The Sims Season 5 Episode Guide (Apr 2001-Aug 2001 Season)

*Season 5 Finale*
*PART 2* EPISODE 226 ( THE WHITE WEDDING... OR NOT? ): It's the day of the weddings and while Tom and Mindi are excited, Brad is harbouring a lot of guilt after his night with Helen. He tells her they are finished and he is in love with Dani before leaving for the Church. Much to her family's horror, Katie W agrees to take back Lee after he agrees to go to counselling and Katie D tries to get her to change her mind but she refuses. At the Church, Tom and Mindi get married first and Brad worries Helen will speak up at the wedding about their night together but instead, she doesn't and Brad and Dani also get married. Brad is overjoyed when his parents turn up for the wedding. Meanwhile, Zarah goes to Scott for some sleeping pills and Heather flirts with her old flame Sam again. The Livington's marriage is left on the rocks as another row prompts Doug to move out of the family home and into the motel. Tom and Mindi leave on their honeymoon to the Maldives while Brad and Dani leave for Italy.

*PART 1* EPISODE 225 ( THE WHITE WEDDING..OR NOT? ): It's the day before the wedding and Brad and Dani are both excited. Brad's surprise for Dani is revealed when Katie and Sam Titan show up as does Melissa. Dani is overwhelmed and Helen is jealous that Brad didn't give her surprises when it was their big day. Naomi discovers Tom and Mindi are also marrying tomorrow and is devastated since she was dating Tom longer than Mindi and she confronts him, which ends with her in tears. Lee takes Sophie home with him and when Katie W picks her up, Lee begs for a second chance and she decides to think about it, much to her family's disgust. Sam Titan is shocked to see Heather again and he also sees his mum's marriage is on the rocks. When Gwen and Heather have an argument, Heather tells Gwen that her husband and Carol were very cosy together while she was away in an attempt to stir things up. As the evening arrives, it's stag nights and hen nights for the two couples planning to marry in the morning. Passion causes Brad and Helen to kiss and the two end up in bed together. Naomi attempts to seduce Tom but he tells her to move on with her life. Gwen is delighted with her grandson that Katie and Sam have brought to see her. So, will Dani and Brad get married? What other surprises are in store? Find out in the season 5 finale.

EPISODE 224 ( COMMITMENT ): When Katie W goes shopping, Lee manages to speak to his wife for a few minutes before Michael tells him to leave. Zarah suffers nightmares after the ordeal and Reshma notices that she isn't sleeping anymore. Roberta talks to Rachel and tells her she will always love her even if she is a lesbian. Mindi and Tom discuss marriage and Mindi is determined to get married and suggests they marry on the same day as Brad and Dani and she is shocked when Tom actually agrees. Katie shares the news with Leah and Benn that she is pregnant and they celebrate. Heather discovers from Noel that Gwen and Doug's marriage is troubled at the moment and plans to stir things up. Becky confines in Leah that her marriage to Scott isn't working and she sits down and has a discussion with Scott and they agree that they should divorce.

EPISODE 223 ( TOWARDS THE FUTURE ): Noel and Brooke have a talk and she admits to having a fling in New York but reveals she believes her and Noel shouldn't get back together and Noel is secretly delighted. Heather shows Scott his new doctor's surgery and she tells him he needs a receptionist and Mindi applies for the job. With the wedding approaching fast, Dani shocks Brad by asking Helen to be a bridesmaid and she agrees. Brad also has a surprise for Dani but refuses to tell her until the day before the wedding. Debz packs up and prepares to leave and Rachel watches her leave. Nicole tells Rachel she has come to terms with her sexuality and Rachel finds herself feeling guilty. Carol continues to pursue Doug, causing him to have another row with Gwen. Jim takes Katie out for dinner but is shocked when Katie tells him about her being a surrogate mother even though she isn't pregnant yet. Lee tries to talk to Katie W but Roberta stops him and he is angry. Rachel tells her sister she needs to decide whether she is going to divorce Lee. There are more problems for the family when Roberta discovers Rachel's sexuality and takes the news badly.

EPISODE 222 ( FORGING ALLIES ): Gwen's first day back at work is troublesome as she finds the office hasn't updated its' books and blames Heather and she also has a fight with Doug over Carol. She also has a confrontation with Scott and is shocked by his return but shouts at her son Carl when she discovers he is the reason Scott got released. Noel worries his parents and sister/ex-girlfriend Brooke will find out about his relationship with Heather. However, he is shocked when Doug tells him he should end the relationship before Gwen finds out. Debz feels guilty when she speaks to Nicole and she decides to get away from the neighbourhood for a while and books a holiday to Hawaii. She also lets Jim move in with her after Katie tells her that he is a very nice person. Michael and Roberta return again and Hell breaks loose at Katie D's mansion as Michael discovers what Lee has done to Katie W and has a fight with him in the street. Lee protests that it was an accident and is left devastated when Katie D moves Sophie and Katie W into the mansion. Leah, Benn and Katie go to the hospital and now find themselves waiting anxiously to discover if Katie is pregnant. The wedding is drawing closer and Dani pays Brad's parents a visit in an effort to get them to come to the wedding.

EPISODE 221 ( HARSH REALITY ): Zarah returns from her ordeal but realises she is not going to ever forget it and when the police tell her they haven't arrested Lucy, she finds herself wondering if she should leave the neighbourhood and then Lucy will never find her again. Debz gets a shock when the man who was supposed to buy the log cabin from her arrives in the neighbourhood and wants to talk to her and Katie gets a shock when she sees the man is Jim ( from season 1 who lived in a different neighbourhood with them ). Vicky's parents urge the police to continue searching for her killer as the case looks set to be closed. Katie D finds her sister Katie W and Sophie and discovers the bruising on Katie W's face and realises what has happened to her. They drive back to the neighbourhood with Lee following them and Katie D contacts her parents and tells them to come to the neighbourhood. Gwen, Nicole and Brooke return to the neighbourhood from their holiday and it seems there are a few secrets that they are keeping. Noel tells Heather that they need to keep their relationship secret and Gwen catches Carol giving Doug a kiss on the cheek.

