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Episode 188
Villa Rosa - S11 - E188
Fritz comforts Lida when she admits to feeling guilty about Neels. Celine and Cardo want to help Zander, but it seems to be too late. Carina wants Liam to plan in advance when it comes to her business. Stef is jealous of Vicky and Liam’s friendship. Saskia warns Stef, but he needs proper evidence to believe her.
Villa Rosa: Season 11 - 72 Episode s
11x138 - Episode 138
November 30, 2015
Marius and Liam return from a successful weekend away and he starts the healing process. Stef is worried about the pressure Fritz is under and the young guys receive an unpleasant surprise.
11x139 - Episode 139
December 1, 2015
While Saskia pulls out all the stops to control Stef, his relationship with Vicky grows stronger. Eben and Wouter are nervous to tell Fritz about the gay website. Cardo grows more paranoid in the light of his appearance in the pictures.
11x140 - Episode 140
December 2, 2015
Fritz is worried about Stef and Saskia, but then Marius drops an even bigger bomb: he wants to sell his Villa shares to Liam. Eben is still unhappy about the pictures of him and his friends that were posted on the internet, while Fritz upsets Lida when he’s short with her.
11x141 - Episode 141
December 3, 2015
Eben asks Stef’s advice regarding the website while Cardo and Wouter tries their utmost to convince Eben not to abandon Brou Broers. The Retiefs are deeply concerned that Marius wants to sell his shares to Liam. Lida asks Fritz a personal question but is frustrated when he misunderstands her. Stef explains to Vicky why he had lunch with Saskia and is disappointed with her reaction.
11x142 - Episode 142
December 7, 2015
Saskia overhears a snippet between Stef and Vicky, which infuriates her. Liam manipulates Fritz to strenghten his reach for the shares of the Villa. Celine and Cardo are in love, but the shadow of Alex Kent hangs over their heads.
11x143 - Episode 143
December 8, 2015
Stef is on a mission to prevent Liam from getting hold of Marius’s Villa-shares. Gerhard and Kotie arrive unexpectedly at the Villa. Eben feels his privacy has been stolen from him. Cardo and Celine decide to pledge themselves to each other, without being in a relationship. Lida confesses her feelings for Fritz in a round-about way.
11x144 - Episode 144
December 9, 2015
Fritz and Stef are at each other’s throats regarding Marius and the selling of his Villa shares. Vicky tries to make sense of the chaos that Liam refers to as his business and Saskia leads Stef to believe she’s on his side.
11x145 - Episode 145
December 10, 2015
Marius is determined to sell his shares to Liam, while Stef will stop at nothing to prevent that from happening. Gerhard refuses to indulge Kotie’s ridiculousness any longer, which drives him to seek comfort at the bar. The changes Celine has brought to Lida’s appearance seem to have the desired affect on Fritz.
11x146 - Episode 146
December 14, 2015
Stef is adamant not to let Liam become part of the Villa’s management and Vicky remains his only ally. Cardo tells Celine more about what happened during his childhood, and Wouter tries to cheer Carina up. Gerhard wins Kotie’s favour again, only to make another mistake…
11x147 - Episode 147
December 15, 2015
The youngsters stand together to help Marius through a very difficult time, but Vicky is not so sure about their plan. Vicky discovers something in Liam’s office that can potentially be a game changer but Stef is still doubtful.
11x148 - Episode 148
December 16, 2015
Saskia is hell bound to get Stef back in her life, and will try anything within her means to do so. Kotie has a new ace up her sleeve for Gerhard. While Marius is struggling with his drug demons, Liam tries to make contact.
11x149 - Episode 149
December 17, 2015
Gerhard is deeply unhappy as Kotie continues with her vegetable therapy. A desperate Saskia tries to keep Vicky and Stef from each other. Marius opens his heart to Carina, but she isn’t sure what to feel about his confession. Stef shares information with Saskia which causes her world to implode.
11x150 - Episode 150
December 21, 2015
Stef is brutally honest about his relationship with Saskia, which naturally incurs her wrath. She turns to Liam for assistance. Will he stab her in the back or is it the start of an unlikely partnership? The Villa is bowled over by the arrival of unexpected guests. Fritz returns amidst the excitement and he and Lida discuss matters of the heart.
