Echo Point: episode guide

1 - 26 | 27 - 52 | 53 - 78 | 79 - 104 | 105 - 130

Episode 53

W: Linden Wilkinson, Anthony Ellis
D: Karl Zwicky

Neville and Trish become increasingly worried about Lisa's behaviour. Questioned, Lisa expresses her feelings about being left in the dark about family matters. Gordon and Holly put off their engagement announcement yet again. Zac and Edwina's night is nearly ruined when she spends the entire night venting about Holly. Holly clears the air with Edwina who has been lying about being okay with about her and Gordon's relationship. Narelle's bruiser of an ex-husband shows up on Darcy's doorstep looking for his wife.

Starring: Martin Henderson as Zac Brennan, Jessica Napier as Edwina Amadio, Kimberly Davenport as Holly Winton, Allan Lovell as Gordon Amadio, Phillip Gordon as Daniel Blake, Roxane Wilson as Coral O'Connor, Rose Byrne as Belinda O'Connor, Diarmid Heidenreich as Dean Loman, David Woodley as Hopper Hadley, Rebecca Murphy as Frannie Loman, Sean Scully as Neville Loman, Victoria Nicholls as Trish Loman, Tom Long as Dave Campbell, Mick Innes as Darcy Brennan, Louise Crawford as Shelley Radcliffe, Jack Ellis as Marty Radcliffe, Haley Phillips as Lisa Loman, John Clayton as Maurie Barnard

With: Julie McGregor as Narelle, John Rhall as Bob

Episode 54

W: Linden Wilkinson, Anthony Ellis
D: Karl Zwicky

Dean's plan of profiting from the newspaper seems to have worked but his article accusing two teachers of having an affair brings Frannie a visit from the school principal demanding. Frannie has words with Daniel Blake after Neville accuses him of sabotaging his job search and learns about her father providing evidence against Daniel after his parent's murders. Neville lands a new sales job with a pharmaceutical company.

With: Sally Cahill as Mrs Rhodes, Bill Conn as Mr Skinner, Scott Goddard as Mr Dyson

Episode 55

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Karl Zwicky

Frannie's friends come forward to take the blame after Frannie is suspended from school as a result of Dean's scandalous article. After discovering an old photo of Neville in his parents' house, Daniel hires a private investigator to uncover the truth behind Neville's relationship with his mother. Belinda walks in on Coral and Hopper after he stays the night. Hopper reveals Neville's infidelities to Daniel. Dave draws Shelley's portrait.

With: Sally Cahill as Mrs Rhodes [uncredited], Bill Conn as Mr Skinner [uncredited]

Episode 56

W: Anni Finsterer, Annette Moore
D: Steve Mann

Dave is angry that Shelley has broken her promise and shown his sketch of her to Marty and breaks up with her. Maurie talks to Hopper in a roundabout way about treating Coral properly. After another confrontation with Daniel, Neville comes clean to Trish about Sarah Blake lending him money which he never repaid after her death and now owes to Daniel. In turn, Trish reveals the money Hopper borrowed to buy out Neville's share of the Shed came from Daniel Blake. Trish tells Daniel about the debt and promises to repay every cent but his repayment plan is crippling. After a telling off from Marty, Dave gets back together with Shelley.

With: none

Episode 57

W: Anni Finsterer, Annette Moore
D: Steve Mann

Dave is in a panic after Shelley told him she's falling in love with him. Edwina plans on staying away from home to avoid her father and Holly's engagement announcement but things get complicated when she sees Holly with another man. Neville is upset with Trish for telling Daniel about the debt. Zac and Dave unearth human remains when Daniel hires them to dig some flower beds in his yard. Frannie pays her respects to her teacher whose partner has died from AIDS and Dean apologises to him for the article.