EPISODE 220 ( LEFT IN RUINS ): With Reshma now held at gunpoint, Tom and Andy put their lives on the line in order to save her and Zarah as they fight Mick while Zarah manages to untie herself and punches Lucy and the gun tumbles away. As they fight, the police burst in and once again, Lucy flees the warehouse after hitting a policeman and Mick is arrested. The police take Naomi in for questioning after they discover Vicky was the reason she split with Tom but yet again, the case looks like there are no leads and Odey goes on live tv with Vicky's parents in an attempt to get a lead on Vicky's killer. Katie W contacts her sister Katie D while Lee is talking to her and he realises it's Katie W on the phone. Lee follows Katie D as she travels to the Lake District to find her sister and baby Sophie. Brad and Dani write their wedding vows and Helen's jealousy is getting the better of her. Meanwhile, Dani takes Adam out for the day and she is pleased as they get closer.

EPISODE 219 ( THE ROAD TO DISCOVERY ISLAND ): Katie D realises something is going on when Lee asks her if she knows where Katie W is because he pretends she has gone away for a few days and he has forgotten where she is. Meanwhile, Leah, Katie and Benn visit Carl where he tells them everything will be ready in a few days but they should be warned that Katie may not get pregnant. Scott begins trying to get his life back on track but he finds he and Becky are moving apart and he gets approached by Heather who wants him to set up a private doctor's surgery which she will invest in and he agrees. Carol continues pursuing Doug and the two discuss the ski lodge and Doug gives Carol the money for him to invest in. Zarah's ordeal looks set to end soon as Tom and Andy race to the warehouse and as they sneak into the warehouse and hide, Resh's cover is blown as she falls through the roof window and Lucy pulls a gun out on her. Andy calls the police on his mobile, but will they arrive in time? Dani and Brad plan the wedding again and the two decide to hold the wedding outside by the lake. Odey is forced to take his best mate Jack in for questioning over Vicky's murder but he is released since there is not enough evidence to hold him on.

EPISODE 218 ( TANGLED WEB OF TREACHERY ): A special episode dedicated to the biggest storylines in the neighbourhood. Katie W's life is thrown into terror when she realises Lee overheard a phonecall of her requesting a divorce and she packs her bags while he is at work and flees the neighbourhood with her and Sophie to the Lake District. She settles into a holiday home and wonders whether to call her family. Back home, Lee worries about his wife. Meanwhile, Zarah is still Lucy's hostage and when Reshma sees Mick, she realises something is going on. Tom decides to call the police but he is left shocked when he gets a phonecall from Lucy telling him she wants ط·130,000 or Zarah will suffer the consequences. After she reveals where she wants to pick up the money, Tom travels to the location and begins searching for Zarah. Elsewhere, Reshma follows Mick to an abandoned warehouse and climbs on the roof where she sees Zarah with Lucy. In the warehouse, Lucy reveals how much she hates Zarah and wants to make her pay for making her leave the neighbourhood and be humiliated. Zarah frantically tries to untie herself after learning Lucy is going to kill her even when she gets the money. Meanwhile, Rachel and Debz come face to face and Debz tells her it was a mistake and Rachel tells her they must keep it secret from Nicole when she returns.

EPISODE 217 ( RUNAWAY ): Debz is avoiding Rachel and when Rachel calls on her at the log cabin, Debz pretends she isn't home. Jack is shocked when Carol reveals she is going to get back together with his father Doug while he tells her he loves his wife. Reshma tries to find Mick but can't while Zarah comes face to face with her old enemy Lucy, who is back for revenge. There are shocks all round when Heather reveals she's not pressing charges against Scott and lies to the police, telling them she wasn't pregnant. The police release Scott and he speaks to Heather. Meanwhile, he returns home to a frosty reception from Becky. Helen puts aside her differences with Dani and tells her she should go ahead with the wedding. Katie W decides to try and separate from Lee secretly but she is told he must be there to sign the separation papers and she returns home and tries to ignore her violent husband.

EPISODE 216 ( NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN ): The next morning, Debz awakens to a shock and sees she is in bed with Rachel. She gathers her clothes and flees the house before anyone sees her. Doug wakes up with a hangover and remembers last night and when he opens his front door, Carol is there waiting for him. Zarah awakens to find herself tied up and it seems she is in an abandoned warehouse. She is more shocked to see Mick there and he tells her the special guest will be arriving soon. Back in the neighbourhood, Tom, Andy and Reshma find the house has been broken into and Zarah is missing. Reshma finds a note saying not to call the police and she realises she's been kidnapped. Noel wakes up in bed with Heather but has no regrets about it and she tells him she wants them to be together. Katie, Benn and Leah have a talk and Benn is unsure about the surrogacy idea but Leah books for a hospital appointment. Brad is upset and Helen attempts to comfort him and he tells her to leave him alone as it's her fault. The residents are shocked by Scott's return and when he is questioned, he reveals he was talking to Carl when the murder occurred. When the police talk to Carl, he is forced to decide whether to reveal he was with Scott or lie and reveal he wasn't with him and then he would be sent to jail? Carl decides to be honest and the police conclude he is isn't the killer. However, the police still hold him since he lied about Heather's pregnancy.

*FEATURE LENGTH SPECIAL* EPISODE 215 ( FULL MOON FEVER ): Debz finally breaks down and goes to Terry's house where she confronts him while his wife and children are there. She slaps him before leaving in tears. Reshma is spending more time with Mick and Zarah is feeling lonely, but she is left to fend for herself when her bedroom window is smashed again. Katie D is upset that Odey slept with Heather and tells him to move out of the mansion so he moves into the motel. Noel and Heather get closer when they spend time together having a meeting and they kiss. Katie W is left scared when Lee has a fight with her and hits her and she falls over which makes her injury to her face even worst. Debz goes to her estate agents' and tells them the log cabin is no longer for sale. Terror strikes for Zarah when the house is broken into while she is inside and she is kidnapped. Brad tells Dani that his parents aren't coming to the wedding and she tells him to break off the wedding as things aren't going right and he is devastated. A drunken Debz is comforted by Rachel and in a shocking twist, the two kiss and end up in bed together. Over at the motel, Carol shows Doug photos of the ski-lodge and he agrees to invest and she gives him a passionate kiss. Tash's parents leave the neighbourhood after returning for Tash's belongings and Katie is upset. When she sees Leah crying by the lake, she tells Leah that she'll act as surrogate mother for her and Leah is shocked. Naomi becomes obsessed with a reality tv show called "Big Brother". Becky goes to London to meet Scott and he tells her he didn't murder Vicky as he was talking to Carl at the time and he is planning to move to Spain forever but their meeting is interrupted when the police arrive and arrest Scott for Vicky's murder...