11x151 - Episode 151
December 22, 2015
Jenny has an important matter she’d like to discuss, which puts pressure on Marius and Vicky. Saskia is desperate and tries to enlist the help of Liam, but he plays by his own rules. Stef gains new hope from an unexpected ally. Gerhard and Kotie’s relationship is on uncertain ground.
11x152 - Episode 152
December 23, 2015
Saskia is livid with Liam but realises that he is her only lifeline while Liam uses the tension between Saskia and Stef to his advantage.
11x153 - Episode 153
December 24, 2015
It’s Christmas eve and Fritz only wants peace and quiet, but Saskia is on a mission to ruin the day. Jenny leaves, Marius reaches out to Vicky, and Carina, without realizing, gives Wouter new hope.
11x154 - Episode 154
December 28, 2015
Vicky is concerned about Marius’s future and his influence on Louw. Eben and Wouter plan a New Year’s Eve celebration. Kotie shows great interest in Cardo’s tattoos. Liam wants to be an official shareholder, but Saskia makes it difficult. Marius is slowly winning Carina’s trust again.
11x155 - Episode 155
December 29, 2015
Carina has a crisis of conscience about the previous night’s kiss. Vicky rediscovers what motherhood entails and Fritz organises a dinner to celebrate Louw’s return.
11x156 - Episode 156
December 30, 2015
Marius doesn’t know which way to turn and everyone tries to keep their distance from him. Vicky and Carina find it especially difficult to deal with his relapse
11x157 - Episode 157
December 31, 2015
Marius greets the Villa. Gerhard and Kotie fail in their mission in spite of Cardo’s good advice. Cardo has good news for Brou Broers but it puts strain on his friendship with Celine. Fritz battles with the latest unexpected event in his life and Vicky fights against her feelings of guilt after doing the right thing.
11x158 - Episode 158
January 4, 2016
Several people reach out to Carina, but she wants to be left alone. Vicky is struggling to cope with Louw being back and Marius away, but Stef gives her the support she needs. Kotie tries to save her tattoo and when that doesn’t work, she wants to get rid of it. Saskia tries to break free from Liam’s hold on her and approaches Stef…
11x159 - Episode 159
January 5, 2016
Carina’s day starts with a headache but unfortunately it does not end there. Vicky feels guilty that she did not treat Carina with enough empathy and Stef tries his best to show Vicky that she can always rely on him. Saskia makes another attempt to save her friendship with Vicky and when Koties makes an admission, Gerhard is convinced that his life is in danger.
11x160 - Episode 160
January 6, 2016
Carina’s experience with pills prompts Celine to recall a painful experience from her younger days. Events force Saskia to approach Liam for financial support. Kotie and Gerhard are at each other’s throats once more, with a terrible revelation.
11x161 - Episode 161
January 7, 2016
Carina tries to face the world but doesn’t necessarily like what she sees. Kotie makes a swift departure and nearly sends Gerhard into the afterlife once more. It’s a big day for Vicky on many levels and Wouter makes a fool of himself in an attempt to get closer to Carina. Saskia accepts Liam’s help and automatically finds herself in a precarious position as a result.
11x162 - Episode 162
January 11, 2016
Carina struggles to shake her depression. Eben is losing faith, but Wouter comes up with a plan to help Carina cheer up. Vicky is excited about her new venture with Liam and decides to show Stef how she feels about him. Liam pressures Saskia to pull her weight and Fritz explains his intention behind Lida’s gift.
11x163 - Episode 163
January 12, 2016
Liam tries to convince Saskia about his master plan. Stef and Vicky are unsure about what the next step is in their relationship, and Stef gets advice from an unexpected new friend. Wouter tries to bring their friendship circle closer together, while simultaneously trying to cheer up Carina. Lida has reached a turning point
11x164 - Episode 164
January 13, 2016
Liam is impatient to put his plan against Stef into action but Saskia isn’t convinced that she is up to it. Wouter tries a different approach with Carina, while the romance between Celine and Cardo is blooming. In the meantime Liam subtly puts more pressure on Vicky to sell Bakgat and it seems she’s about to play into his hands.
11x165 - Episode 165
January 14, 2016
Eben questions Wouter’s so-called friendship with Carina, but Wouter pleads innocent. Carina misses Marius when she has to make an important decision. Cardo spoils Celine and she can’t resist his charm. Saskia can’t wait to put her and Liam’s devious plan into action. There are still tensions between Fritz and Lida and Celine gives Fritz a piece of her mind.
