Home and Away

1/19/1988

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

1/20/1988

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.

1/21/1988

Roo thwarts Alf and Ailsa’s plans for a romantic dinner. Meanwhile, Frank and Roo realise they share more than an interest in music.

1/22/1988

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.

1/25/1988

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

1/26/1988

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

1/27/1988

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

1/28/1988

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

1/29/1988

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

2/1/1988

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

2/2/1988

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

2/3/1988

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

2/4/1988

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

2/5/1988

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

2/8/1988

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

2/9/1988

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

2/10/1988

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

2/11/1988

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

2/12/1988

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

2/15/1988

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

2/16/1988

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

2/17/1988

Roo resorts to burglary in her attempts to discredit Ailsa.

2/18/1988

Fisher recruits the Fletchers in a scheme to trap the baiter. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin concoct an outrageous plan to beat the alcohol ban.

2/19/1988

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

2/22/1988

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

2/23/1988

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

2/24/1988

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

2/25/1988

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

2/26/1988

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

2/29/1988

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

3/1/1988

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.

3/2/1988

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

3/3/1988

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

3/4/1988

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

3/7/1988

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.

3/8/1988

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

3/9/1988

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

3/10/1988

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

3/11/1988

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.

3/14/1988

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

3/15/1988

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

3/16/1988

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

3/17/1988

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

3/18/1988

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

3/21/1988

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

3/22/1988

A surprise guest arrives a Steven’s birthday party.

3/23/1988

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

3/24/1988

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

3/25/1988

Fisher unwittingly drives a wedge between Ailsa and Alf.

3/28/1988

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

3/29/1988

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

3/30/1988

Lance and Martin devise an illicit money-making scheme.

3/31/1988

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

4/1/1988

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

4/4/1988

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

4/5/1988

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

4/6/1988

Carly seeks solace while the dance rages.

4/7/1988

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

4/8/1988

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

4/11/1988

Roo breaks the bad news to her city boyfriend.

4/12/1988

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

4/13/1988

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

4/14/1988

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

4/15/1988

There is a violent showdown at gunpoint.

4/18/1988

Sandra tries to come to terms with the aftermath of the showdown, while Fisher strives to make anti-Fletcher capital out of the tragedy.

4/19/1988

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

4/20/1988

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

4/21/1988

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

4/22/1988

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

4/25/1988

Anzac Day heralds upheaval in the Fletcher household.

4/26/1988

Danny’s cruel taunting revives painful memories for Celia.

4/27/1988

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

4/28/1988

Tom and Pippa clash bitterly over Danny.

4/29/1988

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

5/2/1988

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

5/3/1988

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

5/4/1988

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

5/5/1988

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

5/6/1988

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

5/9/1988

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

5/10/1988

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

5/11/1988

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

5/12/1988

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

5/13/1988

Bobby stuns Ailsa with a confession.

5/16/1988

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

5/17/1988

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

5/18/1988

Carly feels humiliated when she overhears a conversation.

5/19/1988

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

5/20/1988

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

5/23/1988

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

5/24/1988

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

5/25/1988

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

5/26/1988

There is friction over Steven’s demanding training program.

5/27/1988

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

5/30/1988

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.

5/31/1988

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

6/1/1988

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

6/2/1988

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

6/3/1988

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.

6/6/1988

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

6/7/1988

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

6/8/1988

Brett Macklin turns up to make claims on Roo’s baby. Lance and Martin’s plans for Frank’s buck night end in catastrophe.

6/9/1988

Roo wrestles with her conscience as her wedding day dawns.

6/10/1988

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

6/13/1988

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

6/14/1988

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

6/15/1988

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

6/16/1988

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

6/17/1988

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

6/20/1988

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

6/21/1988

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

6/22/1988

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

6/23/1988

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

6/24/1988

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

6/27/1988

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

6/28/1988

Carly's father makes her an attractive business proposition.

6/29/1988

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

6/30/1988

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.

7/1/1988

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

7/4/1988

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

7/5/1988

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

7/6/1988

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

7/7/1988

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

7/8/1988

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

7/11/1988

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

7/12/1988

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

7/13/1988

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

7/14/1988

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

7/15/1988

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.

7/18/1988

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

7/19/1988

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

7/20/1988

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

7/21/1988

Gordon Macklin arrives in Summer Bay determined to change the face of the town. Meanwhile, Ailsa makes Lance’s day with some exciting news.

7/22/1988

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.

7/25/1988

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

7/26/1988

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

7/27/1988

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

7/28/1988

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

7/29/1988

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

8/1/1988

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

8/2/1988

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

8/3/1988

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

8/4/1988

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

8/5/1988

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

8/8/1988

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

8/9/1988

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

8/10/1988

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

8/11/1988

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

8/12/1988

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

8/15/1988

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

8/16/1988

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.

8/17/1988

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

8/18/1988

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

8/19/1988

Tom is terrified by what he has learned.

8/22/1988

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

8/23/1988

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

8/24/1988

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

8/25/1988

A vital young life hangs in the balance.

8/26/1988

Bobby struggles with a moral dilemma.

8/29/1988

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

8/30/1988

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

8/31/1988

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

9/1/1988

Bobby goes on a date with Brett Macklin.

9/2/1988

Bobby and Frank admit their feelings for each other.

9/5/1988

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

9/6/1988

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

9/7/1988

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

9/8/1988

Alf heads off for a break in Tahiti.

9/9/1988

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

9/12/1988

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

9/13/1988

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

9/14/1988

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

9/15/1988

Celia summons Alf home to cope with the latest crisis.

9/16/1988

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

9/19/1988

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

9/20/1988

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

9/21/1988

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

9/22/1988

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

9/23/1988

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

9/26/1988

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

9/27/1988

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

9/28/1988

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

9/29/1988

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

9/30/1988

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

10/3/1988

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

10/4/1988

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

10/5/1988

A new man in town revives awful memories for Carly.

10/6/1988

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

10/7/1988

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

10/10/1988

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

10/11/1988

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

10/12/1988

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

10/13/1988

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

10/14/1988

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

10/17/1988

Carly is deceived and Frank finds himself without a job.

10/18/1988

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

10/19/1988

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

10/20/1988

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

10/21/1988

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

10/24/1988

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

10/25/1988

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

10/26/1988

Homes are ransacked while the fun run is underway.

10/27/1988

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

10/28/1988

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

10/31/1988

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

11/1/1988

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

11/2/1988

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

11/3/1988

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

11/4/1988

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

11/7/1988

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

11/8/1988

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

11/9/1988

Everyone in Summer Bay is looking for an alibi.

11/10/1988

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

11/11/1988

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

11/14/1988

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

11/15/1988

Carly celebrates her 18th birthday.

11/16/1988

Jeff Samuels faces up to the truth about his brother.

11/17/1988

The Year 12 formal dance takes place.

11/18/1988

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

11/21/1988

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

11/22/1988

Pippa offers Frank some advice.

11/23/1988

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

11/24/1988

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

11/25/1988

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.

11/28/1988

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

11/29/1988

Roo and David’s relationship is hit on all sides by racism. Meanwhile, Alf makes a phone call that could reveal Bobby’s parentage.

11/30/1988

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