EPISODE 214 ( THE ONE WITH THE BAPTISM ): It's the day of baby Sophie's christening and Roberta and Michael return to see their grand-daughter. Katie W finds herself having to get close to Lee all day, even though she is becoming scared of him. Zarah discovers Reshma didn't return home last night and meanwhile, Resh wakes up in Mick's bed in the motel. Heather boasts to Katie D about her night with Odey, since she discovered Katie D still loves Odey, and Katie D slaps her. Debz ignores Terry's calls and becomes distant from her friends so Rachel investigates and is shocked by Debz's story. Carl tries to warn his father about Carol but he refuses to listen. Brad is shocked when he is told his parents won't be coming to his wedding as they disapprove of his marriage to Dani. Elsewhere, his future wife takes Adam out for the day in an effort to bond with her future stepson but he ends up injuring himself when he falls over and Helen shouts at her. TJ and Benn try to get Jennie and Leah friends again. Meanwhile Leah is hurt when Laura ignores her. Becky gets a call from Scott who is in London and wants to meet her, but she is unaware the phone is being tapped by the police.

EPISODE 213 ( A GUY AND A GIRL ): Zarah tells Reshma she doesn't need her fussing around her all the time and Reshma is hurt and goes to the motel for a drink, where she meets Mick. Odey is left crushed when Heather tells him she doesn't love him anymore and it was just a one-night stand. Tom asks Mindi to move in with him and she agrees. Roberta agrees to give Michael a second chance and Katie D, Rachel and Katie W are delighted their parents are back together. Roberta and Michael leave the neighbourhood. Carol tells Doug about her ski lodge and how she wants him to invest in it with her. Carl realises Carol is after Doug and warns her to leave his father alone. Leah asks Laura to be a surrogate mother for her and Benn and Laura immediately says no as she thinks Leah was only friends with her so that she would agree to Leah's surrogacy idea. Debz gets the shock of her life when she sees Terry kissing another woman and when she speaks to the mysterious woman, she is horrified to discover that she claims to be Terry's wife. Dani and Mindi go shopping for a wedding dress and later that evening, Helen is mean to Dani and Dani is left in tears.

EPISODE 212 ( A WALK IN THE PARK ): Andy boasts about his date with Naomi to Tom and Naomi overhears but is angry that Tom doesn't care. Katie D plays matchmaker for her parents and organises a romantic meal for them. Leah reveals to Laura about her marriage problems and how they can't have a baby. Jack confronts his mum about the ski lodge and she tells him she brought it before she dated Michael. Lee confronts Katie W over trying to avoid him and he storms out after a heated argument. Heather takes over the Titan business while Gwen is on holiday and she bosses Doug and Helen around. Jennie and Leah have a fight at the motel. A man named Mick books into the motel and Noel worries he may cause problems. Reshma fusses over Zarah and Zarah starts to get annoyed with her. After a talent show at the motel, Odey admits his true feelings for Heather and the two end up in bed together.

EPISODE 211 ( HELLRAISER: DAY 1 ): Naomi and Andy go out on a date but all she thinks about is Tom. Laura and Leah are spending more time together and Leah and Benn's marriage is still on the rocks. Benn refuses to lose to Carl and challenges him to a golf competition and Tom and TJ end up involved as well. It's a nightmare day for Dani and Brad as Dani meets Brad's parents and she gets the impression that they don't like her as they keep comparing her to Helen. Debz confines in Naomi that she thinks Terry is still lying to her. Zarah comes out of hospital. Roberta arrives in the neighbourhood and Katie D makes an effort to bring her parents back together. Doug finds himself spending the evening discussing the past with Carol in the motel bar. Leah falls out with Jennie when Jennie realises Leah is jealous of her. Reshma gets a letter from Aran saying he has got married.

EPISODE 210 ( NEW YORK, NEW YORK ): Another special episode featuring only Gwen, Brooke and Nicole. As their plane arrives in New York, Gwen, Brooke and Nicole travel to their hotel where they relax. Their first couple of days in New York are hectic as the ladies shop but in the evening, Nicole decides to visit a bar for lesbians in an attempt to make a decision over her sexuality and she finds herself getting together with a young woman named Rose. Meanwhile, Brooke finds herself attracted to the hotel waiter Rick while Gwen relaxes. And that's only the first couple of days...

EPISODE 209 ( THE HARSH TRUTH OF DAY ): Gwen, Brooke and Nicole jet off for New York, which leaves Noel in complete control of the motel. Jack goes through his mum's mail and discovers she recently brought a ski lodge in the French Alps and he is impressed. Helen confronts Brad over his upcoming marriage and asks him if he thinks he's rushing into it and he says no. Meanwhile, Dani asks Mindi to be her bridesmaid and she says yes. Elsewhere, Carl and Benn have a tennis competition to see who is the best and Carl wins, leaving Benn angry. Benn's wife Leah, meanwhile, is busy helping Laura with his shop. Debz confronts Terry over what she saw and he reveals that he has children and she is left shocked. Rachel is upset to learn that Nicole has left for New York with Gwen and Brooke. Katie W starts hanging out more at Katie D's house and Katie D is suspicious. TJ goes with Jennie to the hospital for a scan. There's a shock for Katie D's family when their dad Michael returns with the news that their mum Roberta won't get back with him.

EPISODE 208 ( SUMMER VACATION ): Gwen surprises her family by announcing plans for a holiday to New York but she is upset when Noel, Carl and Doug refuse to go since they need to work and she ends up booking the holiday just for her and Brooke. Jack is angry when Tom says his mum can't stay with them so he and Carol move into the motel. Brooke suggests to Nicole that she should leave the neighbourhood for a couple of days to think about what to do next and Nicole mistakenly thinks Brooke has invited her along with her and Gwen to New York. Debz gets worried when Terry doesn't call her and she decides to go and visit him at his home. There are two special announcements made: the first is that Jennie is pregnant and everyone is delighted except Leah who is jealous that Jennie is pregnant and she is not. The second is the news of Brad and Dani's engagement, which leaves many residents, shocked, particularly Helen. Andy asks Naomi out on a date and she agrees. Katie W and Lee have yet another disagreement over the break-up of Michael and Carol and she is left scared when he smashes a plate. Debz gets a shock when she visits Terry's house as she sees him playing with some children.