11x166 - Episode 166
January 18, 2016
Eben is uncomfortable about Carina and Wouter’s friendship, and feels usurped. Stef seems unperturbed by Saskia’s pregnancy, and appears to take it in his stride. Liam plays a cat and mouse game with Vicky, putting her under pressure. Saskia gets the shock of her life when she opens her front door.
11x167 - Episode 167
January 19, 2016
Eben just can’t accept Carina’s desire to buy her own apartment. Bakgat gets vandalized and Vicky struggles to cope with the extra stress. Celine gives back the gift Cardo bought her. Stef makes sure Saskia knows that Vicky is the woman of his heart. A friend from Lida’s past arrives unexpectedly at the Villa.
11x168 - Episode 168
January 20, 2016
A charming Neels surprises Lida when he decides to prolong his stay, but bowls Fritz over when he reveals his real reason. Cardo and Celine are still at odds with each over Cardo being a spendthrift. Liam continues to sow his seeds of manipulation and is pleased when they seem to bear fruit. Carina makes an announcement.
11x169 - Episode 169
January 21, 2016
Wouter works hard to make Carina happy, but Eben thinks it is all a ploy to get Carina to fall in love with him. Celine forces Eben to make peace with Wouter before it hurts their friendship.
11x170 - Episode 170
January 25, 2016
Lida is uncertain about her true feelings for Neels but he knows exactly what he wants. Stef decides to be gentler with Saskia, while a suspicious Vicky tries to find out more about her pregnancy. Liam makes sure both Vicky and Carina trust him, while sharing a big secret with Monique.
11x171 - Episode 171
January 26, 2016
Liam has his hands full with the two sisters who are constantly in each others’s hair but manages to pacify Monique for the time being with a gift. Wouter still believes that Carina is trying her best to avoid him and is even more confused after confronting her.
11x172 - Episode 172
January 27, 2016
Monique shares her new insights with Liam and Saskia discovers something really shocking. Liam has to put out fires and finds it tough to control his temper with the two feuding sisters. Fritz is caught up in a difficult situation and battles to decide what to do about it.
11x173 - Episode 173
January 28, 2016
Monique has the last laugh, leaving Liam in a spin. Neels and Lida’s relationship deepens and Fritz is becoming more and more uncomfortable with this. Vicky demands from Stef to confront Saskia about the paternity test results. Wouter confesses his true feelings to Carina.
11x174 - Episode 174
February 1, 2016
Stef and Vicky are anxious - the results of the blood tests will be revealed today. Celine is unhappy when she hears about Cardo and Wouter’s busy social life. Fritz prevents Neels from taking Lida out to lunch. More tension builds between Wouter and Carina. Eben tries to have a closer friendship with Wouter, but he realizes it won’t be easy.
11x175 - Episode 175
February 2, 2016
Eben is self-conscious in Wouter’s company, which leads to Wouter’s increasing irritation. Neels is turning out to be a valuable asset for the Villa, according to Fritz. Little does Fritz know that his admiration will turn into resentment in the near future. Saskia reckons she has Stef right where she wants him - until Liam points out the absolute blunder that she has made
11x176 - Episode 176
February 3, 2016
Liam is angry with Saskia’s reluctance to continue with their plans. There is serious tension between Carina, Wouter and Eben and Celine feels it is her duty to restore the peace.
11x177 - Episode 177
February 4, 2016
Liam confesses a secret about his past that shocks Saskia to the core. Stef prepares documents for Saskia to sign, only to get a nasty surprise. Celine tries, with the help of Cardo, to bring peace amongst her friends, but her plan backfires.
11x178 - Episode 178
February 8, 2016
Liam and Saskia almost get caught. Celine and Cardo have had enough of the silence between the friends at the Villa, and try to create a plan to help. Fritz is uncomfortable with the fact that Lida and Neels are getting closer.
11x179 - Episode 179
February 9, 2016
Fritz is proven wrong and even though this is a rare event he still maintains his dignity. Saskia and Liam’s plans hit a rough patch at a time when they cannot afford it. Eben’s turmoil continues and Fritz gets unexpected news. Cardo and Celine’s solution to their friends’ friction turns into a new nighmare in the making.
