screen,  Simone was asked to return early in season 5 to tie up storylines  for her character. The problem was, Simone had already changed her  look by dyeing her hair brunette for another project she was to  begin work on. When Hey Dad..! producers asked her to change her  hair back to her blonde state, she declined. It was then written  into the script that Debbie was off to the hairdressers for a brand  new look.