EPISODE 207 ( A FAMILY DIVIDED ): In a special episode featuring only Carol, Michael, Katie D, Katie W and Jack, things change dramatically for Katie D's family. Michael proposes to Carol in an attempt to get back with her and she turns him down in front of the family. Katie W and Michael have a father-daughter chat in which Michael realises how stupid he was to have left his wife for Carol and tells everyone he is going back to her. An angry Katie D confronts Carol and she tells her exactly what she thinks of her before slapping her and kicking her out the family mansion. Jack finds his mother outside the house and takes her home with him. Michael leaves the neighbourhood to return to his wife.

EPISODE 206 ( RESIDENTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN GRILL ): The sun is still shining in the neighbourhood so Debz holds a barbecue at the log cabin to celebrate her departure, her future marriage and the great summer. Nicole gets drunk again and Brooke takes her home and they talk. Odey rejects Katie D's advances and turns towards his former wife Heather, since learning she was innocent when she went to jail. Noel also turns his attentions towards Heather after she helps him with some rude guests. Carl tells Jennie she is pregnant and she tells TJ who is delighted. Dani agrees to Brad's proposal and he is delighted until he tells Adam who is angry with the news. Naomi tries to get Tom jealous by kissing Andy... has it worked? Carol has a good time at the barbecue and ignores Michael. Debz feels humiliated when her future husband Terry doesn't turn at the barbecue to meet her friends.

EPISODE 205 ( SUMMER SUN ): The temperature in the neighbourhood starts soaring as the heat causes Mindi to get a headache while Katie D attempts to repair her relationship with Odey, but he refuses since she never told him where she was. Elsewhere, it's the reading of Tash's will and her friends and family get her money but her parents give Katie more since she looked after Tash while she had cancer. Dani tells Brad she needs more time to think and Helen is shocked to discover Brad proposed to her and she tries to get Dani to say no by bad-mouthing Brad. Leah is worried when Benn still doesn't return home and when he does, the two sit down and have a long talk. Becky gets a phonecall from Scott and she tells him that she won't move to Spain with him... but what she doesn't know is that the police have tapped her phone and can hear everything! Carl gets Zarah's results back and is delighted to tell them that Zarah is going to be on the mend. Jennie visits Carl and he confirms that she is pregnant. Nicole gets herself drunk and makes a fool of herself at the motel's bar. Gwen is angry when she gets some clients who want to invest with them and Heather takes over. There are shocked faces when the log cabin is sold and Debz begins to pack up. Katie W, Lee and baby Sophie return from the Lake District and prepare for Sophie's baptism.

EPISODE 204 ( ALIVE AND KICKING/ GONE BUT CERTAINLY NOT FORGOTTEN ): It's the day of Tash's funeral and feelings are very emotional at her funeral. Katie finally breaks down and Tom has to comfort her. Meanwhile, Katie D makes her return to the neighbourhood to discover Tash has died, Heather has returned and her relationship with Odey is in tatters. Gwen confronts Heather at the funeral and Heather tells her this is just the beginning. Heather also confronts Katie D and Katie D is shocked by her back in the neighbourhood. At the hospital, Reshma is delighted when Zarah awakens but Scott is unsure whether she has brain damage. Brad realises how short life can be ( particularly if you live in the neighbourhood ) and he proposes to Dani, who is left shocked. Leah and Benn clash as she refuses to adopt a child as she wants one of her own and he storms out. Katie D discovers her sister Rachel is a lesbian. Carol and Michael have a row and she tells him their relationship is over. Many residents are shocked by the bombshell of Debz's future marriage. Jennie thinks she is pregnant.

EPISODE 203 ( THE FACADE ): Becky gets a letter from Scott revealing that he is in Spain and he wants her and baby Jonathon to join him when he finds a place to live. Tash's parents make plans for organising the reading of Tash's will. Residents of the neighbourhood say farewell to Zarah as Reshma makes the decision to turn off the life support machine. Dani tells Brad about how angry she is with Adam and Brad speaks to him about it and he acts innocently. Heather moves into the motel, even though she has a house, just to annoy Brooke and the two almost fight at an important business meeting. Doug starts work as the motel's financial advisor. Gwen is angry when people start avoiding her. Rachel confronts Nicole over her kiss with Carl and tells her to face up to her sexuality. Becky tells Benn and Leah that due to recent events, she won't act as a surrogate mother and Leah is devastated and realises she will never have a baby of her own. The residents are shocked to discover the log cabin is up for sale again and Debz is moving away to get married.

EPISODE 202 ( WALK WITH ME ): The search for Scott continues as the police reveal he is Vicky's killer and Becky is taken in for questioning but says she doesn't know where he is. Katie and Tom finalise plans for Tash's funeral. Scott tells a devastated Reshma that they may have to turn off the life-support machine as Zarah doesn't seem to be recovering. Heather tells people about how she was wrongfully arrested and she gains some new friends, as well as trying to get Gwen unpopular. Katie W forgives Lee and he takes her and Sophie away to the Lake District. Doug approaches Noel and asks if he can become the motel's financial advisor. Laura has a party to celebrate her successful business and Nicole kisses Carl in front of Rachel. Tom assures Mindi he has no feelings for Naomi while Dani is furious when Adam ruins her dinner plans with Brad.

EPISODE 201 ( AS THE WORLD TURNS ): The news of Tash's defeat to terminal cancer spreads like wildfire through the neighbourhood and everyone is devastated. The residents rally round Tash's parents who are distraught by her death. Katie tries to get her mind off things by organising the funeral and Tom helps her. Zarah is still in a coma and Carl shares his worries that she may never wake up. Meanwhile, Heather's return to the neighbourhood has shocked everyone particularly Gwen. Noel tells Doug that he got some money from Brooke to run the motel and she is one of the partners of the motel. Heather also shocks many residents by telling Noel she has shares in the motel, which she had before she was put in jail, and she tells Gwen that her money from Victor's will is invested in the business which means she owns part of the business, which leaves Gwen horrified. Meanwhile, Reshma is recovering from her injuries and she shocks Andy when she tells him she wants them to break up. Jason is released and returns to Hollywood after the police have no evidence to hold him on. Nicole is furious with Rachel for revealing their secret. Andy confronts Reshma over finding the drugs and Reshma tells him she has been clean for ages and they aren't hers. Naomi is arrested since she knew about the baby switch secret and Mindi gets worried that Tom still has feelings for her when he bails her out of jail. Jennie boasts about her successful marriage to TJ in front of Laura, which makes her jealous. Lee apologises to Katie W for his outburst, but she has a black eye and she refuses to go out until it is back to normal.