11x180 - Episode 180
February 10, 2016
Marius contacts Vicky. Stef’s excitement about his unborn child is overshadowed by a big decision Vicky makes. Wouter wants to work at Bakgat and Eben still lingers in his unrequited love for him. Fritz receives good news about his prescious coins and attempts to impress Lida by working with his hands.
11x181 - Episode 181
February 11, 2016
Fritz and Lida share an intense moment, while Neels is preparing a big romantic surprise for her. Eben is at his wit’s end with Wouter and decides to take the bull by the horns. Liam increases the pressure on Saskia and she tries to fight back, but will she ever be her own woman again?
11x182 - Episode 182
February 15, 2016
Neels’ plans are driving him crazy and his big secret is revealed. Fritz tries to hold on to his last possible chance of happiness but it is an uphill battle. Liam lays down the law and tells Saskia how things will be in future for them.
11x183 - Episode 183
February 16, 2016
The lovebirds seem to be very happy and Neels puts pressure on Lida to get hitched as soon as possible. Carina has a serious talk with Wouter about the incident between him and Eben and Wouter confronts a very nervous Eben.
11x184 - Episode 184
February 17, 2016
Carina is upset by her insights about her and Marius’ relationship and Wouter supports her. Fritz is troubled by his feelings towards towards Lida and her impending mariage. Celine and Stef helps him to admit this, but convincing him to act on those feelings seems an impossible task.
11x185 - Episode 185
February 18, 2016
Liam is focussed on finding the precious coins, which leads him to the Villa’s cellar. Fritz comes clean, telling Neels and Lida he would not attend their wedding, but the is then overcome with an emotion, which projects him to do something shocking.
11x186 - Episode 186
February 22, 2016
Fritz would like to talk to Lida, but all she can think of is Neels. Liam's plans are progressing well, but Saskia is not making it easy. Stef and Saskia are getting closer, while Vicky decides that perhaps she should move on too. Cardo gets an unexpected visitor that makes him and Celine very tense.
11x187 - Episode 187
February 23, 2016
Fritz decides to sort out matters between him and Lida, but it’s easier said than done. Eben and Wouter are more comfortable with each other, while an unsettled Vicky becomes increasingly fascinated with Liam. Meanwhile Cardo and Celine are panicking about their stowaway in the workroom.
11x188 - Episode 188
February 24, 2016
Fritz comforts Lida when she admits to feeling guilty about Neels. Celine and Cardo want to help Zander, but it seems to be too late. Carina wants Liam to plan in advance when it comes to her business. Stef is jealous of Vicky and Liam’s friendship. Saskia warns Stef, but he needs proper evidence to believe her.
11x189 - Episode 189
February 25, 2016
Liam makes it clear to Saskia that he has his eye on Vicky and that Saskia should keep Stef busy, but Saskia refuses. Fritz invites Lida to the opera and asks Celine to take over some of her duties but Lida is not impressed.
11x190 - Episode 190
February 29, 2016
Liam tells a tale and slyly exposes Saskia in front of Fritz. Lida and Fritz try to reach a compromise on where their future lies, but a misunderstanding ruins the day. The door bell rings, and Fritz gets a big surprize. Celine rebels against her blindness, while Cardo tries his best to comfort her.
11x191 - Episode 191
March 1, 2016
Fritz and Lida are in harmony with their relationship - mostly. Stef finally frees himself from a heavy burden. Celine and Cardo are struggling to get used to their new circumstances. Liam becomes dangerous when Marius involves himself with Carina's business. Saskia decides to play her own game with Liam.
11x192 - Episode 192
March 2, 2016
Cardo has decided he needs to regain Celine’s heart and he knows how he’s going to do it. Eben wants details of his plan but Cardo keeps quiet. Fritz makes a big mistake but after a chat with Carina he rectifies it.
11x193 - Episode 193
March 3, 2016
Fritz and Lida share their good news with the people in the Villa but then Lida mentions something that puts a damper on their happiness.
11x194 - Episode 194
March 7, 2016
A surprise phone call leaves Cardo with a difficult choice. Saskia believes she holds the cards between her and Liam’s cat and mouse game. Fritz and Lida do not see eye to eye when it comes to finalising the wedding reception. Stef receives an unsigned letter, addressed to him.
11x195 - Episode 195
March 8, 2016
Stef is troubled by the photo of Liam and wonders about the true reason it was sent to him. He questions an evasive Saskia and is not satisfied with her answers. Saskia tries her best to get more incriminating evidence against Liam.
