steven, while Lance comes to the rescue when Neville faces eviction.

Episode 69

Episode 69

Apr 21, 1988

Carly resists pressure to tread the boards, fearing all contact with men. Meanwhile, Frank is falling further under Roo’s influence.

Episode 70

Episode 70

Apr 22, 1988

Celia is not above blackmail in her efforts to rehabilitate Carly. Meanwhile, Roo and Bobby clash over Frank.

Episode 71

Episode 71

Apr 25, 1988

Anzac Day heralds upheaval in the Fletcher household.

Episode 72

Episode 72

Apr 26, 1988

Danny’s cruel taunting revives painful memories for Celia.

Episode 73

Episode 73

Apr 27, 1988

Danny calls Pippa’s bluff in a vicious and calculating way.

Episode 74

Episode 74

Apr 28, 1988

Tom and Pippa clash bitterly over Danny.

Episode 75

Episode 75

Apr 29, 1988

Steven comes further under Samuels’ influence, while Roo carefully baits her trap for Frank.

Episode 76

Episode 76

May 2, 1988

Roo’s trap springs shut, Sally turns matchmaker and Tom and Pippa squabble.

Episode 77

Episode 77

May 3, 1988

Ailsa risks a bitter rift when she opposes Alf over Frank.

Episode 78

Episode 78

May 4, 1988

The tension between Tom and Pippa reaches a peak when Danny attempts suicide.

Episode 79

Episode 79

May 5, 1988

Danny finds an outlet for his frustration, while Alf and Ailsa’s engagement is in doubt.

Episode 80

Episode 80

May 6, 1988

Samuels intervenes to instill new confidence in Danny, while Roo puts stage two of her plan into action.

Episode 81

Episode 81

May 9, 1988

Roo enlists Celia in her scheme and presents Frank with a dramatic fait accompli.

Episode 82

Episode 82

May 10, 1988

Neville strikes a sly bargain with his son, while Bobby is provoked by Samuels’ sexist taunts.

Episode 83

Episode 83

May 11, 1988

Alf is confronted by a four-man delegation, while Bobby turns triathelete.

Episode 84

Episode 84

May 12, 1988

Bobby is haunted by Floss’ fatal premonition, while Frank drags Roo out of school to make a jubilant announcement.

Episode 85

Episode 85

May 13, 1988

Bobby stuns Ailsa with a confession.

Episode 86

Episode 86

May 16, 1988

Ailsa takes drastic steps to keep Bobby in Summer Bay, while Pippa receives flowers from a sinister source.

Episode 87

Episode 87

May 17, 1988

There is little reaction to Alf and Ailsa’s shock news. Meanwhile, Carly prepares to wow an unsuspecting Foley at the cast party.

Episode 88

Episode 88

May 18, 1988

Carly feels humiliated when she overhears a conversation.

Episode 89

Episode 89

May 19, 1988

Floss and Neville turn their hands to marriage guidance, while Alf and Ailsa clash over Bobby’s sullen behaviour.

Episode 90

Episode 90

May 20, 1988

Floss describes her vivid and terrifying premonition. Meanwhile, Fisher catches Carly and Foley in a compromising situation.

Episode 91

Episode 91

May 23, 1988

Bobby takes desperate measures to put paid to Floss’ prediction. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin get the wrong end of the stick.

Episode 92

Episode 92

May 24, 1988

Neville lays down the law about arson. Meanwhile, the tide of public feeling turns against Foley.

Episode 93

Episode 93

May 25, 1988

Lance and Martin set a trap, with Lance as bait. Pippa has a disturbing encounter with a stranger.

Episode 94

Episode 94

May 26, 1988

There is friction over Steven’s demanding training program.

Episode 95

Episode 95

May 27, 1988

The Summer Bay nutter is cornered at last and makes touching amends to Nico.

Episode 96

Episode 96

May 30, 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.

Episode 97

Episode 97

May 31, 1988

Steven triumphs over Samuels with a bold ultimatum. Meanwhile, Frank finds himself in a difficult situation when Nico elects himself best man.

Episode 98

Episode 98

Jun 1, 1988

The seeds of rebellion are sown as Celia takes charge of “The Mikado”.

Episode 99

Episode 99

Jun 2, 1988

Pippa tries to save Nico from an angry Frank. Meanwhile, emotional blackmail is used in an attempt to entice Nico back home.