With: Ingo Rademacher as Peter, Scott Goddard as Mr Dyson

Episode 58

W: David Phillips
D: Steve Mann

Zac and Dave report their discovery to the police who search Daniel's property while the local rumour mill spins up and onlookers gather. Edwina debates telling her father about seeing Holly with another man. The skull found on Daniel's property turns out to be an old dental model that has been in the ground for 50 years. Coral asks Hopper not to bring up the subject of Belinda's father when talking with her. Zac tries to apologise to Daniel who doesn't appreciate Zac's rush to judgement and the resulting perpetuation of the rumour that he killed his parents. Dean agrees to help a young woman escape her abusive boyfriend.

With: Andrew Baulch as Forensic Expert, Ramsay Everingham as Const. Evans, Tyson McConkey as Ben, Jason Rash Ryder as Mitch, John Sheerin as Sgt. Murray, Melissa Tkautz as Jules

Episode 59

W: David Phillips
D: Steve Mann

Belinda presses her mother for more information about her father. With Coral unwilling to talk, Frannie encourages Belinda to search her mother's bedroom but Frannie is shocked by what she finds out about Belinda's past. A lovestruck Dean finds himself unwittingly committing a robbery. When Darcy and Zac realises Dean has been conned, they help him return the stolen goods. Edwina is shocked when Holly's mysterious man shows up at the engagement party.

With: Ingo Rademacher as Peter, Jason Rash Ryder as Mitch, Melissa Tkautz as Jules

Episode 60

W: Jo Horsburgh
D: Steve Mann

Coral chastises Belinda for going through her things in search of information about her father. Edwina humiliates herself at the engagement party when she accuses Holly of having an affair with Peter — who Holly reveals to be a friend she's asked to design a ring for Gordon. Dave admits to Shelley things between them are moving too fast. Dean thinks his luck's changed when he's seduced by an older woman. Learning from Edwina's mistakes, Frannie shows Belinda her birth certificate.

With: Kate Fischer as Gillian Power, Ingo Rademacher as Peter

Episode 61

W: Grant Fraser
D: Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Belinda confronts her mother with her birth certificate which doesn't list her father's name. Frannie's parents are livid when she announces she wants to leave school. Dave discovers someone is growing marijuana at the garden centre. Belinda goes to see her father's grave. Dave and Shelley discover Marty owns the dope found at Gordon's but when they go to dispose of it, the plants are gone.

With: none

Episode 62

W: Grant Fraser
D: Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Frannie helps Belinda track down Coral's estranged parents so she can learn more about her father. Marty comes clean to Gordon believing the pot plants were delivered to Sgt Murray. Later, Gordon admits to Holly he got rid of the plants himself. 17-year-old Dean has a hot date with the 23-year-old Gillian. Gordon sentences Marty to hard labour for his dope experiment.

With: Kate Fischer as Gillian Power, John Sheerin as Sgt Murray

Episode 63

W: Tracey Doig
D: Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Edwina is frustrated at not being able to find time to be alone with Zac. Dean and Gillian bail on their lunch at a posh restaurant in favour of an intimate dinner at her place that evening. Edwina gives Frannie a short-lived attention-grabbing makeover. Zac gives his father permission to end the birthday traditions that were started by his mother. Frannie admits she was wrong and decides to go back to school.

With: Bill Conn as Mr Skinner, Kate Fischer as Gillian Power, Ben Hallett as Boy Spunk, Julie McGregor as Narrelle, Dominic Stone as Waiter

Episode 64

W: Tracey Doig
D: Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Maurie is attacked at the Bakery, leaving his confidence shattered. Dean is all smiles after spending the night with Gillian. He thinks it could be the start of something special — until he finds her with another man. Darcy hits a run of good luck as he lands a job in Echo Point and wins a free vacation for two. When the winning ticket goes missing, Edwina is eager to find it so she and Zac can go away together. A woman claiming to be working on the history of Echo Point seeks out Neville — in reality she is a private investigator hired by Daniel Blake.

