Seasons & episodes

Max feels used and abused, as Deborah, upset at being rejected by him, tells tall tales to Susannah. Emily and Tim plan to steal a car, and Jimmy takes matters into his own hands.

Mick feels like a pawn in a game between Max and Susannah, Shelley makes a meal for Lindsey, Jackie says she will leave Jimmy if he doesn't abandon his latest project, and the punters at "Bar Brookie" are in for a very big surprise.......

In a special double-length episode, the Dixons are shocked by the behaviour, and identity, of the new owner of "Bar Brookie". Tim and Emily find a new venue for their bad behaviour, Mick and Susannah get steamed up, and Shelley makes a declaration of love.

Shelley tells Lindsey that she is in love with a mystery married woman. Jackie finds it very difficult to cope with Jimmy. Susannah wonders if she could still be in love with Max. Dave's charm impresses the ladies of the Close, but who will be first in the queue?

Things start to heat up between Max and Susannah again. Jimmy reaches breaking point, Katie tries to make Jacqui to admit that she has feelings for baby Harry, and Bev decides it is time to spice things up at "Bar Brookie".

The Cuddingtons visit the Close, and Ron's attempts to impress them with a meal lit by plastic candelabra don't entirely succeed. Then he takes them to the "Topless Night" at "Bev's Bar"....... Max is in for a shock, and Jimmy's world starts to crumble around him as Lindsey, Jackie and Jessie take down his boards.

Jacqui tells Ron what she thinks of him humiliating her yet again, and he walks out on her. Leo is surprised to learn that Mick's new girlfriend is Susannah, Max has to decide whether to leave the Close for good, and Bev has big plans for a St Patrick's Day celebration.

Dave has something for Victoria, and Darren is very worried about her. Jessie discovers that someone has been using Greg's credit card, and Katie desperately tries to stop Jacqui from leaving Liverpool.

Darren is driven to take drastic action. Emily is on the warpath. Celebrity guests are due to arrive for the grand re-opening of the parade, but not everything goes according to plan.

Jimmy first day of a new career at "Bigger Burgers" goes badly. Darren anxiously awaits Victoria's response to his proposal. Jacqui and Max panic when Harry stops breathing, and Bev is concerned when she discovers Shelley is a lesbian.

A distraught Max turns to Jacqui for a shoulder to cry on, while Susannah believes he has abducted Harry and Emma. Jackie and Bev feel uncomfortable when left in the company of Shelley, and Rachel's dumplings turn into no laughing matter for Ron.

Emily and Tim venture into the world of cyber-sex. Lindsey finally pays off her debts. Dave's warning unnerves Victoria, and Rachel discovers that Bev has been taking money from Mike's pay packet.

Jacqui is shocked to discover that the new barmaid Bev has taken on is someone she knows, who has already spent a lot of time behind other bars. Nikki discovers that Emily and Tim have been to Blackpool. Victoria inherits a large sum of money from her mother-in-law, and starts spending it.

Dave recommends Lindsey applies for a casino manageress job, but she needs to get a reference from Susannah. When Shelley assures Bev that she has nothing to fear, as she would never fancy anyone ignorant and bigoted towards lesbians, Bev agrees to let her redesign her flat. Victoria is sacked, spends the afternoon getting drunk, and causes a scene at the opening of the walk-in centre.

The Murray family - Diane, Marty, Steve, Adele, Anthony and Minty the dog - are helped by Diane's mother Brigid and Marty's brother Christy, as they prepare to get away from next door neighbour Cheryl, and move house to number 9, Brookside Close.......

Susannah works out that Emily is behind the campaign of terror, and goes round to confront her. The Murrays' dog goes missing, but Sinbad has a theory about where he might be. Jimmy is prevented from lodging his application to be a councillor, and Dave moves on to Bev after finishing with Victoria.

Trina's Tots

Bev is appalled when she finds out the truth about Dave. Max walks out on Susannah when she reveals her new theory about the manure, the stolen car and the pornographic pictures. After a policy disagreement with Craig, Jimmy declares a "happy hour" at "Bigger Burgers".

Emily plans another new way of tormenting Susannah, and when Tim is given a hard time playing football, she invades the pitch. When Andrew worries because Sinbad is late in arriving, Kevin tries to convince him that he is not coming, then steals Mick's car keys.

Jessie invites the Murray kids to visit the bungalow, but Emily doesn't want to get to know a meff and a plank, as she is too busy planting fake call-girl cards in "Bev's Bar". Jimmy has a new message to communicate - don't vote, it only encourages them - and a rival bidder makes things difficult for Ron at the auction.

Nikki and Jerome tease Jessie when she spends all night in Ray's caravan. Katrina believes Bev is responsible for rearranging her sign to read "Trona's Tits", and changes hers to "Bev's Bra". Jacqui is shocked to discover who is responsible for Victoria being pregnant, and Ron is shocked by the voice he hears when he rings a "Busty Blonde".

Marty is in a mood, and Diane eventually realises why. Darren decides that Victoria needs cheering up with some flowers, and is delighted when she tells him she is pregnant - but she leaves out one small detail. Jerome thinks it is time he and Nikki moved into a flat together, but she asks Katrina to join them. Jessie treats herself to a shampoo and set, and tries to conceal the fact that she is going on a date with Ray.

Jimmy tries to convince Jackie that taking all the money out of their joint account to put a smile on Lindsey's face was a good idea. Mike and Sinbad try to persuade Rachel that Beth will be safely looked after, so she can still go on her hen party week. Darren believes Victoria is just apprehensive about her pregnancy and tries to reassure her, and Emily's experimentation improves Adele's suitablility for the role of "Annie".

When Susannah floods her home, Mick invites her to move in with him. Victoria pulls out of the hen party week, but someone else is keen to go along in her place. Anthony tries not to give in to temptation. Deborah listens in as Nathan and Jacqui argue over Harry. Nikki finds something incriminating, and Ray, worried about Jimmy's state of mind, reveals to Jackie that he was sacked from his job.