Episode 100

Episode 100

Jun 3, 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.

Episode 101

Episode 101

Jun 6, 1988

Roo schemes to destroy Frank’s friendship with Bobby. Celia is outraged by Floss’ efforts to update “The Mikado”.

Episode 102

Episode 102

Jun 7, 1988

Aunt Morag sweeps into town bringing trouble in her wake. Bobby makes a desperate last-ditch attempt to expose Roo’s vicious machinations.

Episode 103

Episode 103

Jun 8, 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.

Episode 104

Episode 104

Jun 9, 1988

Roo wrestles with her conscience as her wedding day dawns.

Episode 105

Episode 105

Jun 10, 1988

Frank fights for life on the operating table. Meanwhile, Roo takes flight as Summer Bay turns its back on her.

Episode 106

Episode 106

Jun 13, 1988

Morag tries to take control of Roo’s shattered life; Frank regains consciousness.

Episode 107

Episode 107

Jun 14, 1988

Celia sets out to rescue Roo from Morag’s clutches; Alf disowns his daughter.

Episode 108

Episode 108

Jun 15, 1988

Roo rebels against Brett’s tyranny. Meanwhile, Carly tries to con Fisher into letting her off school.

Episode 109

Episode 109

Jun 16, 1988

Carly is caught out basking in the reflected glory of her twin’s modelling triumph.

Episode 110

Episode 110

Jun 17, 1988

Lance and Martin enlist Narelle to boost Frank’s flagging morale. Who has anonymously returned the stolen money?

Episode 111

Episode 111

Jun 20, 1988

Carly and Bobby join forces to get their own back on Lance; Roo suffers for all her conniving.

Episode 112

Episode 112

Jun 21, 1988

Fisher is fearful of scandal when his ex-wife threatens to return to Summer Bay.

Episode 113

Episode 113

Jun 22, 1988

Carly’s twin throws herself at her sister’s mercy.

Episode 114

Episode 114

Jun 23, 1988

The girls endeavour to hide Carly’s twin sister from the rest of the family.

Episode 115

Episode 115

Jun 24, 1988

Bobby turns rebel. Meanwhile, there appears to be a sinister ulterior motive for Samantha’s presence in Summer Bay.

Episode 116

Episode 116

Jun 27, 1988

As Samantha is tracked down, hordes of cameramen descend on the caravan park; Carly’s father makes her an attractive business proposition.

Episode 117

Episode 117

Jun 28, 1988

Carly's father makes her an attractive business proposition.

Episode 118

Episode 118

Jun 29, 1988

Blinded by showbusiness glamour, Carly has become vain and selfish.

Episode 119

Episode 119

Jun 30, 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.

Episode 120

Episode 120

Jul 1, 1988

An intimate dinner for two is less than relaxed for Barbara and Fisher. Meanwhile, courtroom trauma looms for Roo.

Episode 121

Episode 121

Jul 4, 1988

Roo and Brett settle out of court but the baby’s future still seems far from secure.

Episode 122

Episode 122

Jul 5, 1988

Bobby is alarmed by a young surfie who claims to have intimate knowledge of her childhood pranks.

Episode 123

Episode 123

Jul 6, 1988

Roo bears the brunt of Frank’s fury; Carly’s scheming father interferes in Fletcher affairs.

Episode 124

Episode 124

Jul 7, 1988

Frank decides to act in his own interests for a change; Fisher is stunned to learn his son’s lethal secret.

Episode 125

Episode 125

Jul 8, 1988

Morag connives to further Brett’s interests, while Brett sets out to work on Alf and Celia.

Episode 126

Episode 126

Jul 11, 1988

There is embarrassment and confusion all round as Lance moves house. Meanwhile, Lynn’s real parents decide they want her back.

Episode 127

Episode 127

Jul 12, 1988

A film crew invades the Fletcher home; Lynn and Carly exploit the power of the press to fight the welfare system.

Episode 128

Episode 128

Jul 13, 1988

Carly connives to free herself of her escort during the modelling junket; Barbara betrays Alan’s terrible secret.

Episode 129

Episode 129

Jul 14, 1988

Carly uses Alan’s terrible secret to her own advantage; Brett Macklin arrives in Summer Bay to pursue his devious plan.

Episode 130

Episode 130

Jul 15, 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.

