Seasons & episodes

As Jackie prepares to go to bed, Jimmy brings everyone from "Bev's Bar" back for a party, then takes Cheryl to his bedroom. Leanne wants to be friends with Victoria. Although Robbie admits that he beat up Ricky, Jacqui still stands by him, and decides to marry him.

When she hears Jacqui's decision, Katie decides to move out. But Victoria suggests that maybe she is just jealous. Robbie discovers that Jacqui has not told him of her guardianship of Harry, and reacts angrily. Jerome can't bear to hear Nikki discussing Nisha's sexual encounters over the telephone, and goes round to become another of them. Unfortunately, Nikki follows him.......

Tim is released from prison, and he and Emily decide to get married as soon as possible. But first, he retrieves Emily's money from Carl and warns him what will happen to him if any more of her topless photos are published. Jackie feels that Jimmy is driving her mad, and Robbie relieves his frustrations by battering Jacqui.

Tim goes round to apologise to Mike, but Mike accepts that he is just as much to blame himself for becoming wheelchair-bound. Ron discovers that Robbie has hit Jacqui, who assures Katie that she is not going to give him another chance. Frustrated that Jimmy won't respond to her, Jackie knocks over his computer monitor.

Jacqui puts on a brave - albeit cut - face, confides in Max about what has happened to her, and apologises to everyone for not believing them. Robbie says she is making a big mistake. Although Anthea feels that violence won't solve anything, Tim gets Ron a gun. Lindsey thinks Jackie is trying to force Jimmy out of the house, and tells her to leave him alone. Jessie receives a letter addressed to Margi, but can't contact her.

Ray and Jessie discover at a very late stage that Emily and Tim are secretly getting married, and unsuccessfully attempt to prevent them, as Victoria gives Emily a lift and acts as a witness for her. Robbie goes round to confront Jacqui again, and is given a stern warning by the police. Ron tries to make sure no-one discovers that he has a gun, and Jackie decides that it is time to make a move.

Jessie refuses to let Tim move into the bungalow, but Ray convinces her to offer the newly-weds the use of his caravan. However, they have already found temporary accommodation next door at Mick's. Ron tries desperately to get Tim to take the gun back. Katie wonders why Jacqui is not at her leaving do at "Bev's Bar" - and it is because Robbie is confronting her again, wanting her to reconsider. But she is determined that she is not going to become another Mandy Jordache.

In a special double-length episode, Tim and Emily throw a party at Mick's which is gate-crashed by Sotto and a crowd of his mates. Sotto discovers that his expensive shirt is not water-proof, and that Tim was responsible for a beating he took in prison. Jimmy has his own way of convincing the partygoers to stop disturbing him, and Nikki turns to drink again after discovering that Bev also knows that Jerome is cheating on her. And when they have yet another intruder, Anthea is horrified by Ron's reaction.......

Anthea discovers who Ron has shot and killed. As Ron comes to terms with the consequences of his actions, he suffers an angina attack. Jimmy joins the Dixons as they await the arrival of the police, and there are others who also need to be told.......

When Ron is told he can go home from hospital, the police arrest him. Mike urges Anthea to lie to them so that he is more likely to face a lesser charge. Tim is horrified to learn what Ron has done, while Mick is furious that his television is broken.

Jimmy unveils his latest weapon in his battle with Jackie. Tim fears that if it is discovered that he supplied a murder weapon, he will face a long spell in prison. Ron is charged with murder, but Jacqui briefly experiences an unexpected moment of joy.

Jacqui and Katie's friendship disintegrates. Jimmy refuses to let Jackie into the kitchen to do her washing. Anthea is shocked when Ron is refused bail, Mike and Tim plan revenge, and the start of Diane and Marty's IVF treatment is interrupted when Anthony is caught stealing.

Bev tells Nisha that Nikki was raped. Jackie locks up the airing cupboard to deny Jimmy access. Marty and Diane are not impressed by the influence Jeff is having on Steve. Tim and Mike take the law into their own hands.

Jacqui and Katie recall the past, and the recent events that have driven them apart. Although Jacqui doesn't want to lose their friendship of more than ten years, Katie tells her that things aren't the same any more, and it is all over.

Max comforts Jacqui after Katie rejects her. Adele discovers that she is pregnant. Jackie can only listen in disbelief as Jimmy cavorts with Cheryl. Nisha expresses her opinion of Jerome's behaviour by throwing a drink over him.

Although Lance has often said he would do anything for Max, he's not sure that it includes breaking into the cemetery at night and replacing Susannah's gravestone. The newspapers hail Ron as a hero. Jackie belatedly convinces Lindsey that she didn't sleep with Shelley, but admits defeat where Jimmy is concerned.

When Steve has something he finds hard to say to Katrina, she thinks and hopes that he is going to ask her to marry him. Nikki is convinced that Jerome is about to dump her, and asks him to marry her. And Max makes an admission to Jacqui about Susannah, tells her how grateful he is for all her help and support, and.......no, not yet!!

Steve breaks the news to Katrina that he won't marry her. Nikki tells Jerome that he had better agree to marry her, or there is no future for their relationship. Jacqui's plans for an evening in with Max are frustrated when he is called to "The Shelf". Mike tells Rachel she is no longer to be a friend to Katie.

Jerome tells Nikki what she wants to hear. Brigid and Bev are mystified about what Marty and Diane are doing in a cupboard at the salon. Steve tells Jeff that he doesn't want to get engaged until he's able to look after her properly - but how will Jeff react. Jacqui asks Max to do something very specific to demonstrate how much he appreciates her.

Jacqui tells Anthea she has finally found someone she wants to share her life with, but Anthea has her doubts and advises her to be careful. Nikki reveals her good news to a delighted Jessie and Ray. Steve feels that he is being bought, and intends to give Jeff back his cheque.

Ron is granted bail, and returns to the Close, only to break down in tears. Tim and Emily are given an ultimatum. Steve tells Marty he is moving in with Katrina. Nikki plans an engagement party, and Jacqui tells Max she is even more sure of her feelings for him.

Ron fears for his family's safety again when he receives an anonymous threatening phonecall. Tim is furious when Emily tells Vonnie the truth about Mick's missing credit card. Ray discovers that Kitty has collapsed in her bedroom, and Jessie suspects that she has had another stroke. Max fears that he could never really love another woman after Susannah.

After overhearing Jerome offering to break off his engagement to her for Nisha, Nikki breaks off from a karaoke duet to reveal their treachery. After an argument with Max, Jacqui refuses to look after the children for him. Mike asks Tim to keep an eye on Anthea, and he finds that he has to rescue her from a hit-and-run driver.......

Anthea learns that Ron already knew that threats had been made against his family. Jerome pleads unsuccessfully with Nikki for another chance - and when Emily finds out what she has done, Nisha finds herself bruised and lucky to have any hair left.