Janae considers packing her bags… will she and Ned realise their relationship is worth fighting for? Libby realises she needs to let go of Drew. Susan learns that Karl has made a great sacrifice by returning to medicine.
Susan gets stronger and decides to climb every mountain while Karl secretly applies for a job at the hospital. Janae’s jealousy threatens to destroy her relationship with Ned. Elle’s first day as a journalist doesn’t go entirely to plan.
Libby’s friends become increasingly aware of her obsession with Drew. Kirsten and Ned get stranded on the way to the reunion… just as Janae arrives in Oakey. A classroom literature debate leaves Rachel and Angus fighting their attraction.
Libby and Darren’s marital woes spark problems for Toadie and Steph. Janae is jealous about Ned’s trip away with Kirsten. Angus struggles to keep his feelings for Rachel hidden at school. Marco is confused by Carmella’s mixed signals.
Libby and Darren talk to Steph and Toadie about their problems. Rachel and Angus deal with the realisation that they are student and teacher. Carmella meets Marco’s family and worries that their relationship is moving too fast.
Rachel’s new boyfriend is also her replacement teacher! Zeke discovers a new world and a potential love interest. Carmella finally gives in to the attraction between her and Marco. Libby worries that the Kinski kids are going off the rails.
Susan finds out about Libby and Darren’s crisis. Struggling with the situation at home, Rachel and Zeke rebel. Valda’s lies are revealed. Elle gets a cadetship with the Erinsborough News. Marco and Carmella prepare to host a cocktail party.
Libby tells Karl the truth about Darren. Elle is determined to have her article published. Valda resorts to desperate measures to avoid admitting to her money woes. Ned can’t win with Janae. Ramsay Street prepares to welcome Susan home.
Darren Stark makes a shock return to Ramsay Street. There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Susan. The Parkers meet Bridget’s first boyfriend. Janae struggles to bury her anger as Kirsten continues to monopolise Ned.