Episode 131

Episode 131

Jul 18, 1988

Carly makes her modelling debut, unaware of events back in Summer Bay that could change her life forever.

Episode 132

Episode 132

Jul 19, 1988

Carly tries to deal with her family’s treachery. Meanwhile, one of Summer Bay’s favourite residents is suddenly taken ill.

Episode 133

Episode 133

Jul 20, 1988

Alan’s pranks cause further conflict with his father, while Carly is humiliated on a national television program.

Episode 134

Episode 134

Jul 21, 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.

Episode 135

Episode 135

Jul 22, 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.

Episode 136

Episode 136

Jul 25, 1988

Lance and Martin raid Russell’s place in search of the missing lottery ticket. Meanwhile, Ailsa recruits Frank to infiltrate the Macklin camp.

Episode 137

Episode 137

Jul 26, 1988

The scavengers come out of the woodwork as news of Lance’s lottery win spreads. Meanwhile, Matt and Carly face sudden separation.

Episode 138

Episode 138

Jul 27, 1988

Barbara suspects that Fisher is interested in more than friendship. Meanwhile, Lance’s mother cramps her son’s lifestyle.

Episode 139

Episode 139

Jul 28, 1988

Alan is determined to drive his father out of town, while Celia receives a pre-paid ticket to Tahiti.

Episode 140

Episode 140

Jul 29, 1988

Alan plays a malicious trump card in his plan to provoke his father to violence.

Episode 141

Episode 141

Aug 1, 1988

Fisher’s future is thrown into jeopardy by his malicious son, but Bobby has some information that could explain his actions.

Episode 142

Episode 142

Aug 2, 1988

Efforts to scare away Lance’s mother backfire badly. Meanwhile, Fisher gives his son food for thought.

Episode 143

Episode 143

Aug 3, 1988

Ideological differences threaten Ailsa’ and Alf’s marriage and Roo’s cunning plans don’t help matters.

Episode 144

Episode 144

Aug 4, 1988

Who is the beautiful woman on Frank’s arm at the Macklin cocktail party?

Episode 145

Episode 145

Aug 5, 1988

Brett finds himself attracted to Frank’s female companion, while Lance’s days as a sports car owner come to a sudden end.

Episode 146

Episode 146

Aug 8, 1988

Bobby receives a gift from an unknown admirer. Alf and Ailsa’s marriage is moving closer to breaking point.

Episode 147

Episode 147

Aug 9, 1988

Alan finally makes peace with his father. Bobby is pursued by an eligible bachelor.

Episode 148

Episode 148

Aug 10, 1988

Ailsa and Alf call an uneasy truce, while Narelle falls in love with a younger man.

Episode 149

Episode 149

Aug 11, 1988

Ailsa increases her opposition to the Macklin project, while Steven basks in his newfound glory.

Episode 150

Episode 150

Aug 12, 1988

Roo and Brett join forces to widen the rift between Alf and Ailsa.

Episode 151

Episode 151

Aug 15, 1988

Alf unwittingly delivers the final blow to his marriage. Martin decides he must part company with a wealthy friend.

Episode 152

Episode 152

Aug 16, 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.

Episode 153

Episode 153

Aug 17, 1988

Bobby is determined to fight for Ailsa’s return and abuses Alf for his heartlessness. Meanwhile, Martin has a pleasant surprise.

Episode 154

Episode 154

Aug 18, 1988

Steven’s Uncle Philip visits Summer Bay. Bobby stumbles upon some frightening information.

Episode 155

Episode 155

Aug 19, 1988

Tom is terrified by what he has learned.

Episode 156

Episode 156

Aug 22, 1988

Pippa is in labour, but the family have just discovered that this will not be an easy birth.

Episode 157

Episode 157

Aug 23, 1988

Bobby and Alan head to the city to try to talk some sense into Ailsa.

Episode 158

Episode 158

Aug 24, 1988

Lynn returns to Summer Bay to visit a very special person. Meanwhile, Bobby and Alan’s friendship seems to deepen.

Episode 159

Episode 159

Aug 25, 1988

A vital young life hangs in the balance.

Episode 160

Episode 160

Aug 26, 1988

Bobby struggles with a moral dilemma.

Episode 161

Episode 161

Aug 29, 1988

Fisher fights to retain his composure at a highly unusual funeral.

Episode 162

Episode 162

Aug 30, 1988

While Bobby struggles with her loss, Fisher finally comes to terms with his late son’s rebellion.