With: Liddy Clark as Iris Delaney, Lizzy Falkland as Nurse [Elaine], Kate Fischer as Gillian Power, Dimitri Pavicevic as Francois

Episode 65

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Having told her father she is spending the weekend at Frannie's studying, Edwina begs Holly not to tell Gordon about her plan to go away for the weekend with Zac when she learns the truth. Shelley confronts Dave about his unwillingness to commit to their relationship. Maurie continues to deal with the trauma of his attack and decides to retire from the bakery. Belinda receives a letter from her grandmother asking to meet.

With: Ian Host as Jim

Episode 66

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Viktors Ritelis

Belinda asks for Frannie's help in organising to meet her gran. Edwina resorts to doing her maths homework to avoid telling her father about her weekend plans. Marty thinks Belinda has gone off him. Maurie's struggles continue as he holes up at the O'Connors. Edwina finally tells her father the truth about her plan to go to a hotel with Zac for the weekend. He doesn't react well initially and objects to her going but doesn't stand in her way.

With: David Anderson as Dougie

Episode 67

W: Grant Fraser
D: Viktors Ritelis

Hoping to uses his free holiday after his work plans change, Darcy learns Zac has already claimed the prize but lets him go away with Edwina leaving the house free for himself and Narelle. Shelley breaks up with Dave over his unwillingness to commit. Holly helps Maurie deal with his panic attacks, encouraging him to seek professional help. Dean tries to help Dave get over the breakup but Dave still only has eyes for Shelley and sabotages Dean's hopes for a double date. Zac and Edwina leave for their romantic weekend away.

With: Alex Davies as Anna, cybe Jo Phillips as Deborah

Note: the second earliest known role for Alexandra Davies (above, far right) following a 1993 episode of Home and Away

Episode 68

W: Tracey Doig
D: Viktors Ritelis

Belinda is unable to go through with meeting her grandmother, believing there must be a reason her mother hasn't contacted her in 15 years. Zac and Edwina's plans get sidetracked after they come to the aid of an elderly man having car trouble. Frannie takes up her father's offer to do her work experience at his company and meets her father's boss, Clive McInery.

With: Peter Collingwood as Mr Greenway, Scott McGregor as Clive McInery

Episode 69

W: Tracey Doig
D: Viktors Ritelis

Daniel's private investigator, Iris Delaney, starts looking into his parents' murders and begins by speaking to Gordon and Darcy. Zac and Edwina salvage what they can of their holiday after being forced to spend the night in their car. Belinda's grandmother tracks her down and Belinda begins to learn more about her family.

With: Liddy Clark as Iris Delaney, Rowena Wallace as Elizabeth O'Connor, Katy Wild as Mrs Grace

Episode 70

W: Tracey Doig
D: Viktors Ritelis

Dave offers Shelley a relationship on his terms. Run off her feet managing the bakery by herself, Coral offers Maurie his old job back on a part time basis. Belinda's grandmother, Elizabeth, asks her not to tell Coral they've met and the pair exchange family photos. Private Investigator Iris Delaney discovers Darcy has the matching half of a distinct shell Daniel owns that belonged to his mother. Coral sees a glimpse of her mother outside the bakery.

With: Liddy Clark as Iris Delaney, Rowena Wallace as Elizabeth O'Connor, Kurt Williams as Pete

Episode 71

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Jon Ossher

Holly is annoyed by the double standards Gordon and Darcy have about Zac and Edwina's relationship. Frannie and Belinda have lots of questions for Edwina about her weekend with Zac. Dean's lack of wheels affects his social life. Gordon blames Zac for Edwina having the idea of doing her work experience at the garden centre. Maurie rethinks his retirement and resumes managing the bakery much to Coral's delight. Belinda comes clean to Coral about meeting her grandmother.