EPISODE 200 ( THE SURVIVORS ): As Tash's condition gets worst, Tom frantically tries to get hold of TJ and Jennie who are in France. Elsewhere, Zarah and Reshma are both in critical conditions after the horrific crash and both Andy and Tom are distraught. Jason is brought back to the neighbourhood and is questioned by the police. Patricia is pleased that her house is sold and she prepares to leave with Paul. Carl and Tash discuss when they went out and Carl tells her he forgives her for trying to get with Noel. Nicole fears her secret will soon be out when Rachel tells her she will reveal all. Becky is questioned by the police over Scott's disappearance and also can't decide yet whether to agree to Leah and Benn's idea. Heather Titan is released from jail and her first stop is at the Livington mansion where she promises to get revenge on Gwen. She then moves into the motel and waits for Patricia to move out since she has brought her house. TJ and Jennie arrive home from France much earlier than planned and TJ rushes to Tash's bedside where he, Tom, Brad, Katie and Tash discuss the old days. Andy goes home and goes to get some stuff from Reshma's room and he finds a stash of drugs under her bed and he is horrified and flushes them down the toilet. Patricia and Paul bid farewell to the neighbourhood as Patricia leaves to attempt to get more money and Heather moves into her new home. Patricia leaves after hearing a drunk Rachel reveal she used to date Nicole. Carl considers following Steph and travelling around the world. Everyone is horrified to learn Zarah has fallen into a coma just as Reshma begins to wake up. Elsewhere, Katie W and Lee have another row but things get heated and he hits her. Meanwhile, Tash is getting worst and her parents, Katie, Tom, Brad, TJ, Jennie, Laura, Benn, Leah, Becky, Odey, Carl, Noel and Brooke gather in the house to speak to her and as they watch the tape of her and TJ's disastrous wedding, Tash breathes her last and devastation hits the neighbourhood...

EPISODE 199 ( MOVING ON UP ): As the show builds up to the 200th episode, Tash is distraught when her young friend dies and she decides she wants to come home for when she dies. She is happy when her parents turn up and temporarily move in with her to help out Katie. Andy tells Reshma he doesn't want her riding on the motorbike as it's dangerous and the conversation results in another fight and Zarah drives off with Reshma but tragedy befalls the two as someone has drained the brakes and the two crash after trying to avoid a car. Will they survive? Tash becomes seriously ill and Carl believes she may not last much longer. Dani continues to try and bond with Adam but he is being mean to her... is Helen jealous as well? Leah asks Becky to act as their surrogate mother and she says she'll think about it. The police continue questioning people over Vicky's murder but they still aren't sure who it could be until they are told Jason had a row with Vicky since she used to come to filming drunk and when they discover Jason has left the neighbourhood, they try to track him down. Nicole avoids Rachel. Michael tells Odey that Katie D is with her mother who is ill and Odey is relived he knows where she is.

EPISODE 198 ( THE FOREIGN OUTING ): Dani is thrilled that everyone knows about her and Brad's relationship and she begins to try and bond with Adam, but he isn't very happy. Steph leaves Carl to travel the world. Katie is upset Tash left for the hospice but surprises her with a day out to a theme park with Tom, TJ, Jennie, Brad, Dani and Mindi. While they are there, Tom and Tash discuss old times and get close but Mindi isn't jealous. Becky is upset that Scott has gone and slaps Gwen when she discovers she told the police. The police realise they are going to have to release Heather Titan from jail since she is actually innocent as she was pregnant. The news comes as a shock to Odey. Rachel confronts Nicole and Nicole tells her she wants nothing more to do with her. Patricia starts packing up and Paul is upset to be leaving, since he is now friends with Adam. Tash befriends a 10-year-old boy at the hospice who is also suffering from terminal cancer. Benn isn't sure about surrogacy but Leah is very keen and he agrees... but who to ask? TJ surprises Jennie (again) with tickets to France for a week and they leave immediately. Who is tampering with Zarah's motorbike?

EPISODE 197 ( THE HEART MELTS ): Both Adam and Helen are shocked when Brad and Dani announce their relationship and Helen tells Adam the truth that her and Brad are divorced and he is devastated. Melissa bids farewell to her friends and leaves the neighbourhood. Steph and Carl consider breaking up as they realise they are different. TJ surprises Jennie by giving her a picnic. While Katie sleeps, Tash packs up and gets ready to go to the hospice. Scott realises his secret is out in the open and is furious with Gwen since she blackmailed him into saying it. He tells a shocked Becky everything and tries to convince her to flee the neighbourhood with him but she refuses. He tells her he'll go and find a place for them then she and the baby can come and join him. He flees the neighbourhood and Becky is upset. Zarah finds her necklace in Tom's room but he tells her he never went into her room. Patricia tells Gwen she is leaving the neighbourhood as she is nearly bankrupt. Gwen actually feels sorry for her.

EPISODE 196 ( THE BEAST IN EACH OF US ): Dani leaves the next morning before the sun comes up but Adam sees her and Brad kissing when he wakes up early. Gwen decides to try and get out of the situation she has placed herself in and reveals about Scott lying to the police that Heather wasn't pregnant when she really was... oh, she's evil! Doug demands to know where Noel got the rest of the money from. Rachel asks Odey for Nicole's address and she is shocked to discover Nicole is Patricia's daughter. Katie and Tash bicker over Tash going to a hospice and Katie refuses to let her go. Melissa packs up and tells Mindi and Dani she plans to visit their old mate Katie Titan in Paris. Cracks appear in Carl and Steph's relationship as Steph tells him she wants to travel the world like Molly and Simon but he doesn't want to. Tiffani-Amber bids farewell to Debz and the neighbourhood and leaves for Hollywood. Adam confronts Brad and tells him he knows he's having an affair. Objects go missing from Zarah and Reshma's room such as Reshma's watch and Zarah's gold necklace.