Episode 163

Episode 163

Aug 31, 1988

Frank experiences feelings for Bobby that he didn’t know existed.

Episode 164

Episode 164

Sep 1, 1988

Bobby goes on a date with Brett Macklin.

Episode 165

Episode 165

Sep 2, 1988

Bobby and Frank admit their feelings for each other.

Episode 166

Episode 166

Sep 5, 1988

Ailsa tells Bobby the truth about Graham. Roo’s latest scheme backfires when she goes into labour.

Episode 167

Episode 167

Sep 6, 1988

The Macklin family converges on Summer Bay for the birth of Roo’s baby.

Episode 168

Episode 168

Sep 7, 1988

Bobby is jealous when Frank is called to the hospital to comfort Roo.

Episode 169

Episode 169

Sep 8, 1988

Alf heads off for a break in Tahiti.

Episode 170

Episode 170

Sep 9, 1988

Narelle continues to pursue Philip, but he is far more interested in Brett Macklin’s glamorous sister, Stacey.

Episode 171

Episode 171

Sep 12, 1988

Stacey confiscates Brett’s company car. Meanwhile, a cheat destroys Bobby’s chances of exam success.

Episode 172

Episode 172

Sep 13, 1988

Carly’s confession saves Bobby. Brett decides Roo isn’t fit to raise his daughter.

Episode 173

Episode 173

Sep 14, 1988

Roo tries to decide on Martha’s future after Brett issues her an ultimatum.

Episode 174

Episode 174

Sep 15, 1988

Celia summons Alf home to cope with the latest crisis.

Episode 175

Episode 175

Sep 16, 1988

Bobby finds a farewell letter from Ailsa and skips an exam to hurry to the city.

Episode 176

Episode 176

Sep 19, 1988

Alf returns to Summer Bay, demanding to know why his daughter has made such a heartless decision.

Episode 177

Episode 177

Sep 20, 1988

Roo breaks down and reveals to Alf the real reason for her decision.

Episode 178

Episode 178

Sep 21, 1988

Brett steals something precious from the Summer Bay hospital. Meanwhile, Philip suffers a devastating injury.

Episode 179

Episode 179

Sep 22, 1988

Alf swallows his pride and calls Ailsa in Singapore. Roo is on tenterhooks as Brett and Martha remain missing.

Episode 180

Episode 180

Sep 23, 1988

Romance is in the air as Ailsa and Alf renew their vows. Meanwhile, Colleen sets her sights on Fisher.

Episode 181

Episode 181

Sep 26, 1988

Roo discovers her daughter’s whereabouts, but her worries aren’t over yet.

Episode 182

Episode 182

Sep 27, 1988

Roo makes the hardest decision of her life. Lance is horrified by a new romance.

Episode 183

Episode 183

Sep 28, 1988

Strange things are taking place in a lonely old house on the edge of the town.

Episode 184

Episode 184

Sep 29, 1988

Sally wins an exciting prize, while Carly comes face to face with a fugitive.

Episode 185

Episode 185

Sep 30, 1988

Panic spreads through Summer Bay as a “lunatic’ roams free.

Episode 186

Episode 186

Oct 3, 1988

Sally misses out on the John Farnham concert, but will receive a visit from the star himself.

Episode 187

Episode 187

Oct 4, 1988

The residents of Summer Bay are excited about John Farnham’s impending visit.

Episode 188

Episode 188

Oct 5, 1988

A new man in town revives awful memories for Carly.

Episode 189

Episode 189

Oct 6, 1988

Steven promises to Carly to help nail Gary. Philip is unable to forgive Brett for ruining his career.

Episode 190

Episode 190

Oct 7, 1988

While Steven and Carly are trying to nail Gary, other people decide he’s a hero.

Episode 191

Episode 191

Oct 10, 1988

Bob tells Gary he could press charges against Carly and Steve.

Episode 192

Episode 192

Oct 11, 1988

Pippa feels she’s failed as a mother, and Carly discovers she’s made an awful mistake.

Episode 193

Episode 193

Oct 12, 1988

Stacey tries to hide her feelings for Philip by accepting a dinner date with Jeff.

Episode 194

Episode 194

Oct 13, 1988

Steven is concerned about Carly’s well-being. Meanwhile, someone breaks into the Macklin office, stealing Stacey’s cheque book.

