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Neighbours

Series Overview

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
10
Seven Network
Eleven
10 Comedy
Episodes & Seasons

41 Seasons • 9364 Episodes

22–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1985 – 2025

Premiered: Mon, Mar 18, 1985

Created By
Reg Watson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Season 41, Episode 196: “Episode 9363”

Paul and Shane have one last showdown. Familiar faces come home. What will happen to Ramsay Street?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Reg Watson

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Neighbours.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighbours

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Neighbours about?

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.

How many seasons does Neighbours have?

Neighbours comprises 41 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Neighbours?

Key cast members in Neighbours include Not specified.

Who created or directed Neighbours?

Neighbours was developed and directed by Reg Watson.