EPISODE 195 ( MELTING THE ICE ): Melissa shocks Mindi and Dani by announcing she is leaving the neighbourhood again. Dani sees Helen and Brad getting close at the swimming pool and Brad tells her it's for Adam's sake. Gwen refuses to reveal what her and Vicky were talking about before Vicky's death and the police tell her she will be formally arrested if she doesn't help them with their inquiries. Tiffani-Amber considers leaving for Hollywood to start her career again and Debz realises she will be lonely again without her mates. Doug is going over the accounts and discovers Noel didn't have enough money to pay for the motel and confronts him over where he got the rest of the money from. Zarah is left shaken by recent events and she speaks to the police. Andy and Reshma have an argument. Katie is horrifled when Tash tells her she is moving into a hospice. Jack takes Odey out clubbing and Nicole and Brooke join them. Rachel sees Nicole at the nightclub but Nicole runs away before they can talk. Dani and Brad have a secret talk and she stops the night in his room...

EPISODE 194 ( FREEZING POINT ): Adam's return has left Dani and Brad's new relationship broken and things get worst for the two when Dani catches Brad and Helen hugging in front of Adam and she tells Brad they can't be together anymore. The police write Leah and Benn down as possible suspects but are released after Leah reveals she saw Gwen slap Vicky at the party. Meanwhile, Yasmin receives word from Jason in Hollywood who says the premiere of the film is in a couple of days and the film looks set to be popular so she packs her bags and leaves for Hollywood as she believes her career is back on track. Laura is angry when she discovers Jennie and TJ's marriage is getting back on track. Noel gets closer to Nicole in an attempt to make Brooke jealous but his plan backfires when she rebuffs his advances. Patricia is told by her financial advisor that she needs to sell shares in her businesses' before she becomes bankrupt and she approaches Gwen in an attempt to get her to buy some shares. Katie is becoming very tired looking after Tash all the time and Tash realises and decides to try and help her out. Zarah is woken suddenly in the night when a brick comes flying through her window. Doug is shocked when the police take Gwen in for questioning.

EPISODE 193 ( THE MAKE-BELIEVE FAMILY ): There is friction between Noel and Brooke but when apart, they are both devastated by their breakup. It's the first day of the summer holidays and Brad and Helen's son Adam returns to the neighbourhood from his boarding school. Helen pretends to still be married to Brad but he is uncomfortable with the idea, since he now likes Dani. Meanwhile, Benn and Leah consider surrogacy and their evening in goes wrong when they are both taken in for questioning by the police and Leah reveals about how their wedding day was spoilt by Vicky and how she faked a pregnancy. The police consider the two as suspects for her murder. Elsewhere, Jack realises how upset Odey is that Katie D has left without saying goodbye and there are problems for Patricia's companies when the stock market drops, leaving her with less money than normal. Tash is feeling better today and she breaks the news to Brad and TJ about her condition. Jennie goes to her solictor for divorce papers but she is left delighted when TJ approaches her with flowers and chocolates and they have a romantic dinner by the lake and she considers her feelings for him. Laura is offered the chance to expand her shop and have a chain of shops belonging to her and she is delighted.

EPISODE 192 ( THE SECRET LIFE OF US ): Noel discovers Brooke told the police about him and Vicky fighting and has a row with her, which results in them breaking up. Gwen is happy they have broken up but unhappy since the two are now miserable. Meanwhile, Becky remains in jail and worries about her baby and Scott. The police are left shocked when they hear the truth about the baby switch and they release Becky and begin looking more at Vicky's life and try to find more suspects. Since Odey is back as a policeman, he is recuited on the case and tries to help them with their inquires. Meanwhile, as the schools break up for the summer, Georgina bids farewell and leaves for Millitary school. Brad tells Dani they need to keep their relationship secret when Adam comes home tomorrow since he thinks he and Helen are still together. Zarah takes Reshma out on the motorbike and Reshma loves it. However, Andy worries it may be too dangerous. Tash is furious to discover Tom and Mindi know about her condition. Naomi and Mindi have a fight over Tom.

EPISODE 191 ( WEB OF LIES ): Gwen is furious with Brooke after learning Brooke told the police about Noel and Vicky fighting but luckily Noel is released due to lack of evidence and instead, Becky finds herself arrested. Scott promises to help her. Gwen tells Brooke that she has a half sister Nicole who was born because Patricia had an affair with Victor a long time ago and that is why she and Patricia are business rivals. Brooke is shocked and meets up with Nicole. Meanwhile, Zarah shocks her friends by buying a motorbike. The trial is over and Odey has been found not guilty so returns to the neighbourhood and is upset to find Katie D is gone. Tash is not well again and Katie tells Tom and Mindi about Tash's condition and tells them to keep it secret. It's the day before the school summer holidays and the teachers inform Georgina and Patricia of their plans to send Georgina to Millitary school for poor grades and cheating. Georgina is upset while Patricia feels humilated as the story reaches the newspapers.

EPISODE 190 ( WHEEL OF FORTUNES ): Vicky's killer is still at large and Brooke discusses with Gwen over telling the police what she saw between Noel and Vicky but Gwen tells her not to as they need to protect the family. Day 3 of the trial and the jury go off to make their decision. Odey's lawyer tells him that everything is going well, he is unaware of Vicky's murder. The police tell the residents that Vicky was attacked on the night of the end of movie party and many residents remember that their friends vanished during the party. Meanwhile, Tom has a little dinner party and his girlfriend Mindi comes round and so does Brad, Dani, Tash, Katie and TJ. Scott realises Becky vanished during the party. Vicky's parents attempt to help the police find Vicky's killer. Tash's condition begins to get worst and she faints at the dinner party and Katie almost tells the gang what is wrong with her. Meanwhile, Lee wonders whether his wife Katie W is responsible for the murder since she came home late. Michael and Carol discuss marriage. Brooke goes against her mother's wishes and tells the police what she knows, which leaves the evidence against Noel getting bigger. Paul's test mark is very good and the teachers realise exactly what Georgina has done. Nicole remembers seeing Vicky by the lake on the night of her death arguing with Becky and tells the police. Back at court, the Judge gives the final verdict...