Episode 195

Episode 195

Oct 14, 1988

A smooth talker charms several Summer Bay residents, but not everyone falls for his tricks.

Episode 196

Episode 196

Oct 17, 1988

Carly is deceived and Frank finds himself without a job.

Episode 197

Episode 197

Oct 18, 1988

Celia discovers Lance and Martin’s plans for a sleazy nightclub in the store.

Episode 198

Episode 198

Oct 19, 1988

Gary offers to tutor Carly, but study is the last thing on the couple’s minds.

Episode 199

Episode 199

Oct 20, 1988

Will Jeff provide Gary with an alibi for the night the cheques were stolen?

Episode 200

Episode 200

Oct 21, 1988

Carly is madly in love with Gary, but Stacey begins to suspect his motives.

Episode 201

Episode 201

Oct 24, 1988

Excitement mounts as the fun run approaches, but not everyone’s involvement is innocent.

Episode 202

Episode 202

Oct 25, 1988

Lance and Martin have a big night out, while Gary calls Stacey’s bluff.

Episode 203

Episode 203

Oct 26, 1988

Homes are ransacked while the fun run is underway.

Episode 204

Episode 204

Oct 27, 1988

Frank is devastated when Bobby is unable to remember him. Stacey and Philip decide to nail Gary.

Episode 205

Episode 205

Oct 28, 1988

Bobby accepts Frank’s romantic offer, while Stacey and Philip prod Celia for information.

Episode 206

Episode 206

Oct 31, 1988

There are mixed reactions to news of Bobby and Frank’s engagement.

Episode 207

Episode 207

Nov 1, 1988

There’s a new man in Roo’s life, but his identity is a mystery.

Episode 208

Episode 208

Nov 2, 1988

Stacey and Philip confront Gary Samuels, but he ignores their threats. Craig returns from the hospital.

Episode 209

Episode 209

Nov 3, 1988

The local paper prints a shocking story. Lance and Martin receive a nasty surprise.

Episode 210

Episode 210

Nov 4, 1988

Carly’s bitterness grows and Lance makes a shocking discovery.

Episode 211

Episode 211

Nov 7, 1988

Lance and Martin are scheming, while Carly tries more democratic means to deal with the Samuels brothers.

Episode 212

Episode 212

Nov 8, 1988

Gary Samuels smugly confronts his accusers, but who will have the last laugh?

Episode 213

Episode 213

Nov 9, 1988

Everyone in Summer Bay is looking for an alibi.

Episode 214

Episode 214

Nov 10, 1988

Frank and Bobby celebrate in style after their final exams. Meanwhile, Carly disposes of some vital evidence.

Episode 215

Episode 215

Nov 11, 1988

Tom and Pippa have differing views on Frank and Bobby’s future. Pippa hears a confession.

Episode 216

Episode 216

Nov 14, 1988

Martin devises a new money-making scheme. The truth about the cliff-top events is revealed.

Episode 217

Episode 217

Nov 15, 1988

Carly celebrates her 18th birthday.

Episode 218

Episode 218

Nov 16, 1988

Jeff Samuels faces up to the truth about his brother.

Episode 219

Episode 219

Nov 17, 1988

The Year 12 formal dance takes place.

Episode 220

Episode 220

Nov 18, 1988

Frank is not impressed when Ailsa males Bobby an offer. Meanwhile, Phil is devastated by some unwelcome news.

Episode 221

Episode 221

Nov 21, 1988

Alf finds it difficult to get close to Roo’s new boyfriend. Frank issues Bobby an ultimatum.

Episode 222

Episode 222

Nov 22, 1988

Pippa offers Frank some advice.

Episode 223

Episode 223

Nov 23, 1988

Sally’s eavesdropping brings only monetary good news to the Fletchers.

Episode 224

Episode 224

Nov 24, 1988

Stacey’s revelation does not have the desired effect. Miss Malloy has some disturbing news for Bobby.

Episode 225

Episode 225

Nov 25, 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.

Episode 226

Episode 226

Nov 28, 1988

Steven returns from his mission in the city, convinced that Carly is on a path of self-destruction. Bobby makes an unfounded accusation.

Episode 227

Episode 227

Nov 29, 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.

Episode 228

Episode 228

Nov 30, 1988

Christmas at Summer Bay brings with it a myriad of emotions. Meanwhile, Carly’s expected arrival ends in disappointment.