11x196 - Episode 196
March 9, 2016
There’s a degree of tension between Fritz and Lida concerning their difference in tastes concerning wedding planning. Cardo tests the water concerning a touchy subject with Celine and Eben gets into trouble with Fritz. Saskia drops a bombshell that no one expected and finds herself in the ideal position to expose Liam.
11x197 - Episode 197
March 10, 2016
Saskia tightens her web around Liam, with serious consequences. Celine is relieved when her situation improves. Eben and Wouter reach a place of understanding in their friendship, and Wouter remains determined to win Carina's heart. Things go horribly wrong for the Villa when Liam finds himself trapped in a corner.
11x198 - Episode 198
March 14, 2016
Fritz contemplates his future after his angina attack. Question is, will his future include Lida? Marius struggles to accept his position as a shareholder of the Villa again. Celine enjoys Cardo’s attentiveness, but how long can she keep up this charade? Out of fear for Liam, Saskia gets Petrus involved in her private life.
11x199 - Episode 199
March 15, 2016
Fritz remains adamant that the wedding is off, so Lida plans to go away for a few days. Petrus tries to protect Saskia but realises that he has stirred up a hornet’s nest. Wouter still hasn’t given up on Carina and organises a surprise for her.
11x200 - Episode 200
March 16, 2016
Fritz makes a surprizing decision. Wouter opens up to Carina, sharing his plans about their future. Celine feels excluded by Cardo’s plans. Liam is turning Saskia’s life into a living hell, and she cannot see a way out. Marius gets a shock when a visitor arrives.
11x201 - Episode 201
March 17, 2016
Saskia is convinced her life is in danger and asks Stef for help but he is losing his patience with her. Lindie tries to convince Marius that she is back to restore peace but he is not convinced. Cardo gets news that could change his and Celine’s lives but she does not react as he has hoped. Eben tries to convince Fritz that he should get a new suit for the wedding.
11x202 - Episode 202
March 21, 2016
Lida is back with a surprise which upsets Eben terribly. Celine and Cardo experience heartache when they make a difficult decision. Saskia is fearless while trying to implement her plan against Liam, but still needs help to put the last few pieces in place.
11x203 - Episode 203
March 22, 2016
Liam runs into a brick wall with Stef but still does his best to intimidate Saskia. Celine and Wouter has the same matchmaking idea but Celine does not want to act on it. Lida and Fritz encounter serious resistance when it comes to their wedding plans and Beulah offers her assistance without being asked. Saskia plays her trump card.
11x204 - Episode 204
March 23, 2016
Liam sees Saskia's "crime scene" and is pleased with the results. When Petrus sees what happened things quickly spiral out of control for Liam when he realises it is a setup. He is ready to fight back and neither Stef, nor Fritz can stop him.
11x205 - Episode 205
March 24, 2016
Liam can’t believe that Saskia has outwitted him, but stumbles across something that could change his life. Lida talks to Eben about his attitude towards Marcel, while Beulah is smitten with Petrus and tries her utmost to enthrall him.
11x206 - Episode 206
March 28, 2016
The Villa sizzles as it prepares for the big wedding and some unexpected visitors arrive. Stef and Vicky make an announcement that catches everyone unawares. Lindie confesses the truth about her feelings for Marius. Liam quietly missions on in his search for the treasure.
11x207 - Episode 207
March 29, 2016
Marius is surprised when Lindie moves out of the Villa and asks her to be his date for the wedding. Kotie tries in vain to connect with Gerhard and it seems that Eben and Marcel have a better understanding, until Marcel says something that upsets Eben.
11x208 - Episode 208
March 30, 2016
It’s the day before the wedding. Fritz tries his hand at drawing and surprises Lida with a gift. Marcel makes peace with Eben, while Beulah bullies Petrus. Marius can’t get hold of Lindie, who is still being held captive by Liam. Cardo says goodbye to the Villa, but Celine struggles to let him go. Sussie has a terrible premonition.
11x209 - Episode 209
March 31, 2016
Villa Rosa plays out with its final episode in a one-hour bonanza. The Retief family and the Villa Rosa residents have survived arch-villains such as Shane Rix and Astrid Wentzel over the years but will Liam le Roux rob the Villa of its true treasure?