With: Kellie Hoggart as Claire

Episode 72

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Jon Ossher

Daniel Blake questions Darcy about the link between their two families. Darcy denies knowing them well but admits his ex-wife, Rita, worked for Daniel's father briefly. Coral is furious with Belinda for going behind her back and the pair get into a fight resulting in Belinda going to her grandmother's house. Coral admits to Hopper she lied to Belinda about her father's identity and fears her mother will reveal the truth to Belinda. Needing money for a car, Dean fast talks hs way into a job at the Bakery. After Hopper helps her bring Belinda home, Coral agrees to reach out to her mother.

With: Liddy Clark as Iris Delaney, Rowena Wallace as Elizabeth O'Connor

Episode 73

W: Grant Fraser
D: Jon Ossher

Coral meets with her mother for the first time since being thrown out of the house after getting pregnant at age 16 and learns of her father's death eight months previous. The meeting doesn't resolve any of their issues but Coral won't stop Belinda from seeing her grandmother. Dean's parents offer to match his earnings 2:1 but he doesn't tell them he's working for the competition at the bakery. Frannie begins her work experience at her father's company under the tutelage of his boss, Clive McInery. Despite an eventful trial run, Dean is given the job at the Bakery.

With: Scott McGregor as Clive McInery, Rowena Wallace as Elizabeth O'Connor

Episode 74

W: Grant Fraser
D: Jon Ossher

Shelley plans a surprise dinner for Dave but crosses a line when she makes her own key to his flat. Gordon is concerned Edwina is spending too much time with Zac and has it out with Zac, telling him he's not good enough for his daughter. Darcy tells Zac about Daniel's interest in their family. Clive and Frannie discover they have a lot in common.

With: Scott McGregor as Clive McInery

Episode 75

W: Tracey Doig
D: Jon Ossher

Holly cautions Gordon against pushing Edwina into having to make a choice between him and Zac. Trish and Neville learn Dean is moonlighting at the bakery. Stung by Gordon's accusation he lacks ambition, Zac considers quitting the garden centre but confronts Gordon instead and demands a fair go. Gordon insists he's simply looking out for his daughter and warns Zac against hurting Edwina. Marty returns Daniel Blake's lost wallet seeking a reward only for Blake to jokingly accuse them of stealing his money. Later, when seeking out the pair to apologise, Daniel is shocked to discover Belinda is Coral's daughter.

With: Scott McGregor as Clive McInery

Episode 76

W: Wayne Doyle
D: Steve Mann

Frustrate by never having an opportunity to be alone, Edwina and Zac decide to move out together. Coral reluctantly accompanies Belinda when she visits her grandmother. Daniel takes a greater interest in Belinda and tasks his private investigator with finding a family connection between them. Frannie doesn't know what to do after Clive tries to kiss her at work.

With: Liddy Clark as Iris Delaney, Scott McGregor as Clive McInery, Rowena Wallace as Elizabeth O'Connor

Episode 77

W: Annette Moore
D: Steve Mann

Despite him holding her father's promotion over her head, Frannie stands up to Clive over his sexual harassment of her. Zac and Edwina are hit by the financial realities of moving out on their own. Coral admits to Holly that Daniel Blake is Belinda's father. Daniel realises the truth on his own and pays a visit to Coral to see what's next for them. Maurie begrudgingly agrees to the arrangement when Dave signs up as Maurie's delivery job on Zac's behalf.

With: David Anderson as Dougie, Scott McGregor as Clive McInery

Episode 78

W: Annette Moore
D: Steve Mann

Daniel makes it clear to Coral that if she doesn't tell Belinda that he is her father, he will. To avoid the matter, Coral agrees to Belinda going with away Marty to his family farm for the holidays. Taking a cue from Edwina, Shelley has designs on moving in with Dave. This comes as news to the privacy-minded Dave who breaks up with her. Marty is crushed when his father doesn't want him to come home to the farm. Maurie seizes on Zac's delivery mistake to fire him but Darcy warns Maurie not to let their differences be taken out on Zac.

With: none

Episodes 27-52 | Episodes 53-78 | Episodes 79-104