EPISODE 189 ( TARGETING A KILLER ): The aftermath of Vicky's death spreads throughout the neighbourhood. After examining her body, doctors reveal that she was murdered and Noel is arrested since the body was found in his room. Gwen promises to get him out. Vicky's parents arrive to take Vicky's body away and Jack acts kind to them. The police warn everyone to not leave the neighbourhood but Jason packs up and leaves for Hollywood... is he hiding something? Brooke is left torn over whether to tell the police she saw Noel arguing with Vicky before her death. Scott goes to the morgue and wipes all the prints off Vicky's body... why? Doug realises Vicky had many enemies in the neighbourhood so almost all the residents are suspects. Meanwhile, Paul is told he is going to have to go to Millitary School and demands to take a re-test and they agree since he is clever. It's day 2 of Odey's trial and while many residents are shocked by Vicky's death, the dead burglar's mum tells Odey she hopes he gets free as he was only protecting his friends.

EPISODE 188 ( REALITY MOVIE ): Brooke is left confused when she goes into Vicky's room in the motel and finds all Vicky's belongings still in her room. She decides to call the police after realising she is missing and hasn't actually left but the phone isn't working in the motel for some reason. Meanwhile, Jason is told his movie looks set to be very successful and he decides to move to Hollywood as he can now get a chance to be famous. It's the day of Odey's trial and many of the residents go to give him support but he is devastated Katie D isn't there. Brooke races to the court to cheer on Odey but worries about Vicky. Brooke takes to the stand to reveal about what Odey is like and is forced to say about his cheating ways. The judge then stops and says the case will continue tomorrow. Meanwhile, back in the neighbourhood, Brooke gets Noel and Gwen talking again... but for how long? Rachel is shocked to see Nicole. Gwen and Patricia begin to get along as they discuss how long to keep the secret. Dani and Brad go out on a date and they share a kiss. Jennie tells TJ it would be better if they divorce. That evening, Noel and Brooke return to the motel and Brooke is left horrifled when she finds Vicky's dead body in Noel's room and she calls the police...

EPISODE 187 ( MISSING ): It's the day before the trial and Odey gets a visit in his jail cell from the dead burglar's dad who tells him he hopes he gets sent down. Debz returns from holiday to discover Odey killed a burglar and thinks it was her brother then realises it wasn't. There is no sign of Vicky in the neighbourhood and everyone is pleased she has gone. Katie D gets a call from her mum who is very sick and needs her to come and look after her now. She is left torn over whether to go and look after her mum or stay in the neighbourhood for Odey but she is forced to look after her mum and leaves. Nicole gets to know people in the neighbourhood and Gwen sees her talking to Noel. Nicole also sees Rachel but hides instead of talking to her... what's going on? It's the day of the test and Georgina realises she has done badly so switches her paper with Paul's since he is clever. Jason sends the movie off to be edited. Tash comes out of hospital after collaspsing and Katie fusses over her.

EPISODE 186 ( SHADOW OF A DOUBT ): It's the final day of filming the movie and everyone prepares to shoot the final scene and all the residents come to play a role each at the end. Meanwhile, Gwen visits Patricia and encounters Nicole but what is the big secret? Odey and his lawyer meet and prepare for the trial and Katie D sets up a campaign to try and help him. With the movie complete, Jason holds a celebration party and everyone has an enjoyable time. Tom and Mindi dance and share a kiss. Brad meanwhile seeks comfort in Dani. Tash has a good time at the party but Katie is left worrying over her. However, up at the motel, Vicky packs up to leave complete with a new identity and tries to go without paying for her room and an angry Noel catches her and Brooke witnesses a tense argument between them. There's shocks at the party when Tash collaspses. Meanwhile, Lee stays home to look after Sophie while Katie W is at the party and when she returns home late and drunk, he shouts at her. Simon leaves for Cuba to see Molly and tells Steph he won't be returning for a while. Georgina is thrilled when she has a mini-role at the end of the movie but with the test tomorrow, will she have enough time to revise? Benn remembers he used a sperm bank years ago and tracks it down so it is possible for them to have children.

EPISODE 185 ( DAY OF RECKONING ): While Jason gets all ready to shoot the finale of his movie, the neighbourhood mourns Richard as it is the day of his funeral. Patricia is left with a shock when her daughter Nicole turns up who she has not seen for 3 years. However, why is Gwen worried about Nicole's arrival? Meanwhile, Tash tries to cope at the funeral but breaks down when she keeps thinking soon it will be her body being buried. Katie W and Lee discuss baptising Sophie. Zarah gets a prank call on her mobile phone. Katie is left angry when she sees Reshma and Andy together. Simon tells Steph and Carl that after the film is completed, he will be leaving to join Molly in Cuba. Georgina and Paul's exam approaches. Helen tells Brad she wants them to pretend they are still married when Adam returns. Tom and Mindi get closer. Vicky decides to leave after the film is made and is shocked to find a death threat note outside her motel room. Vicky's baby switch scheme is revealed to Katie D and the other residents in the neighbourhood. Odey gets a date for his trial.

EPISODE 184 ( CAUSES OF THE WORLD ): Leah and Benn are horrifled to discover the truth about the baby switch and both separately threaten Vicky, leaving her worried for her life. It's Gwen's birthday but she's not very happy as her son and her daughter are still not talking to her. Meanwhile, Paul is busy revising for his exams but Georgina can't be bothered. Katie tries to convince Tash to take some medicines to help her live longer but Tash refuses and instead draws up her will. She makes Katie promise that she won't tell anyone. Benn tells Leah they will be almost broke if they have IVF treatment and Leah is left upset. Helen gets a letter from Adam telling her he'll be back for a part of the summer holidays. Melissa takes Dani out to take her mind off Richard's death but she is unable to and instead, Dani tells Patricia she will help her with anything she needs. The film is almost complete. Gwen tries to help Patricia. Odey meets with his lawyer who convinces him he can get out.

EPISODE 183 ( DON'T DELAY THE ENVITABLE ): As Dani is left confused and upset, Debz visits her and says she knows how it feels to be blamed for a death since she was blamed for Alex's death. As the summer holidays crawl up, Patricia organises the funeral while Georgina and Paul discover the class is going to have an exam which will determine whether they go to millitary school or stay at normal school. Benn and Leah discuss IVF treatment and Leah is keen to give it a try. Vicky decides to change her identity as she prepares to leave. Tash returns to the neighbourhood and Scott tells her she can have medicines to help her but she refuses and says she shouldn't delay the inevitable. Natalie leaves the neighbourhood for her new job. Naomi befriends Brooke up at the motel. Brad signs the divorce papers and Helen prepares to move out. Katie W comes out of hospital.

