Neighbours has confirmed the first official details of the show’s 2024 finale week.
The Aussie soap will be taking a short break over the Christmas and New Year period this year – the first time the show has gone off air since being revived by Amazon.
Neighbours‘ final episode of the year has been scheduled in for Thursday, December 19. A two-week break will follow before the popular drama returns on Monday, January 6.
New spoiler pictures have now offered our first look at the final episodes of the year.
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In a special two-hander episode airing on Monday, December 16, Paul Robinson and Terese Willis head off for some special on-location scenes.
Things look tense for the popular pair as they appear to be anxiously searching for someone.
Do they fear that history has repeated itself, so soon after Paul lost his son David Tanaka?
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Meanwhile, follow-up scenes on Thursday, December 19 see the Ramsay Street residents gather to celebrate Christmas Day – but it won’t be a joyous occasion for all.
Holly Hoyland is seen breaking down, seemingly after receiving an unexpected delivery.
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Other images preview a dramatic incident for Sadie Rodwell, Max Ramsay and newcomer Sebastian when there’s a targeted collision on Power Road.
It’s not all bad news, as the excited Varga-Murphy family look set to finally fly out for their long-awaited New York trip, while Krista Sinclair and Leo Tanaka appear loved-up as they celebrate the holiday season together.
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Fuller details will be revealed nearer the time, but in the meantime, Neighbours has released short teaser spoilers for the final two weeks of Ramsay Street action this year.
Monday, December 9
Ramsay Street bands together to save a legacy.
Remi is confronted by an assumption.
Nicolette makes a move.
Tuesday, December 10
A resident receives distressing news.
Holly’s unwittingly caught in a sinister crusade.
Cara and Remi face a heartbreaking crossroads.
Wednesday, December 11
Yaz steps up her game.
Tensions in the share house reach a head.
Krista and Leo struggle with their secrecy.
Thursday, December 12
A resident receives their marching orders.
Holly spirals in the wake of a revelation.
Terese takes a forward step.
Paul is given cause for panic.
Monday, December 16
Paul and Terese embark on a journey into the unknown.
Tuesday, December 17
Krista is devastated by a friend’s betrayal.
Yaz lets down her walls.
Paul is stung by Terese’s behaviour.
Wednesday, December 18
Yaz exploits her new intel.
Nicolette’s gesture leads to an unexpected outcome.
The Varga-Murphys gear up for an adventure.
A housemate is left heartbroken.
Thursday, December 19
Ramsay Street celebrates Christmas.
One resident makes a life-changing decision.
Holly receives a sinister gift.
A familiar face reappears.
A targeted collision puts the neighbours in deadly peril.