EPISODE 182 ( THE NEWS OF MY DEATH WILL LEAVE SHOCKS ): Patricia is left reeling as the news of Richard's death sweeps the neighbourhood. Patricia's immediate reaction is to blame Dani which she does and Dani is left guilty and distraught. Meanwhile, Katie confronts Natalie after finding out her secret and Natalie agrees to get a job with the FBI. Becky tells Scott she is going to get revenge on Vicky. Leah and Benn discuss IVF treatment but Benn is shocked at the price it would cost. As Naomi moves out and into the motel, Tom holds a big party in which Mindi seduces him and Zarah falls out with Tom as he flirts with all the ladies at the party. Helen is left fuming when she discovers Brad hasn't signed the divorce papers and ends up in Jack's arms by the end of the evening. Melissa tries to comfort Dani as she blames herself since she refused to work for the Harrison's again.

EPISODE 181 ( FROSTY RELATIONS ): The Livington family has been thrown apart by current events and Gwen is distraught. Doug makes a plead to Noel and Brooke about returning home but Noel refuses. Filming on the movie continues and Jason is pleased the movie is progressing fast whilst Tom tells Naomi it would be best if she moved out and she regrets dumping him. Katie W gets many visitors in the hospital. Vicky decides that after the movie, it would be a good idea to leave town. Brad gets a shock when he finds the divorce papers ready and waiting to be signed. Katie D visits Odey in the town jail and promises to get him out and Katie D starts a campaign which the residents of the neighbourhood are keen to help out with. Natalie is left shocked when she receives a job from the FBI who want her to work for them. Katie overhears the conversation and is left startled when she discovered Natalie lied to her as she discovers Natalie hasn't been a secret agent for over 2 years. Katie gets a phonecall from Tash and is relived she is safe after panicking over her whereabouts but she is left devastated when she discovers Tash's cancer is terminal. Tragedy strikes at the Harrison mansion when Richard suffers a heart attack and there is no-one there to help him.

EPISODE 180 ( NEW STARTS ): Noel becomes offical owner of the SimVille motel and Brooke moves into the motel with him. A furious Gwen visits them and tells them to stop the affair but Noel refuses and orders her to leave. Becky tells her husband about the baby switch and he confronts Vicky but she tells him if he tries anything, she'll tell the police about how he lied about Heather's pregnancy. Katie W finally gives birth to a little girl which they name Sophie and the whole family is delighted. Helen visits her lawyer about getting a divorce whilst Brad tells TJ and Tom he doesn't believe the divorce will go through. Rob bids farewell to the neighbourhood and meets Erin at the SimVille motel before leaving for a new start. Aran talks to Zarah about what he should do and decides it would be best if he agrees to his parents' wishes. He leaves the neighbourhood. Leah and Benn discuss adoption. Patricia worries Richard will have a heart attack due to the amount of work he's doing and asks Dani to come back and work for them. Naomi and Zarah go out clubbing but Zarah realises Naomi isn't ready for another relationship yet. The police arrest Odey again for manslaughter and the neighbourhood is shocked. Debz leaves for a holiday.

EPISODE 179 ( BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS ): Jack tells Vicky it is over between them and she moves out of the house and into the SimVille motel. Jennie and TJ go to a marriage counsellor but things don't go too well. The longest labour in soap history continues. Noel discovers the SimVille motel is going up for sale and buys it. Scott and Becky's marriage is troubled whilst Patricia has to take time off work to look after Georgina and Paul and her husband Richard has to work harder. Rob gives the log cabin over to Debz and she is delighted. Scott is shocked by Tash's results and tells her the cancer is inoperable and Tash leaves to visit her parents for a few days without telling Katie. Zarah is left angry when she discovers Aran said she was his girlfriend and Aran is told by his parents either he has an arranged marriage or he is disowned by his family. Scott is being stressed due to family problems and almost shouts at Leah when she asks for advice. Filming starts on the movie, with many of the cast upset by recent events. Helen tells Brad it's time they got divorced.

EPISODE 178 ( HOMEWARD BOUND ): Andy, Reshma and Becky return to the neighbourhood. Scott confronts Becky and mistakingly thinks Becky kidnapped Vicky's baby due to Jonathon's death. Katie slaps Reshma. Rob reads Erin's letter and it says she wants him to move away with her and he decides to leave. Gwen tells Noel either he stops the affair or he will be forced to leave. Tash waits for her tests and tries to comfort Katie. Molly packs up and leaves to travel the world. Steph is distraught by the amount of trouble she has caused. Katie W has gone into labour and Lee is delighted. Lee, Katie D, Rachel, Carol and Michael gather at the hospital and wait for news. Vicky comes clean to Jack about the baby switch and he feels sick by what he has heard. Naomi moves out of the main bedroom in the mansion and Zarah decides to try and bring her and Tom back together. Aran is shocked when both his parents turn up in the neighbourhood and Zarah is left confused when Aran's father warns her not to date Aran. Noel tells Brooke he is going to move out and he moves into the SimVille motel. After Patricia shouts at Dani again, a furious Dani quits her job and moves in with Melissa and Mindi and the others. Meanwhile, Mindi talks to Melissa about trying to get together with Tom.

*Season 5 Premiere*
EPISODE 177 ( OH WELL, WE STARTED EARLY! ): Reshma and Andy end up in a motel on the outskirts of SimVille and try to figure out what to do next. At the motel, they run into a few familiar faces as they see Becky who has got the baby with her and they also see Erin Berksley. Back home, a broken-hearted Katie feels humilated by Andy while Tash has some tests done. At the motel, Reshma and Andy decide to head home to face the gossip and Erin gives them a note to give to Rob and Becky agrees to come home with them. Aran tells his mum he is dating Zarah in an attempt to get rid of her and his mum leaves. Buffy tells Tom they can't be together again and she leaves for Spain again. Molly refuses to talk to Steph and decides to leave the neighbourhood for a fresh start. Odey is released on bail. Jack finds Vicky just as she is waking up but Vicky refuses to tell him what happened. Katie W gets a contraction. Shocks run through the Livington household as Gwen reveals to the family about Brooke and Noel's relationship and Gwen tells them to keep this secret or it will go straight to the papers.